Chris Keeler

The board meeting focused on several key administrative and operational items. Discussions covered the district's strategic focus, including facility growth, financial stability, and academic programming. Various recognitions were presented for students and athletic teams. Formal actions included the appointment of an IU13 representative, the approval of an architect agreement for the administration office, the renewal of a healthcare analytical service agreement, and the award of an athletic field maintenance bid. Additionally, the board approved a comprehensive personnel report, which included various resignations, new employment appointments, and extracurricular coaching assignments.

The board discussed key areas of district focus, including facility growth, financial stability, and academic programming. Presentations were given regarding elementary students of the month, grant awards, and a new autistic support classroom. Business actions included the appointment of an alternate board member for the Lancaster CTC, the renewal of a special education legal services engagement, approval of a revised change order for a dust collector, and the approval of replacement quotes for a grease trap at Smith Middle School and cooling tower media at Swift Middle School. Additionally, the board approved a personnel report covering resignations, new employments, extracurricular appointments, and a leave request.

The board discussed and approved several items, including the 2026-2027 Educational Planning Guide, various building use requests, the purchase of Dell computers, a dust collector change order for the middle school, a wing mower purchase, and roof recoating bids for elementary schools. Additionally, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, an updated bus driver list, the first reading of two policies, and a vocational services agreement. Personnel actions were taken, including approvals for resignations, new employment, tenures, and various athletic and extracurricular appointments.

The meeting included an audit presentation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and a presentation on the high school educational planning guide for the 2026-2027 school year. The board reviewed and approved various financial reports, including general, capital, and cafeteria fund reports. A resolution was adopted regarding the commitment and assignment of the June 30, 2025 fund balance for facility improvements and debt service. Additionally, the board approved a three-year dual enrollment MOU with Commonwealth University, early graduation requests, and several maintenance-related quotes for school facilities. Various personnel actions were addressed, including resignations, new hires, and changes in position, alongside an athletics appointment.

The Board approved various financial reports, including General Fund and Capital Project Fund reports. Several agreements were authorized, covering university affiliations, GASB 75 valuation, architectural services for restroom renovations, LLIU13 funding, IT endpoint protection, and pediatric therapy services. The Board granted permission to bid for restroom renovations and elementary school paving projects, and approved quotes for electrical panel relocation and middle school gym floor repairs. Additionally, the 2026-2027 school calendar was adopted, and the Board conducted personnel actions involving various resignations, new hires, and extracurricular appointments. An executive session was held to discuss Act 93 personnel matters.