EPSD School Board Meeting - March 23, 2026

The East Penn School District School Board held a meeting on March 23, 2026, focusing primarily on educational updates and budget discussions. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation on the instructional use of iPads in elementary classrooms, emphasizing their role in personalized learning, accessibility for diverse learners, and preparation for online standardized testing. Board members discussed the one-to-one iPad lease program, including considerations about device use at home and family engagement. The meeting also included a comprehensive budget update for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting a projected budget deficit of $1.58 million due to reduced state transportation subsidies, increased charter school costs, and other factors. To address the deficit, the administration recommended reducing the capital reserve fund contribution by approximately $1.5 million, which would delay future capital projects but preserve current programs. Board members requested scenario analyses on the impact of various tax increase levels on programs and expenditures to inform upcoming budget decisions. Several motions related to educational conferences, guidance plans, and special education facilities were approved by unanimous votes.