August 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Board of Education Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Pledge to the Flag
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1.3. Silent Meditation
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1.4. Roll Call - Members
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BOARD MEMBERS ___Mike McConnell, Vice President ___Joseph Legnasky, Treasurer ___Kelly Fisher ___Daniel Maher ___Joseph Meka ___Brady Sager ___Melissa Smith |
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1.5. Notation of Items to be added, deleted, or corrected to the Agenda
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NOTE: Items noted with an asterisk will be included on the Consent Agenda. Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member. |
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1.6. Agenda Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the Agenda as presented.
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1.7. Sean Dunn - Resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to accept the resignation of School Board Member Sean Dunn from the Girard School District Board of Education effective August 24, 2026.
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2. Recognition of Visitors
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2.1. Recognition of Visitors
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3. Public Comments
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3.1. Public Comments
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4. Committee Reports
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4.1. Education Committee - Joseph Meka
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4.2. Technology Committee - Kelly Fisher
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4.3. Erie County Technical School - Joseph Legnasky
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4.4. Facilities Committee - Mike McConnell
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4.5. Girard Foundation - Brady Sager
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4.6. Human Resources - Melissa Smith
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4.7. I.U. Board - Joseph Meka
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4.8. Policy Committee - Mike McConnell
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4.9. PSBA Report - Richard Brown
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4.10. Recreation Board - Melissa Smith
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4.11. Student Affairs/Activities - Daniel Maher
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4.12. Finance Committee - Joseph Legnasky
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5. Superintendent's Report
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5.1. Superintendent's Report
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6. Minutes
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6.1. *Board Meeting Minutes - July 27, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the July 27, 2026 Board of Education Meeting minutes.
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7. Administration
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7.1. *K-12 School Guidance Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve Girard School District's K-12 School Guidance Plan (formerly known as Chapter 339), as required by Pennsylvania Department of Education, as presented.
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7.2. *Approval of Curriculum Revisions
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the following Curriculum revisions, as presented.
Description:
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7.3. *Schoolwide Title I School Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to acknowlege the Schoolwide Title I School Plan for 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
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7.4. *Title I Teacher Equity Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the required annual Title I Teacher Equity Plan for 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
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7.5. *Title I LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the Title I LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy 2026-2027, as presented.
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7.6. *Title I EVES Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the Title I EVES Parent and Family Engagement Policy 2026-2027, as presented.
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7.7. *2026-2027 Fort LeBoeuf School District - Agreement for Title I Services
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve a letter of agreement for Title I Services effective retroactive to August 15, 2026 through June 30, 2027 between Fort LeBoeuf School District and Girard School District, as presented.
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7.8. *Northwest Tri-County IU5 - SAP Mental Health Liaison Letter of Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve a Letter of Agreement for the Northwest Tri-County IU5 Student Assistance Program Mental Health Liaison Program for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
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7.9. *Gannon University - Advanced Certification/Student Teacher Candidates Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve an Advanced Certification/Student Teacher Candidates Agreement between Gannon University and Girard School District, as presented.
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7.10. *Board Policy - Second Reading and Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the second reading and approval of the following Board Policy, as presented.
Description:
Policy 338 - Sabbatical Leave
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7.11. *Competitive Cheer Cooperative Sponsorship
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve participation by Girard School District as a member school in the cooperative sponsorship of PIAA Competitive Cheer for 2026-2027 school year hosted by Fairview School District. Cost to the district is $100. Students will provide their own transportation for this sport.
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7.12. *Student Transportation of America - New Bus Driver
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve new hire bus driver with Student Transportation of America (STA) for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Description:
Daniel Kochera - effective retroactive to August 4, 2026 |
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7.13. *List of Buses and Bus Routes
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the list of buses and bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
(Bus Routes are on file in the Administration Office.)
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7.14. *2026-2027 Base Hourly Rates and Assignments - Cafeteria
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Cafeteria personnel for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with the Non-Instructional Contract, as presented.
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7.15. 2026-2027 Base Salaries and Assignments - Professional Employees
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the 2026-2027 base salaries and assignments of Professional Employees under the terms and conditions of the Professional Employee's Contract, as presented.
(Mike McConnell to abstain and state reason.)
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7.16. 2026-2027 Base Hourly Rates and Assignments - Aides
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Non-Instructional Aide personnel for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with the Non-Instructional Contract, as presented.
