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ELCO School Board approves personnel changes, security cameras and facility repairs
Summary
At its March 16 meeting the Eastern Lebanon County School Board approved multiple personnel actions, advanced several policies for reading, adopted the Chapter 339 K–12 guidance plan, authorized security and facility contracts funded by a PCCD grant, and approved routine finance items including payment of February bills and a three‑year primary care agreement.
The Eastern Lebanon County School Board on March 16 approved a slate of personnel actions, curriculum and policy updates, security upgrades at Jackson Elementary and a kitchen-floor replacement, and routine finance items during a regularly scheduled meeting at the district board room in Myerstown.
Board President Rachel Moyer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and noted the district is audio recording the session for posting on the district website. Student Council President Cadynce Thornton reported on upcoming student events, saying, "Student Council is preparing for Homecoming next fall," and outlined district youth activities planned through late spring.
Why it matters: The board’s votes authorized short-term staffing fills and operational projects that affect school safety, food service operations and student academic supports. Several facility and security projects will be funded by a Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) grant, and the district also approved a health‑care services agreement that affects employee benefits.
Personnel and staffing: On a motion by board member Megan Schaeffer and seconded by JP Santos, the board approved Personnel Committee Items A–M. The actions accepted retirement letters from maintenance worker Brian Eisenhour (effective June 18, 2026) and middle school custodian Linda Bollinger (effective May 31, 2026); accepted multiple resignations; approved a long‑term substitute special education teacher appointment for Alana Clements at a prorated Bachelor’s–Step 1 salary; and approved several new hires for custodial and food service positions. The board also approved a roster of drivers (employees are employed through Brightbill Transportation) and additions to the volunteer list for the 2025–26 school year.
Curriculum and policies: The board approved the ELCO K–12 Guidance Plan required under Chapter 339 of the Pennsylvania State Code. The plan outlines sequential counseling services for students K–12 and aligns with state Career Education and Work Standards. The board also advanced Policy 102 (Academic Standards), Policy 105 (Curriculum) and Policy 320 (Freedom of Speech by Employees) for first reading and moved Policy 122 (Extracurricular Activities), Policy 209.2 (Diabetes Management) and Policy 626 (Federal Fiscal Compliance) to second reading.
Facilities and safety projects: The board approved four General Services items. It authorized LowV Systems, Inc., to purchase and install cameras and a server at Jackson Elementary for $49,359.07 and approved window film from Master Power Tint for $4,900.00; both projects are stated to be fully covered by PCCD grant #45079. The board also renewed JAMF device‑management licensing for $3,255.96 and approved Liquid Flooring LLC to replace the high‑school kitchen floor at a cost of $28,880.00; the district said the kitchen‑floor replacement will be covered by an insurance claim and will result in no cost to the district.
Finance and contracts: Finance items passed by voice vote included payment of bills for February 2026: General Fund $2,095,557.01; Cafeteria Fund $217,170.54; Debt Service $348,250.00; Construction Fund $220,125.00; Flex Spending $2,575.51; Student Activity $5,229.00. The board approved a PAREAP subscription for $1,099 for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, and approved a three‑year primary care services agreement with Lancaster General Medical Group (effective Sept. 1, 2026) with an automatic two‑year renewal option.
Votes at a glance: Minutes (Feb. 17, 2026) — approved (voice vote, all Aye). Treasurer’s Report (Feb. 28, 2026) — approved (voice vote, all Aye). Personnel Items A–M — approved (motion by Schaeffer, second Santos; voice vote all Aye). Curriculum Items A–C — approved (voice vote, all Aye). Policy Committee items — advanced as noted above (voice vote, all Aye). General Services Items A–D — approved (voice vote, all Aye). Finance Items A–C — approved (voice vote, all Aye). Motion to amend agenda — failed (tie; recorded individual votes).
District updates and next steps: Administrators reported building‑level activities including PBIS recognition at Jackson Elementary, kindergarten orientation at Fort Zeller, Ag Literacy Week events and career‑readiness programming at the high school. The board recorded upcoming dates including Spring Break (April 3–6) and the next regular meeting on April 20, 2026. President Moyer noted an executive session would follow the adjournment to discuss personnel matters. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
(Reporting based on the March 16, 2026 Eastern Lebanon County School District Board of Education meeting minutes and public record.)
