Boyertown Area School Board Education & Student Services Committee Meeting: 5/12/26

The Boyertown Area School Board Education & Student Services Committee met on May 12, 2026, to discuss updates on the English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum review process aligned with Act 135 requirements. The meeting focused on the strategic planning for curriculum adoption, including data analysis, teacher feedback, and pilot testing of vetted ELA resources from state-approved vendors. The committee reviewed plans for a pilot program involving selected teachers across grade levels to evaluate digital and physical curriculum components, including consumable materials and assessment tools, with an anticipated full adoption in the 2027-28 school year. Additionally, the committee discussed professional development plans for the 2026-27 school year to support instructional improvements and alignment with multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during this meeting, but procurement-related discussions centered on vendor selection, pricing estimates for six-year contracts, and implementation planning for curriculum resources.