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School Board

School Board Members

Our school board is a locally-elected government body that serves as the agent of the state legislature and the representatives of the community in providing a high-quality public education for the students of the school district. The board consists of nine, unpaid members who serve a four-year term. School board elections are held every two years, and the number of seats up for election is staggered, with five seats elected one term, then four seats elected the alternate term.

School Board members perform three fundamental functions:

  • Hiring and evaluating the Superintendent
  • Setting board policy
  • Enacting the district's annual budget
Additional responsibilities of the School Board include:
 
  • Approve the district's vision, mission, and goals

  • Establishing, equipping, and maintaining school buildings

  • Adopting textbooks

  • Approving the annual school calendar

  • Monitor student achievement, success, and growth, and review data to make informed decisions

  • Engaging with the school community and keeping the superintendent informed

  • Provide oversight of district compliance with laws, regulations, and codes

School Board Committee Structure

The Hempfield Board of School Directors utilizes the following standing committees:

  • Buildings & Grounds
  • Education & Programs
  • Finance
  • Policy, Personnel & Legal

Committees report information and recommendations to the full board at the Regular Board Meetings, where the Board will take action on agenda items. All committee and regular meetings are open to the public.

The School Board may take official action on any matter of agency business advertised as an agenda item on the agenda published at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Additionally, in accordance with exceptions permitted by the Sunshine Act, the Board may take official action on other matters of agency business so long as the agenda is amended and the public is given the opportunity to comment.

School Board Members

Resident Request to Comment at Board Meetings

Hempfield residents interested in addressing the board during the Committee Meetings and/or Regular Board Meetings should complete the form below. Registration will be open at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, and the deadline to register to speak is 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Please note that for committee meetings, speakers' topics must be related to an agenda item. All public comments must be made in person.

 REsident Comment Registration Form

If you are unable to complete the form and need assistance, please contact the Communications Department at 717-898-5539 or at communications@hempfieldsd.org.