It BEARS Repeating!

BASD kicked-off Spring Break 2026 today with early dismissal for all students. All schools will be closed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, while offices remain open. All schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, Friday, and Monday, April 2nd, 3rd, and 6th for break. Enjoy the extra time with family and friends!

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There were no speakers registered for either Public Comment Period.

A. ELA Curriculum Review and Act 135 Alignment

A. 2024-2025 Audit

B. 2026-2027 Property Tax / Rental Rebate Resolution

C. Proposed 2026-2027 Berks Career and Technology Center General Fund Operating Budget

D. Boyertown YMCA Summer Camp Program Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year

E. Boyertown YMCA Before and After School Program Lease Agreement for 2026-2027 school year

F. Education Law Department of Fox Rothschild LLP Transition to McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.

G. Two Confidential Settlement Agreements

H. Donation List March 2026

I. Policy 004.1 Student Representative to the Board

J. Policy 105 - Curriculum

K. Policy 105.2 - Exemption From Instruction

L. 105.2 AR-1 - Request for Exemption From Instruction

M. 105.2-AR-3- Exemption from Dissection Activities

N. 105.2-AR-4 - Notice of Dissection Activities

O. Policy 106 - Guides for Planned Instruction

P. Policy 107 - Adoption of Planned Instruction

Q. Policy 109 - Resource Materials

R. 109-AR-0-Resource Materials

S. 109-AR-1-Selection of Supplementary Texts and Resources

T. 109-AR-2-Selection of Whole Class Novels

U. Policy 110 - Instructional Supplies

No one was registered for Public Comment Period #1.

There was one speaker registered for Public Comment Period #2. The topic was Public Education Advocacy at the state level.

A. Personnel

This voting item was approved as presented.

A. Full Day Kindergarten
Mr. Stoudt's Update

The following Board Members spoke in the order listed: Mr. R. Updegrove and Mr. Panarello.

There were no speakers registered for either Public Comment Period.

A. BES HVAC/Roof and BASH Turf Fields Updates

B. Capital Projects 2026-2027

C. Facilities Current/Upcoming Projects

During our Legislative Meeting, BASD recognized Middle School East's "Trout in the Classroom" project. The project brings together MSE staff and students across multiple disciplines including ELA< math, social studies, and more. The MSE team then works in collaboration with the Foundation for Boyertown Education to promote fun, hands-on learning and clearly demonstrate the IMPACT our schools make in our communities and on the global environment. Mr. Burks and Mrs. Solomon, MSE Project Advisors, joined us to highlight this incredible program.

#MSEBEARProud #MSEBEARSMakeAnIMPACT

Alison: Good evening, board members and meeting attendees. We are so excited to be back this month for our March board report. The school year seems to be fl ying, so we like our report to be a nice reminder for students and staff alike to slow down and appreciate what each month has to offer!

Audrey: On March 16th, members of our school’s SADD Club attend the TeenTalk conference at the Berks County Intermediate Unit. The event brought together students from multiple schools and districts to participate in a student issue roundtable focused on the impact of social media on teen mental health. Throughout the day, students engaged in icebreakers and collaborative discussions with peers from other schools. The Pennsylvania Attorney General also attended the event and led a session that encouraged students to think outside the box by asking questions about their experiences and perspectives. A close friend of mine who attended shared that the event was both engaging and informative, and she highly recommends others consider SADD in the future.

Alison: Seniors are fi nally getting back in the groove of things after their senior year Disney trip. It’s a part of high school that many of us wait patiently for and look forward to in prospect, for we

may never get to hang out with so many members of our class again. I personally did not attend the trip, so I asked a few of my friends for their fi nal thoughts. Positivity was one thing that was unanimous among them. They described the playful atmosphere and nice weather as characteristic of their amazing stay at the resort. They did mention some lines did get long, but never long enough to make a ride not worth experiencing. I’ll speak for all of us when I say that I hope all the seniors who attended made memories they can cherish for years to come, and hopefully, after the eventful week, they are continuing to channel their excitement back into the classroom. A big thank you to the class of 2026 officers, Mrs. Benning, and all other teachers and advisors who made the trip possible.

Audrey: As an addition to our board reports each month, we have introduced a new topic of discussion, monthly student surveys. These surveys will act as a bridge between students and board members so that student voices can be heard in a structured fashion. This month, we conducted a student opinion survey to gather feedback on two heavily debated district topics: full-day kindergarten and the potential reopening of the planetarium with updated software. Responses were collected from students across all grade levels, with participation fairly evenly distributed. When asked about support for full-day kindergarten, 30.7% of students said they support the idea, 54.4% said they do not support it, and 14.8% indicated they are unsure. Students were then asked about restarting the school’s planetarium using updated software. In this case, 73.1% of students supported reopening, and 10.5% do not, with 16.4% being undecided. Among those who did express interest in the planetarium, the most popular program was space science shows, selected by 717 students, or about 76%. Other options included family and community nights at 54.9%, student projects and 51.5%, and curriculum-based lessons at 44.6%. Overall, the results show strong student interest in reopening the planetarium, particularly for interactive, community-driven activities. Considering these results, we would like to acknowledge that students were not given the explicit costs and/or other important district considerations before making their choices, and as we continue to hold these surveys, we will be attempting to implement a fact sheet so students can report more informed opinions that consider the pros and cons of specifi c projects.

