Middletown Area School District

The meeting included student representatives from student council and Key Club, who discussed recent and upcoming events such as the bonfire, homecoming, and Mara's Trunk or Treat. The Rotary Students of the Month for October were recognized, with videos highlighting their achievements and contributions. Kimberly Lake was introduced as the new high school life skills teacher. An update on the Reed Elementary School renovation was presented, covering the scope of the project, interior design concepts, cost estimate, and timeline for bidding and construction. The renovation includes modifications to classrooms, upgrades to the collaboration space, and equipment upgrades.

The meeting included discussions on elementary level building planning, retainage reduction requests from CHN Site Construction Incorporated, JR Reynolds Incorporated, and ECI Construction, and a real estate purchase letter of intent for land acquisition. The board also discussed the possible sale of Frink Elementary School, Con Elementary School, the district administration building, and the operations building. Other topics included facility use requests, consent approval of immediate action items, and future action items. Additionally, there were discussions on policy reviews, revisions, and deletions, as well as a shout out to Mr. Bright for the athletic hall of fame and homecoming event.

The meeting addressed the final general fund budget resolution for the 2526 fiscal year, with discussions on expenditures, revenues, and fund balance use. Updates were provided on the elementary level building planning, including construction progress and utility installations. The board also considered a tax levy resolution authorizing the continuation of taxes for the 2526 fiscal year.

The MASD Board Meeting included discussions and presentations on various topics. Key Club activities, including the annual senior citizens day and participation in the youth day caring event at City Island, were highlighted. Student council members shared updates on engaging with peers and planning morning announcements. The Rotary Students of the Month were recognized, with students and their influential teachers addressing the board. The Pride students of the month were also acknowledged for exhibiting perseverance, respect, integrity, discipline, and excellence. The girls basketball team was celebrated for their successful season, and internal candidates were introduced for positions as Reed Elementary secretary and school nurse. The meeting also covered the secretary's report, communications, treasurer's report, and updates on the elementary level building planning construction project.

The board meeting included recognitions for Landon Cochran, highlighting his baseball achievements and humanitarian work. Presentations were made on the special education plan (2025-2028), covering current programming, outside programming for students with intensive needs, least restrictive environments, strategies for supporting student behaviors, and goals related to PDE requirements. The plan included goals for autism support, paraprofessional training, transition services, compliance with Chapter 14 regulations, positive behavior support, science of literacy, and parent training. Public comment was opened, but no comments were received. The secretary's report included approval of the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting and a letter of support for a borough grant application. The treasurer's report covered paid and unpaid bills. Appointments were made, including Saxton and Stump LLC to serve on the special education council. Unfinished business and operations were discussed, focusing on the operations facility.