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Keystone Oaks board approves retirement incentives, appointments and contracts
Summary
The Keystone Oaks School Board approved early-retirement incentives for professional and nonprofessional staff, multiple personnel appointments and contract amendments — including a Matthews Bus Company amendment and a three‑year natural gas supply extension — during its regular meeting.
The Keystone Oaks School Board approved a package of personnel and contract items at its regular meeting, including early-retirement incentives for both professional and nonprofessional staff, several hiring appointments and contract renewals that administrators said will reduce near-term energy costs.
Board President (speaker labeled as President) moved and the board carried a voice vote to approve the recommended 2024–25 and 2025–26 early-retirement incentive programs for professional employees and, separately, for nonprofessional employees. Administration presented both plans “as presented to the board.”
The superintendent recommended appointing a confidential administrative assistant, Ms. Amon, with the appointment approved by voice vote. The board also approved awards under the Operation Recognition Program of Pennsylvania to present a high‑school diploma to Clifford Gregory Bartek, a Vietnam War veteran; administration said the diploma will be mailed to the veteran in Honolulu.
On finance items, the board approved Amendment No. 1 to Carrier Management Corp., doing business as Matthews Bus Company, retroactive to July 1, 2024; administration said the amendment includes an hourly wage increase for drivers and estimated the annual fiscal impact at less than $30,000. The board also approved a three‑year extension for natural gas supply with NRG/Direct Energy; presenters said the new basis prices are lower than the district’s current contract and will save money over the next three years.
Administrators said the accounts payable list for the month ending Aug. 31 was approved and that itemized cost figures for out‑of‑district special-education placements will be provided to the board when available.
Several routine personnel actions cleared the agenda: resignations, multiple appointments (speech therapist, high‑school secretary, cyber‑school teachers, project‑succeed instructors and activity stipend adjustments) and approved leaves, including family and medical leaves and unpaid personal leave. The board also approved a district agreement with Lone Will for home‑bound tutoring services and multiple individualized contracts with Wesley School for five students receiving special‑education services.
The board adjourned after the finance report.
