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Board accepts resignations, approves hires and policies, and passes calendar first reading 5‑1

South Williamsport Area School District Board of Education · January 26, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent accepted several resignations effective June 5, 2026 (and one earlier coaching resignation); the board approved a mentor stipend, a part‑time custodian hire, a set of policy second readings, and passed the 2026‑2027 calendar first reading 5‑1 (President Engel opposed).

Superintendent Dr. Eric Briggs accepted letters of resignation from four employees: Johnna Harper (Elementary School Counselor), Kevin Hayes (4th grade teacher, retirement), Anita Leahy (6th grade teacher, retirement), all effective June 5, 2026, and Chris Vanaskie (Boys Soccer Head Coach) effective Dec. 10, 2025. These items were recorded as informational resignations in the minutes.

On employment approvals, the board authorized Hailey Carson to serve as a teacher mentor for Rhandie Jessell for the remainder of the 2025‑2026 school year at a prorated stipend of $250, and approved hiring Joseph Eckard as a part‑time custodian at $14.00 per hour pending clearances. The board also approved second readings of Policy Nos. 105.2, 122, 122.1 and 816. Finally, the board approved the first reading of the 2026‑2027 school calendar; the vote was 5‑1 with President Todd Engel recording the lone no vote. The calendar is at first reading and may require further action for final adoption.