• Class of '69 donates to capital campaign

    board donateAt a Bellefonte Area school board meeting on Sept. 10, a $2,000 check was presented to the board on behalf of the Class of 1969 that celebrated its 50th year reunion. It's meant to go toward the capital campaign to help fund Rogers Stadium construction and renovation and other athletic facilities. Members of the class were given a tour of the newly-completed facility, which members said they are proud of and excited for the chance for the school and community to use.

    *By Brit Milazzo, public relations director, BASD

  • Other board news

    • Appointment of several faculty and staff
      • Kayla Meyers as a temporary employee to the position of emotional and autistic teacher at Bellefonte Area Middle School
      • Natalie Smithmyer to the position utility assistant for central offices downtown
      • Danyelle Crouthamel to the position utility assistant at Marion-Walker Elementary School
      • January Zimmerman to the position of health room assistant at Bellefonte Elementary School
      • Diana DeVinney to the position of cafeteria worker at Bellefonte Area Middle School
      • Anthony Edmondson to the position para-educator at Bellefonte Area High School
      • Makayla Donley as a temporary employee to the position of kindergarten teacher at Bellefonte Elementary School
      • Aaron Jones as social studies teacher at Bellefonte Area Middle School
      • Chelsie Miller as a temporary employee to the position of learning support teacher at Marion-Walker Elementary School
      • Mary Ellen McBride to the position of cafeteria cashier at Bellefonte Area Middle School
    • Approval of several coaches for district athletic programs
    • Approval for the high school's Ski Club to attend a snow sports trip to Vermont
    • Contract approved with Nittany Learning Services
    • Donations accepted
      • Crayons, glue sticks and information on vision care to every kindergarten student in the district from Wal-Mart 
      • Box of school supplies for students at Marion-Walker Elementary School from Nittany Valley Charge United Church of Christ
      • Several bags of school supplies for students at Marion-Walker Elementary School by Walker Grange No. 2007
    • Internships approved
    • Presentation on a student trip to Greece and Italy
    • Presentation about fact-based information regarding charter schools with PR Director Brit Milazzo. Learn more, here.
    • Report from Superintendent Michelle Saylor that highlights the drive-in flu shot clinic. Learn more, here.
    • Tenure approved for Bellefonte Area Middle School teacher Jordan Eccher