Pennridge School Board Info
Ron Wurz
Pennridge School Board President
Dear Pennridge Community,
I extend warm greetings to all of you and welcome you to the Pennridge School Board's official web page. Recognizing the challenges involved in attending committee and board meetings, we aim to provide a centralized platform for you to access the latest updates on board business. This web page will serve as a valuable resource for news, frequently asked questions, and clarifications on various issues under consideration. Our commitment is to offer the most accurate and up-to-date information related to school board matters.
While we encourage you to attend in-person meetings or watch them online, this may not always be feasible. Therefore, we invite you to utilize our web page as a convenient alternative. Additionally, you are welcome to express your thoughts by commenting publicly during committee and board meetings or by emailing us at PSDSchoolboard@pennridge.org. This email address ensures your message is delivered to all nine Board members and our Superintendent.
Our primary objective is to foster open communication and transparency. Remaining connected and well-informed is crucial in our collective efforts to provide our students with the best possible education within a supportive environment.
Your participation is essential, and we value your input. Attend our public meetings, send us direct emails with your comments, concerns, or questions, and stay informed through our "PSBR - Pennridge School Board Review" newsletters. These newsletters provide recaps of board meetings, links to monthly videos, and Board Docs specific to each meeting. You can access the latest edition by clicking the link for the "School Board Monthly Updates" on the right of this page.
Thank you for your continued engagement and commitment to the success of our schools. Our objective is to create an educational environment that truly reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.
Sincerely,
Ron Wurz
President, Pennridge School Board
(L-R) Row 1: Mrs. Leah Foster-Rash, Ms. Christine Batycki, Mrs. Ricki Chaikin, Mrs. Jordan Blomgren, Mrs. Carolyn Sciarrino- Vice President
(L-R) Row 2: Mr. Chris Kaufman, Mr. Bradley Merkl-Gump, Mr. Robert Cormack, Mr. Ronald Wurz- President of School Board, Mr. Angelo Berrios, Superintendent of PSD
•Public comment is permitted at all School Board and committee meetings. You are welcome and encouraged to participate consistently with all relevant Board policies.
The 2023-2024 Pennridge School Board Members and Contact Information:
Mr. Ronald Wurz, President (term ends in 2027)* rwurz@pennridge.org
Mrs. Christine Batycki, (term ends in 2025)* cbatycki@pennridge.org
Mrs. Jordan Blomgren (term ends in 2025)* jblomgren@pennridge.org
Mrs. Ricki Chaikin (term ends in 2025)* rchaikin@pennridge.org
Mr. Robert Cormack (term ends in 2025)* rcormack@pennridge.org
Mrs. Leah Foster-Rash (term ends in 2027) lrash@pennridge.org
Mr. Chris Kaufman (term ends in 2027)* ckaufman@pennridge.org
Mr. Bradley Merkl-Gump (term ends in 2027) bmerklgump@pennridge.org
Mrs. Carolyn Sciarrino, Vice President (term ends in 2027)* csciarrino@pennridge.org
Mr. Sean Daubert, Treasurer (non-voting member)
Mrs. Nancy Chenoweth, Secretary (non-voting member)
To contact all School Board members and the Superintendent,
send an email to PSDSchoolBoard@pennridge.org
Our Pennsylvania State Legislators
School Board Monthly Updates
School Board Documents (Board Docs
BOARD POLICIES
The Pennridge School District utilizes BoardDocs to post all policies.
Please click here for BoardDocs and select policies.
2024-25 School Board Meeting Schedule
2024 School Board Committee Assignments
How does someone get on the School Board and how long is their term?
- A School Board is a legislative body of citizens called school directors elected locally by their fellow citizens to serve as their representatives. Each Board consists of nine members who volunteer to serve four-year terms, without pay.
- Elections for Board members are held at your regular polling place, every two years in November of odd-numbered years using a 5-4 member rotation to ensure continuity. The Pennsylvania Code requires candidates to be a citizen of Pennsylvania, at least 18 years old, of good moral character, and a resident of the School District for at least one year prior to an election.
What are their duties according to the Pennsylvania School Code?
* Adopt courses of study and textbooks
* Establish the length of the school term
* Adopt the annual budget
* Elect the Superintendent and hire the necessary employees
* Levy taxes
* Provide and maintain necessary grounds and school buildings
* Enter into written contracts with professional employees and into collective bargaining agreements
* Prescribe, adopt, and enforce reasonable rules and regulations regarding school activities, publications, and organizations