Lori A. Baer

The meeting addressed several key operational and financial items. Discussions included the appointment of a Board Secretary and student reports on current school events and fundraising achievements. Key financial actions involved approving the Auditors' Report for the year ended June 30, 2025, which received the highest possible opinions from the auditor, and approving various financial reports, payrolls, and payment of invoices totaling over $9.7 million. The Board considered several construction change orders for the high school stadium and tennis court project, and approved specific change orders for the high school welding lab project. Other items included approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, budget transfers, delegate appointments for the Tax Collection Committee, and various curriculum approvals, such as agreements with the Pennsylvania College of Technology and Commonwealth University for specialized courses. Personnel matters covered the acceptance of resignations, retirements, leaves of absence, and the employment/transfer of administrative, professional, and support staff, including the creation of two new Full-Time Custodian Class I Floater positions. The Board also approved several student trips, approved the use of district facilities for Special Olympics training with a fee waiver request, and authorized purchases for new refrigerators and participation in a cooperative purchasing program for copy paper. Board members discussed professional development funding and concerns regarding ICE agent presence in the area.

The organizational meeting included the certification of newly elected School Board Members and the administration of oaths of office. Key actions involved the election of a Temporary President, followed by the election of the permanent President and Vice President. Delegates to various Boards and Committees were appointed for the ensuing year, and the schedule for 2026 voting meetings, including tentative budget adoption dates, was considered before adjournment. Following the organizational session, a Regular Meeting was convened, covering construction updates, finance reports including the Treasurer's and Payroll Reports for October and November 2025, respectively, and consideration of several curriculum items, such as purchasing Edgenuity licenses and approving a Facility Use Agreement with the American Red Cross. Personnel actions included accepting resignations, approving leaves of absence, and hiring professional and support staff, along with establishing substitute rates. The Board also approved coaching stipends for musical productions and considered amendments to the WASA Act 93 Compensation Plan. Discussions in the final segment included student trip approvals, facility use requests by community organizations, and tax appeal counsel engagement.

The meeting addressed multiple topics including the WAHS Stadium and Tennis Court Project, awarding contracts for the high school stadium and tennis courts, and the sale of Shaw Park. The board also discussed change orders for the high school welding lab project and a PSBA resolution concerning the state budget impasse. Additionally, they considered the Treasurer's Report, Payroll Report, payment of invoices, an Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution, and budget transfers. Policy 210 regarding the use of medications was up for a second reading and adoption. Partnership agreements, independent educational evaluations, winter sports schedules, and the formation of the True Crime Club were also discussed. The board addressed personnel matters, including a memorial resolution, resignations, leaves of absence, employment of staff, position changes, and coaches/volunteers/extra-curricular assignments. They also approved professional development activities, student trips, and a contract for stadium seating. The meeting concluded with a superintendent's report and items from board members and the public, including discussions on student vaping.

The meeting addressed construction projects, including the high school welding lab and watermain replacement. The Treasurer's Report and Payroll Report were reviewed and approved. Board policies were discussed and adopted. Curriculum matters included approving TSI Plans for multiple schools, agreements for intervention services, purchases of laptops and software licenses, professional development hours, and agreements for school resource officer coverage and student assistance services. Personnel matters included resignations, leaves of absence, employment of administrative, professional, and support staff, and position changes. The board also discussed student trips and approved the purchase of volleyball net systems and equipment. The Superintendent reported on the upcoming school year and welcomed new Deans of Students.

The meeting addressed various financial matters, including adopting tax levies, approving the Homestead/Farmstead resolution, Treasurer's and Payroll reports, authorizing payments of invoices, budget transfers, and approving insurance policies. Curriculum-related items included approving agreements for special education, a rental agreement for the Teen Link facility, and software agreements. The board also considered professional development programs, student trips, and several bids and contracts for maintenance, equipment, and construction projects, including a water main replacement at the high school. Personnel matters included resignations, leaves of absence, employment of new staff, and position changes.