Brenda Humphrey

The board reviewed enrollment trends and PSSA results, and discussed conference attendance funding. Personnel actions included approving coaching resignations and appointments, long-term substitutes, and the resignation of the business administrator. The board authorized payment of bills from the General Fund and Capital Reserve Account, accepted a field improvement donation, and approved various staff courses for reimbursement, field trip requests, and conference attendance. Additionally, the board appointed special counsel for transportation matters, authorized an agreement with the South Centre Township Police regarding school safety procedures, and updated the hiring timeline for a new business administrator.

The meeting included an academic presentation on the Chapter 339 Plan and a review of various informational reports, including financial reports for food service, general, capital reserve, and various activity funds, as well as an enrollment report. Action items addressed by the committees included the appointment of coaching and supplemental positions, approval of booster clubs and substitute lists, payment of bills from the general and capital reserve accounts, and the approval of a 6th-grade social studies textbook, reimbursement courses, field trips, and the Chapter 339 Plan.

The board meeting agenda included several committee reports and action items. Key topics discussed and acted upon involved the appointment of an Acting Business Administrator and a permanent Business Administrator and Board Secretary. Additionally, the board considered authorizing the President to enter into a feasibility study agreement with an architect. The session also included informational items such as a report on field trips and various departmental reports from school administration.

The board reviewed various informational reports, including financial reports for the food service, general, capital reserve, and student activity funds, alongside an enrollment report. Action items included the acceptance of coaching resignations, appointments for coaching and supplemental positions, and the approval of professional substitute lists. The board further authorized the payment of bills, approved equipment purchase bids for buildings and grounds maintenance, and validated transportation contracts and bus driver appointments. Additionally, the board held a first reading for revised policies regarding tax-sheltered annuities and deferred compensation plans, and recognized service contributions.

The board approved various extra and co-curricular positions for the school year, along with several resignations and coaching leaves of absence. The agenda included appointments for alternative education staff, coaching positions, and educational co-ops, and the recognition of booster clubs. Financial actions included the establishment of a lock-box agreement, payment of general and cafeteria bills, and expenditures from the capital reserve account. The board also accepted the PlanCon J project accounting, approved curriculum reimbursement requests, and finalized a guaranteed admission agreement with Bloomsburg University. Bids for bakery, dairy, and ice cream products were awarded, and school bus driver qualifications were approved for the upcoming school year.