The Weatherly Area School Board approved the St. Luke’s Agreement for athletic trainer services Wednesday night.

The agreement was discussed at last week’s caucus meeting.

The school district currently is at the end of a five-year contract with St. Luke’s for a trainer to attend various school athletic events. This year’s contract cost the district $11,500.

There are some changes to the proposed contract, including changing the terms from a five-year to a three-year contract, with the option to extend it two more years.

The motion was approved 8 to 1, with Board Member Gerard Grega disapproving of the agreement.

Last week Grega asked why the cost increased and questioned why the school district even needs an athletic trainer.

Other news

• The board approved with regret, the retirement of Rebekah McFadden, RN, MSN, full time school nurse, effective Aug. 15.

Board member Bonita Barbush praised McFadden.

“Rebecca has served our district for many years, and she has been the epitome of a nurse. Not only a school nurse; but, a wonderful human being. She has made our district very proud of everything she has done.”

A replacement has not been named at this time.

• The board approved Bethany Derflinger as a teacher substitute for the 2025-2026 school year.

• The board approved Christian Suarez as a Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach.

• Nathan Barrett addressed the school board, representing “Total Grant Solutions.”

The organization helps school districts find grants for funding various projects.

• The valedictorian for Weatherly High School Graduation will be McKenna Gerhard. The Salutatorian will be Kelly Reiner. Weatherly High School’s graduation is scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 5 in the middle school gymnasium.

• The Eagle Scout Project proposed by Weatherly freshman Derek Moyer, and member of Boy Scout Troop 25, was approved by the school board. The project will be to build a gaga ball court on school property. Moyer presented the project at last week’s caucus meeting.

“Congrats, we’re looking forward to it,” Board member William Knepper said.

• The board approved the agreement between Weatherly Area School District and Pearson for a cyber learning platform for Weatherly Area Virtual Academy.