Antietam School District

The board meeting included a superintendent's report regarding higher education initiatives and residency updates. The finance committee obtained approval for various agreements including software licensing, health insurance, copier leases, and an extended school year program. The property committee reviewed and approved multiple change orders for construction projects at Stony Creek Elementary School and ratified easement agreements. The policy committee approved revisions to district calendar drafts and various sections of policy, and authorized participation in a safety consortium. The curriculum committee approved the addition of a new pre-algebra course and a dual enrollment agreement. Legislative and personnel matters were also addressed, including the appointment of PSBA delegates and the approval of various staff appointments, substitute lists, and athletic coaching positions.

The board reviewed several key items including the 2024-2025 audit report, upcoming sports physical programs, and planning for the transition to Infinite Campus. Financial matters included approval of service agreements for software, dental coverage, and a copier lease, alongside renewals for insurance. Property items involved the ratification of a stormwater easement agreement and several construction change orders. Policy revisions were discussed for special education and general board sections, and an application for the Flexible Instructional Day Program was approved. Additionally, the board discussed athletic agreements, new course additions for the 2026-2027 school year, staff personnel actions, and student representative updates.

The meeting agenda includes several committee reports and action items. Key discussions involve the superintendent's report covering cybersecurity and software updates, and the treasurer's report regarding fund balances and bill approvals. The finance committee presented multiple agreements for approval, including cybersecurity services, mental health professional services, educational technology consortium participation, and various software subscriptions. Property committee items include building water testing and donation acceptance. The policy committee addressed expulsion agreements. Additionally, the athletic and activities committee proposed various sporting event agreements and student trips, while the personnel committee reviewed staff hiring, resignations, and benefit plan updates.

The meeting focused on addressing a school board vacancy following a resignation, including a review of letters of interest from candidates and a formal appointment process. Additional key topics included the approval of the proposed final budget for the 2026-2027 school year, and authorization of a cooperative sports agreement with the Muhlenberg School District. The board also scheduled an executive session to discuss safety and security matters.

The board discussed several operational and educational items, including cybersecurity, student information systems, and district scheduling for the upcoming school year. Financial actions included ratifying point-of-sale system agreements, accepting grant funding, and approving insurance agreements and personnel contracts. Personnel matters involved discussions on a board vacancy, staff resignations, appointments for teaching and accounting roles, and approval of unpaid leave requests. Additionally, the board addressed facility usage, student field trips, and agreements for athletic officials.