Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13

The board meeting agenda included reports from the treasurer, executive director, and various departments, as well as legislative updates. Key actions included the approval of several service contracts, procurement bids for collaborative purchasing, personnel actions such as appointments, resignations, and retirements, and the authorization of settlement agreements. Additionally, the meeting featured student presentations and updates on upcoming foundation events.

The Board approved various disbursements and business service items, including purchase orders exceeding $10,000, auditing services, and several instructional and supply bids. Numerous contracts were approved across the business services, early childhood, and special education divisions, alongside subrecipient agreements for IDEA implementation. In technology and instructional services, the Board authorized contracts for various platforms and service providers. Additionally, the Board awarded a request for proposal for health and wellness services and reviewed comprehensive human resources actions, including staff resignations, retirements, and new employment.

The Board meeting included several key discussions and actions. Administrative matters included the election of a new Board member for the Donegal School District and the election of a new Board Treasurer. The Board reviewed and approved various financial and business service items, including contracts, budget expenditures, and 2026-27 operating budgets. Extensive technology and infrastructure projects were authorized, including Wide Area Network (WAN) consortium awards and dark fiber connectivity leases. Human resources actions, such as personnel appointments, retirements, staff calendar approval, and the reappointment of the Executive Director, were confirmed. The Board also received legislative and program updates, including reports on student assistance programs, job training services, and educational foundation activities.

The board meeting featured a student presentation on the 'Vibrant Prints' mini-business, highlighting their work with graphic design, invoicing, and printing projects. The meeting included discussions on personnel matters, including executive sessions for disciplinary, complaint, and collective bargaining items. Financial business involved the approval of a treasurer's report covering cash reconciliation, investments, budget expenditure reports, and the check register. Additionally, the board addressed business services including a contract for auditing services, special education sub-recipient contracts, and advocacy efforts involving individual member communications to representatives.

The Board meeting included the election of a new Board member and a Board Treasurer. Business services were addressed, including the approval of contracts, purchase orders, the 2026-27 General Operating Budget, and the awarding of bids for athletic trainer supplies and custodial supplies. Early Childhood and Special Education services, including contracts and subrecipient agreements, were approved. Instructional, technology, and facilities service approvals covered WAN consortium awards, internet services, and various contracts. Human resources personnel actions, including resignations, retirements, and new appointments, were ratified. Additionally, the Board appointed two new directors to the Lancaster-Lebanon Education Foundation and received a legislative update and an executive director's report highlighting recent educational initiatives and community engagement events.