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Board members are recognized for their service by PSBA every four years. On August 7, 2023, at the board meeting, Mary Geiter (8 Years), Tony Cimino (8 Years), and Rick Yonkin (12 Years) were recognized. Thank you for your commitment & contributions to the district!
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The district will be having the driveway seal coated today starting at 4PM. Please be aware that the driveway will be closed off after 4PM through tomorrow. Also, the fitness center will be closed this evening.
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This week's project update: https://5il.co/218fm
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Please see the following link for the second community paint day event: https://5il.co/20u7s
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This week's project update: https://5il.co/20lfx
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Please contact the school if you need help getting the shoes to you- Mrs. Kosa has offered to help deliver if it would be needed!
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The Galeton Parks and Recreation group could really use some help with their burger and hotdog stand fundraiser at the woodsmen's show. Please use the following link to sign up for a shift if you would be able to help out: https://m.signupgenius.com/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ#!/showSignUp/10c0c4fa5a72baafac43-woodsmen
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This weeks project update: https://5il.co/203uf
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Summer tennis will be running 7/24-8/3 from 8AM-11AM. Please call the office at 814-435-6571 by 7/20 at 1PM to register.
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This week's project update: https://5il.co/1zgha
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This week's project update: https://5il.co/1ynam
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Community Paint Day:
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This week's project update: https://5il.co/1xn8s
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2023-2024 Federal Programs Stakeholder Meeting
Date: 6/27/2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Content: Discuss federal program funding for the district including current/past programming, current district needs, plans for 2023-24, and suggestions.
If interested in attending please reach out to Dr. Pierce at cpierce@gasd.net or call 814-435-6571.
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There are still several coaching positions open for the 23-24 school year at GASD! If you are interested in applying for one of the positions, please send a letter of interest to Laureen Cochran at lcochran@gasd.net. We look forward to continuing to bring positive extracurricular opportunities to our students with the help of our community!
Available Positions:
JV Soccer
Girls Tennis
5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball
Baseball Head Coach
Baseball Assistant Coach
Softball Assistant Coach
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The district has many older basketballs to give away. They are at the courts now. Feel free to take one!
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This week's project update: https://5il.co/1wur0
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GASD has been working to make improvements to its athletic courts. We appreciate the support of the Galeton Rotary and Galeton Foundation. Click here to read the full article: https://5il.co/1wd1x
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This week's project update: https://5il.co/1wbeu
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GALETON AREA SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY
The Galeton Area School Board is seeking community member interest from Region II—Gaines Township, Elk Township and Galeton Borough first ward -- to fill a vacancy on the Board from now through November 2023, at which time the seat will be filled through the November 2023 municipal election.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: a citizen of Pennsylvania, current resident for at least one year of Region III of the District, of good moral character, and at least 18 years old.
An individual may be ineligible to run for/hold the office of school director subject to state/federal laws. Following are some of the applicable laws, others laws may also determine eligibility.
The PA Constitution bars from elective office anyone convicted of an "infamous" crime, which the courts have interpreted to include various misdemeanors based on the nature of the crime and all felonies.
·Section 324 of the PA School Code prohibits school directors from being employed by, or doing business with, the district where they are elected or appointed, subject to certain exceptions.
Section 322 of the School Code contains a list of municipal offices that are incompatible with holding the office of school director. County, borough and township codes also contain their own restrictions for holding offices concurrently.
To apply, submit a letter of interest and a PA Statement of Financial Interests: https://www.ethics.pa.gov/HowTo/Documents/Statement%20Of%20Financial%20Interests%20REV%201_23.pdf to Penny Crowell, Board Secretary, Galeton Area School District, 27 Bridge Street, Galeton, PA 16922 by July 6, 2023. Questions may be directed to Mrs. Crowell at pcrowell@gasd.net, 814-435-6571 ext 232.