The Boyertown Area School District Board of School Directors approved the personnel agenda, appointing Stephanie Petrie to become director of the Office of Teaching and Learning effective July 1 and accepting the resignation of administrator Scott Shields, who the board said served 23 years with the district.

During the meeting, administration introduced Stephanie Petrie, currently principal at Gilbertsville Elementary, and noted she will replace Mrs. Landis, who is retiring June 30. Administrators said there will be transition work between now and July 1 to prepare Petrie for her new duties.

The board also publicly recognized Scott Shields and thanked him for his service. In remarks to the meeting, board members praised Shields’ long tenure and responsiveness to district needs. One board member said Shields’ departure represented a “huge loss” and thanked him for answering the district’s calls over the years.

Separately the board approved procedural appointments: Patricia Danicola as board secretary effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, and Carrie Fox as board treasurer for the 2025-26 fiscal year. All personnel and appointment items carried by roll call vote.