November 10, 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 |
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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 met in an Executive Session on October 27, 2026 to discuss legal 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 October 27, 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. Informational Update: NAHS Library Purchases - November 2026
2. Informational Update: Butz Schoolwide Read 2027 Purchase List |
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4.2. Audit and Finance Committee - Mr. Leh
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: 1. Presentation: 2027-28 Act 1 Resolution - Dr. Whiteleather
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4.3. Facilities and Operations Committee - Mr. Simpson
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: There are no items at this time.
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4.4. Food Service Committee - Ms. Gladstone
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: There are no items at this time.
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4.5. Safe Schools Committee (Ad-Hoc) - Mr. Miller
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: There are no items at this time.
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4.6. Transportation Committee - Mr. Leh
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: There are no items at this time.
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4.7. Athletics and Extra Curricular Activities Committee - Mr. Simpson
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: There are no items at this time.
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4.8. Policy Committee (Ad-Hoc) - Mr. Leh
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PRESENTATIONS / UPDATES: There are no items at this time.
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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 Sung Yoon Dowdy, Associate Nurse (KBES), effective on November 9, 2026.
2. Ratify the resignation for purpose of retirement from Brian Kozak, Custodian (NAHS), effective on November 3, 2026. 3. Approve the request for an uncompensated leave of absence from UL 27/28 - 1 through the end of the 2027-2028 school year. 4. Approve the recommendation to hire Emma German for a Federally Funded Title I Associate Teacher position, replacing Kiana Mamrak (resignation), with initial assignment at Nazareth Area Intermediate School. This is a one-year appointment, effective November 11, 2026 through the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year and may be extended upon the district's discretion, 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. 5. Approve the recommendation to hire Amber Eisenhardt for an Associate Teacher position, replacing Joni Pruitt (resignation), with initial assignment at Nazareth Area Intermediate School, effective on a date to be determined, 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. 6. 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. Edwin Vazquez - Substitute Custodian
b. John McMullan - Substitute Monitor 7. Acknowledge the removal of the following substitutes from the appropriate substitute list: a. Danielle Burke - Substitute Associate Nurse
b. Jill Ferrara - Substitute Teacher c. Tyler Horton - Substitute Teacher 8. Approve the following EPED Winter 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) .png) 9. Approve the following staff to attend the PASBO Conference in Hershey, PA from March 10, 2027 through March 12, 2027 at a total cost not to exceed $2,100.00 to be paid from the Human Resources budget. a. Rusty Amato
b. Adrienne Langen 10. Approve the request from Mark Rauch to complete Curriculum Supervisor internship hours through Gannon University’s Graduate Certification Program with Alan Davis, Director of Secondary Teaching & Learning. The internship will be for approximately 35 hours from October 2026 through December 2026, 360 hours from June 2027 through August 2027, and 35 hours from September 2027 to October 2027. 11. Ratify Homebound Instruction for Student 26/27-B beginning October 27, 2026 through December 11, 2026. 12. Ratify Homebound Instruction for Student 26/27-C beginning November 9, 2026 through January 8, 2027. 13. Approve a request from Bethany Badesso, Doctoral Candidate at Delaware Valley University, to conduct a research study Examining Professional Development and Pennsylvania K-5 Teachers' Self-Efficacy in Implementation of STEELS-Aligned Three-Dimensional Science Instruction, with the participation of K-5 elementary educators, on a voluntary basis through June 2027. 14. Approve the following requests for students to complete their experience in the Nazareth Area School District: .png) 15. Approve Stuart Whiteleather to attend the PASBO Conference in Hershey, PA from March 9, 2027 through March 12, 2027 at a total cost not to exceed $1,200.00 to be paid from the Business Office budget. 16. Authorize administration to enter into a Sheltering and Mass Care Facilities Agreement on behalf of the Nazareth Area School District for a five-year term as presented to the Board. 17. 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. Kelly Bartholomew
b. John Heaton c. James Kelly 18. Approve the request for NAHS Chorus to travel to Kutztown High School, Kutztown, PA on March 4-5, 2027 for Region V Chorus. Cost of the trip will be paid in full by the Student Activity Account. 19. Approve the request for NAHS Chorus & Nightingales to travel to Erie, PA on April 14 - 15, 2027 for All State Chorus Conference. Cost of the trip will be fully funded by students. 20. Approve the request for NAHS Library Advisory Board to travel to Washington D.C. on April 24, 2027 to visit the Library of Congress & Smithsonian Museums. Cost of the trip will be paid in full by Student Activities. |
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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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