The Gettysburg Area School District will be seeking a new superintendent in 2025. During their meeting on Monday, the board unanimously approved Dr. Jason Perrin’s retirement effective Sept. 27, 2025. Perrin joined the district staff in 2017, replacing Superintendent Dr. Larry Redding. The board renewed his contract in 2020. “I want to acknowledge everything he
A longtime reporter will be the Gettysburg Area School District’s next communications coordinator. During its meeting on Monday, the board voted 7-1 to hire Gettysburg Times reporter Vanessa Sanders. Cynthia Ayers voted against the motion, as she has been against every human resources recommendation for several months because she believes the district needs to study
The Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors and its teachers’ union have a new contract. During a recent meeting, the board approved the agreement in a 7-1 vote. Michelle Smyers was absent and Cynthia Ayers dissented. The four-year agreement gives teachers an average 3.9% salary increase in the first year of the contract, according
Gettysburg Area School District leaders say they are seeing success with a new way to teach fourth and fifth grade students. During their meeting on Monday, James Gettys Elementary School Principal and Kindergarten teacher Nicole Roy touted the school’s many accomplishments. Departmentalization, or having teachers teach one subject matter, topped the list. Wells said departmentization
Fans of the Gettysburg Warriors may see upgrades to their school stadium next year. At their meeting on Monday, the Gettysburg Area School District Board of Directors approved a contract with Turf Track and Court to provide design, permitting, bidding, and construction renovations. The board and district Finance and Facilities Committee have discussed the project
The Gettysburg Area School Board decided Monday that district taxpayers will receive free parking in town and fall coaches will be paid for their services. Earlier this month, the board failed to approve supplemental contracts for 31 fall coaches. Although the vote was 4-3, it failed because board rules state that the majority of directors—not
Charging the public to park in downtown lots is proving to be financially beneficial for the Gettysburg Area School District. During Monday’s meeting, business Manager Belinda Wallen reported that the district earned $2,500 for the first month it charged people to park in Lincoln Elementary and Gettysburg Area Middle school lots. The district only expects
The days of parking for free on Gettysburg Area School District grounds in Gettysburg Borough and walking around town may end. At their meeting on Monday, the board voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with Parking Management Company to manage parking at Lincoln Elementary and Gettysburg Area Middle schools. “We are not aiming to
As the 2024 school year ends, more than 372 years of experience leaves Gettysburg Area School District. During Monday’s meeting, the district’s board of directors recognized 13 retiring employees. Dr. Jason Perrin, superintendent, expressed appreciation to the staff members for supporting the district’s students. “A lot of institutional knowledge walks out the door with them,
Gettysburg Area School District property owners will likely incur a 1% tax increase this summer, primarily to support funding a new career and technical education center. The increase follows a zero percent increase last year and, if enacted, would create an average .67 percent annual increase over the past 7 years. During a recent meeting,
Gettysburg Area School District may soon renovate Warrior Stadium, but exact details are still being discussed. At its meeting on Monday, the board sent a proposal from the district’s Finance and Facilities Committee back to the committee for further review. Board Vice President Michael Dickerson requested the committee seek input from coaches and the district