(Mike McConnell to abstain and state reason.)
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8. Business, Finance & Property
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8.1. *Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve Treasurer's Report as of July 2026.
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8.2. *Financial Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve General Fund Report as of August 14, 2026.
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8.3. *Activity Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve Activity Reports for:
Description:
EVES - July 2026 RAMS - July 2026 GHS - July 2026 |
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8.4. *Athletic Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve Athletic Report as of July 2026.
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8.5. *Cafeteria Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve Cafeteria Report for July 2026.
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8.6. *Investment Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve Investment Report for July 2026.
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8.7. *Payment of Bills Excluding Check# 120928
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the payment of bills excluding check # 120928.
Description:
General Fund Checks Check # 120810 - #120810, Dated and Mailed 07/24/2026 |
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8.8. *Activity Accounts - Trustees and Co-Signers
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve designation of the following persons as Trustees and Co-signers respectively for the Activity Accounts for 2026-2027 school year and authorization to secure a performance bond for each of them.
Description:
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8.9. *Petty Cash - Staff Designation
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve assignment of the following persons for responsibility for the various Petty Cash funds to be maintained on an imprest basis:
Description:
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8.10. *Surplus Items
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to declare items surplus to the needs of the district and delegation of authority to the Superintendent and Director of Business to dispose of same as listed:
Description:
GHS Volleyball
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8.11. Payment of Bills - Check # 120928
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the Payment of Bills - Check #120928.
Description:
Check # 1209282 Dated 08/25/2026 — Rabe Environmental System (Rich Brown to abstain and state the reason) |
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9. Personnel
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9.1. *Michael Hlebik - Family Medical Leave
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to acknowledge the intermittent Family Medical Leave request of Michael Hlebik (RAMS Teacher) effective retroactive to August 19, 2026 through June 9, 2027, not to exceed 60 days.
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9.2. *John Simkovitch - Armed Event Security Guard for Girard School District
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the Armed Event Security Guard Employment Agreement between Girard School District and John Simkovitch, effective August 24, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as presented.
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9.3. *Brian Beebe - Part-Time Recess Aide
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Brian Beebe as Part-Time Recess Aide at Elk Valley Elementary School, effective 2026-2027 school year with a start date to be determined, pending receipt and approval of all required clearances, 3.25 hours per day, $16.15 per hour. Pay and benefits in accordance with the Non-Instructional Contract. Assignment may be in any school building and is subject to change. (Vacancy is due to the voluntary transfer of Lisa Alexander.)
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9.4. *Jim Funk - Mentor for Zachary Young
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Jim Funk as Mentor I/II for Zachary Young (GHS Technology Education Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
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9.5. *Greg Proper - Mentor for Kasey Short
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Greg Proper as Mentor I/II for Kasey Short (RAMS Special Education Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
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9.6. *Erica Ratkowski - Mentor for Casie Morettini
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Erica Ratkowski as Mentor I/II for Casie Morettini (RAMS School Counselor) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
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9.7. *Randy Styborski - Mentor for Ashley Griffith
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Randy Styborski as Mentor II for Ashley Griffith (RAMS 8th Grade Science Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $500.
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9.8. *Desirae Andrzejczak - Mentor for John Susnik
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Desirae Andrzejczak as Mentor I/II for John Susnik (EVES Special Education Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
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9.9. *Melissa Koma - Mentor for Emily Esterline
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Melissa Koma as Mentor I/II for Emily Esterline (EVES Music Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
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9.10. *Erin Benson - Mentor for Hunter Wade
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Erin Benson as Mentor II for Hunter Wade (EVES Health and Physical Education Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $500.
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9.11. *Cyber Course Monitors for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint the following as Cyber Course Monitors for the 2026-2027 school year paid by a one-time stipend of $2,100 for professionals willing to use multiple certifications to balance rosters with the goal of not exceeding 30 each, as presented. Should the student enrollment exceed 30 students for any one cyber monitor, an additional $225 will be paid to that monitor. If no students enroll in a content area, no stipend will be paid.
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9.12. *Homebound Instructors and Instructional Tutors
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint all Girard School District Professional Personnel as Homebound Instructors, Instructional Tutors, and After-School Academic Enhancement Activity Personnel for the 2026-2027 school year and delegation of authority to the Superintendent to make assignments as needed.
