Shippensburg board approves contracts, grant and appointments; workers’ compensation renewal passes on roll call
June 22, 2026 | Shippensburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Shippensburg Area School District Board on June 22 approved a number of routine contracts, service agreements and personnel actions during the meeting’s action agenda.
Actions approved included the immediate appointment of Andrea Thompson as tax collector for Shippensburg Borough; authorization to contract with Yellow Breeches Educational Center for placement of students with significant needs (administration projected tuition at $35,510 per secondary student and $40,450 per elementary student, plus transportation at $8,038 per student); a speech‑services contract with Stephanie Metz at $100 per hour for 2026–27; a LinkIt data warehouse contract of $39,837.25 paid from the technology budget; a two‑year planetarium maintenance agreement (ASh Enterprises) at a 2‑year inclusive price of $4,800; and acceptance of a $2,250 Capital Blue Cross grant for James Burd K–3 physical‑education equipment.
The board also approved an amendment to the MOU with the Shippensburg Area Education Service Personnel Association related to mowing services, engaged EI Associates as civil engineer for an intermediate‑school project, approved a Franklin Learning Center operating budget, authorized a Hoffman Homes Incorporated master agreement for therapeutic instruction ($200 per instructional day), and approved disposal of obsolete textbooks.
Insurance items approved included general property and liability renewal for 2026–27 (from $238,874 to $243,023) and a workers’ compensation renewal quoted at $162,277. The workers’ compensation renewal was adopted following a roll‑call vote recorded in the minutes: Mr. Bard (No), Mr. Carey (Yes), Mr. Suthers (Yes), Dr. Lyman (Yes), Mr. Nagel (Yes), Mr. Scott (No), Mrs. Wolfinger (Yes), Mr. Locey (No), yielding five yes and three no votes.
Most items were moved, seconded and approved with no extended debate; the board asked administration to provide follow‑up details on several items when requested (for example, follow‑up on grant outcomes and the chiller preventative maintenance contract).
Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Appointment: Andrea Thompson, Borough tax collector — Approved.
- Yellow Breeches Educational Center contract — Approved. Tuition cited: $35,510 per secondary student; $40,450 per elementary student; transportation $8,038 per student.
- Stephanie Metz speech services (Aug. 20, 2026–May 28, 2027) at $100/hour — Approved.
- LinkIt data warehouse — $39,837.25 — Approved.
- Planetarium maintenance (2‑year price) — $4,800 inclusive — Approved.
- Capital Blue Cross grant (via Greyhound Foundation) — $2,250 — Approved.
- Workers’ compensation insurance renewal — $162,277 — Approved (roll call: five yes, three no).
Administration said it will bring requested contract details and follow‑up reports to the board when available.
Actions approved included the immediate appointment of Andrea Thompson as tax collector for Shippensburg Borough; authorization to contract with Yellow Breeches Educational Center for placement of students with significant needs (administration projected tuition at $35,510 per secondary student and $40,450 per elementary student, plus transportation at $8,038 per student); a speech‑services contract with Stephanie Metz at $100 per hour for 2026–27; a LinkIt data warehouse contract of $39,837.25 paid from the technology budget; a two‑year planetarium maintenance agreement (ASh Enterprises) at a 2‑year inclusive price of $4,800; and acceptance of a $2,250 Capital Blue Cross grant for James Burd K–3 physical‑education equipment.
The board also approved an amendment to the MOU with the Shippensburg Area Education Service Personnel Association related to mowing services, engaged EI Associates as civil engineer for an intermediate‑school project, approved a Franklin Learning Center operating budget, authorized a Hoffman Homes Incorporated master agreement for therapeutic instruction ($200 per instructional day), and approved disposal of obsolete textbooks.
Insurance items approved included general property and liability renewal for 2026–27 (from $238,874 to $243,023) and a workers’ compensation renewal quoted at $162,277. The workers’ compensation renewal was adopted following a roll‑call vote recorded in the minutes: Mr. Bard (No), Mr. Carey (Yes), Mr. Suthers (Yes), Dr. Lyman (Yes), Mr. Nagel (Yes), Mr. Scott (No), Mrs. Wolfinger (Yes), Mr. Locey (No), yielding five yes and three no votes.
Most items were moved, seconded and approved with no extended debate; the board asked administration to provide follow‑up details on several items when requested (for example, follow‑up on grant outcomes and the chiller preventative maintenance contract).
Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Appointment: Andrea Thompson, Borough tax collector — Approved.
- Yellow Breeches Educational Center contract — Approved. Tuition cited: $35,510 per secondary student; $40,450 per elementary student; transportation $8,038 per student.
- Stephanie Metz speech services (Aug. 20, 2026–May 28, 2027) at $100/hour — Approved.
- LinkIt data warehouse — $39,837.25 — Approved.
- Planetarium maintenance (2‑year price) — $4,800 inclusive — Approved.
- Capital Blue Cross grant (via Greyhound Foundation) — $2,250 — Approved.
- Workers’ compensation insurance renewal — $162,277 — Approved (roll call: five yes, three no).
Administration said it will bring requested contract details and follow‑up reports to the board when available.
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