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Votes and actions at a glance: South Williamsport Area School Board, Jan. 26, 2026
Summary
The board approved routine financial items, multiple facility projects and contracts, personnel hires and resignations, policy second readings, and the first reading of the 2026‑2027 calendar. Most motions passed unanimously; the calendar first reading carried 5‑1 (Engel opposed).
At its Jan. 26 meeting the South Williamsport Area School Board approved a series of motions covering finance, facilities, personnel and policy. Key financial approvals included the December 2025 Treasurer’s Report and bills totaling $1,195,656.30 (General Fund), $88,672.36 (Food Service Fund) and $45,482.18 (GO Bond 2023). The Treasurer’s Report motion was moved by Mr. Steve Rupert and seconded by Dr. Kimberly Kohler; the bills motion was moved by Mr. Ben Brigandi and seconded by Mr. Steve Rupert. Both passed on roll call votes with all members present voting yes (Brigandi, Bukeavich, Engel, Kohler, Rupert, Young).
The board also approved multiple project and personnel motions. Notable items: purchase of Central Elementary playground equipment for $123,893.00 (using $70,000 in PTO donations and capital reserve funds), a seven‑year scoreboard contract with Digital Scoreboard at $25,000 per year plus $36,700 in additional equipment, change orders for HVAC work totalling $5,437.85, and an IDEA‑Section 619 agreement with BLAST IU #17 for $2,800. Employment actions included acceptance of several resignations (effective dates noted in the minutes) and approval of a mentor stipend and a part‑time custodian hire. Most motions passed unanimously; the first reading of the 2026‑2027 calendar passed 5‑1 (Engel opposed).
