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Votes at a glance: Meadow Haven settlement, CAEA contract, third‑party placements, calendar and routine items
Summary
The board approved the consent remainder, renewed a tax‑appeal settlement (Meadow Haven) 8–1, approved the CAEA contract 7–2, authorized third‑party student placements, accepted gifts/grants, and adopted the 2026–27 calendar 7–2.
At the meeting the board approved several formal actions summarized here:
- Agenda adoption: Board adopted the published agenda by voice vote early in the meeting.
- Consent agenda: Items not pulled (7.01–7.26 except those listed below) were approved by a single motion and voice vote.
- 7.05 Meadow Haven (first addendum to tax‑appeal settlement): Motion passed by roll call, 8–1. The item renews a previously executed five‑year agreement for an additional five‑year term.
- 7.15 Chambersburg Area Education Association collective bargaining agreement: Motion passed 7–2 after public discussion and board commentary about the contract being tied to the proposed calendar. Administration said CAEA had ratified the contract prior to the board vote.
- 7.21 Third‑party student placement agreement (2025–26): Approved by motion and voice vote. Board members noted external placements often address student needs the district cannot provide in‑house and can be costly.
- 7.25 Gifts, grants and donations: Approved; members drew attention to a nearly $13,000 gift from Giant to reduce school meal debt and a $5,500 donation from Bethel Assembly for Trojan Stadium press‑box improvements.
- School calendar (2026–27 & 2027–28): After extended discussion the board approved the two‑year calendar 7–2. Administration said the calendar produces a net increase of 36 instructional hours by removing early dismissal days and adding daily minutes; dissenters warned the plan removes student days and could disadvantage early‑grade and vulnerable students.
Other items included policy readings (Policy 707 returned for first reading with no vote) and personnel housekeeping (new high‑school principal introduction by phone). The meeting adjourned after board business.
