The Dover Area School District Board of Directors reorganized its leadership and completed a slate of routine business at its meeting. By recorded vote the board elected David Conley as board president and later chose Director Kendig as vice president. Rob McKinney served briefly as temporary president at the start of the session while new members were sworn in.

Board members moved quickly through the agenda. Mrs. Weaver explained the Act 1 resolution the board considered, saying the measure would commit the district to not raise taxes above the adjusted index; the board adopted that resolution for the 2026–27 budget year, which the board recorded as an adjusted index of 4.9%.

The board approved a four-year tax collector agreement and the resolution establishing the tax-collection rates. Members noted the contract’s fee schedule includes a modest increase of five cents compared with the previous collector; the tax collector agreement passed 7–2. The board also recognized Rochelle Davis as the district’s new tax collector. Davis declined to comment from the podium beyond a brief acknowledgement.

On procurement, the board accepted a donation of DJ services from “DJ Forensic” for school dances on Feb. 13 and May 1, 2026, and awarded the waste-removal services contract to Penn Waste. During discussion a board member noted Penn Waste’s bid was roughly $6,000 lower than the next proposal; the award carried by unanimous voice vote.

Other routine items — committee representative assignments, appointments, transfers, leave requests, and designations/terminations — were approved largely without debate. The board also set its 2026 meeting calendar, noting exceptions in May required to meet the 30‑day interval between presentation of the preliminary budget and final budget vote. The meeting adjourned following a brief recess.

Votes at a glance:
- Temporary board president: Rob McKinney nominated and installed by holdover members (voice/roll call; outcome: installed).
- Board president (full board): David Conley elected (roll-call tally reported; outcome: elected).
- Vice president: Director Kendig elected (roll-call tally reported; outcome: elected).
- 2026 meeting calendar: Approved (9–0).
- Committee representatives list: Approved (9–0); Pennsylvania state legislative liaison assigned to Rob McKinney.
- Act 1 resolution (tax index for 2026–27 = 4.9%): Adopted (9–0).
- Tax collector agreement and rates (four-year agreement; 5¢ rate increase noted): Approved (7 yes, 2 no).
- DJ Forensic donation (DJ services for Feb. 13 and May 1, 2026): Accepted (9–0).
- Waste-removal contract: Awarded to Penn Waste (9–0); board discussion noted Penn Waste’s bid was approximately $6,000 less than alternatives.
- Waiver of expulsion hearing (handled in executive content): Approved (9–0).
- Appointments, transfers, leave requests, designations/terminations: Each approved (9–0).

What’s next: The board listed upcoming committee and planning meetings in January and signaled further discussion about scheduling an executive session at a later date.