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Board approves personnel moves, contracts and calendar items; votes at a glance
Summary
At the meeting the Pottsgrove School District board approved multiple personnel appointments, contracts and the academic calendars for upcoming years. The board also authorized paying bills on a weekly basis and approved a feasibility study contract for stadium renovations.
The Pottsgrove School District board approved a slate of routine and substantive items during the meeting. Key outcomes voted on during the session included personnel appointments, a contract for a facilities feasibility study, a change in vendor procedures for paying invoices and several program and calendar agreements.
Votes at a glance
- Item 6.1: Administrative appointment — Thomas Frivert appointed as middle school assistant principal. Motion approved by voice vote.
- Item 6.2 (amendment) and Items 6.2–6.10: The board approved an amendment changing an effective date for Cassidy Mosley to March 12 and then approved professional and support staff appointments, resignations, supplemental athletic appointments, leave requests and after‑school tutoring rate corrections; motions approved by voice vote.
- Item 7.1: Authorization to pay bills on a weekly basis (administration given authority to pay bills with subsequent ratification by the board) — motion approved by voice vote. Administration explained the change is intended to reduce late fees for vendors and that the district will amend policy to match practice.
- Item 7.2: Contract with CMTA to perform a feasibility study and phased stadium renovation planning — motion approved, with the contract subject to finalization by the district solicitor and administration.
- Item 7.3: Presentation/discussion with Energy Tax Savers about potential Inflation Reduction Act filing for geothermal project rebates — informational only, no vote at this meeting; administration said it will bring a formal action at a later meeting.
- Items 8.1 and 8.2: Memorandum of understanding with Family Services of Montgomery County for the Keep It Safe prom education program (includes up to $2,500 in prom ticket assistance for juniors/seniors who complete the program) and a contract with Lincoln Center for Family and Youth for student services — motions approved by voice vote.
- Item 8.3: Approval of two years of calendars; motion approved.
- Item 8.4: IUP field work agreement (five‑year arrangement) — motion approved; board requested solicitor review where indicated.
- Items 8.5–8.8: Overnight trip and conference approvals for students and staff — motions approved.
- Item 9.1: Policy committee report (Jan. 28) — motion approved.
Most votes were recorded as voice votes with a simple “aye” or no recorded opposition in the meeting transcript; the board did not record roll‑call tallies for these items in the public minutes provided.
