EPSD Board Meeting - May 11, 2026

The East Penn School District School Board held a meeting on May 11, 2026, which included extensive public comments from students on various educational topics such as mandatory service hours, female representation in STEM, inclusivity in classroom furniture, pacing guides, funding for the dance team, teacher consistency, sexual assault education, socialization programs, world language expansion, gifted education, and the need for continued funding for academic databases. The board also discussed budget revisions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including a reduction in the proposed real estate tax increase from 4.1% to 3.9%, adjustments to revenues and expenditures, and the establishment of a technology stabilization fund. Several motions were passed related to personnel appointments, business operations including contract approvals, district insurance policies, and designation of depositories. A resolution calling for increased state funding was unanimously approved. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming events and an executive session on personnel and confidentiality issues.