Kristin Suruskie

The Recovery Plan, directed by Chief Recovery Officer Harry Mathias, outlines steps to build a strong and sustainable future for the district. It focuses on addressing current challenges, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and supporting high-quality educational opportunities for every child. The plan's objective is to achieve long-term stability for the students, staff, and community.

The Steelton-Highspire High School's School Plan is designed to enhance student outcomes and the overall school environment. Key priorities include fostering a positive school environment, strengthening family and community partnerships, and implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with data analysis to inform instruction and provide tiered interventions in ELA and Math. This plan aims to increase student attendance and engagement, improve academic achievement, and ensure high school graduation for all students.

The Board conducted a legislative meeting involving several key action items and reports. Key discussions included the approval of finance reports and the Capital Area Intermediate Unit operating budget. The Board approved personnel matters, including updated athletic staff, game workers' salaries, and an updated administrative salary range. Pupil services reports focused on the approval of a revised Health and Safety Plan, PSSA testing schedules, and various service agreements with external organizations for counseling, student programs, and internship placements. Additionally, the Board authorized student fundraisers, field trips, and adjusted summer office hours for staff.

The Board meeting included discussions on finance reports, an overview of budget balancing against previous school year expenditures by the Chief Recovery Officer, and the approval of a student agreement for staff training services and a confidential student agreement. The Board also approved procurement procedures, a series of school policies for first reading, and the use of the boardroom for various community meetings. Additionally, the Board reviewed several upcoming fundraising activities planned for the school year.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including tabling a nurse contract, approving the proposed 2026-2027 general fund budget, and approving personnel reports. The board also approved an agreement with Laurel Life Services to provide therapeutic support and training, and reviewed a memorandum of understanding. Other business included approving field trips, addressing bathroom facility concerns at the high school, and receiving a technology presentation regarding district infrastructure, student devices, and cybersecurity measures.