Troy Hickman

This document outlines career planning resources, academic programs, and course descriptions for students at Selinsgrove Area High School for the 2026-2027 academic year. It details graduation requirements, career pathways, and specific course offerings across various subjects, including guidance on college readiness and vocational training. The guide aims to assist students, parents, and counselors in developing a personalized program of study.

Discussions covered the Extra-Curricular Committee's review of community concerns regarding food truck profit sharing versus internal concession sales at school events, with a recommendation to gather more information from booster clubs. The committee also reviewed fall and winter sports, noting excitement for swimming and growth in volleyball, and raised concerns about increasing field time limitations due to new sports. The Buildings & Grounds Committee reviewed blueprints for paving the Selinsgrove Pool parking lot, deciding further evaluation is necessary before approval. Priority projects for the upcoming summer were established, including Elementary and High School roof repairs, Kitchen Upgrades with HVAC additions, District Wide Camera upgrades, HS Cupola Repairs, and High School Gym Floor work. Long term facility planning led to the decision to conduct a facility condition assessment and feasibility study for district property and buildings.

Key discussions included a report on the Show Choir's community performances and a challenge to administrators to recognize staff and student service efforts. The Superintendent reported on a new state law requiring notification of weapon incidents, citing an unintentional incident involving a student at the K-2 level. The Business Manager acknowledged retiring and newly elected tax collectors and reported the completion of the 2024-2025 audit report with no findings. School principals reported on various community engagement activities, including food drives and holiday giving programs. The Middle School noted the addition of Ski and FBLA Clubs. The High School reported successes at a regional FBLA competition and hosting the District 8 Chorus Festival. The Assistant Superintendent sought approval for two new courses, Education Fundamentals 1 & 2, to support the upcoming Education and Training CTE program. The Budget and Finance Committee addressed the 2026-2027 Act 1 Budget Resolution and the designation of the General Fund balance as of June 30, 2025. Personnel actions approved included staff resignations, transfers, new elections for professional and volunteer positions, and leaves of absence. The Board also approved an Affiliation Agreement with Shippensburg University, a Memorandum of Understanding with Commonwealth University of PA for the Early College program, and a revised agreement for CSBBH services. Finally, the Board approved increases to the day-to-day substitute teacher pay rates and subsequent committee assignments for 2026.

The agenda for the regular monthly meeting includes standard opening procedures such as the Pledge to the Flag and Roll Call. The Consent Agenda covers the approval of bills, acceptance of financial and monthly reports, and other administrative items. Discussion items include reports from the Superintendent and Business Manager, as well as committee reports. Personnel matters scheduled for consideration involve the acceptance of a retirement intent, staff resignations, numerous staff elections for paraprofessionals, cooks, volunteers, and winter/spring coaches, and the consideration of a Professional Contract for a School Social Worker. Transportation approval for a bus driver is also listed. Action items include considering the removal from the table and approval of a revised proposal from LeFevre Wilk Architects, LLC for HVAC services at the High School cafeteria/kitchen, approval of the SUN Area Technical Institute and Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit General Operating Budgets for 2026-2027, and adoption of the 2026-2027 School Calendar.

This document serves as an addendum to the agenda for the School Board meeting. Key discussion items included personnel matters, specifically the approval of additional 2025-2026 Intermediate Boys' Basketball Coach Volunteers. Under New Business action items, the Board was asked to consider the approval of the Course Description Guide for the 2026-2027 school year, based on the recommendation of the High School Principal and Assistant Superintendent.