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Saint Marys Area SD board approves calendar, personnel and routine business; approves $1,955 permit and launches van RFP
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Saint Marys Area School District board approved the 2025–26 school calendar, multiple personnel items, vendor agreements and routine finance reports, retroactively approved a $1,955 permit for an elementary fire alarm funded from Bond Series 2024, and authorized a request for proposals for a school van.
The Saint Marys Area School District board approved a slate of routine business at its Feb. 10 meeting, including the 2025–26 school calendar, multiple personnel actions, finance reports and contracts, and moved forward with requests for a land survey and a request for proposals for a new school van.
Key approvals and outcomes - Agenda amendment: The board amended the agenda to remove item 18(a)(2). The motion carried by voice vote.
- Minutes and finance: The board approved minutes of the Jan. 13, 2025 meeting and accepted the treasurer’s report and payment of bills for January 2025 covering the general, athletic, food service and payroll funds, payroll wire, Bond Series 2024 and general fund board checks for February 2025.
- Student matters: The board approved a confidential student disciplinary recommendation (student 242503) and approved special graduation plans for students 242503 and 212218.
- Policy and agreements: The board approved a revision to Policy 610 (purchases subject to bid or quotation) and approved an agreement described as the Berwyn Park Service Agreement between Saint Marys Area School District and Saint Marys Area Legion Post 103.
- Facilities and procurement: The board retroactively approved required building permits for the South Saint Mary Street Elementary School fire alarm in the amount of $1,955 to be funded with Bond Series 2024. The board authorized administration to seek a request for proposals to purchase a new school van and approved seeking a land survey for the middle‑ and high‑school campus.
- Legal authorization: The board authorized counsel Rick Brown Jr., Esquire, to file petition number 202024‑817 on behalf of the district in an appeal involving Saint Marys Piper Road LLC.
- Calendar and programs: The board approved the 2025–26 school calendar and named five local holidays/section 1502 days (Nov. 28 and Dec. 1, the Wednesday before and Friday after Christmas, and April 3). The board approved a dual‑enrollment agreement with Northern Pennsylvania Regional College for 2025–26.
- Student activities and stops: The board approved three band/jazz festivals and one All‑East trip, and approved the addition of a bus stop at 291 Wilson Road, Saint Marys, PA.
- Personnel: The board approved personnel items listed under agenda 18(a)–(f) (employment recommendations provisional pending pre‑employment conditions and clearances).
What board members said and context Superintendent remarks highlighted recent professional learning: the district held a summer institute and follow‑up trade days for teachers and coordinated place‑based education experiences with local partners. A board member clarified why the district will seek a custom 10‑passenger school van: under school code the district cannot simply buy a standard 12‑ or 15‑passenger van or remove seats; vehicles must meet school‑transportation safety requirements.
Votes at a glance (Voice votes unless noted) - Amend agenda (delete item 18(a)(2)): approved (voice vote). - Minutes (01/13/2025): approved (voice vote). - Confidential student disciplinary recommendation 242503: approved (voice vote). - Special graduation plan 242503: approved (voice vote). - Special graduation plan 212218: approved (voice vote). - Payment of bills (January 2025 funds listed): approved (voice vote). - Treasurer’s report (January 2025): approved (voice vote). - Policy 610 revision (purchases subject to bid/quotation): approved (voice vote). - Berwyn Park Service Agreement (Saint Marys Area Legion Post 103): approved (voice vote). - Retroactive permits for South Saint Mary Street Elementary fire alarm ($1,955; Bond Series 2024): approved (voice vote). - Request for proposals for new school van: approved (voice vote). - Land survey for middle/high campus: approved (voice vote). - Authorization to file petition 202024‑817 (Saint Marys Piper Road LLC appeal): approved (voice vote). - 2025–26 school calendar (including five local holidays): approved (voice vote). - Dual‑enrollment agreement with Northern Pennsylvania Regional College: approved (voice vote). - Student activity field trips (three trips): approved (voice vote). - Bus stop addition (291 Wilson Road): approved (voice vote). - Personnel items (18[a]–[f]): approved (voice vote). - Motion to adjourn: approved (voice vote).
What to watch next The district noted the comprehensive plan and related subplans will be posted for a 28‑day public review with final board approval expected in March and final submission to PDE by March 31, 2025. The board authorized follow‑up procurement work (van RFP, land survey) and legal action on a property appeal; each requires staff follow up to complete procurement or filing steps.
