October 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Work Session - 6:30 P.M.
Description:
At this time, the Board members will discuss items on the agenda. Voting will take place in the Regular meeting.
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2. Opening of Meeting - Immediately following the Work Session
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2.A. Call to Order
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2.B. Pledge of Allegiance / Moment of Silence
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2.C. Voting Process
Description:
Unless otherwise stated, all votes will be voice votes to be recorded as roll call votes.
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2.D. Roll Call
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Mr. John Atkin Mr. Tim Carll Mr. Troy Johnston Mr. Tim Korchak Mr. Adam Oliver Mr. Michael Oliver Mrs. Becky Simpson Mrs. Tammy Thompson Mrs. Tabitha VanDyke |
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2.E. Dates to Remember
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November 5, 2026 - PM Parent Teacher Conference Day
November 6, 2026 - AM Parent Teacher Conference Day November 11, 2026 - Veterans Day Assembly - EF/WF 9:00-10:30 November 18, 2026 - Work Session at 6:30 pm - Regular Meeting at East Forest
November 26-30, 2026 - Thanksgiving Vacation
December 2, 2026 - Reorganizational Meeting - Central Office at 7:00 pm
December 9, 2026 - District Holiday Chorus Concert and Elementary Concert at West Forest at 5:30 PM December 16, 2026 - Holiday Elementary Concert at East Forest at 5:00 PM December 24-31, 2026 - Christmas Vacation January 1, 2027 - Christmas Vacation |
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3. Recognitions and Presentations
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4. Hearings
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Per Forest Area School District Board Policy, public comment shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes total, with each presenter being limited to five (5) minutes. If there are more than four (4) presenters, the time will be allotted equally for each presenter. |
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4.A. Community Members
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4.B. Forest Area Education Association
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4.C. Forest Area Educational Support Personnel
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5. Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on September 16, 2026.*
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6. Financial Reports
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6.A. Financial Items 6A - 6J
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Financial Items 6A - 6J
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6.B. Treasurer's Report
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6.C. Financial Report
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6.D. Prepaid Bills
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6.E. Bills for Approval
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6.F. Receipts
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6.G. Athletics
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6.H. Cafeteria
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6.I. Student Activity
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6.J. Budgetary Transfers
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7. Personnel
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7.A. Personnel Items 7A -7K
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of all Personnel Items 7A - 7K
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7.B. Staff Resignation - Support Staff
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to accept the resignation via job abandonment of employee Meghan Ingram Paraprofessional at West Forest effective October 2, 2026.
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7.C. Staff Resignation - Support Staff
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to accept the Resignation of Erica Spas, Paraprofessional at West Forest effective November 24, 2026.
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7.D. New Hire - Support Staff
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to hire Amanda Hillard as a Part-Time Paraprofessional/Aide/PCA for the Forest Area School District, 5.5 hours per day, at a rate of $19.13 per hour effective date November 9, 2026.
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7.E. Staff Resignation - Professional Staff
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to accept the resignation of Shanay Jackson as a Music Teacher for the Forest Area School District, effective November 24, 2026.
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7.F. New Hire - Professional Staff
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to hire Mark Yochum as Music Teacher at Step B2 according to the professional contract effective January 4, 2027.
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7.G. Special Education Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of a posting to hire one Special Education Teacher to meet student needs and support the provision of special education services.
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7.H. Educational Staffing Solutions Substitutes 2026 - 2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the following Educational Staffing Solutions Professional & Support Substitutes for 2026 - 2027.*
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7.I. Supplemental Positions 2026 - 2027
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the attached list of Supplemental Positions for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.*
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7.J. Volunteer
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the following Volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year:
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7.K. Request for Payroll Deduction
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Employee # 1273 request to take 9/25/2026 as a payroll deducted .75 day.
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8. Field Trips
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8.A. Field Trip Items 8A - 8H
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Field Trip Items 8A - 8H
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8.B. Student Government Seminar Day
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Kristen Roberts, Alyssa Oliver, and up to 16 East Forest 9th-12th grade students to attend the Student Government Seminar in Warren on October 30, 2026. (Van usage requested)
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8.C. Student Government Seminar Day
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Lisa Banner, Jill Smail, and up to 16 West Forest 9th-12th grade students to attend the Student Government Seminar in Warren on October 30, 2026. (Van usage requested)
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8.D. Elementary Chess Tournament
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for John Wortman, Krista Wright and four East and West 5th-6th grade students to participate in an Elementary Chess Tournament at the Riverview IU6 in Clarion on November 2, 2026. (Van usage requested)
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8.E. Red Ribbon Walk - EF
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Robin Cornecki, Teri Mays, Katelyn Delay, Brad Roth, Chris Pappas, Craig Parrett, Carissa Frazer, Aimee Carbaugh, and approximately 48 PRK - 6 grade students to walk to the center of town to take a public stance against drugs during Red Ribbon Week on October 30, 2026.
