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Board accepts custodial resignation, hires replacement and approves 2026‑27 calendar (Engel votes no)

South Williamsport Area School District Board of Education · February 9, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Eric Briggs accepted a custodial resignation; the board hired Damian Donges as a full‑time custodian and approved coaching and theater appointments. The board also approved the 2026–27 school calendar on a second reading with President Todd Engel voting no.

Superintendent Eric Briggs accepted the resignation of Rebecca Harner from her full‑time custodial second shift position, effective Feb. 3, 2026. The board then approved hiring Damian Donges as a full‑time custodial employee, assigned to second shift effective Feb. 4, 2026 at a rate of $14.00 per hour plus benefits under the AFSCME agreement.

The board also approved athletic and theater staff appointments, including Kurtis Wertz as 1st Assistant Baseball Coach (stipend $2,674), volunteers Jonah White and Joy White for track, and a slate of theater staff and stipends for the spring musical and play. Finally, the board approved the second reading of the 2026–2027 school calendar; the roll‑call record shows President Todd Engel cast the sole 'no' vote while the motion carried.