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Middle school staff propose memorial for longtime principal; board moves item to action
Summary
Staff at Gettysburg Area Middle School proposed a memorial plaque (and possibly additional recognition) for retired principal Steve Litton. The board voted to move the informational item to the action agenda and authorized the committee to expand the memorial concept; fund‑raising via RevTrack was proposed with a plaque estimate of $600–$800.
Middle school teachers and staff asked the Gettysburg Area School District board to approve an effort to memorialize longtime middle‑school leader Steve Litton, proposing a plaque and asking the board to allow the sponsoring committee to expand the recognition if desired.
Staff representatives described Litton’s 16 years at the middle school and detailed his visibility, student advocacy and leadership in transitioning the school from a junior high to a middle‑school model. Presenters said they wanted a plaque placed near the gym lobby to honor his service and estimated a plaque would cost roughly $600 to $800.
Karen Bryant, who worked under Litton, said the group can fundraise through the district’s RevTrack portal and aimed to dedicate the memorial in late spring or early fall. The staff also suggested a larger recognition—such as renaming the gymnasium or placing a portrait—so the board permitted the committee to expand its proposal.
Board member Tim moved to make the informational item an action item and to allow the committee to develop the memorial concept further; the motion carried on a roll call vote with all members present voting yes. The board instructed staff and the committee to return with fundraising status and a proposed wording, design or broader memorial options for a future action vote.
Supporters in the room included middle school staff who described Litton as an influential and progressive leader; board members who spoke in favor cited his leadership across the region. The board did not commit district funds and said the committee should return with exact costs and placement details for formal approval.
