AVAILABLE

3rd floor, 606 Court St. directly across from the Berks County Courthouse and adjacent to the Reed & Court Parking Garage

We offer various sizes including single offices and multiple offices connected into suites, all to meet your needs.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

 Janitorial services

 Parking

 Heating and cooling

 Furnished offices

 24-hr access

 Security

 Shared lunch room

 Storage room

 Conference rooms

 Shared common area restrooms

 Short-term rentals available

COMING SOON! Over 5,000 square feet of new office space, ideal for 20-25 people, located on 2nd floor, 606 Court St.

Interested o Having two public comment periods, one at the beginning for agenda items versus toward the end of the meeting for nonagenda items; o Setting consistent rules for public comment, including addressing all remarks to the chair, no personal attacks, and reasonable time limits; o Where there is a controversial issue on the agenda, individuals residing outside of the district may attend, due to social media alerts, and the new requirement that agendas be posted in advance of the meeting. The Sunshine Act allows public comment to be limited to residents and taxpayers, and the board may want to enforce this through requiring those wishing to speak to sign in with name and municipality. Policies should be set by resolution, and enforced consistently. The best time to have the public comment resolution on the agenda is when the business is routine and non-controversial.

The panelists agreed that the last several years have been marked by increased political polarization and decreased civility. The School Board is charged with governing the school district in a manner which follows the law and respects the rights of parents, students, and taxpayers. All involved, whether parents, concerned citizens, or school board members themselves, need to lead by example. This means finding common ground when there is a difficult issue presented, seeking the truth amid the noise, and reasonable compromise to arrive at policies representing the values of the community to best serve the students of the district and provide the best education possible.

Ms. London is a co-chair of the Berks County Bar Association

Municipal/Education/Real Estate/ Environmental Law Section and an attorney at Kozloff Stoudt in Spring Township. Mr. Boland also is an attorney at Kozloff Stoudt.