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Board adopts Gettysburg Times as newspaper of record amid pending state legislation
Summary
The board voted to adopt the Gettysburg Times as the district's newspaper of record while members discussed pending Harrisburg legislation that could remove the newspaper requirement and whether the Gettysburg Connection's print edition would qualify.
The Gettysburg Area School District board voted to adopt the Gettysburg Times as the district's newspaper of record after a short discussion about pending state legislation that could eliminate the requirement for newspapers of record.
Board member Curtin raised the issue of legislation in Harrisburg that could eliminate the newspaper-of-record mandate, noting it has been reported the change could save districts up to $23,000,000 collectively across the state. Board members asked whether adopting the Times would be a binding multi-year commitment if the law changed; district business manager Belinda Wallen said that if the law removes the requirement the district's obligation would end and that the district could later pass a resolution to reflect that change if needed.
Members also discussed the Gettysburg Connection as a potential alternative, with questions about whether its print frequency and circulation meet the statutory requirement. Wallen clarified that the designation requires a print publication and a regular publication schedule and circulation; the Connections' print edition could be considered but the district has historically used the Gettysburg Times for official notices.
After discussion the board voted by roll call to adopt the Gettysburg Times as its newspaper of record.
The decision was procedural; the board noted it could revisit the designation if state law or further guidance changes.
