Robert Ackell

The Regular Meeting addressed numerous actions across various committees. The Finance Committee approved financial reports and a resolution for a Public School Facility Improvement Grant. Physical Facilities approved facility use applications. Personnel actions included approvals for new staff (Behavior Interventionist, Part-Time Paraprofessionals, Part-Time Custodian, Substitute Nurse Assistant, Full-Time Secretary), and the termination of one Cafeteria Worker and the resignation of one Part-Time Custodian. Curriculum & Instructional Programs approved revisions to the 2025-2026 School Calendar and Flexible Instructional Day Applications for multiple future years. Actions were taken regarding bus roster additions and an overnight conference request in Safety/Transportation. Extracurricular approvals covered numerous coaching appointments for the 2026 Fall Season (Football, Girls Soccer, Volleyball, Football Cheerleading, Boys Soccer). The Board also approved the Second Reading of several policies. During the Committee of the Whole session, several Students of the Month and Students recognized for attributes such as Self-Starter, Positive, Ambitious, Resourceful, Team Player, Authentic, and Natural Leader were recognized.

The Regular Meeting addressed several critical areas. In Finance, approvals included financial reports, check registers, a Real Estate Tax Exemption for a Disabled Veteran, and the Notice to Proceed for Amendment 1 with CM3 Building Solutions, Inc. Physical Facilities approved Facility Use Applications. Personnel actions involved approving FMLA leave requests, a childbearing/childrearing leave request, accepting the intent to retire from one employee, terminating a Part-Time Paraprofessional, approving a Leave of Absence, accepting a resignation, and hiring a Full-Time Second Shift Custodian and a Part-Time Custodian. Curriculum and Instructional Programs approved the revised 2025-2026 School Calendar and the 2026-2027 School Calendar. Extracurricular actions included accepting the resignation of the Head Football Coach and approving a Volunteer Girls Wrestling Coach. The Policy/Legislative section approved the First Reading of Policies 105.2, 122, and 122.1.

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education addressed several key areas. Under Finance, approvals included financial reports, check registers, Real Estate Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans, the sale of repository properties in Girardville, the Act 1 Resolution, the Appointment of Delegate Resolution for the TCC for 2026, 2025 Real Estate Tax Reports, and the Agreement with SitelogIQ. Physical Facilities saw approval for Facility Use Applications. Personnel actions included approving an internship mentor placement, accepting the notice of intent to retire for an Elementary Guidance Counselor, approving an Intermittent FMLA Leave Request, approving a Substitute Paraprofessional, approving a change of assignment for a Part-Time Custodian, and accepting the resignation of a Part-Time Paraprofessional. Curriculum & Instructional Programs approved revisions to the 2025-2026 School Calendar and the 2025-2026 Special Education Service Agreement with Schuylkill IU 29. The Food Service, Safety, Transportation committee approved additions to the School Bus Drivers/Van Drivers/Aides Roster for 2025-2026. Extracurricular Programs saw approvals for several Head Coaches for the 2026 Fall Season and resignations/appointments for Track and Field and Baseball coaching positions, along with approval for a Field Trip Request. Policy items included approving Committee Assignments for 2026, the Second Reading of Policies 105.2, 122, and 122.1, the First Reading of several new and revised policies (816, 006, 204, 218.1, 610, 611, 805, 805.1, 805.2, and 626), and the Policy Review Schedule for 2026. During the Committee of the Whole portion, several Students of the Month were recognized and presented with awards.

During the Finance Committee session, approvals were granted for financial reports, check registers, the annual donation to public libraries, the purchase of an enclosed trailer, the purchase of a Multi-Purpose Center with Storage, a Real Estate Tax Exemption for a Disabled Veteran, and an Agreement with Pro-Care Therapy. The Physical Facilities section approved Facility Use Applications and awarded bids for Lawn Mowing and Trimming to Cloverleaf Maintenance, LLC, and for Snow Removal Services to Dudash Excavating & Hauling. The Personnel Committee approved several individuals for teaching and coordinator roles in the Schuylkill ACHIEVE After School Program, hired a Behavior Interventionist, a Special Education Teacher, and a Part-Time Cafeteria Worker, and accepted several resignations of Part-Time Cafeteria Workers and Part-Time Paraprofessionals. Curriculum & Instructional Programs approved agreements with Safety Net Counseling, Inc. and Aveanna Healthcare Legal Entities. Food Service, Safety, Transportation approved additions to the Bus Drivers/Van Drivers/Aides Roster, a Cybersecurity Training and Phishing Simulation Tool Agreement, the 2025-2026 transportation contract with STC, and several Field Trip Requests. Extracurricular Programs approved coaching appointments and supplemental positions for Safe Crisis Management Instructors. Policy/Legislative approved the second reading of several policies. The Committee of the Whole recognized numerous Students of the Month.

This document details the 57th Commencement Exercises for the graduating Class of 2023. The proceedings included the presentation of class officers, recognition of the top 10 students based on academic excellence, and commencement addresses delivered by the Valedictorian and Salutatorian, focusing on themes of perseverance, handling change, and life lessons beyond the classroom. The event also recognized new inductees into the North Schuylkill School District's Wall of Fame. The Principal also addressed the graduating class regarding the power of the subconscious mind and setting intentional future goals.