The Schuylkill Valley School District board on Oct. 27 voted unanimously to appoint Matthew Ammons as director of pupil services. The board approved an annual salary of $143,500, prorated for actual days worked; an effective start date was not specified.

Board President (S2) introduced employment item 4.1, noting the appointment would fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Melissa Brewer. Board Member (S3) moved the appointment and the motion was seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote, recorded as 9-0 in favor.

No conditions, start date or contract length were specified in the presentation or motion. The board made the appointment as part of its personnel and public relations agenda items; members offered brief welcoming remarks to Ammons following the vote.

The appointment is listed on the meeting agenda as employment item 4.1 and was recorded in the board's minutes as approved by majority vote. The district did not provide additional implementation steps or a projected effective date in the meeting discussion.