The Daniel Boone Area School District is located about 45 miles northwest of Philadelphia along the southern border of Berks County, within 15 minutes of Reading to the north, and Pottstown to the southeast. The district serves a population of approximately 18,500 people and covers an area of 42 square miles. The district is predominately rural/suburban with concentrations of population in Amity Township, Borough of Birdsboro, and Union Township. Within the proximity of many cultural, historical, educational and recreational facilties, the location affords the residents much in the way of cultural and social oppurtunities.

One high school, one middle school, and four elementary buildings service a student population of approximately 3,900 students. The administration building houses the district office as well as the business office with other district wide departments located through out the district.

Athletic and other extracurricular oppurtunities exist at all district buildings through district sponsored activities or community organizations. Individuals wishing to volunteer with the district will find an active community in the efforts of the Parent Teacher Council, Booster Programs and the Daniel Boone Community Foundation.

District Info:

Administrative Offices:

321 N. Furnace Street
Birdsboro, Pa 19508
Phone: 610.582.6140
Fax: 610.582.0059

Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Gary L. Otto

Student Enrollment: Approximately 3,900

School Buildings:

Daniel Boone Area High School (Grades 9 - 12)
501 Chestnut Street
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Phone: 610.582.6100
Fax: 610.582.5400
Mr. William Mcllmoyle, Principal
Mr. Dane Miller, Assistant Principal
Mr. Philip Repko, Assistant Principal

Daniel Boone Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
1845 Weavertown Road
Douglassville, PA 19518
Phone: 610.689.6300
Fax: 610.689.6306
Mr. Thomas Hankel, Principal
Mr. Robert Hurley, Assistant Principal

Amity Intermediate Center (Grades 3 - 5)
200 Boone Drive
Douglassville, PA 19518
Phone: 610.689.6240
Fax: 610.689.6265
Mrs. Marybeth Torchia, Principal

Birdsboro Elementary Center (Grades K - 5)
400 West Second St.
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Phone: 610.582.6190
Fax: 610.582.5400
Mrs. Mary Beth Kiesel, Principal

Monocacy Elementary Center (Grades K - 5)
576 Monocacy Creek Road
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Phone: 610.385.6800
Fax: 610.385.6810
Mrs. Melanie Hefter, Principal

Amity Primary Center (Grades K-2)
2144 Weavertown Road
Douglassville, PA 19518
Phone: 610.689.6200
Fax: 610.689.6215
Mrs. Annarose Massaro, Principal

School Board Meetings:

The school board meets regularly on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are held in the Matthew Brooke Building, Suite 70 (basement) at 321 N. Furnace Street, Birdsboro, PA. Occasionally a holiday or other circumstance will alter this schedule. In the case of any special meeting, notices are given in advance to local newspapers.

Committee of the Whole meetings and public work sessions are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Matthew Brooke Building, Suite 70.

All recommendations are considered and acted upon only in open public meetings. By state law, however, executive (private) sessions may be held in regard to personnel matters, litigation procedures, negotiations, and the purchase of land.