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LEWISTOWN - Longtime Mifflin County High School Principal Mark Crosson is set to retire at the close of the 2021-22 school year.
The Mifflin County School District Board of Directors reviewed this, and number of items other during its Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday.
Crosson's retirement - slated for June 30 - is expected to be approved during the board's voting meeting on Thursday, Jan. 27.
"After 23 years as an administrator at the district, we're going to need some big shoes to fill," said Superintendent Vance Varner, who said he hopes to move forward with finding a principal to fill his position as early as February.
Varner said Crosson has expressed interest in substituting for the school district in his retirement.
In related news, Varner said the district is having a difficult time filling teaching positions.
"We have zero applicants and it is frustrating," he said.
Varner said there is an option for potential candidates to get emergency certifications. For more information, he suggested emailing him at vsv55@mcsdk12.org.
The superintendent expressed frustration related to a statewide teacher shortage.
"I don't think it's going to get any better," he said.
Board members also congratulated Mifflin County Middle School student Jamil Rivera for receiving statewide recognition by earning the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Volunteer of the Year Award by PA CleanWays of Mifflin County.
"It just goes to show what a difference young people can make," said Chief Academic Officer Kevin O'Donnell.
During the board's voting meeting on Thursday, Jan. 27, it is set to approve and discuss a number of items, including:
¯ Staff retirements, hires and resignations;
¯ The 2022-23 school calendar which shows the first day of school for students is set for Aug. 30 and the last day is June 1, 2023;
¯ Approve a resolution to move forward with a Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology expansion project;
¯ Approve an updated health and safety plan.