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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for New Hope-Solebury SD and found 2 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District to Contract for School Climate and Behavioral Health Assessment
The committee will approve a $5,000 service agreement with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit for a ‘Student Assistance, Behavioral Health and School Climate’ assessment. The assessment evaluates district policies against state criteria and is part of a broader district focus on behavioral screening and climate surveys, which can be vectors for implementing SEL frameworks.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 5.B approves a $5,000 contract for a ‘School Climate’ and ‘Behavioral Health’ assessment. Request the final report and the specific Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) criteria used for the assessment to analyze for SEL/DEI-aligned metrics. Direct the records request to Dr. Rose Minniti at rminniti@nhsd.org.
Policy Lever: $5,000 Contract
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District to Present on Technology Use and AI in Classrooms
The district will present on K-12 educational technology and the results of a parent survey, following public comment in September raising concerns about AI. The presentation could signal future policy or curriculum changes regarding student technology use and artificial intelligence.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 5.D is a presentation on technology and AI use following parental concerns. Monitor the presentation and survey results for any proposed policy changes or curriculum adoptions related to AI. Note this is a discussion, not a vote.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Content
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