Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13

The agenda for the meeting includes the Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, Corrections/Addenda, Approval of the Agenda, and Public Comments specific to the agenda. Key business items include the Treasurer's Report covering cash reconciliation, investments, expenditure report, and budget reconciliation, followed by reports from various service areas: Business Services, Early Childhood and Special Education Services, Instructional/Technology/Facilities Services, and Human Resources Services. Further items cover Prior Business, New Business, Legislative Update, and the Executive Director's Report, which highlights the Adapted Toys Initiative, a Bosch Grant award, recognition for the School Improvement Team, student achievement updates, Work Immersion success, school safety partnerships, and School-to-Work program activities.

The Board Actions review included the approval of $18,718,564.37 in disbursements. Key actions under Business Services involved the first reading of the 2026-27 General Operating Budget (GOB) and the approval of the 2024-25 Audit Report. Several contracts and amendments were approved for consultation, professional development, and resource development services. Under Early Childhood and Special Education Services, marketplace contracts were approved for IU13 District Consortium services, itinerant occupational and physical therapy, speech and language itinerant services, and job training, primarily involving the School District of Lancaster. Instructional, Technology and Facilities Services approved contracts related to FileMaker System Improvement, supporting non-public students' career readiness, and the purchase of portable planetarium software. The Human Resources Services section noted the announcement of one staff member attaining tenure, staff completing internships, and the approval of various personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and employment changes. Contracts for staff training, an HR Exchange Conference venue, Employee Assistance Program services, cancer screening tests, and Telehealth Services were also approved.

The regular meeting included the approval of the meeting agenda and Treasurer's Report for the period ending December 31, 2025. Key agenda items involved the approval of Consent Agendas for Business Services, including contracts, purchase orders over $10,000, and the adoption of the Lancaster County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board also approved Human Resources Services consent items covering contracts, personnel actions (resignations, retirements, employment changes, tenures, and leaves of absence), and addendum items. Contract approvals under Business Services involved amendments for statewide projects with STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP K-12 and W&L DIXON ENTERPRISES LLC, and a new consulting services contract with TRAPANI COMMUNICATIONS. A large contract with AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH for training services was also approved. Technology Services approved a contract renewal for OnBase Software subscription, changing the reseller to Databank. The Executive Director provided updates on initiatives such as the Adapted Toys Initiative, a Bosch Grant award, student achievement recognitions, and school safety partnerships, concluding with a legislative update.

The board meeting commenced following an executive session for personnel matters. Key agenda items included the approval of the current meeting's agenda, which incorporated an addendum item, and public comment time. A significant portion of the meeting recognized the board of directors for School Director Month by donating books in their names to early intervention classrooms. Business Services reviewed contracts, purchase orders, and adopted the Lancaster County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Updates were provided on the ongoing audit and scheduling a future budget work session. Early Childhood and Special Education Services reported on completed contracts and upcoming modifications, along with updates on Head Start federal monitoring and leadership appointments at educational centers. Instructional Technology and Facility Services approved a technology contract with a reseller name change. Human Resources Services received approval for their consent agenda items and an addendum item. The legislative update covered the upcoming governor's budget address amid projections of a significant structural deficit for Pennsylvania, and new requirements related to structured literacy (Act 135 and Act 47). The Executive Director's report highlighted staff innovation in creating adaptive toys with switch controllers for students with fine motor challenges.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda for January 14, 2026, included several key components. Discussions covered the Treasurer's Report, which included motions to include cash reconciliation, investments, budget expenditure reports for various programs (like Administrative and Management Services, Community Education, Early Learners, and Early Intervention), and the Check Register. The agenda also scheduled reports from various service areas including Business Services, Early Childhood and Special Education Services, Instructional, Technology and Facilities Services, and Human Resources Services. The meeting also included a Legislative Update and the Executive Director's Report.