September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Voting 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. 2026 GM W.I.S.E. Award Recipients
Description:
Honoring 2026 GM W.I.S.E. Award Recipients Mrs. Traci Huddleson and Mr. Brandon Snyder
Presenting: Ms. Stephanie Seifrit, Director of Human Resources |
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2.2. American School Safety Corps
Description:
Presenting: Logan Minford and Grace Wanner, of the American School Safety Corps, will provide an overview of their volunteer after-school program.
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3. Board Discussion Items
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4. Monthly Board Approvals (Roll Call)
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4.1. Minutes of the Meeting held August 17, 2026
Description:
Requesting Approval for Minutes of the Meeting held August 17, 2026, as presented
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4.2. Minutes of the Meeting held September 14, 2026
Description:
Requesting Approval for Minutes of the Meeting held September 14, 2026, as presented
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4.3. Treasurer's Report
Description:
Requesting Approval for the Treasurer's Report of August 31, 2026, as presented
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4.4. Bills Paid
Description:
Requesting Approval for Bills Paid, in the total amount of $5,967,625.31, as presented
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4.5. MOTION TO APPROVE all Monthly Board Approval Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Monthly Board Approval Agenda Items, as presented
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5. 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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6. Communications (none received)
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7. Right-to-Know Requests
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7.1. 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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7.2. 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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7.3. 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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7.4. 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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7.5. Smart Procure
Description:
Stephanie Vargas, of Smart Procure, requested purchasing records from May 21, 2026 through current.
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7.6. Mr. Justin Wenig (New)
Description:
Mr. Justin Wenig requested purchasing records for all vendors from January 1, 2026 through current.
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7.7. Charles Jones. LLC (New)
Description:
Ms. Trisha Frasetto, of Charles Jones, LLC, requested detailed real estate tax collection records for the month of August, 2026.
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7.8. The Data Branch (New)
Description:
Chanhee Gi, of The Data Branch, requested records for purchases made from the following vendors: ESS/ESI, Kokua Education, Scoot Education, Zen Educate, and BuildEd.
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8. Grant Applications
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8.1. 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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8.2. BISA Attendance Improvement Fund Grant - Brecknock (New)
Description:
Dr. Nicole Pagan, Principal, and Mrs. Kelsey Cole, School Counselor, have applied for a Berks Initiative for School Attendance (BISA) grant, on behalf of Brecknock Elementary, in the amount of $1,000. This grant will supplement and support district initiatives to improve attendance.
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8.3. BISA Attendance Improvement Fund Grant - Mifflin Park (New)
Description:
Mrs. Melissa Paparella, Principal, and Ms. Grace Torres, Social Worker, have applied for a Berks Initiative for School Attendance (BISA) grant, on behalf of Mifflin Park Elementary, in the amount of $1,000. This grant will supplement and support district initiatives to improve attendance.
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9. Reports
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9.1. Board Representatives to the BCIU, BCTC, TCC & Legislative
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9.2. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Lisa Hess
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10. Board Business (No scheduled items)
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11. Finance (No scheduled items)
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12. Human Resources (Roll Call)
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12.1. High School 2026-2027 Co-Curricular Staffing (Updated)
Description:
Requesting Approval for the updated High School 2026-2027 Co-Curricular Staffing list, as presented
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12.2. Professional Mentors 2026-2027 (Updated)
Description:
Requesting Approval for the updated 2026-2027 Professional Mentor listing, as presented
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12.3. 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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12.4. Student Teaching Requests (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval for Student Teaching Requests, as presented
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12.5. Retirements
Description:
Requesting Approval for Retirements, as presented
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12.6. Resignations (Updated)
Description:
Requesting Approval for Resignations, as presented
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12.7. Terminations (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval for Terminations, as presented
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12.8. Employments (Updated)
Description:
Requesting Approval for Employments, as presented
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12.9. Status Changes (Updated)
Description:
Requesting Approval for Status Changes, as presented
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12.10. Leaves of Absence
Description:
Requesting Approval for Leaves of Absence, as presented
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12.11. Coaching Volunteers - Fall, 2026 (Updated)
Description:
Requesting Approval for Coaching Volunteers, as presented
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12.12. Professional Development Course Requests (Updated)
Description:
Requesting Approval for Professional Development Course Requests, as presented
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12.13. MOTION TO APPROVE all Human Resources Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Human Resources Agenda Items, as presented
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13. Curriculum/Instruction (Roll Call)
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13.1. 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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13.2. 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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13.3. 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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13.4. 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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13.5. MOTION TO APPROVE all Curriculum/Instruction Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Curriculum/Instruction Agenda Items, as presented
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14. Student Services (Roll Call)
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14.1. Settlement Agreement & Release
Description:
Requesting Approval of a Settlement Agreement & Release for Student #809653, as presented
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14.2. 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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14.3. Senior Year Completion Request (New)
Description:
Requestion Approval for Student #807786 to complete his senior year at Governor Mifflin, as per Policy 202
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14.4. New Story Agreement 26-27 (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval for a renewal Agreement with New Story School (Wyomissing location) to provide special education services during the 2026-2027 school year for appropriately-identified students; rate is $485/day per student, as presented
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14.5. MOTION TO APPROVE all Student Services Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Student Services Agenda Items, as presented
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15. Athletic/Co-Curricular (No scheduled items)
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16. Operations (Roll Call)
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16.1. 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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16.2. 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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16.3. Middle School/High School Change Order GC-PCO-99179
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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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16.4. Middle School Change Order GC-PCO-99180
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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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16.5. 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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16.6. 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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16.7. 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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16.8. Middle School Change Order EC-PCO-99184 (New)
Description:
Requesting Ratification for Middle School Change Order EC-PCO-99184 - supply and install (2) pendant light fixtures in Middle School STEAM Room 112; cost of $2,361.36 to be paid from the Construction Fund, as presented
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16.9. MOTION TO APPROVE all Operations Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Operations Agenda Items, as presented
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17. Policy (Roll Call)
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17.1. 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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17.2. MOTION TO APPROVE all Policy Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Policy Agenda Items, as presented
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18. Technology (No scheduled items)
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19. Facilities Use (Roll Call)
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19.1. Facilities Use Requests
Description:
Requesting Approval for Facilities Use Requests, as presented
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19.2. MOTION TO APPROVE all Facilities Use Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Facilities Use Agenda Items, as presented
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20. Closing Comments (Board)
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21. Meeting Adjournment (Voice)
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