Schools

The Palisades School Board in Bucks County has approved a student search policy that allows strip searches or, in the language of the policy, searches involving removal of clothing or examination beneath clothing.

Read more: Palisades Board Approves Strip Searches

Moody’s Investor Service has lowered its bond rating for Montgomery County Community College.

Read more: MCCC Bond Rating Lowered

The North Penn Safe Schools Committee is recommending a number of security upgrades such as more cameras, two-way radios and outdoor lighting.

Read more: NP Safe Schools Panel Recommends Upgrades

A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights accuses the Wissahickon School District of discriminating against the Ambler Latino community with its decision to close Mattison Avenue Elementary School.

Read more: Complaint Filed Over Mattison Ave School Closing