The Board met in regular session on Thursday, September 14, with President Guistwhite presiding.

Mr. C. Kambic recognized the West Shore Marching Band on their performance during half-time. 

Mr. Guistwhite and Dr. Stoltz congratulated Red Land High School on their recognition by The U.S. News and World Report as one of its 2023 Best High Schools in the country. 

No students or members of the public addressed the Board.

The Board approved all personnel items as presented.

 

In certain circumstances, the District may contract with other programs and schools to provide educational services for students whose needs cannot be met in regular classrooms. In July 2023, the Board approved a contract with The Camphill School and since that time the District was awarded 4010 system funding which resulted in a significant tuition reduction. The Board approved a revision to the 2023-2024 school year contract with The Camphill School reflecting this savings.

 

Capital Academy of Harrisburg is an alternative education program that provides students with a combination of direct academic instruction, behavior modification, and peer accountability. The Board approved continuing to contract with Capital Academy of Harrisburg for the 2023-2024 school year.

 

No students or members of the public addressed the Board.

The Board met in regular session on Thursday, September 21, with President Guistwhite presiding.

Red Land High School’s JROTC Color Guard presented the colors for the evening. JROTC members included Sophomores Michael Hall and Grace Stoner with Seniors Weston Stoner and Xavier Zarza. 

The National Anthem was performed by Juniors Rachel Sechrist and Keegan Shelley with Seniors Dakota Broker and Patrick Schussler from Red Land High School's Chamber Singers.

The Board recognized Mrs. Brinley Sanders, Online Learning Facilitator at the Administration Center, and Mrs. Kathleen Ondesko, Special Education Teacher at Washington Heights, as the Employees of the Summer Quarter.

Red Land Senior Joel Wickert and Cedar Cliff Senior Hunter Gray shared their experiences at their respective high schools and their future plans.

Opportunity for Comment on Business Items
No students or members of the public addressed the Board.

The minutes of the meetings held on August 10, 2023, and August 17, 2023, were approved.

The Board filed the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending August 31, 2023, showing invested and available funds of $51,648,442.17.

 

Dr. Stoltz indicated the latest legal update was available for Board members.

Mrs. Tierney shared details about the 8th Annual West Shore Foundation Gala and Silent Auction.

 

Mrs. Crocenzi provided an update from the Capital Area Intermediate Unit and York Adams Academy and meetings she recently attended.

 

Mr. C. Kambic shared information from the recent Board visit to Washington Heights Elementary.

 

Mrs. Crocenzi and Dr. Stoltz thanked our bus drivers for their hard work and dedication to our students.

Mrs. Moyer expressed condolences to Officer Vozella and the Newberry Township Police Department on the recent loss of its K-9 officer, Zar. 

 

The Board approved bills for the period August 11, 2023 through September 14, 2023, listing checks which totalled $2,732,463.51. 

 

The Board approved all personnel items as presented.

The Board approved revisions to Board Policy 251: Homeless Education.

 

The Board approved the requests for staff attendance at professional meetings as presented.

 

The Board awarded a bid in the amount of $115,200 for two Chevrolet 3500 Express Passenger Vans to Whitmoyer Buick-Chevrolet, Inc. as the lowest bidder meeting specifications.

 

The Board Policy, Facilities, and Finance Committee Reports were shared with the Board. Click here to review related files.

 

The following Board policies are pending revision or adoption. Drafts were shared with the Board and can be viewed on the District website.

No students addressed the Board. For a list of in person participants and topics discussed, please refer to the Board minutes which will be approved at the October 19 Board Meeting.