MTSD School Board - Work Session - 4/9/2026

The Manheim Township School District held a work session on April 9, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budget-related items. Key discussions included the recommendation to approve phase two site work of the campus master plan awarded to Horste Excavating for approximately $2.6 million. Curriculum proposals were presented for new and revised courses, including a new unified general music course at the middle school and special education resources, with an anticipated cost of about $1,000 for the new course. The district also reviewed and recommended approval of the 2026-2027 budgets for Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 and Lancaster County Academy, noting modest increases in contributions and costs. A significant procurement decision involved approving a five-year contract renewal for copy and print services with DocuSeal at a monthly cost of $10,913.46, including expanded device coverage and improved printing capabilities. Additionally, the board considered a proposal to adopt the Panorama system for student data management at an initial negotiated cost of approximately $109,662, highlighting benefits in data integration, intervention tracking, and compliance with privacy regulations. The meeting also included public comments and recognition of departing staff, but no votes were taken during this session; these items were slated for the upcoming voting meeting.