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9.13. *Title I Parent Involvement Activities
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint all Girard School District Professional Personnel for parent involvement Title I activities for the 2026-2027 school year and delegation of authority to the Superintendent to make assignments as needed.
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9.14. *Kindergarten Kickoff (EVES) Teacher Aides
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to retroactively approve the following teacher aides for Kindergarten Kickoff at Elk Valley Elementary School, August 17 and 18, 2026, for three (3) hours per session. Total of six (6) hours in accordance with the non-instructional contract pending enrollment numbers.
Description:
Chloe Barnes Christy Barnes Melanie Bova Jessica Durante - approved at June 22, 2026 Board Meeting Lauren Korb - approved at June 22, 2026 Board Meeting Tina Twichel - approved at June 22, 2026 Board Meeting |
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9.15. *Hunter Wade - Resignation from Weightlifting Supervision
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to accept the resignation of Hunter Wade from Weightlifting Supervision for the 2026-2027 school year effective retroactive to August 4, 2026.
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9.16. *AmeriCorps Service Members at EVES for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to acknowledge three (3) full-time AmeriCorps Service Members for Elk Valley Elementary School for 2026-2027 school year with start date of September 1, 2026, as presented.
Description:
Brianne Misoff |
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9.17. *Appoint Athletic Supplemental Positions for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint the following Athletic Supplemental Positions and Salaries as shown for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with the Professional Contract as presented. Salaries for Athletic Supplemental Positions will be prorated in the event of a season being interrupted for any reason.
Description:
Contract Supplement B-2 (Athletic Positions) Girls' Basketball (Total allocated by 2026-2027 Professional Contract is $23,266)
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9.18. *Appoint Volunteer Assistants for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint the following as Volunteer Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $1.00:
Description:
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9.19. *The Nutrition Group Employees for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve The Nutrition Group employees for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Description:
Nicole Henning - retroactive to July 1, 2026 Janel Messmer - retroactive to August 18, 2026 |
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9.20. *ESS Northeast., LLC., School Psychologist Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., School Psychologist Substitutes for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:
Rachel Converse - retroactive to July 28, 2026 |
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9.21. *ESS Northeast, LLC., Certified Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., Certified Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:
Greg Holland - retroactive to August 5, 2026 |
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9.22. *ESS Northeast, LLC., Emergency Permit Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., Emergency Permit Substitutes for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:
Traci Adiska - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Evgenia Bayramgalin - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Jill Blaga-Walz - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Cynthia Dropcho - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Kevin Louis - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Tammy Ransom - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Liam Santry - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Priya Sharma - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Maryann Udoh - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Reese Wetzel - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Leslie Yurcak - retroactive to August 5, 2026 Matthew Michaels - retroactive to August 18, 2026 Keri Ackerman - retroactive to August 21, 2026 Kate Littlefield (nurse) - retroactive to August 21, 2026 |
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9.23. *ESS Northeast., LLC., Non-Instructional Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., Non-Instructional Substitutes for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:
Tavia Dewit (nurse) - retroactive to August 11, 2026 |
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9.24. David Koma - 2025-2026 Superintendent Evaluation
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to acknowledge receipt of a proficient evaluation rating from the Board of Directors for Mr. David Koma, Superintendent of Schools, for the 2025-2026 school year.
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9.25. Appoint Unified Strength & Conditioning Team Coaches
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to appoint Melissa Howells and Melissa Spaulding as Unified Strength & Conditioning Team Coaches at a salary of $387 each for the 2026-2027 school year. (Mike McConnell to abstain and state reason.)
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10. New Business
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10.1. New Business
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11. Students
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11.1. *PIAA High School Girls Wrestling Team
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the establishment of a PIAA high School Girls Wrestling program effective 2026-2027 school year.
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11.2. *Penn State Survey Participation
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve the participation of RAMS 6th Grade students in the Penn State CORE Mentoring Program surveys.
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12. Consent Items
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12.1. Approval of Consent Items
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented:
Description:
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13. Correspondence
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13.1. I.U. Board Minutes - N/A
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13.2. Erie County Technical School Minutes - June 25, 2026
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13.3. Other
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14. Adjournment
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14.1. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution for Adjournment.
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