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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 to Calendar |
| 📄 View Official Agenda |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Morrisville Borough SD and found 4 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
| PRIORITY (LEVEL 7) |
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Policy Text Not Available – Pull Before Vote
The board is scheduled to approve an ‘Attendance Improvement Matters (AIM) Agreement’ with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit. The agreement text is not included in the agenda packet, preventing analysis of its terms regarding student data, family privacy, or intervention methods.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: Retrieve the referenced attachment ‘BCIU – AIM Program Agreement 26-27.pdf’ for item 9.2 from the official agenda link and confirm the operative language regarding data sharing and parental consent before the vote.
Policy Lever: Student and Family Privacy
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District to Contract Out Special Education Supervisor Role
The board will vote to approve a contract with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) to provide a Supervisor of Special Education for the remainder of the school year. The cost is $177,227.88 for services from November 2026 to June 2027, representing a significant sole-source contract for a key administrative position.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Note the approval of item 14.1, a $177k sole-source contract for a core administrative function. This is a data point on district spending and reliance on intermediate units for essential personnel.
Policy Lever: $177,227.88 Contract
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| WATCH (LEVEL 6) |
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District to Approve Medicaid Billing Services Agreement
The board will vote to approve a service agreement with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) for School Based Access Program (SBAP) support. The BCIU will process the district’s claims for federal Medicaid reimbursement for eligible school-based health services at a cost of $540 per day.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Document the approval of item 9.3, the SBAP agreement. This is an example of a district paying a third party to maximize federal Medicaid revenue for school services, deepening the link between education and federal health programs.
Policy Lever: Federal Healthcare Funding
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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District Receives Report on Behavior Intervention Systems
A report from the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) under item 2.1 notes a key priority is supporting districts in implementing Integrated Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (iMTSS) and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS). These frameworks can be associated with restorative justice practices and a reduction in traditional disciplinary consequences.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 2.1 is a report from the county IU highlighting its support for iMTSS and SWPBIS. Monitor future district-level discipline policy changes for alignment with these frameworks.
Policy Lever: Student Discipline Policy
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District Leadership
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550 W Palmer St, Morrisville, PA 19067 |
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