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Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority easement (agenda general recommendation item 1, language added)
Motion: Amend item 1 to allow Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority permission to obtain an easement for expansion of the pump house located on district property at 1600 Sansui Parkway for one year pending legal counsel's approval.
Mover: Mister Majer. Second: Mister Reddick.
Roll-call votes (as recorded): Miss Blige — Yes; Mister Holmgren — Yes; Mister Heider — Yes; Dr. Koptko — Yes; Mister McDermott — Abstain on item 1, Yes on item 2; Mister Warwick — Abstain on item 1, Yes on item 2; Mister Reddick — Yes; Mister Stevens — Abstain on item 1, Yes on item 2. Motion outcome: Approved (motion carries). Note: three abstentions were recorded on item 1; the board carried the combined motion covering items 1 and 2.

Financial recommendations (agenda items 1–4)
Motion: Approve financial recommendations items 1 through 4 as presented.
Mover: Mister Orvig. Second: Miss Blige.
Roll call: All voting board members recorded Yes on items 1–4 as shown in the meeting record. Motion outcome: Approved.

Personnel recommendations (agenda items 1–15; language change to item 10)
Motion: Approve items 1 through 15 with a language change to item 10 regarding an employee unpaid-day request consistent with the memorandum of understanding between the Hanover Area School District and the Hanover Area Education Association.
Mover: Mister Stevens. Second: Mister McDermott.
Roll call: All voting board members recorded Yes on items 1–15 where recorded. Motion outcome: Approved.

Individual personnel appointments (selected items noted on the record)
- Item 16: Appoint Kelly Byerly as assistant school nurse, salary $43,700, effective immediately. Motion carried by roll call (Yes votes recorded).
- Item 17: Appoint Tara Jackson as a paraprofessional at $20 per hour pending clearances. Motion carried by roll call (Yes votes recorded).
- Item 18: Appoint Stephanie Musetti as a paraprofessional at $20 per hour pending clearances. Motion carried by roll call (Yes votes recorded).
- Item 19: Appoint Ron Hummer as athletic director, salary $18,000, effective retroactive to February 2025. Motion carried by roll call (Yes votes recorded).
- Item 20: Appoint Carl Daubord as varsity track and field coach for 2024–25 at a stipend of $4,862. Motion carried by roll call (Yes votes recorded).

Other: The superintendent's report was approved by voice vote after public comment. The board scheduled the April work session and regular meeting for Tuesday, April 8.

Why it matters: The recorded votes put in motion procurement and renovation steps described in the superintendent's report and established new personnel in athletics and student-support roles. The easement permission for the sanitary authority includes a legal-review caveat and drew abstentions from multiple board members on the first item.

Provenance: The motions, roll-call language and vote outcomes are reflected in the March 11 meeting transcript and roll-call sections of the public record. If details (second, exact motion text) are required for legal or procurement records, the board minutes and legal counsel files should be consulted for the formal motion language and final signed documents.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","HASD Board of Education Regular Meeting 3/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a set of general, financial and personnel recommendations including permission for Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority to seek an easement, multiple hires and extracurricular appointments; one agenda language change and several abstentions were recorded on the easement item.","taxTitle","Hanover Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",53543,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6639111,"Hanover Area SD details new elementary consolidation, stadium remediation and timeline as community presses for athletic facility fixes",138,268000,406000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2558233-3f7aada67806deae859c8b87e02363f8&start=268&end=406","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2558233-3f7aada67806deae859c8b87e02363f8/thumbnail_268000.jpg","/articles/6639111/Pennsylvania/Hanover-Area-SD-details-new-elementary-consolidation-stadium-remediation-and-timeline-as-community-presses-for-athletic-facility-fixes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6639111-c63a284a781b0cd2ecc4b1b71a82a46c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169670&Signature=EZjxA1KX73BfHxA0xKez-0BKIoKK4XzpV4Go19RCscc-J4yJy010AJUV5yWr~vIy9PeYWVgTOD503qN3cnaZ9MspklEWn6mSWC8r5BdBUEghnI~ahoSREQJO9Njy86zbZoFnH6RZh7v01kyebjl98zFD5Yb0zXmug7wFF~GoDAb46PJ9M9ZjxElx5oQxvgO5gbO3AJuVNBcJD-hTMe5oizo07n6~tT-strHErtg4TcZ39YfquumtDd7BDFvJ~eTNMODraWQEPIwIurmtfG8Xotfwx~ucWdBZ0EjbWgL~HuogdVrvleqEEXXiIOLG6srwQVDPKG2evOJip1xSlezSdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hanover Area School District Board of Education on March 11 heard a detailed superintendent report on the district's facilities work, including plans to consolidate all elementary students into a new building at 50 New Commerce Boulevard, remediation at Memorial Stadium and bids for track and tennis repairs, while residents urged faster action on athletic facilities.

