Nick Engle

The regular board meeting addressed several procedural items, including the adoption of the agenda. Reports were presented by the Student Council, Auditor, Activities Director, Teaching & Learning, Business Manager, Board of Education, and District Administrator. The board considered and approved adjournment to a closed session to discuss employment matters related to contracts listed in the consent agenda. The consent agenda covered items such as gifts and bequests, bills, minutes, and personnel actions including retirements, resignations, transfers, and hirings, as well as Spring Co-Curricular approvals. Further closed session consideration was held to discuss a non-performance based reduction in force non-renewal. New business included taking action to direct the District Administrator to issue a final notice of non-renewal.

The Adams-Friendship Area School District's Education for Employment Plan is a comprehensive framework designed to prepare students for life and empower them as lifelong learners. It focuses on aligning curriculum with labor market analysis through diverse Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways and implementing grade-level-specific career awareness, exploration, and planning practices from elementary through high school. Key components include providing individualized academic and career support for all students, including those with disabilities, and fostering robust parent engagement in career readiness activities. Strategic goals emphasize improving parent and community involvement in the Academic and Career Planning (ACP) process, expanding employer partnerships for student programs like youth apprenticeships, educating staff on integrating ACP into daily lessons, providing professional development connecting teachers with industry needs, and facilitating parent-counselor meetings for high school students.

The meeting commenced with the formal opening of the regular board meeting and the pledge of allegiance. The agenda was adopted unanimously. The discussion involved student council reports, including updates on a senior citizen dinner, pie sales, a turkey raffle aimed at teacher appreciation, and preparations for Veterans Day by the NHS chapter. A presentation was given regarding the Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Academy (T.E.A.M. Academy), detailing recent trips focused on independence, teamwork, and leadership skills development, including camping, cycling, and kayaking, as well as preparation for capstone presentations. The board also heard a detailed report on the implementation and progress under ACT 20, focusing on literacy proficiency goals, universal screenings, and the significant administrative effort required to manage 110 Personal Reading Plans (PRPs), including weekly progress monitoring and specialized instruction coordination across various grade levels.

The public drawing of lots was conducted to determine the printing order of candidate names on the ballot. Proof of public notice for the meeting was presented, and all candidates were confirmed to have received notification. The process involved folding slips of paper with candidate names, placing them in a hat, and having a designated individual draw the lots sequentially.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the January 12, 2026 regular board meeting agenda. Reports were presented, including updates from the Student Council, Public Comments, Director of Student Services, Teaching & Learning, Business Manager, Board of Education, and District Administrator. The Board considered and adjourned to a closed session, reconvening afterward. The consent agenda items, which included gifts and bequests, bills, and consideration of retirements, resignations, transfers, and hirings, were adopted. Specific consent actions covered several overnight field trips for various high school activities. The Finance Meeting Minutes from December 8, 2025, were approved. Subsequently, the Board adjourned to a closed session to discuss a Non Performance Based Reduction in Force Non Renewal, followed by reconvening to open session. New business included the approval to issue a Non Performance Based Reduction in Force Non Renewal to a Middle School Associate Principal, approval regarding voting rights for the WASB General Assembly Representative on 2025 resolutions, and the approval of both the Special Education & Regular Education Open Enrollment Recommendations and the 2026-2027 School District Calendar.