Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
Superintendent presented a draft 2026–27 calendar that adds at least one snow makeup day; trustees debated resuming FIT/FID days (flexible instruction days) as emergency options, with concerns raised about special‑education access, technology gaps and contractual implications.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
Parents and the district's cafeteria lead discussed temporary removal of the salad and yogurt bars because of staffing shortages, options for grab‑and‑go vegetarian meals, and a $1,000 donation to a backpack program tied to upcoming musicals.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
A parent asked the board to create a multidisability classroom at the high school to preserve continuity for students with complex needs and to keep families in the district; she said inclusive local placement benefits students socially and could be a long‑term financial draw for the district.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
High‑school administrators presented a draft 2026–27 curriculum guide that removes the old 'standard' and 'academic' tracks and replaces them with Career Prep, College Prep and Honors/AP Prep pathways; board members asked how the changes affect scheduling, GPA weighting and middle‑school placement.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
Administrators requested verbal approval to renew cyber insurance ahead of a Feb. 9 expiration, previewed personnel hires and resignations, and recommended rebidding RFPs for substitute and cafeteria supplemental staffing after late proposals arrived.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
Superintendent Dr. Kaye announced a sixth-grade Minecraft team won its region and earned an invitation to the state competition; the district will present a separate field-trip authorization because the request arrived after the agenda was posted.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
Board members and administrators discussed launching ROTC, a student-run manufacturing enterprise and FFA integrated with DECA as club pilots next fall to test interest and work through staffing and facility needs before considering curricular adoption.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
At its regular meeting the Punxsutawney Area School District board approved a series of routine consent items — including a Scholastic purchase, roof work, cafeteria equipment bids, personnel actions and a resolution not to raise real estate taxes — and directed staff to pursue program planning for new clubs.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
The board reviewed HHSDR proposals for a high-school roof overlay/partial replacement and a deteriorating rubber stadium walkway, and agreed to add a resolution authorizing staff to apply for a grant that could cover up to 75% of eligible costs; staff will clarify bid figures and timeline before the voting meeting.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Punxsutawney Area SD
District staff presented a proposal to expand Hudl subscriptions districtwide, including mounted cameras, analytics and digital ticketing. The board directed staff to place the contract on the upcoming voting agenda after asking questions about cost, playoff streaming and training.