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During the legislative report and follow-up discussion, county and district representatives said a feasibility study conducted in 2023 underpins current program and site planning. A district official summarized the status: the feasibility study and follow-up work inform potential programming and sites, but \"we are not anywhere. We are simply looking at what this looks like, and we haven't even had a chance... to even begin to put numbers together,\" a JOC representative said.

Board members discussed ideas reported in county meetings, including repurposing existing vacant buildings such as the North Hanover Mall or creating satellite campuses where member districts host particular trades. One board member cautioned that North Hanover Mall is in York County and said Adams County funds should not be used across county lines.

Officials said any planning must be driven by student programming rather than available facilities. They also said an authority was formed to evaluate land purchase options and that a $500,000 county grant was given to assist with potential land purchase; that grant was described as targeted to land acquisition and not to buy a building.

The Joint Operating Committee (JOC) and superintendents continue to gather information; officials encouraged public attendance at JOC meetings to ask questions and said no final decisions or land acquisitions have been completed. The JOC meeting date was announced on the record as March 26 at 5:30 p.m.

Ending: Officials said more detailed plans and financial numbers will be presented to member districts when land or conceptual designs are available; until then, the process remains in information-gathering and coordination with legislators, member districts and stakeholders.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GASD School Board Meeting - 3.3.25","oneSentenceSummary","County and district officials told the Gettysburg Area School District board that planning for the Adams County Technical Institute is still exploratory, based on a 2023 feasibility study, and that no land purchases or final designs are yet in hand.","taxTitle","Gettysburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",76700,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6653462,"District previews new middle-school math resource; three-year package priced at $53,000",363,2212000,2575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2479487-8bf67fcfe511d91a97c68675914bd3e2&start=2212&end=2575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2479487-8bf67fcfe511d91a97c68675914bd3e2/thumbnail_2212000.jpg","/articles/6653462/Pennsylvania/District-previews-new-middle-school-math-resource-three-year-package-priced-at-53000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653462-a6f67ac788c8e201a35eb5df47e6c3c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770683013&Signature=UZkORigYZ1Dh7nLjl2gr1Ru88bsHQaZSi-CKP7CJ7-HuaiaXNjJ8AW4WAlE0iWQPKmOSAjsU5n2NSc-ocqm6~E9lGjOUmo-vxwZy9IvSy2oDLjkVKpOxRh~9lzCcXqhIeKDPAzgnpO6~klQ-59xQZBU2hcyDgWCadTbkR8fRfwXwmLcmV1DrNO0cwjLN8TxQ5vXBgbnZWaE3WTgltixII3g~gTfwf88LL86wqoSSj4T8BDtOHeYusf77qPuVLz7w5FNi-hfm9mfZex2f7Scg8~1tyV426Ew-a4C3rDdF~oTpUaOpAdrvqrvoZtYWDU5sAMo2eA3xPPhxWPwB-RNRDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators presented a proposed middle-school mathematics resource for grades 6-8 and said the district will present the item for board approval at the next meeting.

An administrator told trustees the recommended purchase is a three-year package priced at $53,000. \"For yes, I do. It's, dollars 53,000 for a 3 year purchase,\" a district presenter said during the informational discussion. The middle-school math team and a committee of teachers reviewed three or four programs and recommended the product to increase continuity across grade levels and to replace older materials.

Administrators said the district's contract for the sixth-grade materials is ending and that seventh- and eighth-grade materials date from 2015, prompting the committee to seek updated resources. A presenter described the program as research-based with online components and ancillary materials intended to support instruction while allowing teachers flexibility. \"They were tested over a period of years... the materials show growth in students and growth in learning,\" a committee representative said during discussion.

Trustees asked whether the district could write its own curriculum; administrators responded that the purchase is a teacher resource to deliver standards and that writing and validating a district-specific curriculum would be more time-consuming and costly.

