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It BEARS Repeating!
BASD - Home of the Bears
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Our Board of School Directors
Anthony D. Panarello, President - Region II - Term Expires: 2025
Jeffrey Zawada, Vice President - Region III - Term Expires: 2025
James H. Brophy - Region II - Term Expires: 2027
Board Appointed BCIU Representative
Ruth A. Dierolf - Region I - Term Expires: 2025
Wendy S. Kratz - Region III - Term Expires 2027
Christine M. Neiman - Region I - Term Expires: 2027
Marianne Scott - Region I - Term Expires: 2025
Brad A. Updegrove - Region III - Term Expires: 2027
Roger A. Updegrove - Region II - Term Expires: 2027
All board members were present for this meeting.
The Roman Numerals above indicate the member's voting region. Our voting regions include:
- Region 1 – Borough of Bally, the Borough of Bechtelsville, Colebrookdale Township (Voting precincts 1 and 2), Earl Township (Voting precincts 1 and 2), Washington Township (Voting precincts 1 and 2), and Borough of Boyertown (Voting precinct 1).
- Region 2 - Borough of Boyertown (Voting precinct 2), Douglass Township (Berks County – Voting precincts 1 and 2), Douglass Township (Montgomery County – Voting precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4).
- Region 3 – New Hanover Township (Voting precincts 1, 2, and 3) and Upper Fredrick Township.
Public Comment Period #1 - Agenda Items
There were no speakers registered for Public Comment Period #1.
Nomination for and Election of a Temporary President
Mr. Zawada was elected as Temporary President.
Seating of Any Newly Elected Board Members
We are pleased to welcome our re-elected and newly elected Board Members.
Re-elected Members: Mr. Brophy, Ms. Neiman, Ms. Scott, and Mr. R. Updegrove (now representing Region II)
Newly Elected Members: Mrs. Kratz and Mr. B. Updegrove
Congratulations!
Nomination and Election of President
Mr. Panarello was elected as President of the Board of School Directors for 2024.
Nomination and Election of Vice President
Mr. Zawada was elected as Vice President of the Board of School Directors for 2024.
BCIU Representative Appointment
Mr Brophy was appointed to serve as the BCIU Representative.
Congratulations to all three of you!
Committee Appointment Discussion
Committee chairpersons will be named at the December 19, 2023, Board of School Directors' Meeting.
Superintendent's Comments
Mrs. Torchia congratulated our newly elected Board Members.
We look forward to working with all of you!
Public Comment Period #2 - Other District Business
There were two speakers during Public Comment Period #2. The topics were Board member welcomes and thank yous and groundskeeper positions.
Upcoming Meetings
Board of School Directors' Meeting - Tuesday, December 19, 2023
7 PM at the Education Center
Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, January 9, 2024
7 PM at the Education Center
Board of School Directors' Meeting - Tuesday, January 23, 2024
7 PM at the Education Center
Dear Boyertown Community,
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The students and staff on the BASH Musicals team wish you all a wonderful Holiday season!
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