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Appoint pro tem president to preside (opening of meeting)
Motion: “I move to appoint Tim Sigmund as the pro tem president to preside tonight.”
Outcome: Approved by voice vote. The board secretary called for an aye/no vote; the motion carried and Mr. Sigmund presided for the meeting. (No formal roll‑call tally provided in transcript.)

Routine approvals (items 5.1–5.4)
Motion: Motion and second to approve routine agenda items (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4).
Outcome: Approved by roll call; recorded votes of board members present were affirmative.

Proposed final budget (item 6.1)
Motion: Approve the proposed final budget and advertise a 1.5% millage index (1.0% for ACTI; 0.5% for other operations) for the 30‑day advertising period prior to the public hearing and final vote.
Outcome: Approved on roll call. Recorded votes included a majority yes; one board member cast a no vote. (See the detailed budget article for numbers and vote tally.)

Addendum — cooperative agreement for football (to add cheerleading) (item 6.2)
Motion: Approve addendum for cooperative agreement to include cheerleading.
Outcome: Approved by roll call; recorded affirmative votes by board members present.

Policy 8.15.01/2004 — Use of generative artificial intelligence in education (item 6.3)
Motion: Adopt Policy 8.15.01/2004 as the district’s baseline generative AI policy.
Outcome: Approved on roll call; recorded vote included one no vote (Jeremy). Board members indicated the policy is a baseline that will be revisited as needed.

Human Resources appointment noted in agenda (informational)
Action: Approval of Human Resources agenda item naming Crystal Grossman as assistant principal at the high school (part of routine approvals/HR agenda).
Outcome: Approved as part of routine items; administration welcomed Crystal Grossman (no separate roll call recorded beyond routine approvals).

The board’s next regular meeting was announced for May 19 at 7 p.m. at the administration building.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GASD School Board Meeting - 5.5.25","oneSentenceSummary","The board recorded votes on five substantive items: appointment of a pro tem president, routine approvals, approval to advertise the proposed final budget (1.5%), an addendum for a cooperative agreement to add cheerleading to football cooperation, and adoption of the generative AI policy.","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},6570386,"District presents administration‑building renovation plan; design fee proposed at about $265,000",265,5112000,5377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195059-9cd9fa495f74ca837e63198a292db866&start=5112&end=5377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195059-9cd9fa495f74ca837e63198a292db866/thumbnail_5112000.jpg","/articles/6570386/Pennsylvania/District-presents-administrationbuilding-renovation-plan-design-fee-proposed-at-about-265000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570386-f192834f65850709bb6c73e10f3dd228/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105049&Signature=Cb7NzO1xxhcXFDXhF0ecNB~Capc6birkbdXQ-JbSVl-Kt3HjZ9cnANSRkUoqR4hXNVfKP17dP2gafu-~7WRXrIUOWMYhY9J71DtrYTtuSHampjk1KHbqcqetGS67ovAxCg2W7mNozTzwmFuHQUB99XapPmfKHpPoBpQ0ShfgECOCpmmwDY8-vK-X1QBj1zRICzUxAqHA~ejhizC8JklnMS1s3AeNUuitCqYNTFY0r24wgi9LmOcvZituwwrTsmNsp5PF0QMFLYPKBiDi-rpzTGfR0W3nlIQscQ3Ra0bSZUa19bP2klo-iZA--sDO0aooYAcDBHseR66llzCNG8E3tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District facilities staff presented a design proposal from Barton Associates for renovations at the Gettysburg Area School District administration building, covering HVAC, IT upgrades, lighting and limited architectural work. The presentation described a proposed design fee of roughly 6.5% of construction costs and an overall project budget estimated near $4.6 million.

A district staff member identified as Josh summarized the proposal: Barton’s design fee would be based on eventual construction costs and is estimated to amount to about $265,000. The presentation showed an estimated construction cost of about $4.1 million and noted additional soft costs—moving costs, commissioning, permit fees and construction administration—bringing the total project budget to roughly $4.6 million. The scope emphasized HVAC renovation similar to work performed recently at district schools, IT and electrical upgrades, and minor office and lighting changes.

Josh said the administration intends to seek board action on a design contract at the next board meeting so design work can begin; construction was targeted for the summer of the following year (not the coming summer). Board members asked whether funding would come from bond construction funds; staff answered that the project would be covered by bond construction funds already available to the district.

