John Link

The Board of Directors covered several key agenda items, including the hiring of various athletic coaches and staff, approval of the proposed final general fund budget, and the renewal of food service management services. The education committee recommended approvals for student counseling services, credit recovery summer school operations, and agreements with therapy and counseling providers. Personnel actions included the approval of an acting maintenance coordinator, job descriptions for new roles, FMLA leave, and the hiring of maintenance and custodial staff. The property and building committee approved a camera system upgrade for the middle and high schools and authorized bidding for classroom and hallway repairs.

The Board of Directors reviewed various administrative, financial, and educational items. Key actions included the approval of student and staff activity conferences, personnel matters such as the establishment of an early retirement incentive and various employment contracts, and revisions to food service job descriptions. The Board also addressed property and building projects, including a move to a six-month pool operating schedule and the authorization to advertise for bids on a camera system upgrade, pool heating conversion, whiteboards, and IT support. Technology-related initiatives included the approval of eRate funding for WAN connections and internal network switching.

The meeting included an executive session for personnel matters prior to the official start. Key discussions involved the Superintendent's report, which included an informational presentation on the Morning Professional Development Memorandum of Agreement. The Athletic & Extracurricular Activities Committee recommended the hiring of a Junior High Football Coach and approved several individuals as sport volunteers. The Budget and Finance Committee moved to approve payments for February 2026 disbursements and Accounts Payable listings for March 2026, and incorporated the January 2026 Food Service Operating Statement into the minutes. The Education Committee recommended approval for the 2026-2027 Appalachia Intermediate Unit 08 Operating Budget share, the Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School Budget share for 2026-2027, and an addendum to an agreement with Pressley Ridge Johnstown. They also recommended authorizing grant applications, approving a Memorandum of Agreement concerning the modified weekly schedule for professional development, approving the 2026-2027 academic calendar, and approving various in-county and out-of-county student and staff activities and field trips. The Personnel Committee recommended approving an agreement with PA CareerLink for summer workers and the hiring of a full-time Custodian, while accepting the retirement of a Classified Personnel member effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. The Property and Building Committee recommended renewing the landscaping agreement for the Cambria Township campus and approving a 28-year Power Purchase Agreement with BAI Group, LLC.

This Equity Plan for Central Cambria School District focuses on ensuring low-income and minority children in Title I schools are not disproportionately affected by ineffective, out-of-field, or inexperienced teachers. It details findings related to poverty and minority student percentages at Cambria and Jackson Elementary Schools. Key strategies include implementing school-wide Title I programs, providing reading specialists, and utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Support. Success will be measured by maintaining 100% certified staff and high teacher expectations.

The meeting included an Executive Session for personnel matters and a Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence. Key discussions covered recommendations for hiring a Junior High Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach, approval of January 2026 disbursement payments and February 2026 Accounts Payable bills, and making the December 2025 Food Service Operating Statement part of the minutes. The Finance Committee moved to approve an annual one-third reimbursement for tax collectors using the RAK Tax Management System. The Board approved contracting with TSA Consulting Group for 403(b) and 457 plan third-party administration services at no cost to the district. The Education Committee recommended changes to the 2025-2026 District Calendar due to weather, approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with Saint Francis University for an Associate of Science degree pathway, and approval of the 2026-2027 Course Catalog. The Personnel Committee recommended approving additional days for the Fiscal Clerk to complete a report and hiring a Long Term Substitute for High School Biology. The committee also approved a Memorandum of Agreement regarding sick leave usage for an employee. Policy action included a recommendation to approve Policy 626: Procurement - Federal Programs.