# 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 convened on September 22, 2026, primarily to discuss updates and reviews of various school policies, with a significant focus on a proposed alternative helmet policy for student athletes. The discussion centered on allowing parents the option to purchase alternative helmets for their children in helmeted sports such as football and boys lacrosse, provided these helmets meet the required NOCSAE certification standards mandated by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA). The committee reviewed administrative regulations, liability considerations, and the process for helmet certification and reconditioning, emphasizing safety and insurance coverage. The policy would require helmets to be purchased through approved vendors to maintain chain of custody and ensure compliance with safety standards. The committee also discussed the potential costs to parents for reconditioning and the logistics of helmet management. No immediate vote was recorded, but the committee planned to return with a more finalized draft including additional sports such as baseball and softball. The meeting did not address any contract awards or procurement decisions but laid groundwork for future policy affecting vendor interactions and purchasing processes related to athletic equipment.

**Source:** BASD-TV BearVision