# Boyertown Area School Board Policy Committee Meeting: 9/22/26


**Body:** BASD-TV BearVision
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Public Safety, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The Boyertown Area School Board Policy Committee met on September 22, 2026, primarily to review and discuss school policies numbered 124 through 150, which cover topics such as alternative instructional components, home education, and career and technical education programs. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the potential adoption of a new policy regarding the use of alternative helmets in school sports, particularly football, boys lacrosse, baseball, and softball. The discussion included safety standards, certification requirements (notably NOCSAE certification), liability concerns, and administrative procedures for allowing parents to select and purchase alternative helmets through approved vendors. The committee considered the logistics of helmet re-certification, cost implications, and the need for waivers to manage liability. No formal votes were recorded during the meeting, but the committee expressed interest in developing a final draft policy incorporating these elements for future consideration.

**Source:** BASD-TV BearVision