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Board Vice President provided the update, outlining several active projects: a roof repair project that began June 9 and has been delayed by weather with a mid‑September completion target; finished work on baseball and softball irrigation; removal of an underground fuel tank with “clean soil samples”; completion of a new track; and an ongoing Journey Field lighting project expected to finish by mid‑September. The board also heard that the district approved Harbor Engineering and JPD Architects in June to work on phase 2 elements of the campus master plan and that the zoning board was considering related proposals the same evening.

The update also summarized options solicited for Mitchauer Elementary: (1) a full renovation of the existing building addressing aging systems and code deficiencies without additional building area; (2) a full renovation plus a 40,000‑square‑foot addition to address program needs; and (3) a new 140,000‑square‑foot building with demolition of the existing facility. The board interviewed architecture firms in July and narrowed proposals to two finalists, including RRLPS Industry Group, the presenter said.

Board member (facilities lead) framed the timeline for several projects: “The project began on June 9, but due to imminent weather, the project has been delayed... we're looking like we're on track for completion in mid September,” and later described the track and field work and lighting timeline.

Separately, board member Fletcher proposed turning the facilities team into a committee of the whole so the full board could “weigh in and engage in all the steps in the process” with public attendance and comment. The chair said the proposal will be placed on the next work‑session agenda for more information and considered for a vote at the next regular meeting.

No formal vote was taken on changing the facilities team structure at this meeting; the matter was scheduled for further discussion at the next work session. The facilities update was informational and did not require board action during the meeting.

The board also reminded the public of a special facilities planning meeting set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, and that regular meetings will start at 6 p.m. on the second and third Thursdays of each month.

Looking ahead, the board indicated it will continue the campus master plan process and that zoning approvals and architect selection steps remain pending.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MTSD School Board - Voting Session - 8/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Manheim Township School Board received a facilities update and discussed a proposal to reconfigure the board’s facilities team into a committee of the whole at its meeting.","taxTitle","Manheim Township SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",78433,"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},6590164,"Votes at a glance: Manheim Township School Board moves consent items and approves minutes and a confidential student settlement",320,520000,840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5719308-177ae9210a468c416284a4a0d61c6727&start=520&end=840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5719308-177ae9210a468c416284a4a0d61c6727/thumbnail_520000.jpg","/articles/6590164/Pennsylvania/Votes-at-a-glance-Manheim-Township-School-Board-moves-consent-items-and-approves-minutes-and-a-confidential-student-settlement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590164-60fe4a1191e8933cdb14c0e88ed1ec8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137030&Signature=VIxaZndxcQbfYg2gmbkovJC-iLcpS0StCOFxkxx-kF2bKo-~DXoWl4AWyJPN8LPAE4IvMWhkNa5o9TYx4~DRhX9ky7NKZXQLGvSDtSRGnCtp16oOWwVWrOCcj5rCkYxfU5d4kiXiipz19W7bfFoHSbWkuF8S0rSiicHUylNRuHnvumvsYO2L1eVO9ho0bXsLjki~PArjWbHiW0~EzQ3ZQ1f2EV6ZORn~J-AKRJgAxwFs1ap~oBthd81kzt5eg065PdoaT-lyNbrOyIjvOIY2GRmp5uVkye8BtwmqHAHQTLnRdncNf4B5W5rJLtgFMg8zEkx8Jn-91KbZF1qZ-ep0Yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the meeting the Manheim Township School Board carried several routine motions by voice vote.

The board approved the meeting agenda after a motion to approve and a second; the chair recorded the motion as carried. The consent agenda, listed as routine items handled in one motion, was approved after no items were pulled for separate consideration. The board approved the secretary’s minutes from the June 12 work session and the June 16 regular meeting. The board approved a confidential student settlement agreement identified in the minutes as student 2025‑2026.01SSA; the transcript notes there was no discussion of the confidential item and the motion carried.

Votes in the transcript were voice votes; the board secretary said she would record any negative votes or abstentions. For each motion the transcript records “All in favor, please say aye. Aye. All opposed, nay. The motion carries.” The transcript does not provide named vote tallies in roll‑call form at this meeting.

Summary of recorded motions and outcomes:
- Approval of the agenda — motion carried by voice vote.
- Approval of the consent agenda — motion carried by voice vote; no items were pulled for separate discussion.
- Approval of minutes for June 12 (work session) and June 16 (regular meeting) — motion carried by voice vote.
- Approval of confidential student settlement agreement (student 2025‑2026.01SSA) — motion carried by voice vote; transcript indicates no discussion of the item.

