Elizabeth Bower

The meeting commenced with an executive session regarding personnel matters and potential litigation. Key actions included the approval of the consent agenda, which covered the Treasurer Report for December 2025 and the payment of bills. New business featured the approval of the Halifax Area School District Calendar for 2026-2027 and the 2026-2027 High School Course Selection Guide. Additionally, the Board approved requests for leave without pay for two employees and ratified coaching appointments for the 2025-2026 year. The Superintendent announced that the Proposed Budget for the 2026-2027 school year would be presented in April 2026.

The agenda includes an opening with a call to order, pledge, and public comment. It covers the approval of a consent agenda, treasurer's report for May 2023, and updates to the high school course selection guide for 2023-2024. The board will discuss and vote on payment of bills, a field maintenance program proposal, athletic handbook, and coaching appointments for 2023-2024. New business includes approving a request for leave without pay, a resignation, transfers of instructional aides, an appointment of a health/physical education teacher, lateral movements on the teacher salary schedule, and revisions to board policies regarding records management and data security. Additionally, there are representative reports from various committees and discussions on miscellaneous items and future agenda items, along with updates from the Business & Operations Manager and the Superintendent.

The meeting included announcements from the Superintendent, such as the DCTS Newsletter link, a Budget Impasse Analysis, and election procedure updates. The Board discussed the Enders Fisherville building, including its rental status, roof warranty, and potential sale via public auction. The Board approved the Traffic Signal Easement Agreement between Halifax Area School District and Halifax Township.

The board meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as the Marco Copier & Printer Proposal and the Clean Bus Savings Analysis. The board approved a consent agenda that included approval of minutes, the treasurer's report for July 2025, a conference request, payment of bills, and quotes for refurbishing the Athletic Stadium Press Box and caulking windows at the High/Middle School. Additionally, approvals were given for a field trip request for the Student Environmental Action Club and changes to the Marching Band field trip request. The board also discussed an incident at a football game regarding ambulance service response time. Furthermore, the board approved football and archery coaching appointments, requests for leave without pay, and the transfer of an employee. The Superintendent reported on transfers and appointments of teachers and the impact of the Budget Impasse on bill payments.

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as general liability, auto, school leader, umbrella, cyber, accident, and workers compensation insurance rates, as well as the purchase of a storage shed with remaining PreK funds and a quote for concrete work at Halifax Elementary School. The board approved several actions including payment of bills, purchase of a Propane Floor Stripper, General Liability, Auto, School Leader, Umbrella, Cyber, Accident, and Workers Compensation Insurance Rates, the purchase of a storage shed, PreK Partner Agreement, Middle School TSI Plan, the resignation of a Middle School Special Education Teacher, and the appointment of a Chemistry Teacher. Additionally, the board approved the Board Secretary and Treasurer for a term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and Administration Evaluations and Salaries for 2025-2026.