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Bracketed by a pair of executive sessions, the gathering of the Blue Ridge School Board on October 24 encompassed a brief business meeting and a similarly brief workshop. According to Board president Alan Hall, the executive sessions covered on-going and related personnel and legal matters that might be “determined at the next meeting.”

The major item on the short business agenda was a compensation package for Superintendent Robert McTiernan. Details were not provided, but there was an additional item listed as a “compensation adjustment.” Mr. Hall said that the entire package offered Mr. McTiernan a somewhat lower salary increase following his first successful year as Superintendent, in exchange for a longer-term contract, extending to 2014.

The “stars” came out Friday, October 21 at Susquehanna Community Elementary School. As part of a “Night of STARS” event, families enjoyed an evening of information and entertainment based on a stars theme.

While children kicked off the evening making lightening bugs using soda bottles and glow sticks, parents learned about several quality early learning initiatives in Pennsylvania including Keystone STARS and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts. The programs are making a difference in the lives of young children. Keystone STARS is a voluntary initiative that gives star rankings to childcare providers who go beyond basic health and safety measures while Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts allows families to enjoy free quality pre-k.

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