Haine Middle School Assistant Principal Jeremy Womer received the 2025 Pennsylvania Outstanding Assistant Principal Award during the Seneca Valley School Board's February 10, 2025, action session, as the board approved more than $5.4 million in expenditures and a slate of new agreements.

Dr. Eric Eshbach, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Principals Association, and Regional Service Specialist Michael Allison formally presented the award. Allison described Womer as "powerful in building connections with students and families," noting that teachers praised his ability to know every student's name and reinforce their out-of-school activities. As Pennsylvania's honoree, Womer is now in contention for the National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year award from NAESP.

Allison said a site visit team observed Womer's collaborative approach with Principal Dr. Erin Wilcher and highlighted his support for school clubs including outdoor learning, cooking, e-sports, and the Future Teachers Club. The team visited during Cultural Day and saw student presentations across classrooms.

The board approved $4,642,535.23 in general fund bills and $820,266.45 in construction fund bills on a motion from Tim Hester, seconded by Susan Harrison.

Among the most notable instructional approvals was a $27,500 agreement with Magic School, Inc. for educational technology software covering the remainder of 2024-25 and all of 2025-26. The board also accepted a $12,132.86 grant for a fitness center upgrade at Ryan Gloyer Middle School, covering new flooring, paint, storage, and accessories. A $2,000 mini-grant from the Tri-County Business-Education Partnership was approved for the Raider Robotics program to cover competition costs, and a $5,000 stipend funded by PaTTAN was authorized for a master's-level Speech Language Pathologist extern placement.

The 2025-2026 school calendar was approved along with a resolution establishing local district holidays. Three board policies passed: Policy 616 (Payment of Bills) and Policy 227.1 (Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Athletic Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Student Drivers) on second and final reading, and a revised anti-bullying policy (Policy 249) on first reading pending solicitor review.

The board set tax collector compensation for 2026-2027 through 2029-2030, acknowledged the audited financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, joined the BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative, and approved a K-12 photography agreement with Jostens through the 2027-28 school year.

Student and staff recognitions highlighted the district's music programs. Sophomore bassist Benny James became the first Seneca Valley student ever to earn first chair at the PMEA District Orchestra Festival, with six students advancing to regionals. Eighteen band students performed at the PMEA District 5 Band Festival, with nine advancing. Senior Ayla Alexander earned a spot in the All-Eastern Treble Choir, a biennial honor drawing from 11 eastern states.

Paraprofessional Natasha Cumba-Gonzalez of Haine Middle School received the February All-Star Award. Principal Dr. Wilcher praised her work in the Short-term Enhancement Program classroom, noting she often translates for students and comforts English as Second Language students transitioning to school culture.

Several student trips were approved, including a JROTC visit to the Gary Anderson CMP Marksmanship Center in Camp Perry, Ohio, and future travel to Greece, Italy, and Spain at no cost to the district. The board also approved agreements with Cray Youth and Family Services for alternative and special education, a Unified Champion Schools partnership with Special Olympics Pennsylvania for indoor bocce at Ryan Gloyer Middle School, and a consultant agreement for psychological evaluation services.

Personnel actions included three administrative and professional retirements: Dr. Matthew McKinley (administration), and teachers Sharon Kramer and Jeffrey Fraser. One professional sabbatical was granted to Nicole Morrow.

The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. with all nine board members present. No public comment was received.