Indian Lake School Board members accepted the retirement of on their longest-serving educators Monday, Nov. 18, during a regular meeting.
Elementary reading teacher Elaine Jacobs will retire at the end of the school year after 33 years of service to Indian Lake Schools. The board accepted her retirement as part of its action items.
Her retirement is effective June 1, 2025, with her last day of employment on May 30, 2025.
The Indian Lake Music Boosters presented a $15,000 donation to the district’s music department. The funds will help offset the cost of new band uniforms, replacing the current set that have been in use for over 15 years.
The board approved the following supplemental contracts for the 2024-2025 school year:
Justin Metzger, head boys track; Joe Teague, head girls track; Nick Richardson, Isaac Bennett and Don Thompson, high school assistant track; Kristen Soos, Brian Claybaugh, Hailey Even and Emali Davidson; middle school track.
Ryan Lillard; head baseball; Alex Jacobs and Josh Shelton, assistant baseball; John Stahl, head softball; Paula Newland, assistant softball; Clint Zedeker, volunteer softball; Kaylee Shelton, JV softball;
Justin Metzger, Joe Teague, Nick Richardson, Isaac Bennett, Don Thompson, Renee Metzger, volunteer indoor track;
Jacklyn Leffel, middle school cross country; Chad Kean, middle school girls basketball; Jeff Overs, volunteer middle school girls basketball.
District Treasurer Coleen Reprogle presented the annual five-year financial forecast, which the board approved alongside other financial reports and board bills. Superintendent Dr. Rob Underwood commended Reprogle for her work as she nears retirement, emphasizing the district’s strong financial standing despite potential changes in state tax policies.
“Kudos to her on another job well done. She was able to predict with tremendous accuracy where we would be from a budgeting standpoint at this point in the year.” Underwood said. “The district is in good, strong financial standing right now, but we continue to monitor changes at the state level with state legislators considering tax reform.
I’m really proud of this board of education and this admin team for continuing to steer us in the right direction and make good use of taxpayer monies.”
The board also accepted a $1,000 donation from Philadelphia Evangelical Lutheran Church to support school lunches.
Board member Scott Staley shared insights from a recent social-emotional learning (SEL) conference, expressing hope to implement new strategies with staff.
The board’s next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 16, at 5 p.m. in the board office, marking their final regular session for 2024.