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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Morrisville Borough SD and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District Reviewing Changes to Academic Standards and Curriculum Policies
The Policy Committee is reviewing proposed new versions of Policy 102 ‘Academic Standards’ and Policy 105 ‘Curriculum’. The agenda includes links to current, new, and side-by-side comparison documents, but their text is not available for analysis. These policies govern what students are taught and are foundational to curriculum content.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENTS: Under Item 1.1, retrieve the ‘NEW’ and ‘Side by Side Comparison’ versions of policies 102 and 105 from the official agenda link to analyze changes to curriculum and standards before the vote.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Control
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Changes Proposed to Student Health Examination and Screening Policy
The committee is reviewing a new version of Policy 209 ‘Health Examinations/Screenings’ and a new administrative regulation, 209 AR 0 ‘Mandated Health Services’. Changes to these policies could alter parental notification and consent requirements for student health services. The operative text of the proposed changes is not included in the agenda packet.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENTS: Under Item 1.1, retrieve the ‘NEW’ and ‘Side by Side Comparison’ versions of Policy 209 and the new AR 0 from the official agenda link to assess impacts on parental consent for health screenings.
Policy Lever: Parental Notification and Consent
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New Policy on Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks Under Review
The committee is reviewing a new policy, 204.1, titled ‘Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks’. The term ‘wellness checks’ often involves mental or emotional health screenings, raising questions about the scope of these checks and the requirements for parental consent. The text of the new policy was not available for review.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Under Item 1.1, retrieve the new Policy 204.1 from the official agenda link to determine the nature of the ‘wellness checks’ and the associated parental notification and consent procedures.
Policy Lever: Student Health Screenings
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District Reviewing Policy on School Security Personnel
The Policy Committee is reviewing changes to Policy 805.2 ‘School Security Personnel’. This policy governs the use and authority of security staff, which can include School Resource Officers (SROs). The specific changes are unknown as the referenced documents were not extracted.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENTS: Under Item 1.1, retrieve the ‘NEW’ and ‘Side by Side Comparison’ versions of Policy 805.2 from the official agenda link to analyze any changes to the role of security personnel and law enforcement on campus.
Policy Lever: School Resource Officer Policy
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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District Reaffirms Annual Notification for Key Parental Rights Policies
The agenda includes a comprehensive list from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) of policies requiring annual notification to parents and students, which the district previously reaffirmed. This list explicitly includes policies on ‘Review of Instructional Materials by Parents/Guardians’ (105.1), ‘Exemption from Instruction’ (105.2), and ‘Surveys’ (235.1). This action serves as a model for ensuring parents are aware of their rights.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: Item 3.1 provides an excellent PSBA-sourced checklist for annual parental notifications. Capture this list for the state model policy file and use it in testimony to show what proactive transparency looks like.
✅ Why It Matters: Parental Notification
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