No contract action was taken at the meeting; the administration said it will bring the Barton Associates contract for formal approval at a future meeting after finalizing scope and contract language.","Facilities staff showed a proposed design contract from Barton Associates for HVAC, IT and minor architectural work at the district administration building. The estimated design fee is about 6.5% of construction, roughly $265,000, with an overall project budget estimated near $4.6 million.",{"_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},6570391,"Franklin Township Elementary presents mission, vision and ‘FTE Promise’ to board",1277,256000,1533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195059-9cd9fa495f74ca837e63198a292db866&start=256&end=1533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195059-9cd9fa495f74ca837e63198a292db866/thumbnail_256000.jpg","/articles/6570391/Pennsylvania/Franklin-Township-Elementary-presents-mission-vision-and-FTE-Promise-to-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570391-9369b55ae833b35f07cd92c6854c6f64/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105049&Signature=kGr4OowwyXwjQvjJz~LG9E-lAR3qY28CnGo9xSUuvw71K9p7qBn8qVD07Hcip0iYUAlcqwIeHnDNCp2N2u0UivswKQ2Au~P5QfyhRNzYmtRWivzJtRi2mwQ3GlOumJGz52mOmjmQFRlk44F74KbdJmuFsmQCcvzcKCl-VpvYihMicKZIVhFXCkHWotrSq6vWwY2e5jz7zGo7KfYwR4Y6W56ZaIWDiI064IfsQb2hHSz3VuBMMzYIzoKxcOenhuq2LjJWvurcHuJ1I46vMeYAWGH5cBvWurBTG~MG8vPvO0u3cgqRZ8FX0mCg7DpbeSo9IFI9Qdd8ttq4e5Yz0wEAwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Teachers and staff from Franklin Township Elementary presented the school’s newly drafted mission and vision, and an abbreviated one‑line statement described as the “FTE Promise.” The presentation outlined a multi‑month process that included staff surveys, word‑cloud exercises, review of district mission language and input from students and families.

Presenter Tara Johnson, a third‑grade teacher, said staff responded to a district survey prompt asking which one‑or‑two words came to mind about Franklin Township. The work produced more than 100 words and phrases that the committee distilled. Presenters said they also reviewed examples from other organizations and used iterative drafting to create a concise line intended to be memorable for staff and students.

The school’s mission shown in the presentation tied back to the Gettysburg Area School District mission and read, in part, that Franklin Township Elementary “intentionally [prepares] for a future where every child is empowered to succeed and lead with confidence, resilience and compassion.” The FTE Promise the team presented was: “Empowering one another to grow, lead, and succeed with kindness and confidence.” Presenters described efforts to connect the FTE Promise to the school’s existing “Warrior Way” recognition program used at assemblies and in daily practice.

Student and parent testimonials were played and read at the meeting. Presenters cited local measures of staff commitment and culture—about 40% of staff drive more than 35 minutes to school—as evidence of staff engagement. Board members praised the school culture and thanked the staff for linking the vision to student-facing activities and for the presentation during Teacher Appreciation Week.

No formal board action was required for the presentation; board members asked a few clarifying questions about team huddles, how the vision would be embedded in instruction, and how the staff planned to introduce the language to students.","Franklin Township Elementary staff presented a multi‑month effort to craft a school mission, vision and a one‑line “FTE Promise.” Teachers and students described how the school links the vision to the school’s ‘Warrior Way’ and shared testimonials from parents, staff and students.",{"_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},6570396,"Board adopts generative artificial intelligence policy after committee review; public questions raised",1445,3507000,4952000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195059-9cd9fa495f74ca837e63198a292db866&start=3507&end=4952","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195059-9cd9fa495f74ca837e63198a292db866/thumbnail_3507000.jpg","/articles/6570396/Pennsylvania/Board-adopts-generative-artificial-intelligence-policy-after-committee-review-public-questions-raised","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570396-14a581a756513e58ab98292b8ef12207/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105049&Signature=TtXf8r0RSUeB-2SaJDImPxRRi7Ab8lYYPuGY7EAF8Oak~OKjw1lx2Jugov4pNj3xytfUFr9icvAELzvQZc7tK6GJECGHvfCIST2lp-RxfTva8VozukYFBonu6j5Jrvd5FOrnWeGFngyBvMGXHLnTMqZTB-r1KxyQOT7e29afuySiRCyQEaxF22h-KlBhSqBj9pWgf72AklvLHOulcyHTb3yE4e~VLI77WHSYxyzxf-Q~m8Agon-WTQhYLGjbo6wub0-XEFUKjQ-RrALlkiaxvlQ4a8nhm0A~8tpn28aAYLieufLN9dy9borXVXcGyn5-RecHGb9JHyCYN6GCrX~Meg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gettysburg Area School District board adopted Policy 8.15.01/2004, the district’s baseline policy governing the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education. The policy vote followed public comment from a resident who raised specific questions about committee structure, training, and administrative resources to implement the policy.

Resident Julietta Bose (spelling corrected from transcript) asked the board to clarify whether administrative responsibilities for evaluating and authorizing AI tools would require new staff, whether department heads would be included on a curriculum committee, and whether vetted training for committee members and staff existed. Bose asked how AI literacy instruction would be staffed and whether it would replace other curricular content.

Board administrators said the policy was developed over the past year by an administrative committee working with teachers and with guidance from the intermediate unit (IU) and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) model policy. Dr. Perrin and district staff said a legal review was completed by the district solicitor and the draft was vetted through the IU’s EdTech solicitor. The administration told the board existing staff time would absorb committee and implementation work and that the IU offers training used by district staff. The policy establishes guidelines including age limits tied to COPPA/CIPA/FERPA protections, a district review process for tools that collect personally identifiable information, and a district‑created scale for permitted use from “none” to “integrated.”

