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School Board Oversight Committees

Board Oversight Committees Descriptions

The Steelton-Highspire School District Board Oversight Committees serve as advisory bodies that ensure proper governance, accountability, and collaboration between the board and district administration. These committees work closely with district leaders to review policies, procedures, and operational effectiveness, making recommendations to the full board as necessary.

Central Administration/District Operations Oversight Committee Scope of Oversight:

 

  • Provides oversight of the Superintendent’s Office.
  • Ensures effective governance of overall district operations.
  • Works with the Superintendent on policy implementation, strategic planning, and administrative effectiveness.
  • Reviews administrative structures, leadership efficiency, and operational policies.
  • Assesses district-wide initiatives for organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Other duties as assigned by the president of the board.

Human Resources / Educational Program Oversight Committee

Scope of Oversight:

  • Works with the Assistant Superintendent’s Office on academic programming and curriculum development.
  • Provides oversight of the Human Resources Department, including hiring practices, staff evaluations, and professional development.
  • Monitors the effectiveness of instructional strategies and student achievement programs.
  • Reviews policies related to staff recruitment, retention, and equitable hiring practices.
  • Supports the development of initiatives that enhance student learning and instructional quality.
  • Other duties as assigned by the president of the board.

Business Department / Buildings and Grounds Oversight Committee

Scope of Oversight:

  • Oversees financial management through collaboration with the Business Manager’sOffice.
  • Reviews district budgets, financial policies, and resource allocation.
  • Ensures transparency in financial planning and compliance with fiscal policies.
  • Provides oversight of the Buildings & Grounds Department, including facilitymaintenance, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
  • Works to improve the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of school district facilities.
  • Other duties as assigned by the president of the board.

Athletic Oversight Committee

Scope of Oversight:

  • Collaborates with the Athletic Director, school principals, and district administration tooversee all athletic programs.
  • Reviews policies related to student-athlete eligibility, sports funding, and facility usage.
  • Monitors compliance with PIAA regulations and district athletic policies.
  • Supports initiatives that enhance student participation and athletic program development.
  • Ensures that athletic programs align with the district’s academic and extracurriculargoals.
  • Other duties as assigned by the president of the board.

Each oversight committee is responsible for providing regular updates and recommendations to the full board during meetings. Their role is to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the respective areas they oversee.

Board Oversight Committees

Central Admin/District Ops: Superintendents office oversight and overall district operations oversight committee. Works closely with the Superintendent on all operations of district.


HR / Ed Program: Assistant Superintendents office oversight, HR office oversight, Educational programing oversight.


Business. Dept. / B&G: Business Managers office oversight, buildings, and grounds
operations and maintenance dept. oversight.


Athletic Oversight- Will work with athletic director, principal, and Assistant Superintendent


Board/District Oversight:
Micheal Wanner, President of Board of Directors


Central Administration/District Operations Oversight: Dr. Iskric
Micheal Wanner, President / Oversight Chair
Jenna Condran, Board Member
Joyce Culpepper, Board Member


HR / Educational Program Oversight: Mr. Slade
Ashley Ward-McMullen, Vice President / Oversight Chair
Nicholas Conjar, Board Member
Michael Pilsitz, Board Member


Business Department/Buildings and Grounds Oversight: Mr. Carnes
Calvin Johnson, Treasurer / Oversight Chair
Casey Hamilton, Board Member
Christie Hamilton, Board Member


Athletic Oversight Committee: Andrew Erby
Nicholas Conjar, Board Member / Oversight Chair
Michael Pilsitz, Board Member

 

Effective 4/2025