Nathan Barrett

The special meeting of the Hanover Area School District Board of Education addressed financial recommendations, including the approval of the 2020-2021 Proposed Final General Fund Budget with no tax increase. The board also approved a payment to Borton Lawson Engineering, Inc., and early retirement incentives for both full-time teachers and support staff. There were no items under new or old business, and no public comments were made.

The board meeting included discussion and action on various personnel appointments, including cleaners, utility workers, crossing guards, and paraprofessionals. Settlement agreements for multiple students were approved, and payment for extra hours worked by the school nurse during COVID-19 was authorized. Co-curricular and extra-curricular personnel for the 2021-2022 school year were appointed, and the rate of paraprofessionals was increased. Several district principal and teacher appointments were also approved.

The Board discussed and approved a contract extension with Churnetski Transportation through August 15, 2021, including a prorated 3% increase and a minimum payment. They also approved an eight-year contract with White Transit for transportation services, commencing with the 2021-2022 school year. The resignation of the Business Manager, Mr. David Bulzoni, was accepted. There were no public comments, new business, or old business items discussed. Future meeting dates were announced for the August work session and regular meeting.

The meeting included discussions and approvals on various topics. The board approved new and revised policies, including those related to asthma inhalers, tobacco and vaping products, suspension and expulsion, use of school facilities, school security personnel, and public attendance at school events. An amendment to the 2020-2021 School District Calendar was approved, and a resolution calling for Charter School Funding Reform was adopted. The board also ratified PNC Check Registers, approved the Treasurer Report, and approved payments for legal services and plumbing and electrical work at Hanover Green Elementary. A contract with PenTeleData for the Dark Fiber Line Lease and a Letter of Engagement with DeHey McAndrew for cash exchange plan and flexible spending accounts administration were also approved. Personnel matters included the acceptance of a resignation, approval of medical sabbatical leaves, the transfer of sick days, and appointments to cleaner positions. The tentative 2020 Graduation List was approved, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commission on Economic Opportunity was also approved.

The special meeting included the reading of Resolution #2020-04-01 by the Business Administrator and its subsequent approval. Future meeting dates for the May Work Session and May Regular Meeting were announced. The meeting was then adjourned.