September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work/General Purposes Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Roll Call
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1.4. Executive Session Announcement
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2. Presentations
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2.1. High School Keystone Exam Report 2025-2026
Description:
Presenting: T.J. Miller, High School Principal
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2.2. Annual Update on District Internet Safety Measures, per the Children's Protection Act
Description:
Presenting: Mr. Scott LaPlant, Supervisor of Technology
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3. Board Discussion Items
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3.1. 2026 PSBA Officer Elections
Description:
All Pennsylvania school Board members have the opportunity to cast votes of support for incoming 2027 PSBA Leadership positions, based on territory. A roll call vote is not required and there is no general rule that requires Boards to cast votes of support. Background information on incoming officers, as well as unofficial ballot forms, have been provided to all Board members for consideration. If a majority of the GM Board would like to submit votes of support to PSBA, the Board Recording Secretary will do so on its behalf.
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4. Public Comment
Description:
Community Agenda Questions; Other Questions/Concerns - Please complete and submit yellow card to the Board Recording Secretary prior to the start of the meeting
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5. Board Business (No scheduled items)
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6. Finance (No scheduled items)
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7. Human Resources
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7.1. Updated High School 2026-2027 Co-Curricular Staffing
Description:
Requesting Approval for the updated High School 2026-2027 Co-Curricular Staffing list, as presented
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7.2. Professional Mentors 2026-2027 (Updated)
Description:
Requesting Approval for the updated 2026-2027 Professional Mentor listing, as presented
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7.3. Kelly Services, Inc., Substitute Staffing Services 2026-2027
Description:
Requesting Approval for a renewal Agreement (via Exhibit A) with Kelly Services, Inc., providing Substitute staffing services during the 2026-2027 school year, as presented
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7.4. Retirements
Description:
Requesting Approval for Retirements, as presented
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7.5. Resignations
Description:
Requesting Approval for Resignations, as presented
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7.6. Terminations (none)
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7.7. Employments
Description:
Requesting Approval for Employments, as presented
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7.8. Status Changes
Description:
Requesting Approval for Status Changes, as presented
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7.9. Leaves of Absence
Description:
Requesting Approval for Leaves of Absence, as presented
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7.10. Coaching Volunteers - Fall, 2026
Description:
Requesting Approval of Coaching Volunteers for the Fall, 2026 sports season, as presented
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7.11. Professional Development Course Requests
Description:
Requesting Approval for Professional Development Course Requests, as presented
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8. Curriculum/Instruction
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8.1. Middle School TSI Plan 26-27
Description:
Requesting Approval for the Middle School TSI (Targeted Support Improvement) Plan for 2026-2027, as presented
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8.2. Reading Hospital Healthcare Internship Program
Description:
Requesting Approval for an Affiliation Agreement with Reading Hospital, supporting a Healthcare Internship program for High School seniors during the 2026-2027 school year, as presented
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8.3. Wilson School District JROTC MOU
Description:
Requesting Approval for a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wilson School District, for qualified GM students to participate in their Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program during the 2026-2027 school year at no cost, as presented
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8.4. Pre-K Counts 2026-2027 Flexible Instruction Plan
Description:
Requesting Approval of the GM Pre-K Counts Flexible Instruction Plan for 2026-2027, and submission of the required Emergency Instructional Time Template to the PA Office of Child Development & Early Learning, as presented
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9. Student Services
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9.1. Settlement Agreement & Release
Description:
Requesting Approval of a Settlement Agreement & Release for Student #809653, as presented
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9.2. CCIU TEACH Program Placement 26-27
Description:
Requesting Approval for Student #821666 to be placed through the Chester County Intermediate Unit's TEACH program, Coatesville, PA, for special education/mental health services; tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $60,000, as presented
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10. Athletic/Co-Curricular (Voting)
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10.1. Security Care, Inc., Protection Services Agreement (V)
Description:
Requesting Approval for a Protection Services Agreement with Security Care, Inc., Blue Bell, PA, to provide unarmed security guards for 2026-2027 athletic events; Fall season schedule provided - Winter and Spring schedules to follow; rate is $29.50/hour per agent, as presented
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10.2. MOTION TO APPROVE all Athletic/Co-Curricular Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Athletic/Co-Curricular Agenda Items, as presented
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11. Operations
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11.1. GMIS Gym Floor Repairs
Description:
Requesting Approval for repairs to the GMIS Gym floor due to a water leak in February, 2026; insurance claim accepted by Utica in the amount of $92,360; Utica to cover cost, less depreciation, in the amount of $82,645; GMSD to fund balance of $9,715 through the Operating Budget, as presented
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11.2. High School Change Order GC-PCO-99178
Description:
