The Board is comprised of nine residents, each elected for a four-year term. Five members will complete their terms in 2011, and four in 2013. Two student members (nonvoting) are appointed according to state guidelines. Anyone who is 18 years old, a citizen of the United States for three months, and a resident of the School District for 30 days, is eligible to vote in School Board elections. Any qualified voter who is 21 years old may stand for election to the Board.

Board Duties and Responsibilities
The Board has complete and final control over local school matters within the framework set by the Pennsylvania State Legislature and Pennsylvania State Board of Education. The Board acts as a legislative body, determining general policies for the programs, care, management, and finance of the District's public schools. The Superintendent or Chief Executive Officer and his administrative staff are responsible for the execution of these policies.

Board Meetings
The Board usually meets on the second and third Thursdays of each month in the multi-purpose room of Fallsington Elementary School, 134 Yardley Avenue, in Fallsington at 8:00 p.m. Please check the Board Meeting Schedule on this Web site for specific dates, times and locations.

Board Minutes

Agenda Meetings
Copies of the agenda are available in the Board Secretary's office and at each Board meeting. The agenda contains business to be considered at each meeting. Board members receive the agenda and supporting documents before each meeting so they may be prepared to make decisions.

Board Meetings
The Board usually meets on the second and third Thursdays of each month in the multi-purpose room of Fallsington Elementary School, 134 Yardley Avenue, in Fallsington at 8:00 p.m.

The Board Facilities Committee meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the dates listed below in the Superintendent’s Conference Room in the Pennsbury Administration Building located at 134 Yardley Avenue, Fallsington, PA.