Patricia Barnes

The meeting agenda included several key items such as the election of a new Board Member and the election of the Board Treasurer. The Treasurer's Report, which was approved, covered cash reconciliation, investments, budget expenditure reports, and the check register for the period ending January 31, 2026. The Board approved various consent agendas across Business Services, Early Childhood and Special Education Services, Instructional, Technology and Facilities Services, and Human Resources Services. Business Services saw approval of contracts and purchase orders over $10,000, as well as the first reading of the 2026-27 General Operating Budget (GOB). The audit report for 2024-25 was presented by Brown Plus. Human Resources Services addressed personnel actions, including approvals for contracts, resignations, retirements, new employments, changes in position/salary, and leaves of absence. The Executive Director provided updates on various initiatives, including support for the Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo and Conference, student entrepreneurship activities, a food drive, grant receipts, community partnerships focused on conservation, and the Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness program.

The request seeks approval for several Human Resources Services items, specifically detailing Personnel Actions presented in Human Resources Services Exhibit F. These actions are contingent upon the successful completion of required employment paperwork and clearances, and encompass approvals for Resignations, Retirements, Terminations, Employment, Leaves of Absence, and/or Change of Position/Status/Salary. Employment items listed include the hiring of a Part-Time Paraeducator for Early Intervention, a Paraeducator for Autistic Support, and a Substitute Daily Professional.

The agenda for the meeting includes the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Corrections/Addenda, Approval of the Agenda, and Public Comments specific to the agenda. Key business items include the Treasurer's Report covering cash reconciliation, investments, expenditure report, and budget reconciliation, followed by reports from various service areas: Business Services, Early Childhood and Special Education Services, Instructional/Technology/Facilities Services, and Human Resources Services. Further items cover Prior Business, New Business, Legislative Update, and the Executive Director's Report, which highlights the Adapted Toys Initiative, a Bosch Grant award, recognition for the School Improvement Team, student achievement updates, Work Immersion success, school safety partnerships, and School-to-Work program activities.

The Board Actions review included the approval of $18,718,564.37 in disbursements. Key actions under Business Services involved the first reading of the 2026-27 General Operating Budget (GOB) and the approval of the 2024-25 Audit Report. Several contracts and amendments were approved for consultation, professional development, and resource development services. Under Early Childhood and Special Education Services, marketplace contracts were approved for IU13 District Consortium services, itinerant occupational and physical therapy, speech and language itinerant services, and job training, primarily involving the School District of Lancaster. Instructional, Technology and Facilities Services approved contracts related to FileMaker System Improvement, supporting non-public students' career readiness, and the purchase of portable planetarium software. The Human Resources Services section noted the announcement of one staff member attaining tenure, staff completing internships, and the approval of various personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and employment changes. Contracts for staff training, an HR Exchange Conference venue, Employee Assistance Program services, cancer screening tests, and Telehealth Services were also approved.

The regular meeting included the approval of the meeting agenda and Treasurer's Report for the period ending December 31, 2025. Key agenda items involved the approval of Consent Agendas for Business Services, including contracts, purchase orders over $10,000, and the adoption of the Lancaster County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board also approved Human Resources Services consent items covering contracts, personnel actions (resignations, retirements, employment changes, tenures, and leaves of absence), and addendum items. Contract approvals under Business Services involved amendments for statewide projects with STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP K-12 and W&L DIXON ENTERPRISES LLC, and a new consulting services contract with TRAPANI COMMUNICATIONS. A large contract with AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH for training services was also approved. Technology Services approved a contract renewal for OnBase Software subscription, changing the reseller to Databank. The Executive Director provided updates on initiatives such as the Adapted Toys Initiative, a Bosch Grant award, student achievement recognitions, and school safety partnerships, concluding with a legislative update.