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Mount Union Area School District board approves routine financial and personnel measures, OKs special-education contract
Summary
At its October meeting the Mount Union Area School District board approved routine financial reports and several personnel hires, granted first reading of updated policies and accepted a $111,667 special-education contract with the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit.
The Mount Union Area School District Board of Directors on Thursday approved routine financial reports, several personnel hires and a recommended contract for special-education services.
Board members voted to approve the treasurer’s report for August 2024, pay October 2024 bills for the general, cafeteria, scholarship and activities funds, and accept district petty cash and nurses’ reports for August and September. The board also granted first reading to revised and new policies covering Title IX, school safety and federal programs.
Why it matters: The board’s actions move personnel and procurement items forward for the 2024–25 school year and confirm short-term budget priorities.
The board approved a recommended contract between the district and the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit for special-education services for the 2024–25 school year in the amount of $111,667. Chair called for a motion, a member moved and the board approved the recommendation by voice vote.
On personnel, the interview committee’s recommendation to name Dennis Drake head softball coach for 2024–25 at a salary of $4,400 was approved, as was the naming of Cassandra Wilson as assistant girls paid softball coach at $2,200 pending receipt of required paperwork. The board approved compensation plans effective July 1 through June 30, 2025, for several employee groups after a member questioned a date inconsistency in the agenda attachment; administrators confirmed the attachment dates were correct and the agenda text was in error.
The board also approved grouped transportation items, including revised pay rates and additional drivers for the 2024–25 school year, and authorized staff to host open-gyms and facility use for the softball program in support of a March 2025 bingo fundraiser.
What was said: A board member recognizing a retiring staff member said, “I don’t think you’ll find a better employee; she’s been the glue that has held Shirley Township Elementary together for 20 plus years.”
Next steps: The board set its regular November meeting for Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. and scheduled a reorganization special session for Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m.
