George Boyer

The meeting included an Executive Session for a legal matter, and an agenda item was modified to change the wording of a Separation Agreement. The Board held a first reading of Policy 101-Mission Statement and approved the final reading of Policy 216.2-Student Records-Name, Sex and Gender Identity. Tyler Snook was appointed as the Education Committee Chairperson, and the donation of an elementary library book was accepted. Financial matters included approving monthly financial reports, accepting monetary donations totaling $4749.00 for band equipment and lacrosse helmets, approving the renewal of the CMSU Student Assistance (SAP) Team Services Agreement, approving a $200 stipend for piano accompaniment, approving reallocated Fall play stipends, and approving an agreement with the Community Giving Foundation. Personnel actions included accepting retirements and resignations, approving substitutes, approving FMLA and uncompensated leaves, approving deduct days, and approving volunteer coaches, an event staff worker, a ski club volunteer, the hiring of an ESL Teacher, and a staff transfer. The Board also approved the first review of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant job description and approved the 2026-2027 SUN Tech Proposed Budget. Old Business included approving the school police officers' pay scale.

The meeting included the formal reorganization of the Board, during which the Oath of Office was administered to newly elected and re-elected members. Tom Eberhart was appointed as School Board President for 2026, and Brandon Straub was appointed as Vice President for 2026. The nomination for Education Committee Chairperson was tabled until the next meeting. Tim Scholl was nominated and approved as Personnel Committee Chairperson. Key discussions included the presentation of the Students, Parents and Community Survey Results, a first review of Policy 101 (Mission Statement) scheduled for the next meeting, and the final reading of policies concerning Student Records-Name, Sex and Gender Identity (tabled pending Solicitor's review) and Multi-Use Private Facilities (approved). The Board approved FFA trips for February and March 2026, Camp Invention for June 2026, and waived facility use fees for the 2027 Summer Work Camp. Financial reports and ratification of November 2025 expenditures were approved, along with the acceptance of several monetary donations. The Wrestling Boosters club was approved for the 2025-2026 school year. Personnel actions included the approval of new substitutes, uncompensated leaves, coaches, and event workers, as well as the hiring of a Category I Aide. The disposition of Grievance #2025-2026-02 was denied by the Board. The 2026-2027 SUN Tech Proposed Budget was presented for review.

The meeting covered several personnel matters, including the acceptance of retirements and resignations for teaching and aide positions, approval of substitute teachers, approval of FMLA and uncompensated leaves, and approval of coaches for the 2025-2026 sports season. Other key actions involved the approval of the final reading of Policy 216.2 concerning student records regarding name, sex, and gender identity, the first reading of Policy 101-Mission Statement, and approval of the financial reports for December 2025. The board also accepted monetary donations, approved agreements for student assistance services and community giving, approved the school police officers' pay scale, and appointed a chairperson for the Education Committee.

The meeting included presentations and discussions on various topics, such as the 2025 staff survey results, Policy 101 regarding the Mission Statement, and a gun raffle fundraiser for the baseball team. The Board discussed a summer work camp planned for the Summer of 2027 and reviewed the district's current fund balance and stadium project bidding process. Policies related to student records, multi-use private facilities, comprehensive planning, academic standards, and curriculum development were addressed. The committee also discussed moving back to A/B Scheduling at the high school and changing the outdoor education program. Approvals were given for a Girls on the Run Program, high school course selections, financial reports, a GASB 54 Fund Balance Resolution, and various agreements/proposals. The board also accepted resignations/retirement, approved substitutes and coaches, and discussed legislation and insurance trust matters.

The board meeting included recognition of students by the district and the Mifflinburg Police Department for their quick actions during a bus driver's medical emergency. The board reviewed and approved several policies, including those related to discrimination, academic standards, curriculum development, nonschool organizations, booster clubs, volunteers, and parental involvement. They also approved out-of-state travel for enrichment students to The Corning Museum of Glass. Financial reports were approved, along with the ratification of expenditures, booster clubs, a settlement stipulation with Weis Markets, monetary donations, and an agreement with Conrad-Seigel for ACA Employer Reporting. The board approved the superintendent's goals, job descriptions, department leads, class advisors, FMLA leaves, uncompensated leaves, substitutes, coaches, winter sports workers, event personnel, bus/van drivers, new staff hires, and a staff transfer. Additionally, a grievance was denied. The athletic director announced qualifications for PIAA State Play-Offs and upcoming playoff games for various sports teams. Finally, there was a discussion on the status of unfilled paraprofessional positions.