By Luthea Sweeney, photo and design editor Policy 251 discusses further options for students experiencing educational instability.  Policy 251 is proposed as such: “The Board recognizes the challenges encountered by students experiencing homelessness, foster care and other educational instability. The Board is committed to facilitating the immediate enrollment; eliminating barriers to the attendance, education and graduation; and providing additional supports in compliance with federal and … Continue reading Policy 251: Students experiencing homelessness, foster care, and other educational instability. (New policy)

By Luthea Sweeney, design and photo editor Policy 618 discusses student activity funds and accounting, fundraising, and guidelines regarding extracurricular activities. The purpose of Policy 618 is stated as such: “To establish policy for all PENNCREST School District student activities funds and accounts as follows.” Under the Guidelines section of this document, a large quantity of material was removed such as “The Board of School … Continue reading Policy 618: Student Activities Funds and Accounts 

By Nate Slee and Luthea Sweeney, broadcast editor and photo and design editor Policy 913 discusses nonschool individual(s), groups, and organizations that seek to include in-school individuals in activities, scholarships, and award opportunities.  The definitions of Policy 913 are stated as such: “Nonschool organizations, groups or individuals – those entities that are not part of the school program, school-sponsored activities, or organized pursuant to the … Continue reading Policy 913 update: Nonschool organizations must avoid inciting walkouts