CAMPAIGN PROMISES MADE. CAMPAIGN PROMISES DELIVERED.
The Only School Board Candidates Endorsed by Hatboro-Horsham Teachers and Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny
Timeline of Accomplishments
In 2019 David, Theresa, Susan, and DJ were elected to the Hatboro-Horsham School Board. Since then, they have devoted themselves to earning your vote for another term in office. They are strong, outspoken, and effective leaders who partner with all board members, school administrators, students, parents, and community members to ensure we have strong schools and are working to foster successful learners. Their commitment to our students and our community is evident by the challenges they've overcome and the achievements they've accomplished. Below are just some of those accomplishments.
November 7, 2023
RE-ELECTED!
Thank you, Hatboro-Horsham!
October, 2023
The College Board names Hatboro-Horsham High School to the AP Honor Roll!
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools earn this recognition based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.
APRIL 17, 2023
Student Discipline Policy UPDATED
-
The Board unanimously approved adopting a more proactive, holistic, and preventative student discipline policy. The updates include the implementation of restorative practices – focusing on better discipline, not only punishment, to address violations.
APRIL 17, 2023
Policies updated:
-
011 – Principles of Governance and Leadership
-
218 – Student Discipline
-
218.2 – Terroristic Threats
-
218.3 - Students Convicted or Adjudicated Delinquent of Sexual Assault of Another Student
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
HHEA & Administration agree on a new contract and the School Board adopts the contract in a unanimous vote
JANUARY 4, 2023
Policies updated:
-
Policy #105 - Curriculum Development
-
Policy #113.1 - Discipline of Students with Disabilities
-
Policy #127 - Assessments
Policies reviewed:
-
Policy #108 - Textbook Adoption
-
Policy #217 - Graduation
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Hired a new real estate attorney to help resolve the Limekiln-Simmons Elementary School property dispute
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Six students from HHHS have been announced as National Merit Semi-Finalists
JULY 25, 2022
HHSD awarded two new grants dedicated to improving school safety and student mental health
JUNE 20, 2022
School Board Student Representatives are welcomed to their first School Board meeting
-
Student voice on the School Board Board Students representatives are students selected by application
-
Responsibilities include student perspective reports and serving as a bridge between students and local government
JUNE 14, 2022
Professional development initiatives report
JUNE 6, 2022
Since 1999, there have been over 330 school shootings on K-12 campuses during the school day. HHSB passes a resolution urging lawmakers to regulate firearms further
-
This resolution was in response to the most recent school shooting at Robb Elementary in TX–where 19 students and 2 educators were gunned down
-
It was also in response to this alarming statistic: since 1999, there have been over 330 school shootings on K-12 campuses during the school day
-
Passed along party-line vote (5 Democrats to 3 Republicans with 1 Board member absent)
MAY 16, 2022
Change to HHHS HATS period
-
New Lunch & Learn program initiated
-
Allowing students more flexibility and opportunity to seek assistance from teachers
MAY 16, 2022
Board approves the purchase of new playground equipment for Blair Mill Elementary School
MAY 2, 2022
HHSD sold Pennypack Elementary School Building and Property to Hatboro Borough
-
HHSD receives above fair market value based on an independent assessment
-
Sale to the Borough ensured:
-
Safety and environmental concerns would be addressed, including flood mitigation measures
-
Community resources and access to open space would be preserved
-
-
Vote to approve sale was split along party lines (6 to 3)
MARCH 25, 2022
Four students from HHHS have been announced as National Merit Finalists
MARCH 21, 2022
Curriculum Committee reviewed Policy 109–Resource Materials
-
Ensuring non-textbook, supplemental, and current event curriculum remains incorporated into our students' education
MARCH 1, 2022
Initiated the HHSD Achievement Task Force
-
Focused on improving student learning and achieving the HHSD Comprehensive Plan goals
-
Click here to review the Achievement Task Force overview
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Policies updated:
-
109–Resource Materials
-
815–Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers, and Network Resources
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Substitute Teacher Service (STS) rate updated
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Health & Safety Plan updated to address Dept. of Health guidance
-
Passed via 8 to 1 vote
JANUARY 18, 2022
Policies updated:
-
202–Eligibility of Nonresident Students
-
220–Student Expression/Distribution and Posting of Materials
-
224–Care of School Property
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
HHSD adopts Policy 832–Educational Equity by majority vote on the policy's 2nd read
-
After the 1st read unanimously passed only 4 weeks earlier, the 2nd read vote was split along party lines 5 to 4 with no comments, explanations, or revisions suggested from the 4 dissenting republican votes
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
HHSD adopts Policy 920–Civility by majority vote on the policy's 2nd read
-
After the 1st read unanimously passed only 4 weeks earlier, the 2nd read vote was split 7 to 2 with no comments, explanations, or revisions suggested from the 2 dissenting republican votes
