Public Meeting Agenda: September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Operations

1.1. Call To Order

Description: Executive Session - An executive session preceded the meeting for the purpose of legal and personnel issue

1.2. Moment of Silence

1.3. Pledge of Allegiance

1.4. Board Attendance

1.5. Student/Staff Recognition & Presentations

Description:

Tioga County Fair Participants

Tenure and Professional Contract
The Superintendent and principals recommend that the following teachers be granted tenure and issued a professional contract:

Jamie Hargrave, Elementary Teacher, R.B. Walter Elementary School

Anna Wales, Art Teacher, Williamson High School

1.6. Open Forum

Description:

Allegations regarding students or teachers are to be provided to the Administration. They are not to be discussed in public. Speakers may be held liable for untrue statements.

1.7. Approval of Minutes

Description: Approval of the August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.

1.8. Budget Transfers - None

Description: Exhibit #2

1.9. Approval of Bills

Description: Exhibit #3

1.10. Facility Use Permits & Conferences

1.11. Information & Correspondence

2. Reports

2.1. Superintendent's Report

Description: First Day of School
Athletic Facility Update
Summer Food Program Recap
Fall Sports Report-Participation Numbers
CDL and NPRC
Van Accident Drill and PennSSI (CWES)
Dolly Parton Inspiration Library

2.2. Business Manager's Report

Description:

Monthly Reports

Payroll Rate Changes
Capital Reserve Report
Financial Report - None
Cash Investment Report
Student Activity Report
Cafeteria Bills & Report
Transportation Changes - None
Capital Project Report

2.3. Buildings & Grounds Report

2.4. Grant Update

Description: Grant Update

ESSA Monitoring Update

Comprehensive Plan Presentation

3. Actions Items- Voice Vote

Description:

*Are there any items listed below that the board would like to vote on and discuss separately?*

The Superintendent and administrators recommend the Board accept and approve the following voice vote items:

2026/2027 Co-Curricular Appointments (Exhibit #13)
Substitutes (Exhibit #14)
Retirements & Resignations
- Brittany Riley, Cowanesque Valley High School, Cafeteria Aide, resignation effective August 17, 2026.
- Michelle Bloom, Clark Wood Elementary School, Custodian, retirement effective October 8, 2026.
- Pamela McCloskey, R.B. Walter Elementary School, Elementary Teacher, retirement effective June 8, 2027.
Approval of Volunteers
- Cathy Williamson, Cowanesque Valley High School, Volleyball
- Francis Brown, Cowanesque Valley High School, Football
Discussion and Voting for 2027 PSBA Officers
- Leadership Positions up for Elections:
  - President Elect
    - Matt Vannoy
  - Vice President
    - Kristy Bolte
  - 2027-2029 Treasurer
    - David Hein
  - PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees: (two open seats)
    - Kathy K. Swope
    - Roberta M. Marcus
Approval for the Superintendent to offer positions to successful candidates in accordance with Policy 304.

4. Action Items- Roll Call Vote

4.1. Roll Call Vote

Description:

*Are there any items listed below that the board would like to vote on and discuss separately?*

The Superintendent and administrators recommend the Board accept and approve the following roll call vote items:

Classified Appointments in accordance with the contractual agreement between the Northern Tioga School District and the Northern Tioga Education Support Professionals.
- Shelly Smith, 5.75 hr/day Teacher's Aide, R.B. Walter Elementary School, $18.17/hour, effective September 8, 2026.
- Brittany Newman, 2.75 hr/day Cafeteria Aide, R.B. Walter Elementary School, $16.52/hour, effective September 10, 2026.
- Shawn Gleason, Library Aide, Clark Wood Elementary School, $18.17/hour, effective September 30, 2026.
Approval of the 2026/27 School Year Agreements
- CONCERN Treatment Inc. (Exhibit #17)
Transfer of Funds
Approval of the transfer of funds currently assigned to the Capital Expenditures/Debt Service Fund Balance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 to the capital reserve account. These funds will be used for the athletic field project and any other projects approved by the Board.
Proposed Policy Changes (Exhibit #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23, #24 & #25)
- First Reading Policy:
  - 246- Wellness
- Second Reading & Final Adoption:
  - 103.1- Nondiscrimination Qualified Students With Disabilities
  - 209.2- Diabetes Management
  - 217- Graduation
  - 308- Employment Contract/Board Resolution
  - 803- School Calendar
  - 807- Opening Exercises/Flag Displays
  - 909- Municipal Government Relations

5. New Business

6. Announcements

6.1. Future Board Meetings

Description:

An executive session for purposes authorized by the Sunshine Act may be held between tonight and the next Board meeting.

Work Session- September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting- October 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

6.2. Committee Meetings

7. Adjournment

7.1. Adjourn

September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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