The board adjourned at the end of the meeting; that motion carried by voice vote. The transcript does not show any recorded nay votes or abstentions for these motions.","The board approved the agenda, the consent agenda, minutes from June meetings, and a confidential student settlement agreement identified as 2025‑2026.01SSA; votes were taken by voice and recorded as carried. No roll‑call tallies were provided in the transcript.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6590169,"Resident says Manheim Township withdrew volleyball coaching offer after anonymous complaints",0,1492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5719308-177ae9210a468c416284a4a0d61c6727&start=1492&end=1492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5719308-177ae9210a468c416284a4a0d61c6727/thumbnail_1492000.jpg","/articles/6590169/Pennsylvania/Resident-says-Manheim-Township-withdrew-volleyball-coaching-offer-after-anonymous-complaints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590169-6486b29ad2552f369f772debd111b6d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137030&Signature=YBLBdBr79Mlq7KhPQQ3oHwwkFomxzQxmfj26740~yTQ1VPcjW-wkpyc6Znu489Lf3ZMJrehTXANJk2V8xFz-0XtGSOBsTNE~3ct86fsuvfg405lTTcKwaTSVZnTnW6QUHtAhwSZv-13Ej-Ke~3NqxufY9bNHN68RYmObqZeBW77uIi4JssqURS0c9qpEJzsiwfFAS~C0r1QHELylDsHL2Nvkfs8Fmua6LBPh1roJdM485mKfRbUwPeqRP3R6mhpd3i9mQPfsTMA3jMQRFqrKXDqwYNkVP8xI3R-p-Emib9gB9T4yS~Gwo7Xe8qE9Ut-3jLpdf2FCmtZ~2twa1QuHYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public comment period, resident Mike Elliott told the board he was offered the girls’ head volleyball coach position on May 27 and that the district later withdrew the offer after anonymous communications criticized his conduct.

Elliott said he completed the required background clearances, that references were checked and that the athletic director had told him hiring was awaiting approval. He said he received state and FBI clearances “in a matter of days” but was informed on June 4 that the offer had been withdrawn amid anonymous complaints and allegations he characterizes as false or exaggerated.

Elliott said parents, players and supporters contacted district offices and the athletic director on his behalf and that he supplied written communications to human resources, the previous superintendent and each board member but did not receive replies. He said he has sought legal counsel regarding the anonymous authorship of some complaints and that the episode has led him to say he will not pursue high‑school coaching again.

“I was given an offer to become your next girl's head volleyball coach on May 27... I got all those clearances in a matter of days... only to be called by the AD on June 4 until the offer was being pulled,” Elliott said in his remarks.

Superintendent Dr. Hesse told Elliott she would follow up after the meeting.

The transcript records Elliott’s public statements and the superintendent’s offer of follow‑up; it does not record any formal board response or an investigatory finding on the allegations Elliott described.","A resident and coaching candidate, Mike Elliott, used public comment to say the district rescinded an offer for girls' head volleyball coach after anonymous, he says false, complaints; he said he received clearances and support from other coaches and parents and asked the board for an explanation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6590174,"Manheim Township superintendent introduces new safety director and updated fire‑drill approach",455,729000,1184000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5719308-177ae9210a468c416284a4a0d61c6727&start=729&end=1184","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5719308-177ae9210a468c416284a4a0d61c6727/thumbnail_729000.jpg","/articles/6590174/Pennsylvania/Manheim-Township-superintendent-introduces-new-safety-director-and-updated-firedrill-approach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590174-f4923d8ff61b57c4454e832902288d3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137030&Signature=VuY4MvfW4WeBuXocUP6Q1anUfUvRNu-CAL9EY6UYguP23IP22MLRkUig9lJ8U~xLoHxQcQsWkL7XM5-6BPB7PEKaxfXtpwDEHHAz6tptU6s-JUDU9d5F-sw33pqse7UmQ0O1mFlknumDcfYTL5oPpHsQ082bl6Adb4upJi87MvzWDc7r9VY4QI816xJEYDsFNgy~4~aOy3DI8EUe2TX9Av1DvXaa0SFaL1aEvQ4PxH5VoeRpswarlyYxPphCH2656lhrvvOzftRLCaXg6Ptm~5tpfLC8N1C8na1sb5inDhm0SF-kgwrMR7o-hL5Ljn2esPdQxyGAw4gN0G5dYgdXDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Kate Hesse introduced Michael Dietz as Manheim Township School District’s new director of safety and security and described his professional background and priorities.

Hesse told the board Dietz has experience in law enforcement, statewide school safety training and in leading the Pennsylvania School Safety Institute (PSSI), which the district uses for training school resource officers. She also said Dietz served in the Pennsylvania National Guard and has experience in substance‑abuse prevention and intervention.

“Michael came to us as the director of safety and security. He has experience in law enforcement, safety training, and community partnerships,” Hesse said. She added that Dietz has worked on implementing a new approach to fire drills that asks staff to “pause and assess what the actual risk is.” Hesse noted the district has not lost students in a school fire since the 1950s and framed the drill change as an enhancement to safety.

Hesse said Dietz led creation and administration of a statewide training program for school resource officers and has experience implementing programs the district already uses. Dietz’s appointment was presented as an informational personnel announcement; the transcript does not record a formal board vote on the hiring at this meeting.

The board welcomed Dietz and the superintendent said staff would follow up with further training details for employees.","Superintendent Dr. Kate Hesse introduced Michael Dietz as the district’s new director of safety and security, reviewed his law‑enforcement and training background and said the district is adopting a revised approach to fire drills that emphasizes staff assessment of risk.","actionData","errors"]

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