October 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Governor Mifflin Board of School Directors' 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. Mustang Nation Heroes
Description:
Recognition of individuals who provided outstanding response to a medical emergency during the October 9th football game
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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 September 21, 2026
Description:
Requesting Approval for Minutes of the Meeting held September 21, 2026, as presented
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4.2. Minutes of the Meeting held October 5, 2026
Description:
Requesting Approval for Minutes of the Meeting held October 5, 2026, as presented
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4.3. Treasurer's Report
Description:
Requesting Approval for the Treasurer's Report of September 30, 2026, as presented
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4.4. Bills Paid
Description:
Requesting Approval for Bills Paid, in the total amount of $9,908,850.84, 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
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6.1. Mrs. Kelly Kuhn - Experience with District Leadership
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6.2. Mrs. Melissa Balthaser - Son's 2024 Graduation Experience
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6.3. Jason & Marcella Sweigart - Hiring for New Coaching Positions
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7. Right-to-Know Requests
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7.1. Sunlight Access (New)
Description:
Fillip Freeman, of Sunlight Access, requested purchase orders from March 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026.
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7.2. Charles Jones, LLC (New)
Description:
Trisha Frasetto Nicholl, of Charles Jones, LLC, requested the detailed real estate tax payments for the month of September, 2026
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7.3. Cody Hancock (New)
Description:
Cody Hancock requested records related to softball and baseball, including capital gains, emails, facility use schedules, and athletic event schedules for 3 to 10-year periods.
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8. Grant Applications
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8.1. 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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8.2. 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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8.3. PDE AG & Youth Program Grant
Description:
Kylie Franck, Grade 11, with the support of Dr. 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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8.4. 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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8.5. PCCD Grant (new)
Description:
PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency 26-27 School Safety & Mental Health Grant - non-competitive formula-based solicitation of $274,171; funding will be used to increase safety & security across our campus, including hiring a School Police officer for the Middle School, adding lighting to campus blind spots, radios for our SPO's, implementing an emergency management system, and creating a more secure entrance at the High School
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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 (none scheduled)
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9.3. Student Representatives' Report - Kuljeet Sangha
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10. Board Business (no scheduled items)
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11. Finance (Roll Call)
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11.1. Budget Transfers
Description:
Requesting Approval for monthly 2026-2027 Budget Transfers, as presented
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11.2. Commitment of Funds - General Fund Balance (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval to commit $500,000 of the June 30, 2026 General Fund Balance for the purchase of new and replacement equipment purchases, pursuant to Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 54
The Board previously established the General Fund Committed Fund Balance for new and replacement equipment purchases, but had not yet committed a specific amount. Committed Fund Balances are set by the Board and can only be used for that specific purpose or such constraints can be removed or changed only by the Board |
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11.3. MOTION TO APPROVE all Finance Agenda Items
Description:
Requesting Approval for all Finance Agenda Items, as presented
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12. Human Resources (Roll Call)
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12.1. Appointment of Substitute Superintendent (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval to Appoint Dr. Steven Murray as Substitute Superintendent, beginning October 27, 2026 and ending January 5, 2027, per Agreement, as presented
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12.2. Student Teaching Placements (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval for Student Teaching Placements, as presented
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12.3. Aquatics Department Staffing 2026-2027 (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval for 2026-2027 Aquatics Department Staffing, as presented
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12.4. Retirements (none)
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12.5. Resignations
Description:
Requesting Approval for Resignations, as presented
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12.6. Terminations (none)
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12.7. Employments
Description:
Requesting Approval for Employments, as presented
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12.8. Status Changes
Description:
Requesting Approval for Status Changes, as presented
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12.9. Leaves of Absence
Description:
Requesting Approval for Leaves of Absence, as presented
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12.10. Degree/Credit Acknowledgements
Description:
Requesting Approval for Degree/Credit Acknowledgements, as presented
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12.11. Professional Development Course Requests
Description:
Requesting Approval for Professional Development Course Requests, as presented
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12.12. 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 (no scheduled items)
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14. Student Services (Roll Call)
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14.1. John Paul II Center Services Agreement (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval for a renewal Agreement with John Paul II Center, Shillington, PA, to provide Special Education services during the 2026-2027 school year for Student #10627, Student #820803, Student #808487 and Student #823733; tuition is $53,000 per student, as presented
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14.2. Waiver of Expulsion Hearing Agreement 809726 (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval of Waiver of Expulsion Hearing Agreement for Student #809726, as presented
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14.3. Waiver of Expulsion Hearing Agreement 824263 (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval of Waiver of Expulsion Hearing Agreement for Student #824263, as presented
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14.4. Waiver of Expulsion Hearing Agreement 822187 (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval of Waiver of Expulsion Hearing Agreement for Student #822187, as presented
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14.5. Mind Matters Evaluation Service Contract (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval for an Evaluation Service Contract with Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling & Psychological Associates, LLC, Reading, PA, to conduct an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) for Student #824324 at a cost of $5,500, as presented
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14.6. CHOR Centre Avenue Academy Agreement (New)
Description:
Requesting Approval for an Agreement with CHOR Centre Avenue Academy to provide special education services for Student #824603 during the 2026-2027 school year; rate is $363.28/day, as presented
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14.7. 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 (Roll Call)
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15.1. 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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15.2. 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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16. Operations (Roll Call)
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16.1. 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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16.2. 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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16.3. 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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16.4. High School Change Order GC-PCO-99186
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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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16.5. High School Change Order GC-PCO-99188 (New)
Description:
Requesting Ratification for High School Change Order GC-PCO-99188 - delete labor for brick infill of window area at High School exterior; credit of $1,055.70 to the Construction Fund, as presented
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16.6. 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. 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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17.2. First Reading of Policy Revision (Updated)
Description:
Requesting Approval for a First Reading of Policy Revision, as listed:
226 - Searches (Edited since 10.05.26 Work Mtg)
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17.3. 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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