MTSD School Board - Work Session - 8/13/2026

The Manheim Township School District held a school board work session on August 13, 2026, focusing on several operational and procurement-related topics. Key procurement discussions included the approval of the bus and van driver list for the 2026-2027 school year, with an emphasis on maintaining required clearances and filling open driver positions through Breville Transportation, which provides training and pays drivers approximately $29 per hour. Another significant agenda item was the approval of a resolution to pursue state funding and tax credits for installing solar panels on the new food service maintenance building. The district aims to apply for the state's Solar for Schools grant, which offers up to 30% of project costs or $360,000, supported by a recent $25 million state budget allocation. Public comments also touched on the solar project’s potential energy savings and cost efficiency. Additionally, the board discussed approval of overnight and out-of-state field trips and addressed personnel matters in executive session. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several recommendations were set for approval at the upcoming voting meeting.