The Mifflin County School District board voted Dec. 4 to create two ad hoc committees — athletics and technology — and took initial steps to appoint members.

Board members proposed the committees to provide oversight and policy guidance: the athletics committee would recommend policies affecting sports, eligibility and Title IX compliance and help oversee a new sports complex; the technology committee would examine district paperwork, process efficiencies and possible allowable technology expenditures.

A motion to add the athletics committee to the agenda was made and seconded; after discussion the board held a roll‑call vote. The transcript records a majority vote in favor and at least one 'No' from a member identified in the record as Siers. The board then solicited volunteers and agreed to leave one seat open until the vacant board seat is filled.

The technology committee was also added as an ad hoc committee; volunteers recorded in the meeting included Dr. Brian Ketchum, Mr. Ryan and (as listed in the record) Mr. Herb/Herbos. The board left committee membership partially open so the incoming board member can be appointed once the vacancy is filled.

Administrative staff noted that any expenditures recommended by the new committees would return to the full board for approval.

The motion to create the athletics and technology committees passed and committees may begin meeting once membership is confirmed.