After recognizing students who achieved honors at the state level, Parkland School District Superintendent Richard Sniscak said their endeavors represent the three pillars of education.

"Academics, the performing arts and athletics are the three pillars of a comprehensive program," Sniscak said during the April 21 school board meeting. "This is what we value in Parkland.

"Congratulations to students, parents and staff."

Alyssa Tauber has the unique distinction of accomplishment in four different media on the National Scholastic Art Awards list.

She won commendations for mixed media, photography, animation and painting.

Tauber, who has taken 21 electives in her high school career, earned distinction from the Regional Scholastic Art Awards at the Philadelphia Art Museum.

She will receive her medals at a ceremony in New York.

The board viewed an animated film prepared by Tauber, in which she tracks her art interest back to her fourth grade classroom at Kratzer Elementary School.

The film ends with Tauber's comment.

"I knew I wanted to make art all my life," she said.

Tauber will attend the Maryland Institute College of Art on a full scholarship.

Teacher Lori Kuzmin O'Neill introduced her student, Arvind Partha-sarathy, who won first place in the Future Business Leaders of America competition at the state level.

The award qualifies him to participate in the national FBLA competition in Chicago, Ill.

Swim coach Rob Robataille described the dedication and work which enabled swimmer Sienna Salvaggio to win two gold medals in state competition.

Salvaggio was also a member of the Parkland state championship volleyball team.

Teacher Kellie O'Donnell reported Parkland High School recently received a Golden Globe award in recognition of its language program.

O'Donnell said 79 percent of students are enrolled in a world language class with most continuing to level four and above.

The district has a five-year sequence of French, German and Spanish and a four-year sequence of American sign language and Latin with a total enrollment of 3,175 students.

In other business, the board approved a bid of $84,437 for copy paper for the 2015-16 school year, $46,560 for art supplies, and $93,334 for a 36-passenger, special needs bus to be purchased through the Capital Projects fund.