Brent Copenhaver

The work session agenda included approval of the agenda itself. Key discussions and actions focused on the appointment of Mark Frattarole to fill a vacant seat on the Board of School Directors. In fiscal matters, the Board approved the treasurer's report for January 2026, appointed Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams as the Special Education solicitor for the 2026-2027 school year, approved an agreement with Grammarly, Inc., and ratified an agreement for preventative maintenance on fitness center equipment with Aero Fitness Services Inc. Personnel actions included the appointment of a Long-Term Substitute Teacher and the ratification/appointment of several coaches and extracurricular personnel for the 2025-2026 school year. The Board approved the 2026-2027 District Calendar and Secondary School Curriculum Guide, and conducted the first reading of numerous Board Policies. Other business involved approving several requests for Family Medical Leave and unpaid leave, ratifying custodial and transportation contracts, approving overnight trip requests, and approving a resolution to request a Public-School Facility Improvement Grant for the secondary school roof replacement.

The meeting included the presentation of awards to dedicated staff members, student representative reports on various athletic achievements including swimming and wrestling championships, and upcoming school events like the musical and a Mini-thon. The board discussed administrative matters such as committee reports, including the Lebanon County CTC principal transition and staffing needs, audit results, and the upcoming PSBA Advocacy Day. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a discussion on the policy regarding live streaming and recording of board meetings, with the board reaching a consensus to implement live streaming for community access.

The board accepted the resignation of a director and discussed the process for filling the resulting vacancy. Personnel actions were extensive, including the hiring of paraprofessionals, coaches, athletic staff, substitutes, and extracurricular supervisors, as well as the appointment of an emergency certified teacher. Fiscal approvals covered treasurer reports, various service agreements including those for school technology and supplies, and the disposal of district equipment. Programmatic approvals included a cooperative sports agreement with New Covenant Christian School. Additionally, the board ratified policy actions regarding facility usage for the Special Olympics and gifts from the Music Boosters, established committee appointments for the upcoming year, and approved several transportation and custodial staffing contracts.

The board addressed personnel appointments, including substitute teachers, coaches, mentors, and the hiring of a school counselor and school social worker. Fiscal actions included approving the treasurer's report, contracts for solicitor services and software, and facility maintenance agreements. A resolution for a public school facility improvement grant for roof repairs was approved, as was a resolution regarding the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Additionally, the board approved the district calendar and curriculum guide, conducted first readings of several board policies, and reviewed various administrative policies.

The board addressed a wide range of administrative and operational agenda items. Discussions included the ratification of various agreements with external vendors such as New Story Schools, Airgas, and Incident IQ, as well as the approval of school picture contracts. The board handled personnel matters, including staffing retirements, resignations, and the appointment of new employees, coaches, and game staff. Further actions included establishing cooperative sports sponsorships, authorizing the disposal of surplus property, approving Family Medical Leave requests, and assigning members to various board committees for the upcoming year. Additionally, the board reviewed updates regarding fiscal audits and academic test scores.