Joshua Atkins

The meeting included discussions and approvals regarding a range of topics, including financial activities such as treasurer's reports and payment of bills, personnel actions including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence, and various committee reports. Approvals were given for agreements and contracts with external organizations for services such as beverage supply, substitute teachers, tennis court resurfacing, pre-K food programs, counseling services, special education, language instruction, career planning software, ambulance service, dual enrollment, and student preparation field experiences. Additional approvals covered agreements related to speech-language pathology, nutrition programs, literacy instructional tools, social work services, training programs, online campus materials, fundraisers, cyber education services, and a memorandum of understanding with George Junior Republic and Affiliates. The board also discussed and approved items related to transportation and food services, including menu pricing, transportation schedules, transportation contracts, and the purchase of a district van and a commercial dishwasher.

The comprehensive plan focuses on the continuous improvement of leadership, teaching, and learning to ensure all students have access to a world-class education. It emphasizes evidence-based approaches to improve student outcomes and increase return on investment. The plan also involves engaging all stakeholders in pursuing a shared vision for student success.

The board meeting agenda includes the approval of various resolutions. Key discussion points include personnel actions (resignations, appointments, leaves of absence), financial activities (treasurer's report, payment of bills, engagement agreement renewal), and agreements related to real estate sales, system of care partnerships, pre-k counts food programs, IDEA funding, field placements, and student teaching affiliations with various universities. Additionally, the agenda includes committee reports, updates on school safety, and future meeting dates.

The board meeting agenda includes the approval of various resolutions. Key discussion points include: approval of a Vision Benefits of America, Inc. (VBA) agreement term extension; approval of the 2025-2026 Riverview Intermediate Unit #6 General Operating Budget; approval of a 2025-2026 agreement with the University of Pittsburgh Bradford for concurrent enrollment; approval of a 3-year agreement for athletic trainer services with Titusville Area Hospital; approval of a 5-year affiliation agreement with Grove City College; approval of a 2-year cooperative agreement renewal with Crawford County Human Services; approval of the final 2025-2028 Comprehensive Plan, Induction Plan, and Professional Development Plan; approval of a 3-year clinical experience agreement with Western Governors University; approval of a contract for Language Instructional Education Program (LIEP) services with Northwest Tri-County IU5; approval of a discipline waiver and stipulation for a student; and approval of a contract renewal with The Nutrition Group for food services. Committee reports from Tax/Finance, Personnel, Buildings and Grounds, Instructional/Student Services, Transportation/Food Services, Policy, Legislative, and Negotiations committees will also be presented.

The agenda includes the approval of various items such as committee meeting minutes, financial reports, and personnel actions. Key resolutions involve approving a 3-year agreement for water treatment, the 2024-2025 school year calendar revision, the 2025-2026 tentative school year calendar, comprehensive plans, and graduation requirements. Other resolutions cover agreements with Crawford County D&A Commission, The Meadows Psychiatric Center, and Venango County Human Services, as well as a proclamation for National Middle Level Education Month and a security service agreement for a marching band trip. A discipline waiver and stipulation for a student is also up for approval. Committee reports from Tax/Finance, Personnel, Buildings and Grounds, Instructional/Student Services, Transportation/Food Services, Policy, Legislative, and Negotiations committees are included, along with information from the superintendent and future meeting dates.