Holly Boyles

The meeting included several key activities. Presentations were given regarding the completion of the first phase of a solar project and the upcoming guarantee phase, as well as reports on High School Course Pathways and elective proposals. New business involved the approval of the budget status report, payment of bills, and budget transfers. Personnel items required an executive session, after which the Board approved nominees for Tuscarora Intermediate Unit Board of Directors representatives and appointments for new Tax Collectors and Deputy Tax Collectors. Buildings and Grounds actions included the removal/abandonment of surplus items, approval for Community Use of Facilities Requests, authorization to apply for a Public School Facility Improvement Grant, and approval of an agreement for grant advisory services. The Board also approved several field trips and established the Middle School Drama Club as a pilot program for the 2025-2026 school year. Finally, approval was granted to add new courses to the High School curriculum for the 2026-2027 school year.

The meeting included presentations from Standing Stone Elementary School's Kindergarten on their litter-free school zone and a final preliminary budget presentation. Discussions covered security solutions, specifically the contract with G-Force Security Solutions for an additional School Resource Officer. The board approved various agreements, including those with the Huntingdon Area Education Association, Huntingdon Area Educational Support Professionals Association, Penn State University, and The Nutrition Group for school food services. The final 2023-2024 General Fund Budget received preliminary approval. Other approvals included contracts for photography services, dental insurance, copy paper, and the Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center budget. Additionally, the board approved various capital projects, field trips, summer school courses, curriculum purchases, and agreements for student services. Finally, the board approved the addition of Junior High Track and Junior High Baseball as district sports.

The agenda included student representative reports, recognition of high school students of the month, and a moment of silence for Becky Plane. The board discussed and approved payment of bills, budget transfers, and a proposal for the comparison and processing of Act 80 records. They also addressed personnel matters, community use of facility requests, removal of surplus items, field trips, and a services agreement with New Story Schools. Furthermore, the board discussed and approved a contract for special education services, the 2026-2027 school calendar, curriculum course maps, a technology mini-bid, and revised policies related to food services and extracurricular activities. Future meetings and administrative, board committee reports were also mentioned.

The document outlines performance goals for the Superintendent of Huntingdon Area School District, focusing on human resource management, communication and community relations, and student growth and achievement. Key objectives include addressing staff retention and professional growth, strengthening communication with stakeholders, and advancing student career, college, and life readiness through work-based learning opportunities and integration of executive functioning skills.

The Board Meeting commenced with a Roll Call, Moment of Silence, and Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included the Audit Presentation, which detailed the fund balance increase and noted two findings (federal child nutrition cluster - paid lunch equity correction, and misstated fixed assets records) which did not result in material issues. Student Representative Reports and High School Students of the Month Recognition were presented. New Business covered Finance matters, including the Budget Status Report, annual Bid and Quotation Update for 2026, acknowledgment of a donation to the Marching Band Program, and approval of bills. Financial actions also involved approving IDEA Agreements with Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 and an application for Merchant Card Processing through Kish Bank. Personnel decisions included approval of personnel matters and the election of officers for the Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center's Area Board for 2026. Buildings & Grounds items included approval of Community Use of Facility Requests and approval for the removal or abandonment of surplus or obsolete items. The Board approved field trips under Transportation. Curriculum updates included approval of an Agreement with World of Learning Institute (WOL) for substitute online instruction for the BILD Program. Athletics & Extracurriculars involved approving an Official Agreement with Juniata Valley School District for a combined TIA Indoor Percussion Unit. Policy adjustments included the approval of revised Policies 204, 218.1, 805.1, and 805.2. The Board met in executive session prior to the meeting for personnel reasons.