Scott Breidinger

The meeting included the swearing-in of elected school directors, the election of a temporary president for reorganization, the election of a president and vice president, and the election of a Joint Operating Committee Member for the Career Institute of Technology. The board also discussed the appointment of board committees and approved the use of financial accounts for 2026, authorized signers for the school district, and the officers' use of facsimile signatures. Additionally, the 2026 School Board Meeting Schedule was approved.

The meeting included recognition of the NAHS Marching Band, updates from student government and building principals, and reports from board committees such as the Career Institute of Technology and Intermediate Unit #20. The board approved resolutions for the purchase of library books, staff attendance at conferences, training services, and student placements. Financial items included ratification of financial reports, payment of bills, budget transfers, and approval for the purchase of CrisisGo iResponse. The board also discussed personnel items, facility use requests, and participation in athletic events.

The meeting included presentations on bond refunding, first look salaries and benefit projection for 2026-27, capital projects including high school cafeteria rooftop units, electrical switchgear, retaining wall, stadium press box and lighting, auditorium and art gallery lighting, and middle school security cameras. There was also a presentation on the CrisisGo Emergency Response Application, informational updates on NAMS and NAHS Library Purchases for November 2025, and a first reading of revised Policy 217 Graduation. The board approved several resolutions related to personnel changes, EPED assignments, and submission of a State Capital Budget Request for Redevelopment Assistance, as well as an MOU with NAESPA.

The meeting included presentations from Building Principal Representatives highlighting key updates from various schools. The board discussed the Career Institute of Technology, Intermediate Unit #20, and PSBA Legislative reports. They also addressed educational program and information technology items, including the purchase of library books and approval for Timothy Cunningham to attend the National Conference for the Social Studies. Financial items were discussed and approved, such as the ratification of financial reports, payment of bills, budget transfers, and an Act 1 Resolution for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year. Personnel items were also addressed, including leave of absence requests, hire/transfer/change requests, substitutes, and EPED Winter and Spring Athletic assignments. The Superintendent provided a K-12 enrollment update and announced the start of the Superintendent Advisory Program. The meeting concluded with a brief community corner where Gillian Smith spoke about her work on the Gold Award for Girl Scouts to bring more youth into music programs.

The meeting included informational updates on NAMS and NAHS Library purchases, and a presentation on the Elementary School Building Project update. The board approved multiple resolutions, including resignations, FMLA requests, new hires for teaching positions, associate teachers, and associate nurses. They also approved additions to the substitute lists, academic EPED assignments, and a student for Homebound Instruction. Additional discussion included a request to establish a World Language National Honor Society, student placements, an Affiliation Agreement with East Stroudsburg University, and approvals for people to attend the 2025 PDE SAS Conference. Finally, they discussed the approval of AASA Boundary and Mapping Survey, enrollment projection consultant services, gas line consultant services, additions to the bus driver list, and requests for FBLA and NAHS Cantus Music students to travel for events.