Freeport Area School District

The meeting, which immediately followed the Organization Meeting, included a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The primary discussion item addressed personnel matters, specifically the unanimous approval for the employment of Brooke L. Bartell as an Educational Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year, contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements. No public comments were offered on the agenda items, and the meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invitation for public comments on agenda items, none of which were offered. Discussion involved reports on student activities and an update from the ARIN Intermediate Unit board meeting. Personnel actions included accepting a resignation, approving Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, and approving employment for paid and volunteer Athletics Programs staff. Athletics and Activities saw approval for staff attendance and a student field trip to the PMEA District 3 Band Festival, as well as attendance at the PMEA State Conference. Policy revisions were approved for Policy No. 105.2 (Exemption from Instruction) and Policy No. 122 (Extracurricular Activities), and Policy No. 122.1 (Noncurriculum-related, Nonschool-sponsored, Student-initiated Groups) was tentatively approved. Other business included approving agreements for interpretation services, counseling services, and various education services. The Board authorized Capital Expenditure Requests for two Reach-In Refrigerators, approved maintenance services for the fire alarm system, accepted a proposal for a CD Player installation, approved the request for proposal for the High School Library Roof Project, approved the renewal of the Chamber membership, and accepted several grants totaling $9,920.32. Donations were also accepted for cafeteria balances and adaptive equipment. Finally, the November 2025 financial reports, payments, and budgetary transfers were approved.

The organization meeting involved the formal structuring of the Board for the upcoming term. Key organizational actions included the election of a Temporary President, followed by the election by acclamation of the President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President. Additionally, appointments were made, designating a District representative to the Lenape Vo-Tech Joint Operating Committee for a 3-year term ending in December 2028, and appointing a District Legislative Representative. The Board also unanimously adopted the schedule for all regular board meetings, committee meetings, and standing/ad hoc committee meetings for the 2026 calendar year, confirming adherence to Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act.

The meeting included reports on the 2026-2027 High School and Middle School programs of studies, a Legislative Report, and an update on student activities. Key personnel actions involved accepting a resignation, approving two requests for FMLA leave, and approving the employment of a Long Term Substitute Teacher. Curriculum items included the adoption of the High School and Middle School Programs of Studies for the 2026-2027 school year. Athletics approvals covered three student field trips and attendance for a choral director at a state conference. Several revisions and adoptions of School Board Policies were approved, including policies on student-initiated groups, attendance, weapons, and emergency preparedness. Other business included accepting two resignations (one student member and one district representative to the Lenape Vo-Tech JOC), electing a new district representative to the JOC, approving alternates and officers for the Lenape Technical School Joint Board, and approving agreements for clinical placement with Gannon University and website hosting services with Finalsite. Subscriptions for device management software and maintenance contracts for UPS equipment were also approved, along with acceptance of two grants and two anonymous donations. The board approved the 2026-2027 District Calendar and the financial reports and payments for December 2025.

Key actions during the meeting included approving personnel changes, such as accepting one resignation and approving the employment of a long term substitute teacher and several volunteer coaches. Curriculum and Technology discussions resulted in the adoption of the High School and Middle School Programs of Studies for the 2026-2027 school year. Several student field trips and staff attendance at professional conferences were approved. Multiple School Board Policies were adopted or revised, including policies related to student groups, attendance, weapons, procurement compliance, emergency preparedness, and suicide awareness. Other business included accepting several resignations, electing the Chairman, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer for the Lenape Technical School Joint Board, approving an Affiliation Agreement with Gannon University, and approving service contracts for website hosting (Finalsite) and mobile device management (Mosyle). The Board also accepted various grants and donations, and approved the 2026-2027 District Calendar. Finally, the December 2025 financial reports and bills for payment were reviewed.