The Bethlehem Area School Board approved several actions at the April 24 meeting, including the Facilities Committee’s request to contract with Western Pest Services for pest and rodent services and refinishing the gym floor, with Miller Sports Construction doing the work, at a cost not to exceed $53,665. Fire alarm, inspection services and trash and recycling services were also approved.

The financial report made available to the condensed board summary report as of March 2023 that is available online for viewing – this is not the final version. This shows what is currently budgeted, what the expected revenue is, what has come in already in revenue, the difference between the two and the year to date percentage of what has been used.

All the administration’s recommendations to the Finance Committee were approved, including security cameras, appropriate requested software, equipment for security cameras, and the bid award for new band uniforms and raincoats for Liberty HS.

The Human Resource Committee submitted the contract and the recommendation for Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jack Silva to be appointed to the role of superintendent as of July 15, with a contract extending five years and with the option to renew at that time. The contract and appointment were approved.

Each of the community committees represented by the various board members gave their reports.

The next committee meeting will be May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Education Center, 1516 Sycamore St.