Ending: The board is expected to vote on the middle-school math resource at the next meeting; administrators said committees for other grade bands are simultaneously reviewing elementary and other materials.","Administrators presented a three-year middle-school math resource recommended by teachers and a selection committee; the district cited continuity across grades 6-8 and research-based materials as reasons to replace expiring materials for sixth grade. The item was informational and scheduled for a future vote.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6653467,"Board approves HR recommendations; Dr. Mattsner to begin as superintendent July 1; longtime employee Mike Rupp listed in resignations",188,1851000,2039000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2479487-8bf67fcfe511d91a97c68675914bd3e2&start=1851&end=2039","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2479487-8bf67fcfe511d91a97c68675914bd3e2/thumbnail_1851000.jpg","/articles/6653467/Pennsylvania/Board-approves-HR-recommendations-Dr-Mattsner-to-begin-as-superintendent-July-1-longtime-employee-Mike-Rupp-listed-in-resignations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653467-835ec7c23b02b02901d4488c9bc20e09/orig.mp4?Expires=1770683013&Signature=IBgrVBIsxr~Xk5Szt6nYjU7I9ZpwoEPYDhrNP-pKMWuCqOhBqqsYBNamObPANamciy9anWn4f1tlZw7doshIKjEodpr-nxDueNJYB3N0dF2qpPX1qbnObIeqr4vfFcg-CA9yc0fMeyRcSSmhxelYTRR7RjecVjCA7Mi6LGc~iMYIKBo1JImFXiI2R4AbaZEH3djEEzF5TTug6DiODpy0Ewx~HM2IKpWmQ078ietcBG16vTC1xpOoq2RKUGF6~CA7-Cw63qpmozdscsdHJ40ZodRtbevKRgoRwwrmBTenl0kCE9in6B0Rjb2hsZ9vQakI1~Ag5u3nN0ZaQfDwqe9hBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gettysburg Area School District board approved human-resources recommendations that included the resignation of a longtime staff member and the board-planned appointment of Dr. Mattsner as superintendent effective July 1.

Board discussion included remarks recognizing departing staff. A board member speaking during the HR report said of Mike Rupp, who was listed in the HR report as a resignation, \"I think he's been in the district about 15 or 16 years, and I think he's done a great job.\" The meeting record shows trustees thanked Rupp for his service and wished him well at his new position.

The HR bundle (agenda item 5.5) was moved and seconded and passed on a roll-call vote. The roll call recorded six votes in favor and two opposed; the approval included the HR recommendations as presented. The district also announced the superintendent contract that will begin July 1 for Dr. Mattsner and indicated the board will vote on the contract as part of the HR approvals.

Ending: With HR recommendations approved, the district will proceed with personnel transitions called out in the HR paperwork and the superintendent contract will take effect July 1 as stated in the agenda materials presented to the board.","The Gettysburg Area School District board approved human-resources recommendations including the acceptance of a resignation and the appointment of Dr. Mattsner as superintendent effective July 1, 2025, by roll-call vote.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6653472,"Board approves new stadium scoreboard; district cites pledged sponsor payments to offset cost",156,2034000,2190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2479487-8bf67fcfe511d91a97c68675914bd3e2&start=2034&end=2190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2479487-8bf67fcfe511d91a97c68675914bd3e2/thumbnail_2034000.jpg","/articles/6653472/Pennsylvania/Board-approves-new-stadium-scoreboard-district-cites-pledged-sponsor-payments-to-offset-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653472-1ca250a2edbbe4723b082c891422c759/orig.mp4?Expires=1770683013&Signature=YhIhTcFBpGNMxfT5L0d7Lb0SdS53SZ5JFBe58zAjRjbF5jKizsA5qLysxRIYSWcXdYun6BqagBuPkFR22UB-PxJDGVBFDMjnSPRFO~9o0eaIJ5JMnDNgEi7SbKFKp8ktv4AZz5OfozD1fIbnEg~9ZUgiU9g0G1OReXSc3JkcXsivzOzAb6ZamLUW5COxSp4x37244QByBcPgeI3jGHG3rKgq1Obe-aW3ZufTFusTAga0KHWCn1hiAOkpyFHQvTAVADKNMKB1HqUTrltbf5CIVFBEK9LzRR4sNjnTQfeSNUemBr6YKGJTX5xPtTQeZKVAIQe25Yt7dtVjuMkYyfUFTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gettysburg Area School District board voted to approve replacement of the stadium scoreboard after a presentation outlining fundraising plans and sponsor commitments.

The item was presented as a board action and passed on a roll call vote. During discussion, district representatives said they had begun fundraising outreach and secured a pledge from WellSpan. \"WellSpan is one of our top contributors and they have already agreed to contribute 50,000, 10 thousand a year for the next 5 years,\" a district representative told the board.

Board members debated the timing of spending relative to fundraising. One board member said they could not vote \"to spend money without having knowing that we have the fundraising done upfront,\" and that concern was reflected in two \"no\" votes on the roll call. The roll call recorded six votes in favor and two opposed.

Administrators said they would reach back to prior scoreboard sponsors and community businesses to solicit advertising and reimbursement commitments tied to the new scoreboard. The district said it expects advertisements and sponsorship revenue to cover the cost within the five-year timeframe outlined by presenters.

