September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole Board Meeting
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1. INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE MEETING VIRTUALLY
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This meeting will be held in person in the Walter L. Peters Board Room of the District Offices located at One Education Plaza, Nazareth, PA 18064 and virtually through the Zoom Webinar platform. To join the meeting virtually, click on this Streaming Meeting URL link before or during the session and enter your name and email address. You will be provided a public link to join the meeting from your electronic device.
A recording of this meeting will be available within 1-2 business days and can be accessed by clicking on the Recorded Meeting URL link below and entering your name and email address. Recorded Meeting URL Link - COMING SOON |
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2. PRELIMINARIES
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2.1. Call to Order
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The President of the Board will call the meeting to order. This meeting is being video and audio recorded.
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2.2. Executive Session
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• The Board Personnel Committee met in an Executive Session on August 25, 2026 to discuss personnel matters.
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2.3. Roll Call
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The Secretary (or appointee) of the Board will conduct a roll call.
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2.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2.5. Mission Statement
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The mission of the Nazareth Area School District, a catalyst for excellence in education, is to develop students through rigorous educational and co-curricular programs into critical, reflective thinkers with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively, to integrate technology for learning, and to contribute to an ever-changing, diverse community.
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2.6. Public Comments on Agenda Items
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The Board will hear comments on agenda items that are being presented for consideration at this meeting.
Residents or taxpayers of the Nazareth Area School District who wish to make a public comment on agenda items shall comply with Policy 903-Public Participation and shall register their intent with the Board Secretary in advance of the meeting and shall include the name and municipality of the participant and the topic to be addressed. Nazareth ASD Board Meeting Comment Request Form Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments by an announcement of their name. A participant speaking during the agenda item public comment period is limited to a total of one (1) statement on agenda items not to exceed five (5) minutes. |
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2.7. Approval of Minutes
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Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 25, 2026, as previously presented to the Board, which becomes part of this resolution through reference. |
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3. CORRESPONDENCE, PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
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3.1. Correspondence, Presentations and Recognition Items
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There are no items at this time.
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4. BOARD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA ITEMS
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4.1. Educational Program and Technology Committee - Dr. Stubits
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: 1. Presentation: Unified Sports - Mr. Kise, Mr. Breidinger, Mr. Ramella, Ms. Julie Benjamin and Mr. Mike Bovino
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4.2. Audit and Finance Committee - Mr. Leh
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: 1. Presentation: 2025-26 Fiscal Year Audit Timeline - Dr. Whiteleather
2. Presentation: 2026-27 PSBA Officer Elections - Dr. Whiteleather
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4.3. Facilities and Operations Committee - Mr. Simpson
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: • There are no items for the committee.
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4.4. Food Service Committee - Ms. Gladstone
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: • There are no items for the committee.
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4.5. Safe Schools Committee (Ad-Hoc) - Mr. Miller
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: • There are no items for the committee.
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4.6. Transportation Committee - Mr. Leh
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: • There are no items for the committee.
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4.7. Athletics and Extra Curricular Activities Committee - Mr. Simpson
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: 1. Presentation: Fall Athletic updates - Mr. Ramella
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4.8. Policy Committee (Ad-Hoc) - Mr. Leh
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: 1. Informational Update:Third reading and approval of revised Policy 827 Conflict of Interest.
No board action necessary. Action will take place under item 5.1 2. Informational Update:Third reading and approval of revised Policy 716 Integrated Pest Management. No board action necessary. Action will take place under item 5.1 3. Second reading of Policy 918: Parent and Family Engagement. This policy has been reviewed by administration with no revisions. No board action necessary. |
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5. BOARD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ACTION ITEMS
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5.1. Items for Consideration
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1. Ratify the resignation from Feebie Snow, Associate Teacher (KBES), effective on August 20, 2026.
