Palmerton Area School District’s board of directors approved several personnel moves, contracts, and policy updates during its regular meeting Tuesday.

The approvals included:

• Accounts payable and treasurer’s reports.

• Tuition reimbursements.

• Change order for West Side Electric Service, decreasing the weight room renovation project contract by $10,235 due to unused allowance money.

• Alexandra Sabino as long-term substitute Grade 3 teacher at S.S. Palmer Elementary, Master’s Step 1, with an annual salary of $54,191, effective Aug. 18.

• Brandi Hoffman as high school learning support teacher, Bachelor’s Step 1, with an annual salary of $52,301, effective Aug. 18, pending emergency certification.

• MaryEllen Rhoads, food service worker, $17.04 per hour.

• Employee #879 for a health sabbatical leave effective Aug. 18, not to exceed one school term.

• Contracted crossing guard employment agreements for 2025-26.

• Nicole Smith as a substitute teacher effective Aug. 20.

• Resignation of Rachel DeMicco, instructional assistant, effective Aug. 8.

• Resignation of Tracy George, part-time custodian, effective Aug. 10.

• Bus routes for the 2025-26 school year.

• A list of George’s Transportation bus drivers for the 2025-26 school year.

• Second reading and adoption of 22 policies, including student expression, controlled substances, fundraising, class trips, and threat assessment.

• The repeal of three policies including Student Accident Insurance (#211), Grading of Student Progress (#213), and Students & the Police (#225).