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Board conditionally approves school security job description pending Act 55 training completion
Summary
The board approved a school security job description conditioned on the candidate completing Pennsylvania Act 55 training; members debated whether an outside security firm or an internal short-term hire should cover early-school needs.
The administration asked the board to approve a new school security job description and explained the position must comply with Pennsylvania Act 55 (2022) training requirements. Administration said the position as defined would require certain certifications and that a candidate under consideration had completed much of the required training but still needed an in-person emergency drill component.
Board members and attendees discussed whether to hire an outside security firm or use an internal, short-term district hire to bridge the start of school. One board member noted cost concerns — "we can't pay somebody $20,000 to come in for 3 weeks" — and staff said the proposed local candidate had a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and partial Act 55 training; the hire would be conditional on completing the remaining certification.
The board voted to approve the job description and personnel action with the condition that the candidate complete all required Act 55 training and provide certification before serving in the role.
