# NPSD School Board - Policy Committee Meeting 10-27-26

The NPSD School Board Policy Committee met on October 27, 2026, and reviewed proposed revisions to existing policies 102 (Academic Standards), 246 (School Wellness), and 249 (Bullying and Cyberbullying), prompted by changes to Pennsylvania law. The revisions address personal finance and social media literacy instruction, confidentiality of wellness assessments, and clearer procedures for investigating bullying complaints, documenting findings, notifying families, and recognizing AI-generated content as a possible form of cyberbullying. The committee voted to advance the policy revisions; no contract awards, bids, budget allocations, or new procurement decisions were identified.

Administrators said personal finance is already offered and are planning how to ensure students meet the requirement without anticipating significant additional staffing; social media literacy is taught across grade levels and courses. A security-policy update, including school police language, is expected to return to the committee in the coming months, likely after the new year. During public comment, a parent asked the district to reconcile the 90-minute bus ride duration in policy 801 with the 60-minute guideline on the district website; the administration said it would follow up. Another commenter raised concerns about security hiring and a previously purchased police-style vehicle, but no related purchasing action was taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [NPSD School Board - Policy Committee Meeting 10-27-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYmGe_DwEMo) - NPTV