The vote does not include a detailed vendor contract in the public discussion; board members and staff indicated follow-up steps include finalizing sponsorship agreements and vendor selection, and confirming the timing for any district expenditures against pledged income.

Ending: The district plans to continue outreach to community sponsors and will report back to the board as fundraising commitments are firmed up prior to significant capital outlay.","The Gettysburg Area School District board approved a plan to replace the stadium scoreboard after trustees heard that WellSpan has pledged $50,000 (paid as $10,000 per year for five years) and that the district will solicit advertisers and sponsors to reimburse remaining costs over five years.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6653475,"Parents, students press Gettysburg Area School District over annual coach-posting policy, urge retention of football coach",1321,465000,1786000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2479487-8bf67fcfe511d91a97c68675914bd3e2&start=465&end=1786","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2479487-8bf67fcfe511d91a97c68675914bd3e2/thumbnail_465000.jpg","/articles/6653475/Pennsylvania/Parents-students-press-Gettysburg-Area-School-District-over-annual-coach-posting-policy-urge-retention-of-football-coach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6653475-2d4ed1770666f5794cdd49e9cca9d0fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770683013&Signature=PqaahtF8yBrQKhyeX5N-TIFvW6Z-132ASL210HMJ0QtVR~wYgUGN28CzRxCi2dH68iKViBOtX7Z9RskxcLniEC1UCxCXdR0jUT-o0LGiFcgcGfjb~6686CXyzNxJkU7eHu10Qnzks0l83KWH82xtY~hyQkGGMAINFjuVtFSPVjNv8v3J1XdoPf8r5s9oNKCgmtPB1rR5~qUGHJKDmsBHyzurK0GIDCOzroScx6Zc1mnZ6nBmyph-H-dl9eRYoywDJ70hnX1Jds1~yT9id65k5~Jk--nAOk~fhigrG0w5nnrt~Lu9FexNr0pwz2Xzm0V-ZNSqXnZd38Qypa3Bv8~Qcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of parents, students and volunteers urged the Gettysburg Area School District board to abandon a 2023 policy that requires annual posting of coaching positions and to confirm Matt Heizer as the high school's head football coach.

Speakers at the citizens' participation portion on March 17 said the policy leaves coaches and athletes in limbo and damages team culture. \"The policy of making our coaches go through this every year needs to be reworked,\" said Jill Grama Whitmore, identifying herself as a parent of an eighth-grader involved in football and wrestling. Whitmore said the board should rely on an athletic director, principal and superintendent for hiring decisions rather than intervening in annual coaching postings.

The petition opposing the policy has collected more than 500 signatures, speakers said. \"2023 board policy mandating the annual posting of coaching positions has garnered over 500 signatures from our community,\" said Justine Sig, who urged the board to let administrators handle hiring decisions and to stop what she called a \"demoralizing practice.\" Several parents who read comments from the petition said Heizer's work as a coach, mentor and community figure has produced positive outcomes for students.

Student speakers and a volunteer strength coach described program-level impacts they said would follow if the position were reopened at this point in the season. \"To try to say that in March, we're gonna upend this and bring in another coach to organize football really displays the fact that whoever came up with this policy... truly is not qualified to hire a high school football coach,\" said a volunteer who identified himself as the district's volunteer strength coach.

Wade Liddy told the board he had seen a completed application for the head coach position dated Nov. 5, 2024, and said he had not seen a reason to reopen the position now. He asked the board to tell the community whether Heizer would be retained so spring and summer programs can proceed: \"Let coach Heizer know he is indeed the coach for 2025 and allow him to move forward with all necessary preparations for the 2025 season.\"

Student Dante Howard described personal support from Heizer: \"He made me feel valued, not just as a player, but as a person,\" Howard said, and asked the board to reconsider any decision that would remove Heizer from the program.

Board members did not vote during the public-comment portion; later agenda items addressed unrelated routine approvals and personnel matters. Speakers requested clearer communication from the district about the coaching position's status and said uncertainty has already affected youth programs, spring recruiting events and volunteering.

The board's formal policy and any administrative follow-up were not changed on the record during public comment; speakers asked the board to direct the athletic director and superintendent to provide clarity to families and athletes.

Ending: Public commenters said they will return to future meetings if they do not see a public response from the board or administration clarifying Heizer's status and the district's approach to coach hiring.","Dozens of parents, students and volunteers urged the Gettysburg Area School board to stop the district's practice of annually posting coaching positions and to confirm Matt Heizer as head football coach, saying the policy harms student athletes and program continuity.","actionData","errors"]

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