Requesting Ratification for High School Change Order GC-PCO-99178 - fabricate and install (3) 6"x3.5"x5/16" galvanized lintels to support the existing brick veneer at the High School Auxiliary Gym Locker Room area exterior openings; cost of $667.88 to be paid from the Construction Fund, as presented
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11.3. Middle School/High School Change Order GC-PCO-99179
Description:
Requesting Ratification for Middle School/High School Change Order GC-PCO-99179 - re-work of the existing rough-in plumbing locations at Room 214 of the High School and re-work of the existing rain leader in the Middle School; cost of $3,138.64 to be paid from the Construction Fund, as presented
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11.4. Middle School Change Order GC-PCO-99180
Description:
Requesting Ratification for Middle School Change Order GC-PCO-99180 - cut and re-wrap acoustical wall panels around cable raceway and speakers in the Middle School Band Room 121; cost of $942.38 to be paid from the Construction Fund, as presented
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11.5. High School Change Order GC-PCO-99181
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Requesting Ratification for High School Change Order GC-PCO-99181 - laminate existing mural wall with 5/8" GWB in the High School Uniform Storage Room A171, per RFI GC170; cost of $2,045.51 to be paid from the Construction Fund, as presented
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11.6. High School Change Order GC-PCO-99182
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Requesting Ratification for High School Change Order GC-PCO-99182 - construct GWB pocket at the existing window in High School Room A171, per RFI GC171; cost of $2,061.57 to be paid from the Construction Fund, as presented
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11.7. High School Change Order GC-PCO-99183
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Requesting Ratification for High School Change Order GC-PCO-99183 - complete extensive floor prep work in the High School Music Suite Area prior to installation of the finished floor system; scope of work to include additional demo, grinding, patching, ramping, cleaning, and leveling; total cost is $44,146.57; utilizing $40,000 included in the contract allowances for floor prep and paying the Change Order balance of $4,482.46 from the Construction Fund, as presented
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12. Policy
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12.1. First Reading of Policy Revisions
Description:
Requesting a First Reading of Policy Revisions, as listed
102 - Academic Standards 105 - Curriculum 204.1 - Virtual Attendance & Wellness Checks (New) 209 - Health Examinations/Screenings 246 - School Wellness 249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying 704 - Maintenance 803 - School Calendar 805.2 - School Security Personnel 822 - Automated External Defibrillators (AED)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) |
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13. Technology (No scheduled items)
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14. Facilities Use (Voting)
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14.1. Facilities Use Requests
Description:
Requesting Approval for Facilities Use Requests, as presented
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14.2. MOTION TO APPROVE all Facilities Use Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Facilities Use Agenda Items, as presented
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15. Communications
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15.1. None received
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16. Right-to-Know Requests
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16.1. Mr. William Scribner
Description:
Mr. William Scribner requested Board Policy 202, other policies regarding enrollment, number of nonresident students enrolled in the district, copies of Board meeting minutes approving or denying nonresident student enrollment, guidelines for determining whether a nonresident student may enroll, and any agreements with neighboring districts regarding student attendance or tuition.
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16.2. Mr. Max Kraft
Description:
Mr. Max Kraft requested all current copier, printer and multifunction device lease agreements, maintenance agreements, board approvals within 5 years authorizing the awarding of the leases or contracts, the awarded vendors' proposals, and any record identifying the contact information for the person responsible for administering those contracts.
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16.3. The Data Branch
Description:
Ms. Myra Barton, of The Data Branch, requested a listing of all products from Frontline Education, PowerSchool, Red Rover Technologies, Tyler Technologies, and Open Ai/Claude.
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16.4. The Data Branch
Description:
Ms. Holly Hatton, of The Data Branch, requested a listing of all products from Amerigis, Think Together, Brightly, FMX, Follet School Solutions, One to One Plus, and ServiceNow, from January 1, 2021 through present.
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16.5. Smart Procure
Description:
Stephanie Vargas, of Smart Procure, requested purchasing records from May 21, 2026 through current.
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17. Grant Applications
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17.1. The Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Grant
Description:
The High School Library/Social Studies departments are applying for a Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education grant in the amount of $1,000, which would support a visit to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, and to bring a guest speaker and/or exhibit to the GM High School campus.
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18. Information Items
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18.1. What Happened at the BCIU - August 2026
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18.2. BCIU NewsLink - August 2026
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18.3. BCIU Legislative Update - August 2026
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18.4. Commonwealth Budget Summary 2026-2027
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18.5. PDE Summary of State Appropriations
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18.6. BCTC Meeting Minutes - June 2026
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18.7. BCTC Meeting Minutes - July 2026
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18.8. BCTC Meeting Briefs - August 2026
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19. Closing Comments (Board)
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20. Meeting Adjournment (Voice)
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