November 2, 2026 7:00 p.m. - IU Monthly Meeting

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The regular monthly meeting of the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 Board of Directors, held at the Conference Room of the Schuylkill Technology Center — South Campus, Mar Lin, Pennsylvania, will be called to order by President Scott Jacoby.

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The Committee of the Whole will meet before the board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Description:  Approve the Minutes of the October 5, 2026, Board Meeting.

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• Board Update regarding the Gymnasium Renovation

Description:  It is recommended that the Board approve the FINANCE items of the consent agenda:

Description:  Approve the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit Financial Reports for September 2026 as presented.

Description:  Approve the Maple Avenue Campus Activity and Instructional Account Reports for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  Approve payments to the following districts as listed for instructional services, transportation, and supplies utilized during the month of September for the 2026-2027 after-school program. All expenses are covered through the respective grant funds.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board approve the following PERSONNEL items of the consent agenda:

Description:  Approve the retirement of the following employees, effective at the end of the day listed.
 ACT 93/Support Staff Compensation Plan 

• Alretta Schwenk, full-time Transition Service Coordinator in the Early Intervention Department, on June 30, 2027.

Description:  Accept the resignation of the following employees, effective at the end of the day listed:
Educational Support Professionals Association

• Alexis Bradbury, part-time Paraprofessional, Early Intervention Department (STC-N Early Intervention Classroom), effective October 15, 2026.

ACT 93/Support Staff Compensation Plan

• Nathaniel Hafer, part-time Adult Literacy Instructor at the Lifelong Learning Center, effective November 5, 2026.

Description:  Rescind the employment of Joseph Murton Jr., Pottsville, as a part-time School Police Officer at the Maple Avenue Campus, as previously approved at the September 14, 2026, board meeting. 

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Approve a certification/track change for the following employee.

• Amey-Katherine Wert
  • Track: Master’s to Master’s + 30
  • Compensation: 2026-2027 Salary + $2,000
  • Effective: 2026-2027 School Year

Description:  Approve an annual stipend effective November 9, 2026, to Megan Hughes for additional responsibilities associated with the coordination and implementation of the Developing Future Educators Grant. The stipend amount will be $3,500 annually, payable in two installments.

Compensation will be prorated for the 2026-2027 grant year based on her start date, with the full annual stipend authorized for the 2027-2028 grant year, contingent upon continued grant funding. All associated costs will be invoiced to North Schuylkill School District for reimbursement through its awarded APR Grant funds.
 

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• Approve Sharon Morgan to provide transition support to Kelly Marchetti for a period of one (1) calendar year from her start date, in her position as a Behavior Interventionist, with compensation as per the criteria of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The total amount of the stipend for this position is $500.00.

Description:  Approve the transfer of 54.5 Sick Days from Blue Mountain School District to Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 for Marie Ryan.

Description:  Approve an unpaid leave of absence for the following employee(s). The employee(s) will reimburse the cost of health insurance for their absence when applicable.

• Employee #2881 on October 2, 2026.
• Employee #2898 on October 14, 2026 (1/2 PM), October 21, 2026, October 23, 2026 (1/2 AM) and November 2-6 and 9-10, 2026.
• Employee #2890 on September 29, 2026.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board contract with or ratify and execute the CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS of the consent agenda:

Description:  Contract with, contingent upon enrollment, instructors for Continuing Education Courses as listed:
 

Course Title	Instructor	Credit	Fee
A+ Ideas for Every Student's Success	Colleen Anzio	3	$2,250.00
ABC's On Teaching Strategies for Pre-K-3	Colleen Anzio	3	$2,250.00
Achieving Excellence	Colleen Anzio	3	$2,250.00
Bright Solutions for Dyslexia	Colleen Anzio	3	$2,250.00
Cultural Diversity Awareness in the Classroom	Dr. Barbara Wilkinson	3	$2,250.00
Differentiated and Small Group Instruction Strategies	Kim Groody	3	$2,250.00
Digital Citizenship	Jill Brooks	3	$2,250.00
Digital Literacy	Jill Brooks	3	$2,250.00
Family Engagement — The Key to Student Success	Kim Groody	3	$2,250.00
How to View Students Through a Trauma-Informed Lens	Jill Brooks	3	$2,250.00
Innovative Teaching with AI	Jill Brooks	3	$2,250.00
Live, Laugh and Learn Through Educational Games	Colleen Anzio	2	$1,500.00
Integrating Media Literacy into the Classroom	Jill Brooks	3	$2,250.00
Project-Based & Challenge-Based Learning	Jill Brooks	3	$2,250.00
Social Emotional Learning	Jill Brooks	3	$2,250.00
STEM Lesson Essentials for the Classroom	Kim Groody	3	$2,250.00
Successful Classroom Management	Kim Groody	3	$2,250.00
Supporting Student Well-Being and Inclusion	Dr. Barbara Wilkinson	3	$2,250.00
Technology Tools for the 21st Century Classroom	Jill Brooks	3	$2,250.00
Test Making Tips Using DOK (Depth of Knowledge) Levels	Kim Groody	3	$2,250.00
There's an App for That...Integrating the iPad into the Classroom	Jill Brooks	3	$2,250.00

Description:  Ratify the contracts and agreements executed by the Executive Director pursuant to authority previously granted by the Board, as presented.

Description:  Approve the driver rates and revisions as presented.

Description:  It is recommended that the Board approve the following FACILITY USE REQUESTS of the consent agenda:

Description:  Use of the Soccer Field, approved course, and restrooms in the Maple Avenue Campus lobby by Gillingham Charter School - Cross Country for Meets on October 7, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and for Cross Country Practice on September 17, 21, 24, 28, and October 1 and 5, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Monday, December 14, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Schuylkill Technology Center - North Campus, Conference Room

Description:  Monday, December 14, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Schuylkill Technology Center — North Campus, Conference Room

This meeting will be held on the 2nd Tuesday in December