Thomas McLaughlin

The meeting agenda included several key actions. Motions were to be presented for the approval of previous minutes, invoices, and financial reports (Treasurer's, Tax, and Cafeteria Funds). Specific financial actions included approving the Conexus Yearly Preventative Maintenance fee and considering the Accelerated Budget Opt Out Resolution Certifying Tax Rate within the Inflation Index for the 2026-2027 school year, certifying that no tax increase would exceed the 5.1% index. Other agenda items involved approving quotes for educational materials, approving a Special Education Agreement, authorizing the Little League to use the Cafeteria for registration on specific dates, and various personnel actions including approving leaves of absence, retroactive paraprofessional appointments, a coach appointment, and accepting a retirement and a resignation. The board was also set to approve several Superintendent's Motions concerning policy updates (Policies 122, 805.1, 805.2, 816) and recognizing the November and December Students of the Month.

This document outlines the operational structure and available information for the Saint Clair Area School District. It details sections on district information, including mission, vision, shared values, curriculum, and safety, alongside specific comprehensive plans for 2020-2023 and 2023-2026. Further information pertains to the district office, superintendent goals, administration, and board matters. The provided content is an index of information rather than a narrative summary of strategic goals.

The regular meeting of the Board of School Directors addressed several key items following a Work Session. Discussions and motions included approving the Conexus Yearly Preventative Maintenance fee. A significant portion of the meeting involved adopting the Accelerated Budget Opt Out Resolution Certifying Tax Rate Within Inflation Index for the 2026-2027 School Year, establishing that no tax rate increase would exceed the 5.1% inflation index. Other approvals included a quote for Zaner-Bloser materials, a Special Education Agreement, and permission for the Little League to use the Cafeteria for registration events. Personnel actions involved approving leaves without pay, retroactive appointments for part-time paraprofessionals (Ashley Wilson and Deborah Herb), an assistant girls softball coach appointment (Lori Hoffman), and accepting the resignation and retirement of two staff members. Finally, the Board approved several Superintendent's Motions regarding policy updates (Policies 122, 805.1, 805.2, 816) and recognized the Students of the Month for November and December.

The Saint Clair Area School District's District Level Plan serves as a roadmap to enhance academic excellence and student success from 2016 to 2019. Key strategic goals include completing curriculum mapping across all disciplines to align with Pennsylvania Common Core Standards, establishing a comprehensive system for early identification and intervention for academically at-risk students, and ensuring consistent implementation of effective instructional practices in all classrooms. The plan aims to foster lifelong learning and equip students with 21st-century skills.

The meeting was a regular session that included the mandatory annual reorganization proceedings. Key actions included the adjournment of the previous board (Sine Die), the seating of new members following certification by the County Board of Election, and the administration of the Oath of Office. Subsequent reorganization involved the election of new officers: William Kimber was elected President, Virginia Bartashus was elected Vice President, Jennifer Fegley was elected Treasurer, and Erin Murhon was elected Secretary, all for one-year terms commencing on the meeting date. The board also nominated William Kimber to fulfill the unexpired term of a former member on the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit and Schuylkill Technology Center Boards of Directors. Furthermore, motions were approved to recommend granting authorization to file facsimile signatures, to retain Attorney Thomas J. Campion, Jr. as Solicitor for 2026, and to approve the Superintendent's Motions, including the recognition of Students of the Month.