Lewisburg Area School District

The strategic plan, 'Excellence & Equity 2025', outlines the future direction for the Lewisburg Area School District, building upon the community's unwavering commitment to two core values: Excellence and Equity. Excellence is defined as the expectation to achieve the best outcomes supported by resource provision, while Equity represents the fundamental belief in fairness of opportunity, achievement, dignity, and respect for every student. This plan addresses significant changes since the previous 'Vision 2020' while upholding these foundational principles.

The board conducted a regular session during which they recognized retirees, received the Annual Food Service Report, and approved the 2026-2027 Final Budget reflecting total expenditures of $46,884,515 and a 1.5% tax increase. Key actions included the approval of the Homestead/Farmstead Resolution, the Tax Levy Resolution setting real estate millage at 20.85, an Interim Director of Athletics agreement, the CSIU Classroom User Agreement, the Being a Reader Pilot MOU, the DHEMS Fitness Lab Project, and several proposals for the LAHS Press Box. The board also tabled Policy 903 for public comment, reviewed various administrative reports, and approved a consent agenda that included personnel reports, appointments for extra compensatory stipends, field trip requests, and policy revisions.

The board recognized Spring sport athletes and authorized a general liability insurance agreement. Key actions included approving a substitute management agreement and the purchase of student and staff devices from Apple and GovConnection, Inc. Several policies were presented for a first reading, covering topics such as public comment, school visitors, volunteers, and municipal relations. The board also approved facility enhancements, including weight room equipment replacement, HS turf field inlay replacement, and a bus camera upgrade. Additionally, the session addressed various personnel actions, such as salary adjustments, new staff appointments, reassignments, transfers, and the approval of agreements with the Blast Intermediate Unit 17.

The Board meeting covered several items, including the approval of the 2026-2029 Special Education plan and the Gesinger Athletic Trainer contract. Under new business, the Board voted for CSIU Directors, approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding coaching positions, renewed the health and vision insurance contract with Capital Blue Cross, and authorized sidewalk repairs at Kelly Elementary. Additional agreements for supplemental staffing and office equipment leasing were also approved. The meeting included administrative reports, committee updates, and the approval of a revised personnel report and various district policies.

This document outlines the Superintendent's objectives for leading the successful implementation of the 2024-2027 Comprehensive Plan. Key focus areas include organizing stakeholder meetings, developing professional development plans, and procuring necessary resources. Additionally, the plan emphasizes building leadership capacity among administrative and instructional staff, supporting curriculum improvement and academic performance through data analysis and alignment, and fostering a positive school culture through active engagement in learning environments and school activities.