Wayne P. Gdovic

The meeting commenced with preliminary procedures and a School Board Recognition presentation. Public comments included a discussion regarding racism. Finance actions involved approving the payment of bills, approving Treasurer's Reports for November and December 2025, approving a five-year services contract with Boundless Federal Funding, and approving resolutions related to the Act 1 Homestead and Farmstead for the 2026-2027 school year and the Tax Equity Supplement for 2025-2026. The board also approved an extension for the temporary emergency food services contract with Metz Culinary Management, accepted anonymous donations for lunch balances, and approved a settlement agreement. Personnel actions included approving tenure for two teachers, approving a Volunteer Coach, hiring several coaches, approving student placements for athletic training and student teaching, hiring a Cafeteria Prep Server, approving resignations for a Police Officer and a Paraprofessional, rescinding a prior coach hire motion, approving a new coach hire, approving stipends/hires for Elementary Center Club positions, and creating a part-time Coffee Shop Manager position. Education actions included approving field trip requests and approving new hires for bus services through Matthews Bus Company. The board reviewed out-of-district travel requests, approved discarding obsolete sewing machine stands, approved piloting Middle School Boys Volleyball for Spring 2026, and reviewed/revised policies on Generative AI Use in Education, Acceptable Use, and Spectator Ejection. An executive session was held.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics including payment of bills, treasurer's report, letter of credit extension, CMS contract for website redesign and hosting, an agreement with Wesley Family Services, and a MOU with the South Park Education Association regarding Elementary Playground Supervisors. The board also addressed personnel matters such as tenure, cyber teachers, SPEA hires, long-term substitute hires, SPESP hires, and a guidance intern. Education-related actions included field trip requests, changes to bus stops, and the start of an Esports team. Additionally, the board discussed buildings and grounds, including fire and security monitoring, panic button replacement, and discarding outdated items. The meeting also involved a policy review and a discussion item regarding an executive session.

The meeting included recognition of Boys Tennis Doubles, Varsity Softball, and Track and Field. Public comments were heard regarding concerns about the German Program and class rank. The board approved payment of bills, the Treasurer's Report from May 2025, a temporary construction easement, agreements with ACLD Tillotson School and The Center for Hearing and Deaf Services, and a School Based ACCESS Agreement. They also approved an agreement with STS for substitute services, administrator vacation time, Patrick Sable as School Board Treasurer, the 2025-2026 Final Budget, and resolutions for millage and the Act 1 Homestead and Farmstead exclusion. Bids for the HS Dust Collector were rejected, and an Early Retirement Incentive MOU was approved. The board also approved a settlement agreement, technology renewals, and the Chill Program Renewal. Collective Bargaining Agreements with SPEA and SPESP were approved, along with summer school teachers, an internship, ESY personnel, summer landscaping employees, and temporary summer employment. An FMLA request and resignations were approved, and a Middle School Cheer Coach and extra duty hires were approved. New positions were created, and a new Flex Custodian was hired. The board accepted a SPESP resignation and retirement, and renewed the contract of Jessica Dorsey. They also approved Matthews Bus Drivers, a PennWest Student Teaching Agreement, a Title III MOU, an AHN Agreement, an enrollment request, a CCAC Agreement, and field trip requests. Unused HS furniture and outdated books were approved to be discarded or donated. Finally, the board approved a Football Youth Camp and a Volleyball Skills Camp.

The meeting involved discussions and decisions on several key areas including finance, agreements, equipment purchase and sale, personnel, and board/staff enrichment. The board rejected bids for asphalt sealing and concrete work for the stadium, approved the payment of bills, and approved a contract for Technology Infrastructure. They also approved an agreement with Quest Diagnostics Clinical Laboratories for diagnostic drug testing, pending solicitor review. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of refrigeration and warming equipment for the High Stadium's concessions, the purchase of the AESOP Interface Application for the PowerSchool eFinance software, and the sale of High School weight room equipment to the Elizabeth Forward School District. The board created the position of a 50% Elementary Center Teacher, amended the motion from the June 12, 2017 Board meeting to increase the substitute administrative assistants and substitute paraprofessional day to day substitute rate to $10.50 per hour, and increased the day-to-day cafeteria substitute rate from $7.25 per hour (minimum wage) to $9.00 per hour. The board accepted the resignation of Evan Oxford, Middle School teacher, effective July 1, 2017, and approved multiple South Park students as 2017 Summer Custodians. The board also approved a request from Kathy Wooddell, Director of Special Education, to attend the Special Education Leadership Summer Academy: Growth Matters.

The meeting included a construction update from HHSDR Architects and PJ Dick, along with a stadium discussion and a Chromebook update. The board addressed financial matters, including approving payment of bills, the Treasurer's Report, an agreement with Pel Industries, a warranty program with Lenovo, and a change order for the demolition of the former South Park High School. Personnel actions included approving substitutes, amending coaches' contracts, and addressing resignations and leave requests. Education-related items involved defining the South Park Elementary Center building configuration, supporting candidates for PSBA positions, approving a request for a 5K race, approving bus stops, and a practicum request. The board also discussed staff enrichment, building and grounds matters, and received updates on cafeteria matters and SHASDA meeting.