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Board hears Mountie Academy overview and approves multiple service agreements with Blast IU 17, UPMC and others
Summary
Presenters from Blast IU 17 overviewed the EQUIP online Mountie Academy; the board approved several 2025–26 agreements with Blast IU 17 (IDEA, special education, data hosting, tech services, DaRTS) plus agreements with Hope Enterprises and UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation.
Dan Feldhaus and Dr. Elizabeth Segraves of Blast IU 17 presented an overview of the EQUIP online learning services (Mountie Academy), describing services available to the district and implementation options. The presentation preceded board action to approve a package of agreements for 2025–26.
The board approved multiple agreements with Blast IU 17 for IDEA services, special education services, data center hosting, technology services (network engineer/other technology services), and DaRTS software. The board also approved a 2025–26 agreement with Hope Enterprises Inc. for use of the TeenLink facility and a contract for pediatric therapy services with UPMC Williamsport d/b/a UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation. Motions to approve these agreements were moved and seconded and carried on roll-call votes.
Board members asked for and received an update on online learning options and technology supports during the meeting. The contracts approved provide the administrative basis for delivering special education, technology hosting, and related services in the coming school year.
