David Osborne

The board conducted a regular monthly meeting covering various administrative, financial, and personnel items. Key actions included the approval of the treasurer's report, authorization to advertise for school supplies, and approval of monthly bills and tuition reimbursements. The board authorized the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment, accepted staff resignations, and approved payments for additional administrative responsibilities. Curriculum and policy updates included calendar adjustments for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, approval of student discipline cases, professional development activities, class trips, and a new contract for yoga and mindfulness instruction. Additionally, the board appointed spring assistant coaches, retroactively approved a bus driver, granted facility usage for a youth sports organization, and approved revisions to policies regarding federal fiscal compliance and facility dogs.

The meeting commenced following an Executive Session regarding personnel matters. Key discussions included the approval of Treasurer's Reports for November and December 2025, and the approval of monthly bills and tuition reimbursements. The Board adopted the Northeast Intermediate Unit 19 General Operating Budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Personnel actions involved accepting a resignation and appointing three full-time Utility Workers, along with approving lists of Kelly Services and CC Cleaning Services personnel, and retroactively adding security personnel. Curriculum items included amending the 2025-2026 school calendar, approving professional development activities and class trips, including one to the FBLA State Competition. Additionally, an agreement was approved for a comprehensive audit of the District's ELA program for the 2026-2027 school year. Transportation arrangements were approved for transporting students to specified universities. Policy items reviewed included Policy #906 and the first read for Policy #718.1, while a revised procurement policy was tabled.

The agenda included the nomination and election of a Temporary President, Board President, Board Vice President, and Legislative Representative. The time and place for regular monthly meetings were set. The Board also approved the Public Work Session and regular monthly minutes, opened bids for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant, and approved tuition reimbursements. They appointed a Solicitor, accepted a resignation, granted an unpaid FMLA leave, approved a settlement agreement with a student, appointed Elementary STEM Club Advisors, and approved a list of Class Trips/Activities and professional development opportunities. Additionally, they appointed a volunteer Unified Sports coach, entered into an agreement with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, and awarded the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grant.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. A youth soccer program was suggested, and the introduction of a new high school facility dog was presented. The Treasurer's Report for October was approved, along with the payment of monthly bills and tuition reimbursements. Personnel matters included accepting a resignation, appointing a full-time secretary, and appointing a mentor. Agreements were approved with CC Cleaning, Kelly Services, and Interim Healthcare Staffing for School Services. Professional development opportunities and class trips/activities were approved. The appointment of winter assistant coaches was approved, and permission was granted for the Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club to use the facilities for their annual car show. Permission was also granted to NEIU 19 to host a Task Force meeting. Policy revisions were discussed, including reimbursement for out-of-state conferences. The board members were thanked for their service, and a grant for the playground was mentioned.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to suspending local board policy, hiring a new superintendent, and amending minutes to reflect the board's approval of the superintendent's contract. The board also discussed and approved the treasurer's reports for April and May, payment of monthly bills, and summer schedules for guidance counselors. Additional actions included appointing employees for the extended school year program, terminating the acting superintendent position, and approving Samantha Masse to attend stem training. The board approved the final 2021 general fund budget, the homestead first resolution, and settlement agreements with students. Renewal with Blackboard Connect was also approved, along with agreements with the Scranton Lackawanna Human Development Agency for headstart and pre-k counts programs. Discussions also took place regarding the reso sheila's reef socialization sports plan.