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8.F. PMEA Junior Distric Chorus Assembly
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Shanay Jackson and six JHSH Choir members to attend the PMEA Junior District Chorus Assembly at Cranberry Junior-Senior High School on November 17, 2026. (Van usage requested)
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8.G. PA Wilds Cooperative Media Lab
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Lisa Banner and 3 East and West High School students to participate in creating a promotional video for Forest County at the Pa Wilds Cooperative Media Lab in Kane on November 9, 2026. (Van usage requested)
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8.H. Buzzard Swamp
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Ernie Hartwig and approximately 8 East Forest students to travel to Buzzard Swamp and the Marienville Vets Club to assist with a Veterans Hunt on October 28, 2026. (Van usage requested)
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9. Conferences
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9.A. Conference Items 9A - 9H
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Conference Items 9A - 9H
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9.B. Monthly Secondary Transition Meeting
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Valerie Watson to attend the Monthly Secondary Transition Meeting at the Riverview IU6 in Clarion on November 5, 2026.
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9.C. National Council of Teachers of English National Conference
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Tom Hoover to attend the National Council of Teachers of English National Conference in Philadelphia on November 19-22, 2026.
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9.D. Collective Bargaining Symposium Workshop
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Amy Beers and Sheila Dubrawka to attend the Collective Bargaining Symposium Workshop in Harrisburg on October 26-27, 2026.
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9.E. Overview of Tier 3 Support Teaming Structures Referral Systems and Systems Fidelity Conference
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Heather Stover to attend the Overview of Tier 3 Support Teaming Structures Referral Systems and Systems Fidelity Conference in Pittsburgh on November 12, 2026.
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9.F. Foundational Behavior Principles, Functional Behavior Assessments and Assessment Tools Conference
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Heather Stover to attend the Foundational Behavior Principles, Functional Behavior Assessments and Assessment Tools Conference in Pittsburgh on December 10, 2026.
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9.G. Behavior Support Plans, SEB Interventions and Data-Based Decision Making Conference
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Heather Stover to attend the Behavior Support Plans, SEB Interventions and Data-Based Decision Making Conference in Pittsburgh on January 14, 2027.
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9.H. Basic Active Shooter Level I Conference
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Jason Wagner to attend the Basic Active Shooter Level I Conference at the PSP Northwest Training Center in Meadville on November 17-18, 2026.
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10. Building Usages
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10.A. Building Usage Items 10A - 10B
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Building Usage Items 10A - 10B
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10.B. Marienville Variety Show
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Roxanne Thornton and the Marienville Variety Show participants to use the East Forest School for their annual musical show, with dress rehearsal on April 15, 2027 and the show on April 16, 2027.
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11. Consent Agenda
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11.A. Consent Agenda Items 11A - 11G
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of all Consent Agenda Items 11A- 11G
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11.B. Transportation Changes
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the Transportation Changes as presented.*
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11.C. Board Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the Board Resolution that ACT 93 Administrators who have voluntarily completed ACT 86 training may be compensated at the approved District flat rate for extracurricular / athletic event coverage, on an as needed emergency basis when a school nurse or bargaining unit member is unavailable.
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11.D. Required Internship for School Counselor Certification
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for Jennifer Myler to complete a required Elementary School Internship at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania from December 14, 2026, through January 15, 2027, in fulfillment of the requirements for school counselor certification.
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11.E. Policy additions/revisions on First Reading
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the following Forest Area School District Policy additions/revisions on First Reading:*
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11.F. Policy additions/revisions on Second Reading
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the following Forest Area School District Policy additions/revisions on Second Reading:*
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11.G. Grants Report 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the following Grants for the 2026-2027 academic year.*
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12. Individual Motions
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12.A. Forest Area School District Employee Substitutes
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the following Forest Area Employee Substitutes for the Forest Area School District:
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13. Informational Items
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13.A. Buildings and Grounds
Description:
Facilities Report*
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13.B. Finance
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13.C. Curriculum and Student Activities
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13.D. Personnel and Negotiations
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13.E. Other - Flexible Instruction Days/Remote Days
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13.F. Other - District Goals 2026-2027
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14. Updates
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14.A. Committee Updates
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Individual Board Member Comments, Concerns, Questions, Etc. |
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15. Adjournment
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