Board members asked whether students already used AI and for what purposes; staff and the EdTech team said students are already using AI tools in consumer apps for drafting emails, brainstorming, imagery and presentations—often through platforms with age restrictions. Administrators said the policy’s main aims are to protect student data, align uses with federal student‑privacy rules, and provide teacher training and approved tool lists. They also noted that AI‑detector tools are unreliable and that teacher judgment will be the primary means of assessing appropriate student work.

The board approved the policy on a roll call vote. Board members recorded as voting yes include Alice, Al, Mike, Kenny and others; one recorded vote against the policy was cast by Jeremy. Several board members emphasized that the policy is a baseline, will be revisited as the technology evolves, and will be accompanied by summer work to build lists of approved tools and staff professional development.","The Gettysburg Area School District board approved a baseline policy on the use of generative artificial intelligence in education (Policy 8.15.01/2004). Public commenters and board members asked about training, scope, and student data protections; administration said the policy follows PSBA guidance and interim legal review.",{"_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},6570400,"Gettysburg Area SD board approves proposed final budget, recommends 1.5% tax index for advertising",825,1903000,2728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3195059-9cd9fa495f74ca837e63198a292db866&start=1903&end=2728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3195059-9cd9fa495f74ca837e63198a292db866/thumbnail_1903000.jpg","/articles/6570400/Pennsylvania/Gettysburg-Area-SD-board-approves-proposed-final-budget-recommends-15-tax-index-for-advertising","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6570400-9df093b591ee425b7ce6682a63f2a2f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771105049&Signature=QPwENFONUWbhb2T1xqB~vbouC7JxnM7J4tbj0B6sCrjRlhyO4-fh3WiAPi82Xz-nkgPNtqarHpx1esYFUaMhafPs4p5~hIBoE8zik77NSJow82JY~6LMdlxUi~GHm0W-nmRvISlg2RNPqhAKd2XHVKRA~lt8~gZ9ujS62CZvmBg8tjx9O3GbEVbtp251MFYzkrJPbbxFkxHtrZTCsURaLXIdXtmX58VYn~mUa1vqvWzBXeNi9kR~xmxJlHczw6u2KBJ2pv8yKlC5ZUkY6MZmEqPJRFtMKQf~EIZOYktObt5g6lk8hBkYsgPt2w58YSquTbIqDhMOoyIWdoa3IGNXBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gettysburg Area School District board voted to approve a proposed final budget and to advertise a 1.5% millage index increase at its meeting. The proposal groups 1.0 percentage point for ACTI and 0.5 percentage point for other district operations and will be advertised for 30 days before the public budget hearing and the board’s final vote in June.

Board business official Belinda Wallen presented the proposed-final figures, saying district revenue for the budget year was shown at $77,205,051 and total expenditures at $79,186,037, producing a projected deficit of roughly $1.6 million. Wallen said the district’s policy target is a 6% fund balance, which would be $4,751,162 on the expenditures shown. She described proposed increases and planned use of fund balance and PCRs to narrow the gap ahead of the final vote.

Wallen outlined headline components of the spending plan: salaries and benefits totaling $47,415,637; object‑series 300 professional services and IU costs; 500‑series large tuition and transportation costs; and increased costs tied to cybersecurity and an ACTI bond payment. She said reductions included lower workers’ compensation costs, lower IU and event security expense, and a scaled‑back five‑year capital plan. She also noted the district had already factored in assessment appeals that could reduce revenue by about $100,000.

Wallen gave the board an illustrative taxpayer impact: for the district’s average assessed value of $273,881, the net effect of the recommended 1.5% increase after homestead/farmstead adjustments would be about $17.44 a year. She also said one percentage point of tax increase equals roughly $377,536 in revenue for the district.

Board members asked about revenue-to-date reports; Wallen said the board receives a monthly budget‑to‑actual report (one month behind). Board discussion touched on whether the 1.5% index could be reduced later by board direction to cut expenditures; Wallen said reductions would require directed cuts and she did not expect additional state revenue.

The motion to approve the proposed final budget for advertisement passed on a roll call vote at the meeting. Board members recorded as voting yes were Alice (last name not specified in transcript), Al (board member), Jeremy (board member), Mike (board member), Kenny (board member) and the presiding pro tem; Michelle cast a recorded no vote. The board president and vice president were absent; the board had appointed a pro tem president at the start of the meeting to preside.

The approved proposal is a “proposed final” only; the board must advertise it for 30 days and hold a public hearing before taking a final budget vote in June. Wallen said if the board does not approve a proposed final at this meeting, the district would need a special meeting to meet statutory timelines.","The Gettysburg Area School District board voted to approve a proposed final budget that would advertise a 1.5% millage index increase (1.0% earmarked for ACTI, 0.5% for other operations). The proposal opens a 30‑day public-advertising window ahead of the June public hearing and final vote.","actionData","errors"]

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