Brandon L. Bailey

The board meeting covered several key administrative, financial, and personnel items. Key actions included the approval of revised board policies, authorization to apply for various federal and state grants, and the administration of student surveys. Financial actions involved the purchase of HVAC units and student Chromebooks, participation in educational consortiums, and agreements for special education services and substitute staffing. Personnel decisions included the election of a new Assistant Superintendent, various hiring actions for maintenance and custodial roles, and the approval of leaves of absence.

The board meeting covered several key administrative and financial actions, including the appointment of a secretary pro-tem, approval of treasurer's reports, and various general administration items such as policies on student eligibility, dual credit and cooperative agreements, and a collaborative effort for the Cambria County Backpack Project. In business and finance, the board addressed the tentative general operations budget, membership dues for professional associations, contracts for school-based therapy services, tax assessment appeals, and appointments of various professional roles for the upcoming fiscal year. Personnel actions included the ratification of substitute and driver lists, the employment of coaching and teaching staff, and the approval of a technology student conference trip and culinary management services.

The Board discussed various administrative, financial, and personnel items. Key actions included the approval of several agreements such as the dual credit agreement with Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, the College in High School program with Saint Francis University, and a clinical training affiliation with Slippery Rock University. The Board also addressed the 2026-2027 tentative general operations budget, PSBA membership dues, physical and occupational therapy services, and the appointment of school officials including the Treasurer, Dentist, and Physician. Additionally, the Board authorized student conference participation, approved a contract for culinary management, and approved the recoating of high school gym floors. Personnel actions involved ratifying additions to the substitute and driver lists, and the employment of new staff members.

The board meeting encompassed a wide range of administrative, financial, and personnel items. Key actions included the approval of various revised board policies, authorization for the administration to apply for diverse federal, state, and private grants, and the approval of purchases for HVAC units and Chromebooks. Personnel-related actions involved the election of an Assistant Superintendent, the hiring of maintenance and custodial staff, and the approval of various leave requests and advisor appointments. Additionally, the board approved participation in several educational consortia for substitute teachers and ESL services, updated rental rates for the technology center's baseball field, and authorized the administration of student mental health and safety surveys.

The Board meeting included several administrative and financial items. Key discussions involved the approval of various school policies, the district calendar for 2026-2027, and a K-12 guidance plan. The Board also addressed personnel matters including a coach's resignation, appointments to commissions, and the approval of spring coaches and staff mentors. Financial actions included the adoption of vocational-technical school budgets, approval of audit engagement letters, maintenance agreements for school elevators, and the authorization of a field turf and track upgrade project. Furthermore, travel for a student organization was approved alongside administrative updates and reports from school representatives.