It BEARS Repeating!

Sunday, November 9, at 3:00pm is the 25th annual Veteran Salute, sponsored by the Boyertown Rotary Club and hosted by St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

The program will once again feature the combined Middle School East - West Show Choir, under the direction of Abby Rutt and Kelly Leibensperger. Middle School West students have also provided thank you cards for all of the veterans in attendance.

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There were no speakers registered to speak during either Public Comment Period.

A. Measuring the Mission: Data Reflections on Our Portrait of a Graduate

A. Steps to Achieve All Day Kindergarten Proposal Presentation
B. Turf Project Bid Results and Original Presentation
C. Data Drives our Decisions
D. Leadership Support Employee Plan
E. Budget Transfers
F. Policy Review Committee 9.23.25 - Policies moving forward for first reading consideration
G. Overnight Trip. The Board's practice is to approve/ratify trips taken by students that require overnight stays.
H. Special Education Annual Agreements
I. Special Education Settlement Agreements
J. 2026-2027 CAFCO Participation Agreement
K. Education Alliance Agreement between BASD MSE/MSW and Richard J. Caron Foundation
L. Bid Awards - Spring 2026 Athletic Department
M. October 2025 Donation List

There was one speaker registered for Public Comment Period #1. The topic was policies.

There was one registered speaker for Public Comment Period #2. The topic was The Candidates' Forum.

A. Personnel

This voting item was approved as presented.

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

There was no one registered to speak during Public Comment Period #1.

There was one speaker registered speaker during Public Comment Period #2. The topic was Committee Meetings.

A. BASH Chiller Motor Replacement

B. MSW Chiller #2 Repairs

PSBA Representative Erin Todd presented the PSBA Service Award to Ms. Ruth Dierolf in recognition of 20 years of service as a BASD School Board Director.

Alison: Good evening, board members and meeting attendees! The fi rst quarter is almost nearing its end, and it feels crazy to think that we are almost a fourth way done with the school year. But despite how quickly time has fl own, we are so happy to be back today for our end-of-the-month report, highlighting some of the fun and impactful events taking place at BASH for October.

Audrey: The annual Powderpuff game is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29th at 7 pm on the school football fi eld. This long-standing tradition provides an opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to engage in a spirited and competitive community-centred game. During this game, the female students participate in a flag-football game, while the male students take on the role of the cheerleaders and perform a choreographed half-time routine, which I, for one, am excited for. Importantly, all proceeds will be donated to the Four Diamonds nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to supporting families and children affected by childhood cancer. This game usually draws up a lot of attendance and enthusiasm from students, families, and staff.

Alison: Starting the month of October was an event so many of us were waiting for. Homecoming! Leading up to the homecoming game on October 3rd, there was a Rio-themed spirit week to show school spirit. The homecoming game was a pink out, showing support and awareness for breast cancer, a disease so very prevalent in many of our lives and communities. Although we didn’t win

the game, I’m sure everyone who went to the game with their friends or dates found it super fun, though I was not able to make it. October 4th at 7 pm was the homecoming dance, which, for me and my friends, was an absolute blast. From all the crazy dancing we saw, I’m sure the student body would stay the same. I also think the classes found it really nice to have the NAUD as a sort of resting room, because when 500 kids are in a room, sometimes it can become a bit of a hotbox. It was defi nitely a night to remember, and we all thank the Student Council and all other groups involved in making the dance possible.

Audrey: Students are currently in the process of registering for AP and DE testing. These programs continue to show the academic commitment of our students, many of whom face challenging and rigorous college-level work. For AP testing, registration and payments end on November 1st, with late fees applying from there. All AP test orders will be fi nalized on November 14th. In addition to the student events and academic milestones, Parent-Teacher conferences will be on Wednesday, October 29th, from 4-7 pm, where teachers will provide families with the opportunity to discuss student progress, review academic goals, and strengthen communication between home and school.

Alison: On the half day of October 15th, upperclassmen participated in some transformative events in their academic career. Sophomores took pre-ACTs, juniors took pre-SATs, and seniors did their presentations highlighting their career exploration journey throughout high school. While to many students it may feel like a chore to take these pre-tests, I can say confi dently, as a senior, that I

benefi ted signifi cantly. Had I not taken the Pre-SAT and focused on what I struggled with, I couldn’t have even dreamed of getting over a 1500. Having talked to several seniors about their experience, almost all of them said that they are happy they spent their half-day the past two years in the testing room. And for us, all of our preparation for our senior presentations fi nally came to fruition. While I can’t admit it wasn’t absolutely nerve-racking, it was honestly extremely fun. Hearing feedback from adults with far more experience in career exploration was quite informative. I’m sure everyone was also super happy to see some of their middle school and elementary teachers. I know I was!

Audrey: Both the Freshman and Senior Classes have been actively participating in fundraising efforts to support upcoming class events and activities. For the Senior Class, two fundraisers were held earlier this fall. The Senior Spirit Wear sale, which ended on September 10th, raised funds to help cover expenses for the Senior Prom. In addition, seniors participated in another class fundraiser distributed through brochures at their recent assembly. Proceeds from that initiative will either be applied toward fi nal class trip payments in December or used to offset the overall cost of the Class of 2026 Prom, depending on each student’s participation in the trip. These fundraisers were successful in engaging students, encouraging teamwork, and supporting important senior year activities.

Alison: And with that, we thank the board for their time and consideration. It has continued to be an eventful and transformative year for BASH, and we want to help shine a light on all the fun and amazing things taking place at the high school. We look forward to bringing you BASH’s best moments next month for November.

There were seven speakers registered for Public Comment Period #1. The topics included turf fields, the PA budget impasse, the Treasurer's' Report, donations, policies, and more.

There were three speakers registered for Public Comment Period #2. The topics included turf fields, Board performance, Board policies, and more.

A. Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS)

A. Treasurer's Report - DRAFT September 2025

The Final Treasurer's Report for September 2025 is attached below and posted to our website.

Consent Agenda:
A. First Reading of Policies 000, 002, 003, 004, 007 and 011
B. Overnight Trip. The Board's practice is to approve/ratify trips taken by students that require overnight stays.
C. Special Education Annual Agreements
D - H. Settlement Agreement for Students
I. 2026-2027 CAFCO Participation Agreement
J. Bid Awards - Spring 2026 Athletic Department
K. October 2025 Donation List
L. Approve Consent Agenda

Itemized Agenda:

A. Steps to Achieve All Day Kindergarten Targeted Feasibility Study

B. Landtek Group, LLC. Turf Project Bid Award
C. Leadership Support Employee Plan
D. Budget Transfers
E. Education Alliance Agreement between BASD MSE/MSW and Richard J. Caron Foundation
F. Personnel

All voting items were approved as presented.

The following Board Members spoke in the order listed: Mr. R. Updegrove, Mrs. Kratz, Mrs. Scott, Ms. Dierolf, Mr. B. Updegrove, Mr. Zawada, and Mr. Panarello.

Finance Committee Meeting

Tues., November 11, 2025
6 PM at the Education Center

Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tues., November 11, 2025
7 PM at the Education Center

Policy Committee Meeting

Tues., November 25, 2025
6 PM at the Education Center

Legislative Meeting
Tues., November 25, 2025
7 PM at the Education Center

2025-2026 Board Meeting Calendar

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