Superintendent Barrett told the board the consolidation project has space for current and future enrollment, saying, \"we have 1,200 students going there. But based on that formula, we have enough space for about 1,800 students.\" He described the new building as the product of zoning approval and board action during due diligence and said the district is coordinating grant funding and borrowing to limit taxpayer burden.

Barrett said the district has identified environmental issues at Memorial Stadium and is carrying out remediation now. \"That building is being remediated as we speak,\" he said, and added the contractors eligible to perform the stadium scope will be presented to the board this week, with a contractor decision scheduled for April 1 and reconstruction work beginning April 7. He described a 3,750-square-foot locker-room area under the bleachers that will be renovated as part of the work.

The superintendent said bids and proposals are being obtained for track and tennis-court work to be done over the summer, but cautioned the track project could take longer: the district remains ineligible under Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) regulations because of land settlement and safety concerns. Barrett said the district has notified PIAA and restricted use of the site until the work and testing confirm safety.

Community members filled the board meeting to press for faster timelines and clearer communications about athletics. Several parents and alumni said student-athletes travel to other districts for practices and competitions and warned that long commutes are discouraging participation. Those speakers were not officially identified in the record by full name; the public comment portion included repeated requests for transparency about timelines, equipment and use of existing facilities.

Board President Stevens framed the facilities work in the context of the district's financial recovery, saying the district began Barrett's tenure with significant fiscal problems. \"When I got here, I started to dig in, only to find out ... that this school district was $8,000,000 in the hole,\" Stevens said. He said refinancing and grant work helped stabilize finances and that consolidating elementary schools will reduce long-term debt service and utility costs.

Barrett described the district's strategy of layering grant awards, borrowing and targeted spending to avoid a larger tax increase. He said his work to secure state and grant funds has brought in \"anywhere from, we think, low $15,000,000 to as high as $20,000,000\" in grant support over recent years and that the district is trying to time project starts to match grant disbursements.

Smaller projects mentioned included a greenhouse revitalization funded by a grant and a student trout-raising project at Memorial Elementary funded by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission; Barrett said students raised trout from eggs and will release fish this spring. Parents also raised concerns about kitchen equipment, wrestling room safety items and other maintenance items they said had been neglected for years.

Barrett invited further community engagement and proposed a standing monthly meeting or committee to provide updates on facilities and athletics. \"Let's regroup in 90 days,\" he said, offering to meet outside the regular meeting to give updates and answer questions.

Why it matters: The district's facility decisions affect daily operations, student safety and eligibility for sports under PIAA rules, and they come after a period of significant fiscal recovery and past state intervention risk. Residents at the March 11 meeting sought clearer timelines for athletic facilities and better public communication about progress and grants.

What remains unresolved: The contract award for stadium work is scheduled for the board on April 1 and construction to begin April 7; the track's final timeline depends on geotechnical/field testing and any additional remediation PIAA requires. Several parents requested clearer, regular updates and better district communications about project status and short-term alternatives for teams while work is underway.","Superintendent and board outlined a plan to consolidate elementary schools at a new building on 50 New Commerce Boulevard, remediate Memorial Stadium and pursue grants; parents and community members pressed for clearer timelines and more transparency on track, field and pool repairs.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Hanover Area SD approves easement language, financial and personnel items

Hanover Area SD details new elementary consolidation, stadium remediation and timeline as community presses for athletic facility fixes