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Board reviews calendar, weather-notification plan, events and athletics as winter season begins
Summary
Administrators reviewed the 2026 calendar scheduling choices, weather-related delay procedures and ParentSquare notifications; staff highlighted student community service (Thanksgiving meals), a staff spotlight for counselor Cathy Johnson, and athletics updates as winter sports begin.
After organizing leadership, administrators led routine operational reports. The board discussed the 2026 meeting calendar in light of a Jewish holiday that could affect one scheduled meeting; staff said the district will consult with the intermediate unit and municipal partners and will notify families via ParentSquare, text and phone if schedules change.
Staff reported on a student-driven Thanksgiving meal program that prepared individual meals for roughly 50 families, including homemade pies and student-led preparation. The board recognized Cathy Johnson, a Gateway Middle School counselor with a long record of student support, as the staff spotlight.
Athletics updates noted the girls' basketball team won two games at a recent tournament; the boys' team lost to York Suburban and is scheduled to play Belle Vernon next. Winter sports practices will continue through the holiday period.
Administrators reminded families to update emergency contact information so ParentSquare messages reach them during weather-related delays or cancellations. The board planned to finalize snow/ice decisions the evening prior to events after consulting weather briefings and municipal partners.
Provenance: Administrative reports and community programs were presented in the middle portion of the meeting; weather and communications procedures were discussed before the end of the public session.
