August 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM - August 24, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
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1. OPENING PROCEDURES
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2. GUEST RECOGNITION & COMMENTS
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3. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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5. REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS
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6. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
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6.1. August 10, 2026 - Board Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to approve the August 10, 2026 Millville Area School District Board meeting minutes. (Voice Vote)
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7. BUDGET AND FINANCE
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7.1. Financial Reports
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7.2. Expenditures
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the August 24, 2026 general fund expenditures in the amount of $195,385.18, capital expenditures in the amount of $11,500.00, and cafeteria expenditures in the amount of $51.70. (Roll Call)
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7.3. Pay August/September Expenditures
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve allowing the Business Manager to pay the remainder of August 2026 and September 2026 expenditures incurred that are due prior to the next scheduled meeting with final approval at the next scheduled meeting. (Roll Call)
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7.4. Berwick Area School District/New Story Meals
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve Berwick Area School District to provide breakfast at a price of $2.70 and lunch at a price of $4.10 to Millville students while in a placement at New Story in Berwick for the 26/27 school year. (Roll Call)
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7.5. Veteran's Exemption
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the Real Estate Tax exemption for disabled veteran, MARVIN HARTZELL . (Roll Call)
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8. POLICY & GOVERNANCE
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8.1. Second Reading Updated MASD Policy 237: Electronic Devices
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the second and final reading of the updated MASD Policy 237: Electronic Devices as presented.
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8.2. PSBA School Leadership Conference Attendance
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve allowing JESSICA WHITMOYER and ALEX CAVALLINI to attend the Pennsylvania School Board Association School Leadership Conference at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions on October 18-20, 2026 at a total cost for lodging and registration of $1,838.00
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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9.1. Advent Communication Systems Services Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the service agreement with Advent Communication Solutions to provide technical phone system services at the rate of $160 per month.
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9.2. 2026-2027 Bayada Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the agreement with Bayada Home Health Inc. to provide nursing services to the district in the 2026-2027 school year, as outlined in the agreement. (No change in price from last year).
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10. CURRICULUM / EDUCATIONAL
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10.1. Diversified Occupations (DO) Handbook 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the new Diversified Occupations (DO) Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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10.2. Slippery Rock University Affilitation Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the affiliation agreement with Slippery Rock University for Millville Area School District to provide practicum and internship experiences for students in educational placements, as outlined in the agreement.
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10.3. Curricular Excursions & Field Trips 26/27
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve a field trip to Briar Creek Lake for Water Education Day as presented. District will sponsor field
trip costs up to the $20 per student threshold, as indicated in
the Millville Area School District Administrative Regulation
121-AR-1: Field Trips, Curricular Excursions, and
Community Based Instruction.
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11. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
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11.1. Change Order - Lobar Associates
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to approve the change order with
Lobar Associates to provide panic hardware for doors in the high school, at an additional cost to the district of $4,445.11.
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11.2. Journey Bank Facility Use - 10/12/26
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve allowing
Journey Bank to use the High School Auditorium and
Cafeteria for a State of Bank/Employee Training Day on
Monday, October 12, 2026 from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a
usage fee of $200 ($100 per space) and refundable deposit,
consistent with Administrative Regulation 707 AR-3 District
Facilities Fee Schedule.
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11.3. Disposal Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the disposals of Family and Consumer Science books that are obsolete, as presented.
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12. PERSONNEL AND ACTIVITIES
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12.1. Resignation - K. Ferro
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept the notice of resignation from KARA FERRO Certified School Nurse, effective August 20, 2026. The district may retain the professional staff member for up to 60 days or until a suitable replacement is identified.
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12.2. Resignation - K. Bray
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept the notice of resignation from KIMBERLY BRAY as Secondary Designated Building Substitute and Junior High Field Hockey Coach, effective August 18, 2026.
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12.3. Resignation - S. Welsh
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to accept the notice of resignation from STEPHINE WELSH as Elementary Head Cook, effective August 18, 2026.
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12.4. Secondary Designated Substitute - D. Kurtz
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the appointment of DAKOTAH KURTZ as the Secondary Designated Building Substitute for the 2026-2027 school year. Clearances on file.
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12.5. Student Practicum Placement - D. Kurtz
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the placement of DAKOTAH KURTZ as a practicum student teacher in the Millville Jr./Sr. High School from August 24, 2026 through December 11, 2026.
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12.6. Substitute Personnel 2026-2027
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the list of substitute personnel as presented. Pending receipt of all necessary documentation.
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12.7. Co-Curricular Personnel 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the Co-Curricular Personnel recommendations for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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12.7.A. Appoint Cross Country Volunteer Assistant Coach - B. Evans
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve appointing BLAKE EVANS as a Cross Country Volunteer Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 fall athletic season. Pending receipt of all necessary documentation.
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12.7.B. 2026-2027 Additional Security Personnel
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve REGINA SAVAGE, KATIE SICK, and GINGER MCGOWAN as additional Security Personnel for the 2026-2027 year.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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14. MEETINGS & CALENDAR
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14.1. Upcoming Meetings
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14.2. Most Recent Board Committee Meetings
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Dates of the Most Recent Board Committee Meetings -Buildings & Grounds Committee: May 4, 2026 -Co-Curricular Committee: August 17, 2026 -Curriculum Committee: April 7, 2026 -Finance/Budget Committee: June 3, 2026 -Policy Committee: April 7, 2026 -Safety Committee: April 20, 2026 -Transportation Committee: October 22, 2024
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