Alison: BASH Spirit Week - From March 16th through 20th, the SADD club presented a spirit week in which students and teachers alike could dress in a certain theme or color each day to show support for kindness and compassion for all. It may just seem like dress-up at fi rst, but it's truly a memorable display of school spirit and unity in education.

Audrey: BASH will be hosting Culture Day on Monday, March 30th, organized by our Student Diversity union, with great support from the No Place for Hate initiative. The goal of Culture Day is to celebrate cultural diversity, promote cultural awareness, and encourage students to learn about different perspectives. Students create booths to share their culture, often using presentations or tri-fold displays, and many also include interactive elements such as teaching traditional games, sharing phrases from different languages, displaying traditional garments, or offering some prepackaged snacks from their culture. Students who attend are encouraged to see as many booths as they can, fi lling out a “passport” as they travel around the diversity of Boyertown.

Alison: Spring Break is on the horizon. And that means a lot of things for many different people. I know that spring break, personally, is AP exam cram time, and unfortunately, my out-of-school activities will consist of little more than school. But, while I chose that fate myself, many students have plans to travel, pick up some extra shifts at work, or simply spend time with family and friends. It’s a time of relaxation, celebration, and starts the fourth quarter of the school year on a lighter note.

Audrey: I would also like to take some time to highlight something our school should be really proud of– our wrestling team. This season, four wrestlers qualifi ed for the state championships in Hershey, the highest level of competition: Kaleb Dumin, Liam Diamond, Boden Waite, and J.D. Heiser. Senior J.D. Hesier led the way, fi nishing with a 29-3 record and placing 4th at states for a second year in a row. Both Heiser and Boden Waite also reached 100 career wins, which is a huge milestone. At a district level, the team dominated. All 13 wrestlers qualifi ed for regionals, and Boyertown brought home the team title, with multiple fi rst and second-place fi nishes. Even more impressive, Boyertown was the only team to have wrestlers in every Weight class at regionals. In the state duals tournament, the team continued to shine, earning big wins and bringing home their second straight state medal. Overall, this team continues to show consistency, toughness, and a level of success that represents our school extremely well.

Alison: That concludes our report for this month. Thank you for your time and attention. Wishing everyone a safe drive home. Have a great evening, and we look forward to keeping you updated on more school events next month!

There was one speaker registered for Public Comment Period #1. The topic was Full Day Kindergarten.

There were no speakers registered for Public Comment Period #2.

A. Overnight Trip. The Board's practice is to approve/ratify trips taken by students that require overnight stays.

B. Full Day Kindergarten

A. Treasurer's Report - DRAFT February 2026

A. 2026-2027 Property Tax / Rental Rebate Resolution

B. 2026-2027 Berks Career and Technology Center Budget

C. Boyertown YMCA Before and After School Program Lease Agreement for 2026-2027 school year

D. Boyertown YMCA Summer Camp Program Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year

E. Two Confidential Settlement Agreements

F. Overnight Trip. The Board's practice is to approve/ratify trips taken by students that require overnight stays

G. March 2026 Donation List

H. First Reading of Policy 004.1 Student Representative to the Board

I. First Reading of Policy 105 - Curriculum

J. First Reading of Policy 105.2 - Exemption From Instruction

K. First Reading of 105.2 AR-1 - Request for Exemption From Instruction

L. First Reading of 105.2-AR-3- Exemption from Dissection Activities

M. First Reading of 105.2-AR-4 - Notice of Dissection Activities

N. First Reading of Policy 106 - Guides for Planned Instruction

O. First Reading of Policy 107 - Adoption of Planned Instruction

P. First Reading of Policy 109 - Resource Materials

Q. First Reading of 109-AR-0-Resource Materials

R. First Reading of 109-AR-1-Selection of Software Resources Materials

S. First Reading of 109-AR-2-Selection of Whole Class Novels

T. First Reading of Policy 110 - Instructional Supplies

U. Approve Consent Agenda

A. Full Day Kindergarten

B. Comprehensive Plan

C. 2024-2025 Audit

D. Boyertown Area School District- McNees/Fox Rothschild Engagement and 26-27 Solicitor Agreement

E. Employment Agreement for the Assistant Superintendent

F. Employment Agreement for the Chief Human Resources Officer

G. Personnel

All voting items were approved as presented.

The following Board Members spoke in the order listed: Mrs. Kratz, Mr. Brophy, Mr. R. Updegrove, and Mr. Panarello.

Finance Committee Meeting

Tues., Tues., April 14, 2026
6 PM at the Education Center

Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tues., April 14, 2026
7 PM at the Education Center

Policy Committee Meeting

Tues., April 28, 2026
6 PM at the Education Center

Legislative Meeting
Tues.,April 28, 2026
7 PM at the Education Center

2025-2026 Board Meeting Calendar

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