2. Approve the resignation from Tonya Judah, Monitor (NAHS), effective on September 14, 2026. 3. Approve the request from Employee FMLA 26/27-7 for intermittent Family Medical Leave. 4. Approve the request from Employee FMLA 26/27-8. 5. Approve the request for an uncompensated leave of absence from UL 26/27 - 5 on October 16, 2026 (1 day). 6. Approve the request for a sabbatical leave of absence for Rebecca Mauser, Technology Integration Specialist at NAMS, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. 7. Approve the resignation from Michelle Giordano, Cafeteria Monitor, and hire as an Associate Teacher for Jasmin Lebron (movement), effective on September 9, 2026, with an initial assignment at Kenneth Butz Elementary School, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 8. Accept the resignation from Melissa Wexler, 3-hour Food Service Helper at Nazareth Area Middle School AND approve the recommendation to hire Melissa Wexler as a 4-hour Food Service Helper, replacing Tammy Laubach (movement), at Nazareth Area Middle School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 9. Accept the resignation from Amanda Stubbs, 3-hour Food Service Helper at Nazareth Area High School AND approve the recommendation to hire Amanda Stubbs as a 3.75-hour Food Service Helper, replacing Holly Counterman (resignation), at Nazareth Area High School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 10. Accept the resignation from Adrienne Rigole, 4-hour Food Service Helper at Nazareth Area Intermediate School AND approve the recommendation to hire Adrienne Rigole as a 3.75-hour Food Service Helper, replacing Carina Davila (resignation), at Kenneth Butz Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 11. Accept the resignation from Sara Stonaha, 3-hour Floating Food Service Helper AND approve the recommendation to hire Sara Stonaha as a 3.25-hour Food Service Helper, replacing Amanda Colbeth (resignation), at Nazareth Area Intermediate School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 12. Approve the recommendation to hire Terri Todd as a 3-hour Food Service Helper (replacing Melissa Wexler - movement) with an initial assignment location at Nazareth Area Middle School,effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 13. Approve the recommendation to hire Jennifer Marshall as a 3-hour Food Service Helper (replacing Amanda Stubbs - movement) with an initial assignment location at Nazareth Area High School,effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 14. Approve the recommendation to hire Joseph Kozak as a Long-term Substitute Teacher for Lindsay Hoff, with an initial assignment at Nazareth Area High School, effective on a date to be determined, at Step 1 of the Bachelor's Salary Schedule, $57,951 (pro-rated) and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Education Association pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 15. Approve the recommendation to hire Julia Chormanski for an Associate Teacher position, replacing Amber Eisenhardt (resignation) with initial assignment at Kenneth Butz Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 16. Approve the recommendation to hire Emily Trotto for an Associate Teacher position, (new position) with initial assignment at Nazareth Area Middle School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 17. Approve the recommendation to hire Kathy Tallada for an Associate Teacher position, (new position) with initial assignment at Shafer Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 18. Approve the recommendation to hire Cassidy Starner for an Associate Teacher position, (new position) with initial assignment at Nazareth Area High School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 19. Approve the recommendation to hire Viridiana Montesinos Castillo for an Associate Teacher position, (new position) with initial assignment at Nazareth Area High School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 20. Approve the recommendation to hire Kaylee Schiavone for an Associate Teacher position, replacing Feebie Snow (resignation) with initial assignment at Kenneth Butz Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 21. Approve the recommendation to hire Elizabeth Todaro for an Associate Teacher position, (new position) with initial assignment at Shafer Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 22. Approve the recommendation to hire Peggy Eng for an Associate Teacher position, (new position) with initial assignment at Kenneth Butz Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 23. Approve the recommendation to hire Magdalena Maciejewska for an Associate Teacher position, (new position) with initial assignment at Kenneth Butz Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 24. Approve the recommendation to hire Maria Pilla for an Associate Teacher position, (new position) with initial assignment at Shafer Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 25. Approve the recommendation to hire Melanie Copeland for an Associate Teacher position, (new position) with initial assignment at Kenneth Butz Elementary School, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 26. Approve the addition of the following to the appropriate substitute list(s), effective the first day of employment, and pending receipt of all required paperwork, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (substitute teachers may be used as substitutes for associate teachers when regular associate teacher substitutes are not available): a. Shevelle Schaffer - Substitute Food Services
27. Acknowledge the removal of the following substitutes from the appropriate substitute list: a. Brett Field - Substitute Teacher
28. Approve the following EPED Fall Athletic assignments for the 2026-2027 school year, subject to receipt of all required paperwork and satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education: .png) 29. Authorize administration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between Nazareth Area School District and Northampton Community College for the Dual Enrollment program as per requirements of Section 1525 of the PA School Code. 30. Approve and ratify the following requests for students to complete their experience in the Nazareth Area School District: .png) 31. Third reading and approval of revised Policy 827 Conflict of Interest. 32. Third reading and approval of revised Policy 716 Integrated Pest Management. 33. Approve the following addition(s) to the bus driver list for Jennings Transportation Corporation for the 2026-2027 school year (all required clearances have been received and are satisfactory OR pending receipt of all satisfactory clearances): a. Catherine Beers
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6. BRIEF COMMUNITY CORNER
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6.1. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
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The Board will hear comments on non-agenda items.
Residents or taxpayers of the Nazareth Area School District who wish to make a public comment on non-agenda items shall comply with Policy 903-Public Participation . Nazareth ASD Board Meeting Comment Request Form Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments by an announcement of their name. A participant speaking during the public comment on non-agenda item period is limited to a total of one (1) statement not to exceed five (5) minutes. |
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7. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS
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7.1. Upcoming Meeting Dates
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UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
.png) Committee of the Whole meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 pm. General Board meetings are generally held on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm. Personnel Committee may take place prior to or after board and/or committee meetings and are closed meetings. |
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8. ADJOURNMENT
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8.1. Motion to Adjourn
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A motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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