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Critical Foundations comprehensive plan update on the ELA Curriculum, which addressed four focus areas
-
Student Achievement
-
Deeper Learning
-
Equity, and
-
Literacy
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Board unanimously voted to approve the 1st Read of Policies:
-
920 Civility
-
832 Equity
Reviewed Policy 239 Foreign Exchange Students and approved with no changes
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Substitute Teacher Service (STS) addendum agreement reached
OCTOBER 14, 2021
A community forum is held to discuss the Educational Equity Policy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
HHSB approves to move to the design development phase for the New Keith Valley Middle School Building Project
AUGUST 20, 2021
STEM rewrite to include coding, robotics, digital media, digital citizenship
AUGUST 11, 2021
Neighborhood input meeting was held for the New Keith Valley Middle School Building Project
JULY 19, 2021
A responsible but flexible District Health and Safety Plan was updated
-
The Board voted unanimously
JULY 13, 2021
HHSB Training: PSBA Educational Equity Workshop Part 2
-
6 Board members in attendance — including David, Theresa, Susan, and DJ
JUNE 12, 2021
Final farewell event for Pennypack Elementary School
JUNE 7, 2021
Policy updated:
-
130 Homework
JUNE 7, 2021
Safety improvements:
-
25 interior/exterior CCTV security cameras installed
-
HHHS vestibule/lobby security improvements
-
Metal lockdown doors installed at Blair Mill Elementary school
JUNE 7, 2021
New K–5th grade math curriculum adopted
MAY 17, 2021
New policy adopted:
-
218.3 Students Convicted or Adjudicated Delinquent of Sexual Assault of Another Student
APRIL, 2021
HHSB approves technology infrastructure upgrade
HHSB unanimously votes to hire new Director of Business Affairs, Bill Stone, formerly of Council Rock School District and Souderton School District
APRIL 19, 2021
APRIL 1, 2021
HHSB approved the upgraded Simmons Elementary Bus Loop project to help with traffic flow and pedestrian safety
MARCH 22, 2021
HHSB Training: PSBA Equity Workshop Part 1
-
Of the 5 H-H Board members in attendance, all were Democrats — including David, Theresa, Susan, and DJ
MARCH 15, 2021
Re-return, after Covid surge, of hybrid instruction for 2nd – 12th grade beginning April 6th
MARCH 8, 2021
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and some students with special needs re-return, after Covid surge, to 100% in-person learning
New policy adopted:
-
355 Crowdfunding
Policy updated:
-
214 Class Rank
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
JANUARY 19, 2021
HHSD partners with Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) to begin work on Educational Equity Policy
JANUARY 12, 2021
Math curriculum review continues; English Language Arts (ELA) & Social Studies (SS) curriculum review begins
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Shutdown order ends
DECEMBER 7, 2020
New policies adopted:
-
303 Employment of Family Members
-
350 Social Media and Electronic Communications
-
824 Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries with Students
Policies updated:
-
320 Freedom of Speech in Nonschool Settings
COVID-19 | County-wide shutdown
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
10th and 12th grade students return to school in hybrid learning model
Governor and Montgomery County Office of Public Health orders school buildings to shutdown beginning November 23 to December 6
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
9th-grade students return to school in hybrid learning model
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
7th and 8th grade students return to school in hybrid learning model
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
1st through 6th grade and Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (ECAT) students return to in-person/virtual hybrid learning model
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and some students with special needs return to 100% in-person learning with appropriate social distancing and other COVID-19 safety precautions in place
JULY, 2020
New Crooked Billet Elementary School building project complete
JUNE, 2020
Refinanced Bond — Saving the district $1.3M
MAY 4, 2020
HHSB unanimously votes to hire new Superintendent, Dr. Scott Eveslage; previously, Dr. Eveslage was the Assistant Superintendent at Lower Merion School District
APRIL 20, 2020
Board settles the HHEA contract
-
The contract had expired 9 months before David, Terry, Susan, and DJ took office
HHSB meetings go virtual, ensuring transparency and continued community participation. Started Zoom meetings and recordings to allow all members of the township and borough to view meetings to ensure a transparent meeting/community response process
APRIL 6, 2020
APRIL 3, 2020
Laptop or iPad distribution begins
-
Elementary school students receive their district-provided computers to ensure access to virtual learning
APRIL 3, 2020
The District ensured laptops/iPads will be provided to every student and ensured WIFI access for all families
MARCH 30, 2020
HHHS and KV resume classes virtually; structured remote learning begins
MARCH 16, 2020
Initial direction for home learning shared, more structured plans in development
MARCH 13, 2020
COVID-19 | State-wide shutdown
Gov. Wolf directs all commonwealth schools to close through 3/27; HHSD communicates closure through 3/30. Wolf later pushed back the closure to 4/6 and then eventually closed schools through the remainder of the school year
DECEMBER 7, 2019
David, Theresa, Susan, and DJ join fellow Democrat Jen Wilson and are sworn in forming Hatboro-Horsham’s 1st Democratically led board
