Everett Area School District

Key discussion points included the presentation of the 2024-2025 Audit Report and School Board Appreciation recognition. New business involved the tentative adoption of Board Policies 610 (Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation) and 611 (Purchases Budgeted). The Board planned to approve the 2026-27 School Calendar and an overnight trip for 41 students and 4 advisors to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in April 2026. Personnel matters included accepting a retirement notice, approving a Speech-Language Pathologist/Teacher, and approving several coaching appointments. Furthermore, the Board noted its intent to renew the three-year contract for the Assistant Superintendent/Special Education Director.

The reorganization meeting included several key actions. The Board tentatively adopted Board Policies 610 (Purchases Subject to Bld/quotation) and 611 (Purchases Budgeted). Financial approvals covered the 2024-2025 Audit by Ritchey, Ritchey & Koontz and the adoption of the 2026-2027 school Calendar. Personnel actions involved approving the Assistant Superintendent/Special Education Director job description, approving Janna Doyle as Speech-Language Pathologist/Teacher, approving Laney Lafferty as a Prospective Teacher Substitute, approving Bonnie Faust as a 5.50-hour Food Service Worker, and approving several coaching assignments, including Jason Musselman as Head Varsity Football Coach. The Board acknowledged intent to renew the three-year contract for the Assistant Superintendent/Special Education Director. The Board also accepted retirement notices and resignations from various positions and approved the 2025-2027 MS & HS Course Description Guides and an overnight trip for students to the FBLA State Leadership Conference in April 2026. Facility Use Requests for the Bedford County Scholastic Hall of Fame events were also acknowledged.

This document outlines the strategic comprehensive plan for the Everett Area School District. The plan primarily focuses on addressing low math proficiency by realigning the K-12 math curriculum and improving student attendance rates, particularly at the high school level, through the re-implementation of attendance requirements and the adoption of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The overarching vision is to achieve excellence in education, empowering students through individualized learning, ensuring equality of opportunity, and fostering lifelong success.

The agenda includes the selection of a temporary president, the election of a president and vice president, and the endorsement of the agenda. The board will discuss and approve the date, time, and location for all 2026 board and committee meetings, as well as approve board committees and appoint committee members. They will also consider the separation of services with the Appalachian Intermediate Unit 8 for a Speech-Language Pathologist, authorize the administration to create a Speech-Language Pathologist position, and approve the related job description. Additionally, the board will authorize transportation contracts belonging to Snyder Bus Lines, LLC to be executed in the name of JBB School Transportation Services, LLC. Personnel matters include approving FMLA leave for an employee, Mary Bulger as a Food Service Worker, and several Substitute Teachers. The board will acknowledge professional employee status for teachers who have completed the requirements of Section 1108(b) of Public School Code, and acknowledge facility use requests.

The Everett Area School Board's reorganization meeting included the election of Mr. James Keebaugh as President and Mr. Joseph Payne as Vice President. The board approved the schedule for 2025 board and committee meetings, appointed committee members, and approved the separation of services with the Appalachian Intermediate Unit 8 for a Speech-Language Pathologist. They authorized the creation of a Speech-Language Pathologist position, approved the job description, and authorized the execution of transportation contracts under JBB School Transportation Services, LLC. Additionally, the board approved FMLA leave for an employee, appointed a Food Service Worker, approved substitute teachers, updated the School Volunteer List, and acknowledged professional employee status for several teachers. Finally, they acknowledged a Facility Use Request from the Bedford County Chorus.