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Board approves first‑responder student organization, METS cafeteria contract renewal and multiple operational items
Summary
At its April 10 meeting the Tunkhannock Area SD board approved a slate of operational items, including a new high‑school first‑responders club, a one‑year renewal with METS that guarantees $433,071.93 profit for cafeteria operations, bus and van contracts, a $19,985 abatement project and other routine approvals.
The Tunkhannock Area School District Board of Directors approved a package of operational and contract items on April 10, including the creation of a high‑school first‑responders student organization, a renewal of the district's culinary management contract, and several maintenance and service contracts.
Board members approved the high‑school first‑responders club, which staff described as a school organization that will offer students training and the opportunity to earn first‑responder certifications in partnership with local emergency services. Board members said the program could help address a county‑wide shortfall in volunteer emergency personnel.
The board also renewed the METS culinary management contract for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The renewal includes a guaranteed profit…
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