Joseph Caputo

The board meeting included several reports from the Superintendent, Buildings and Grounds Director, school principals, and various committees. Key agenda items covered the approval of per diem substitute teachers, authorization to advertise for carpet replacement bids, and approval of change orders for security upgrades. Athletic and extra-curricular appointments were approved, along with a leave of absence and a staff retirement. The board also adopted a comprehensive plan for 2026-2029, reviewed revised board policies, adopted a policy attachment for procurement with federal funds, approved the 2026-2027 school calendar, and authorized several facility use applications. Additionally, the board accepted a petition regarding PA House Bill 41.

The board discussed and took action on several items including staff retirements and leaves of absence, authorized the advertisement for a district paving project, and appointed various coaching and extra-curricular staff. The board approved a lease agreement for new student chromebooks, updated several board policies, and authorized addendums to memorandums of understanding with local police departments regarding threat assessment procedures. Additionally, the board approved a grant application for facility improvements, a new memorandum of understanding with the support personnel association, and several facility use applications.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the appointment of per diem substitute teachers and various athletic staff positions. Building and grounds initiatives included authorizing bids for the Ross Elementary Carpet Replacement Project and approving change orders for vestibule security upgrades. Support services addressed leave requests, staff retirements, and the hiring of a food service worker. The board also approved the 2026-2029 Comprehensive Plan, revised board policies, and the 2026-2027 school calendar. Additionally, several facility use applications were approved, and support was given to a petition regarding Pennsylvania House Bill 41.

This document serves as the official School Calendar for the Lake-Lehman School District for the 2026-2027 academic year. It delineates important dates for school operations, including student attendance days, teacher in-service days, scheduled holidays, early dismissal days for professional development or specific events like senior projects, and parent/teacher conference periods. The calendar also provides a schedule for key academic assessments, such as PSSA and Keystone Exam testing windows, and lists significant events such as kindergarten orientation, back-to-school nights, and graduation ceremonies, thereby outlining the structured academic year.

The agenda included executive sessions to discuss potential property purchases, coaching appointments, grievances, security contracts, and support staff openings. Key actions involved approving curriculum guides for the 2026-2027 school year and the proposal for the Lehman-Jackson Elementary HVAC project totaling $2,120,486.00. The Board also approved various personnel actions, including appointing Head Coaches for the 2026-2027 season and approving leaves of absence and new food service staff. Financial actions included approving the 2025 Tax Collection Reports, adopting revised Board Policies 610 and 611 regarding purchases, and authorizing renewal agreements for special education legal services and early college/young scholars programs. Additionally, the Board approved payments for insurance appeals and a tax refund.