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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Bristol Township SD and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Second Reading of ‘Behavior Supports’ Discipline Policy
The board will hold a second reading of Policy 113.2, which codifies a ‘Positive Behavior Support’ framework for students with disabilities. The policy restricts disciplinary actions, promotes alternatives to suspension, and prohibits specific techniques like ‘prone restraints,’ aligning with restorative justice principles over traditional discipline.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 5.01 is a second reading of a significant discipline policy change. Capture the text of Policy 113.2 and add the district to the state tracker for restorative discipline policies. Calendar the expected final vote.
Policy Lever: Discipline Policy Revision
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Approval of New ‘Freshman Seminar’ SEL Course
The board will vote to approve a new, required full-year course for all 9th graders titled ‘Freshman Seminar’. The course proposal explicitly details a curriculum built on social-emotional learning (SEL) concepts, including stress management, self-advocacy, building resilience, conflict resolution, and empathy.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 4.04 is a vote to approve a new SEL-focused course. Capture the attached course proposal (‘Copy of Freshman Seminar Propsal 2026.pdf’) as a model of how SEL is being implemented as a standalone, required course. Add district to state SEL implementation tracker.
Policy Lever: SEL Curriculum Adoption
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Policy Text Not Available – Pull Before Vote
The board is scheduled to approve three new courses: ‘Italian Cinema,’ ‘Italian-American Culture,’ and ‘Spanish for Business and Hospitality.’ The agenda references attachments with course details, but the text was not provided, preventing review of potential ideological content, particularly in the culture-focused courses.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For items 4.07, 4.08, and 4.09, retrieve the referenced attachments (‘Italian Cinema.pdf’, ‘Italian American Culture Course.pdf’, ‘Spanish Hospitality Course.pdf’) from the official agenda link and confirm the operative language before the vote.
Policy Lever: Curriculum Adoption
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Teacher Presentation on MTSS/PBIS Forum
Teachers will present on their learnings from a 2026 MTSS/PBIS Forum. These frameworks often promote restorative practices over traditional discipline and are closely linked with social-emotional learning (SEL), potentially weakening school safety and order.
Policy Use
WATCH: Monitor item 2.03 presentation for specific restorative or SEL practices being promoted. This is a leading indicator for future changes to the student code of conduct.
Policy Lever: Discipline Policy
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Presentation on PA Youth Survey (PAYS) Data
The board will receive a presentation from the Deveraux group on data from the Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS). These state-administered surveys often contain sensitive questions on student health, behavior, and attitudes, which can raise parental rights concerns regarding notification and consent.
Policy Use
WATCH: Monitor item 2.02 presentation for how PAYS data is being used to justify new programs or policies related to SEL, mental health, or student screening. Request a copy of the presentation slides.
Policy Lever: Student Surveys
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