September 22, 2026 at 6:15 PM - IU Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.A. Call to order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Roll Call / Ms. Weaver
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1.D. Recognition of Visitors
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1.E. Public Comment
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Any individual who wishes to address the Board is required to announce his or her name, address and group affiliation if appropriate.
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1.F. Announcements
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1.G. Approval of Minutes
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the following minutes:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes as listed. Roll call vote.
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2. CIU 10 Facility and Finance Committee Report
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3. Executive Director's Report - Dr. Vasas
Description:
The Executive Director will provide a monthly update:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve items 3A-3B. Roll Call Vote.
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3.A. Activity Passes
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the annual district activity passes which allow all district board members and superintendents admission to events and activities free of charge. Some exclusions may apply.
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3.B. PSBA Elections
Description:
Administration recommends the authorization of the Board Secretary (Ms. Weaver) to complete the ballot for the PSBA Annual Election on behalf of the Central Intermediate Unit 10 as presented. There is only one nominee per category, except for the School Board Secretaries Forum Steering Committee.
President Elect: Matt Vannoy Vice President: Kristy Bolte Treasurer: David Hein PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees, Seat 1: Marianne L. Neel PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees, Seat 2: Dr. Michael Faccinetto School Board Secretaries Forum: Can select up to 2: Betsy Gates, Lauryn Weaver |
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4. Personnel - Ms. Castagnolo
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve items 4A-4B. Roll Call Vote.
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4.A. Personnel Actions
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of personnel actions as presented.
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4.B. Driver List
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the individuals included in the driver list as authorized van drivers for CIU 10.
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5. Business Office Report - Mr. Rice
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve items 5A-5B. Roll Call Vote.
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5.A. Financial and Treasurers Reports
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the September Financial and Treasurer's Reports as presented.
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5.C. Director of Business Services will provide an update.
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6. Director Reports
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6.A. Adult Education - Ms. Witherite
Description:
Director of Adult Education and Special Projects will provide an update.
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6.B. Curriculum and Innovation- Dr. Hayes
Description:
Director of Curriculum and Innovation will provide an update.
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6.C. PreSchool Early Intervention- Ms. Emigh
Description:
Director of PreSchool Early Intervention Services will provide an update.
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6.D. Special Education and Non-Public Student Services- Ms. Cernuska
Description:
Director of Special Education and Non-Public Student Services will provide an update.
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6.E. Information Technology- Mr. Bunnell
Description:
Director of Information Technology will provide an update.
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7. Purchases over $4,000
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve items 7A-7B and 8A-8L. Roll Call Vote.
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7.A. Riverside Insights Screening Assessment Kits - Preschool EI State Funding
Description:
Administration recommends approval for the purchase of three Battelle Developmental Inventory (BDI) Screening Kits and scoring forms to be used for Child Find purposes.
Dollar Amount:
$4,566.88
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7.B. Cleartouch whiteboards
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the purchase of two Cleartouch Whiteboards, associated equipment, and licensing. These will be deployed to Easter Seals and Lock Haven Preschool Early Intervention.
Dollar Amount:
$11,742.00
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8. Contracts and Agreements
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8.A. IDEA 619 Contracts
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of annual IDEA 619 contracts with school districts as presented.
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8.B. 26-27 Annual Emergency Operations Plan, Annexes and Attachments
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan, Annexes and supporting attachments as presented.
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8.C. Math 24 Competition Rental Space
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the attached contract for the rental space for the 2027 Math 24 student competition.
Dollar Amount:
$962.50
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8.D. Instructional Coaching Agreement- West Branch Area School District
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the instructional coaching support with the West Branch Area School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
Dollar Amount:
$18,900
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8.E. Space rental contract for STEM Design Challenge
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the attached contract to rent space for the STEM design challenge.
Dollar Amount:
$962.50
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8.F. School Safety and Crisis Response Speaker
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the attached contract outlining details for School Safety Speaker. Karen Krisch, Retired Principal who is passionate about school safety is invited to speak at our first meeting of the 26-27 school year for school safety teams.
Dollar Amount:
$450
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8.G. PreK Counts - Bennett Family Center
Description:
Administration recommends the approval for evaluation services to be provided to Bennett Family Center. The IU will engage with the Bennett Family Center for IU10 supervisors to conduct teacher observations and induction for pre-K counts requirements as a fee for service.
Dollar Amount:
Fees for services are outlined in the attached contract.
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8.H. PreK Counts - Children's Aid Society
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of the attached contract for IU10 to provide a billable service to Children's Aid Society. This includes engagement in evaluation and induction services from CIU10 supervisors for teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
Dollar Amount:
Fees for services are outlined in the attached contract.
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8.I. SAP Conference Food Service- Brown Dog Catering
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of utilizing the SAP fund balance for Brown Dog Catering for their annual conference. The IU holds funds for the Centre County SAP Council. The planning committee has requested that funds be utilized for their annual conference in October to include covering the cost of lunch to be provided to participants through Brown Dog Catering.
Dollar Amount:
$2,230
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8.J. State and Local Government Cybersecurity Program Award Expenditure
Description:
Administration recommends purchasing the Tenable solution for the SLGCP grant. This is the vulnerability management system category expenditure of the SLGCP for Tenable.
Dollar Amount:
$5,500 with a 70% reimbursement upon invoice receipt / submittal.
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8.K. Purchase of SentinelOne
Description:
Administration recommends the approval of SentinelOne licensing purchasing for member school districts through the Capital Area Intermediate Unit profit sharing under the K-12 statewide contract.
Dollar Amount:
$32,930.50
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8.L. District Training Requests
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9. Policy
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10. Community & Staff Engagement Committee - Ms. Weaver
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11. Closing Activities
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11.A. Items for New Business
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11.B. Upcoming Meetings
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn.
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