October 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - October 2026 Meeting
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1.
Opening |
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1.1. American Flag Salute
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1.2. Call to Order
Public Content:
The meeting will be called to order by the Board President with two taps of the gavel.
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1.3. Roll Call/Establishment of a Quorum
Public Content:
Region 1: Duane Naugle, Brad Delamater, Richard Robinson Region 2: Lori Keeney-Naugle, Dustin Welles, Jamie Patrick Region 3: Matthew Muench, Daryl Travis Knapp, Tiffani Warner |
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1.4. Acknowledge Executive Session
Public Content:
Acknowledge Pre-meeting Executive Session
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2.
Agenda Approval |
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2.1. Approval of the Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve or amend the agenda, as presented.
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2.2. Citizens' Comments regarding agenda items
Public Content:
Please identify yourself by name and indicate which agenda item you are speaking about. Address all comments to the Board as a whole and make sure they are in the form of a statement. Questions will be taken under advisement. Responses to questions will be offered after due deliberation and will be provided by the superintendent at the direction of the board within a few days of the board meeting. You will be allowed three (3) minutes for your comments; five (5) minutes if prior written notification was made. Comments relative to private student matters or personnel issues should be directed to the appropriate school authority outside of this meeting. The presiding officer reserves the right to interrupt or terminate a participant’s statement when the statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant (not related to an agenda item). Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.
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3.
School Board Business Items |
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3.1. Approval of the Minutes from the Previous Meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, as presented.
Attachments:
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4.
Student Representatives' Reports
Public Content:
WVES Student: Riley Welles WVHS Student: Caitlyn Wurzler
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5.
Superintendent's Report
Public Content:
Report from Mr. Gary Otis, Superintendent: 1. Outstanding Young Woman Program - Wyalusing Finalists : Caitlyn Wurzler (2nd Runner-Up, Hamilton Liberty STEM Award and Scholastic & Achievement Award), Aleta O'Connor (People's Choice Award), and Elizabeth Kilmer 4. The Nutrition Group - September Update 5. Legislative Update 6. Miscellaneous Items of Interest |
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6.
Budget, Finance, and Transportation - Matthew Muench, Chair |
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6.1. Approval of Budget Transfer
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the Budget Transfers for the year ended June 30, 2026, as presented.
Attachments:
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6.2. Approval of the Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report, as presented.
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6.3. Approval of Cafeteria Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the Cafeteria Report, as presented.
Attachments:
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6.4. Approval of Check Summaries
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the check summaries, as presented.
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6.5. Approval of Travel Requests
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the Travel Requests, as presented.
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6.6. Approval of Donations
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to accept the donations received, as presented.
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6.7. Approval of Additional Substitute Drivers for the 2026-2027 School Year
Public Content:
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to employ the following transportation drivers for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of necessary documentation: Ronda Snyder and Steven Vogel, van drivers.
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6.8. Accept Resignation - Jolly Transportation for Route 92A
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to accept the resignation of Jolly Transportation for Route 92A.
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6.9. Approval of Contracts
Public Content:
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the BSS Transport contract, as presented.
Attachments:
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7.
Personnel-Employment-Richard Robinson, Chair |
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7.1. Accept Resignation - Nichole Keeney
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider and approve a motion to accept the resignation of Mrs. Nichole Keeney to become effective on or around November 26, 2026.
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7.2. Approval of Sabbatical Leave of Absence - Paige Millard
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider and approve a motion to grant the request of Paige Millard for an educational sabbatical at the start of the second semester for the 2026-2027 school year.
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7.3. Approval of Substitute Employment
Public Content:
Substitute Employment:
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to employ the following substitutes, pending receipt of necessary documentation: Holdan Hitchcock, Professional; Marni Wilson - Secretary and Paraprofessional; Stacey Lykens- Nurse.
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7.4. Approval of Supplemental and Coaching Contracts
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Supplemental and Coaching contracts as presented, pending receipt of necessary documentation.
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7.5. Approval of Volunteers
Public Content:
2026-2027 Volunteers:
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the 2026-2027 volunteers, pending the receipt of all employment documentation: Nell Vanderpool, Volleyball; Tim Moss, JH Boys Basketball; Tony Belcher, Softball; William Lutz, Girls Basketball; Gabe Sheldon, Baseball; Dennis Dibble, Boys Soccer; Kindergarten Chaperones, as presented; 1st Grade Volunteers, as presented; 4th Grade Chaperones, as presented; 6th Grade Washington, DC Chaperones, as presented.
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7.6. Approval of Contracts
Public Content:
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the ACA Reporting Service contract, as presented.
Attachments:
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8.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology - Tiffani Warner, Chair |
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8.1. Approval of Observation Hours
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider and approve a motion to allow for the following classroom observation hours, pending receipt of all necessary documentation: Courtney Schwartztrauber, student at Keystone College, to observe in Mrs. Otis' classroom 3 hours per week in the Fall 2026.
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8.2. Approval of Contracts
Public Content:
Contracts:
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider a motion to approve the contracts, as presented.
Attachments:
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8.3. Approval of Student Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of the Wyalusing Area School District hereby approves the Student Agreement concerning student #02105 and ratifies the execution of same by Mr. Gary Otis, Superintendent. Said agreement has been reviewed and approved by the District's Solicitor.
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8.4. Approve Discipline of Student
Recommended Motion(s):
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of the Wyalusing Area School District hereby approves the discipline described in the Admission of Fact, Waiver of Hearing, Acknowledgement of Compliance with Procedural Safeguards and Consent to Discipline concerning student #09004 and to ratify the execution of same by Mr. Gary Otis, Superintendent.
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9.
Policy |
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9.1. Policies for Adoption
Public Content:
Recommended Motion(s):
Consider and approve a motion to adopt the following policies, as presented.
Attachments:
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10.
Extra Curricular - Tiffani Warner, Chair
Public Content:
The next Extra-Curricular meeting is November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM.
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11.
Board/Committee Reports |
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11.1. Intermediate Unit 17 Report
Public Content:
Report from Mr. Naugle.
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11.2. Northern Tier Career Center Report
Public Content:
Report from Mr. Knapp.
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11.3. PA School Board Association Liaison Report
Public Content:
Report from Mr. Naugle
Attachments:
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12.
Citizens' Comments
Public Content:
Please identify yourself by name and address all comments to the Board as a whole and make sure they are in the form of a statement. Questions will be taken under advisement. Responses to questions will be offered after due deliberation and will be provided by the superintendent at the direction of the board within a few days of the board meeting. You will be allowed three (3) minutes for your comments; five (5) minutes if prior written notification was made. Comments relative to private student matters or personnel issues should be directed to the appropriate school authority outside of this meeting. The presiding officer reserves the right to interrupt or terminate a participant’s statement when the statement is too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.
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13.
Post-Meeting Executive Session |
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14.
Adjournment |
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14.1. Adjourn the meeting
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