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Board reviews options, historical costs for BLAST IU 17 autistic support classrooms

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

Superintendent Eric Briggs briefed the board on classroom options for BLAST IU 17 autistic support services, presenting historical student counts, total cost figures, and prior per‑day rates for the program.

Superintendent Eric Briggs presented information about BLAST IU 17 Autistic Support Classrooms, reviewing South Williamsportʼs historical autistic‑classroom student counts and the district’s historical per‑day rates and total costs for placements with BLAST IU 17. The item was framed as informational; Briggs did not request an action vote at this meeting.

Director of Special Education/school psychologist Kristin Bastian was listed among staff present for the discussion. The board heard historical enrollment and cost context to inform future budgeting and placement decisions, but no new contract or placement decision was recorded in the minutes.