Amanda Vollmer

The board approved the treasurer's report and payment of bills. Key business affairs included the adoption of the district's annual financial report and the approval of two letters of agreement for Title I services with neighboring districts. The board also authorized several student activities, including field trips for chorus and robotics competitions. Facility use requests for wrestling tournaments and a Christmas party were granted. Furthermore, the board approved a K-12 Guidance Plan and finalized various personnel actions, including hiring for new positions, resignations, and the appointment of staff to several supplemental coaching and advisory roles.

The board discussed various operational and personnel matters, including the appointment of a new board member, approval of a student expulsion, and the execution of a dual enrollment agreement with Clarion University. Additional actions included authorizing bus stop changes, approving student field trips, permitting various community organizations to use district facilities, and accepting a course of study for the high school. Personnel actions comprised of staff resignations, leaves of absence, transfers, and new hires across various departments, along with the appointment of a mentor. During a subsequent special meeting, the board held a presentation regarding the potential razing of a portion of the Bennetts Valley Elementary School and received public comments on the matter.

The meeting included various administrative and operational actions, such as electing board officers, adopting Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9 policies, and approving an affiliation agreement with Bloomsburg University. The board also authorized agreements for smart technology equipment and personalized learning consulting, processed a LERTA application for a storage building, and approved the sale of a property from the repository of unsold properties. Additional approvals were granted for 2017-2018 bid solicitations, budgetary transfers, the establishment of a new checking account for dental insurance, a contract for hearing support services, and a technical services agreement amendment to increase internet speed. The board also authorized a scholarship fund transfer, adjusted cafeteria prices, approved the administration of the Pennsylvania Youth Survey, sanctioned a bus stop and new school vehicle driver, and authorized a student field trip. Various personnel actions, including resignations, hires, reclassification of a secretary position, and transfer of sick days, were also finalized.

The board sessions covered curriculum and special education updates, the approval of financial reports, and the authorization of bill payments. Key actions included approving a change to the May meeting date, student disciplinary measures, revisions to board policies regarding technology use, and various letters of agreement with mental health services. Furthermore, the board authorized the solicitation of bids for the 2012-2013 school year, approved the submission of ceiling replacement plans, entered into agreements for child services, adjusted cafeteria pricing based on federal guidelines, and approved a deed transfer. Personnel actions included accepting resignations, granting leaves of absence, hiring professional and supplemental staff, and updating substitute and homebound teacher lists.

The board conducted a regular meeting to address various business, personnel, and curriculum items. Key actions included approving financial reports and the payment of bills, adopting revisions to the Acceptable Use policy, and passing several resolutions supporting state-level legislative and funding initiatives. The board appointed an Assistant Board Secretary and a Board Treasurer, approved the 2012-2013 General Fund budget, and awarded a contract for ceiling replacements at district schools. Additionally, the board approved an increase in dental exam rates, revised the school calendar, authorized participation in the ELECT program, finalized various bus stop locations, and approved cooperative sponsorship for a sport. Personnel actions included resignations, leaves of absence, various teacher hires, and the approval of a contract for a school police officer.