Centennial School District — Transcript
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Graduating Class of 2026 Commendation
Klinger Middle School Staff Appreciation
Student Safety and Bus Camera Effectiveness
Policies Presented for Initial Distribution
Legislative Updates on Education and Student Conduct
Centennial Foundation (CF) Activities and Funding
MBIT (Middle Bucks Institute of Technology) Operations and Financials
Votes (9)
Public Comment: Gratitude for Klinger Middle School Staff
Nicole Amy, a parent, expressed profound thanks to the staff of Klinger Middle School for their dedication and positive influence on her daughter Lauren's development. She lauded their kindness, professionalism, and support, sharing her pride in Lauren's growth during her time at the school. Board members echoed her sentiments.
Public Comment: Student Safety and Bus Camera System Review
Stephanie Belaloo recounted an incident where her daughter was assaulted on a school bus, questioning the district's self-defense policy and the limitations of the bus camera system. She urged the board to review policies to better distinguish aggressors from those acting in self-defense and to improve bus camera functionality for continuous outside coverage to ensure student safety.
Approval of Consent Agenda Items (excluding 5.6B)
Moved by Mr. Martin [0:14:00] · Seconded by Unknown [0:14:14]
The board approved a variety of routine items including minutes from previous meetings, personnel actions (retirements, resignations, new hires, leaves, changes of status, co-curriculars), exceptions to Policy 206 for student attendance, and several contracts/renewals for educational services and data systems.
Approval of William Tennant High School Marching Band Trip to Ohio State University (5.6B)
Dissent: Mr. Martin expressed reservations regarding transportation logistics and driver compensation but ultimately voted in favor.
Moved by Mr. Martin [0:22:45] · Seconded by Unknown [0:22:46]
Discussion centered on the logistics and cost of the marching band trip for 60 students and 14 chaperones. Concerns were raised about the use of school buses for long-distance travel, driver compensation, and mechanical contingencies. Mr. Ciphford, representing the band, explained that using school buses was essential for affordability, allowing full participation. The overall cost to the district was set at $4,324, with families covering the remaining portion.
Motion to Remove Support Staff Compensation Plan from Table (6.1)
Moved by Mr. Martin [0:23:09] · Seconded by Unknown [0:23:10]
The board discussed a motion to remove the support staff compensation plan from the table for further consideration. A board member inquired about a potential correction regarding sick day allocations, which was noted for later discussion during the plan's approval.
Approval of New Business Items (7.2-7.8)
Moved by Mr. Martin [0:25:22] · Seconded by Unknown [0:26:07]
The board approved several new business items, including job descriptions for a Special Education Facilitator and a Director of Regulatory and Support Services, an additional Para Educator Job Coach position, Memoranda of Understanding with local police departments, River Crossing YMCA, and the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, and an agreement for residency investigative services.
Approval and Adoption of Support Staff Compensation Plan (7.1)
Moved by Mr. Martin [0:26:55] · Seconded by Unknown [0:26:56]
The board discussed and approved the support staff compensation plan for 2026-2030. A key point of discussion was a perceived discrepancy in sick day allocation (10 versus 11 days) for full-time employees working 217 days. The Superintendent clarified that 10 days was the accurately negotiated and intended number, correcting a prior typo that indicated 11 days.
Policies Presented for Adoption (8.2A-G)
Moved by Mr. Martin [0:29:43] · Seconded by Unknown [0:29:45]
The board adopted several policies covering Charter Schools, Student Expression, Dress and Grooming for Students and Employees, Working Periods, District Audit, and Transportation. Discussion also touched upon Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and certification, clarifying that its application is primarily student-need-based for those with IEPs, though the certification technically allows intervention at any time.
Approval of Financial Reports (9.1-9.4)
Moved by Mrs. Kger [0:33:14] · Seconded by Unknown [0:33:17]
The board approved the schedule of bills, investments, cafeteria fund, budget reports, and general fund cash receipt summary for May 2026. Additionally, 2026 budget transfers for May, the pending bills list, and the pre-approved paid bill list were accepted.
Notable Quotes (10)
I would like to extend my deep gratitude to everyone at Clinger. Everyone that I have ever spoken to has been truly dedicated to their job and to the students.
I respectfully asked the board to consider whether our policies allow enough discretion for distinguishing between an aggressor and a student acting in self-defense.
I also urge the board to review effectiveness of the bus camera system. So like when the bus is out parked in park and that stop sign is not on, outside cameras don't work... I'm asking for fairness, transparency, and com and a commitment to improve student safety so that no other family has to experience what ours has.
It was a wonderful trip. The best part was the kids really um say bonded, but it was a great learning experience for the kids in the band. Um we paid for all of it ourselves through band funds and then through you know parent funded. Um but it was such an invaluable experience and I think it's really brought our band together.
So definitely the number one thing for that is affordability for the students going on the trip. Um unlike a lot of field trips we talk about uh marching band we have a show on the field and every single kid that is part of the activity has their own dot on the field.
I'm in favor of them going on a trip, don't get me wrong, but I I feel more comfortable if you're using private transportation rather than school buses to go that that distance.
Previously, the error was that it said they would receive 11 sick days, but the number in parenthesis was 10. And in correcting to make that match, we effectively removed a sick day from that uh pool of employees.
when we went back and reviewed um our negotiations at the time... in that chart we did in fact to balance out some of the adjustments make that a 10day for two 17-day employees. And so the way it is now with 10 days and uh in parenthesis 10 is in fact accurate.
The word team is different in every building. So individuals get certified. Right now we use a system called CPI which is crisis prevention intervention. There are many other systems out there. That's the system that we use right now to train and certify individuals.
No p I did not mean a pun there. um that that's something that every district has to really think about as to whether or not you would go into crisis prevention intervention with a child who does not have an IEP and have that type of intervention stated in their IEP.
Ordinances & Resolutions (31)
Assignment within the district; exceptions approved for continued student attendance at specific schools.
Discipline of students with disabilities; presented for initial distribution and discussion.
Behavior support; presented for initial distribution and discussion.
Medications; presented for initial distribution and discussion.
Threat Assessment; presented for initial distribution and discussion.
School Wellness; presented for initial distribution and discussion.
Telecommuting; presented for initial distribution and discussion.
Charter Schools; presented for adoption.
Student Expression; presented for adoption.
Dress and Grooming for Students; presented for adoption.
Dress and Grooming Employees; presented for adoption.
Working Periods; presented for adoption.
District Audit; presented for adoption.
Transportation; presented for adoption.
Plan for support staff compensation for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030.
New job description and position effective July 1, 2026.
New job description and position effective July 1, 2026.
Additional position approved due to increased enrollment in the spirit program.
Agreement with local police departments effective September 2026 through September 2028.
Renewal agreement with River Crossing YMCA for continuation of partner well live well collaborative program through June 30, 2028.
Agreement with Bucks County Intermediate Unit, Middle Bucks Early Learning Center for use of facilities at Lock College Middle School in event of evacuation.
To provide residency investigative services on an as-needed basis, not to exceed $15,000 without prior board approval.
Three-year renewal of system for behavioral logging, analytics, climate/culture, and social emotional learning surveys.
Renewal agreement for student placement slots for 26-27 school year.
Renewal for student 16-16 for the 26-27 school year.
Renewal for student 14.1 for the 26-27 school year.
Renewal for student 11.3 for the 26-27 school year.
Renewal for student 9.3 for the 26-27 school year.
Renewal agreement to provide specialized education services for the 26-27 school year.
Proposed state legislation to regulate cell phone usage in schools.
Proposed state legislation to regulate cell phone usage in schools.