October 5, 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 (None scheduled)
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3. Board Discussion Items
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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
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6.1. Budget Transfers
Description:
Requesting Approval for monthly 2026-2027 Budget Transfers, as presented
Note: Data will be provided on the October 26th Voting agenda |
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7. Human Resources (Voting)
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7.1. Red Rover Technologies, LLC - Masters Services Agreement
Description:
Requesting Approval for a Master Services Agreement with Red Rover Technologies, LLC, Exton, PA, for a Human Resources Hiring/Records Management system; cost is an annual fee of $33,500 plus a one-time implementation service fee of $6,000, for a total of $39,500; net cost after applied vendor discount is $33,500, as presented
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7.2. Retirements
Description:
Requesting Approval for Retirements, as presented
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7.3. Resignations
Description:
Requesting Approval for Resignations, as presented
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7.4. Terminations (none)
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7.5. Employments
Description:
Requesting Approval for Employments, as presented
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7.6. Status Changes
Description:
Requesting Approval for Status Changes, as requested
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7.7. Leaves of Absence
Description:
Requesting Approval for Leaves of Absence, as presented
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7.8. Tenure Attainments
Description:
Requesting Approval for Tenure Attainments, as presented
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7.9. Degree/Credit Acknowledgements
Description:
Requesting Approval for Masters Attainments/credits earned, as presented
Note - The Board acknowledges these annually, in the month of October
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7.10. Professional Development Course Requests
Description:
Requesting Approval for Professional Development Course Requests, as presented
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7.11. MOTION TO APPROVE all Human Resources Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Human Resources Agenda Items, as presented
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8. Curriculum/Instruction (No scheduled items)
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9. Student Services (No scheduled items)
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10. Athletic/Co-Curricular
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10.1. New Coaching Positions
Description:
Requesting Approval for the addition of two new Coaching positions, as follows: (1) Distance Running Assistant Coach for Winter/Indoor Track, and (1) Distance Running Assistant Coach for Spring Track, both for the 2026-2027 school year; stipend is $3,536.78 for each position
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11. Operations
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11.1. Varsity Softball Dugout Improvements
Description:
Requesting Approval for the donation and installation of shelving in the Varsity Softball dugout storage area; donation of materials and installation to be provided by the GM High School Softball Club, as presented
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11.2. Intermediate School GAGA Pit
Description:
Requesting Approval for the GMIS PTO's donation of materials to install a 26' GAGA Pit at the Intermediate School; GM Operations Department to install the equipment, as presented
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11.3. High School Change Order GC-PCO-99185
Description:
Requesting Ratification for High School Change Order GC-PCO-99185 - construct GWB pocket at the existing window in High School Room F122, per RFI GC176; cost of $1,909.49 to be paid from the Construction Fund, as presented
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11.4. High School Change Order GC-PCO-99186
Description:
Requesting Ratification for High School Change Order GC-PCO-99186 - add Axiom trim to ceiling height transition in the High School Orchestra Room A158, per RFI 173; cost of $1,194.06 to be paid from the Construction Fund, as presented
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12. Policy
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12.1. Second Reading of Policy Revisions
Description:
Requesting a Second 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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12.2. First Reading of Policy Revision
Description:
Requesting Approval for a First Reading of Policy Revision, as listed:
226 - Searches
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12.3. Policy Discussion Item
Description:
Jeffrey Litts, Esq., Board Solicitor, will review and provide feedback on a Board member's request for edits to the following policies:
006 - Meetings 010 - Policy Development 011 - Principles for Governance & Leadership 707 - Use of School Facilities
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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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14.1.1. 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 (None received)
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16. Right-to-Know Requests (None received)
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17. Grant Applications
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17.1. BISA Attendance Improvement Fund Grant - Cumru
Description:
Mr. Brian Cote, Cumru Principal, has applied for a Berks Initiative for School Attendance (BISA) grant, on behalf of Cumru Elementary, in the amount of $1,000. This grant will supplement and support district initiatives to improve attendance.
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17.2. GM Education Foundation Mustang Think Big Grant
Description:
Mr. Spencer Kelly, Brecknock Grade 4 teacher, has applied to the GM Education Foundation for a Mustang Think Big Grant to support the creation of SparkForge Creations - a 4th grade student-run innovative 3D printing mini-business enterprise, hands-on STEM learning lab, and PBIS positive behavior engine based at Brecknock Elementary. This grant, in the amount of $3,556.55, will support the purchase of 3D printers for the establishment of a permanent, high-capacity multi-printer STEM manufacturing hub at Brecknock Elementary.
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17.3. PDE AG & Youth Program Grant
Description:
Kylie Franck, Grade 11, with the support of Mr. Steve Murray and Mr. Rick Lapi, has applied to PDE for an AG & Youth Program Grant in the amount of $7,500 to support the proposed High School AG Club. This initiative will provide hands-on agricultural experiences, preparing students for careers within and beyond the agricultural industry.
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17.4. NRA Foundation Grant - GM Rifle Team
Description:
This NRA Foundation Grant will support GM's Rifle Team in growing its program through covering costs (beyond what the budget allows) for additional rifles and supplies, as presented
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18. Information Items
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18.1. What Happened at the BCIU - September 2026
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18.2. BCIU NewsLink - September 2026
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18.3. BCIU Legislative Update - September 2026
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18.4. TCC Board Meeting - September 2026
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18.5. TCC Meeting Summary - September 2026
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19. Closing Comments (Board)
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20. Meeting Adjournment (Voice)
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