MTSD School Board - Voting Session - 3/19/2026

The Manheim Township School Board held a voting session on March 19, 2026, addressing several key administrative and budgetary matters. The board approved the resignation agreement for the superintendent, Dr. Payette-Hefti, effective June 30, 2026, despite concerns raised by community members about the financial impact and transparency of the decision. They also approved the appointment of Dr. Marty Hudacs as substitute superintendent through a contract with CRESS, a nonprofit educational staffing organization. Additionally, the board appointed Jessica Kaylor to fill a vacant board member seat after a nomination and voting process. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about the superintendent's departure, budget overspending including costs related to administrative hires and capital projects like the rebuilding of Nitrauer Elementary, and the board's handling of transparency and community engagement. The board also approved routine consent agenda items, including overnight and out-of-state field trips. No new contracts or procurement awards were explicitly detailed, but budgetary concerns and administrative staffing decisions were central to the discussion.