September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. Opening Ceremony
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A.1. Call to Order
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A.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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A.3. Roll Call
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B. Scheduled Speakers - Terry L. Boonie
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B.1. FFA State Competition Champions Recognition
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B.2. Midd-West High School Band - Uniforms
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C. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Description:
Public comment is restricted to three (3) minutes per speaker and on the subject of Agenda Action Items only. Any individual who wishes to address the Board on an agenda item should contact the Board Secretary by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the Board Meeting at (570)837-0046 Ext. 1100.
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D. Business and Fiscal Action Items - Mr. Victor Abate
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under this section are considered to be routine, and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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D.1. Beyond Boundaries Renewal Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the renewal agreement with the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit for the non-traditional educational support program, Beyond Boundaries, for the 2026-2027 school year.
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D.2. Bus Driver Additions
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following additions to the 2026-2027 list of approved bus drivers:
Description:
a) Ashley Wright b) Jonathan Prieto-Salazar c) Steven Albright |
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E. Policy and Programs - Mr. Corey Smith
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under this section are considered to be routine, and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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E.1. Fundraiser
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the fundraiser for the Midd-West High School Cheerleading to have a raffle fundraiser at the Midd-West Middle School on December 12, 2026, and December 13, 2026. {Small games of chance license attached.}
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E.2. Field Trips
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following field trips:
Description:
a) MWHS FFA - ACES Leadership Development Conference - Hershey, PA - February 20, 2027, through February 21, 2027 - Adults: 2 - Students: 18 - Estimated District Expense: $0 b) MWHS FFA - SLLC - Leadership Conference - Harrisburg, PA - March 14, 2027, through March 16, 2027 - Adults: 1 - Students: 8 - Estimated District Expense: $337.56 |
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F. Personnel - Mr. Corey Smith
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under this section are considered to be routine, and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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F.1. Resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the resignation of Lindsay Green as Cafeteria Worker at West Snyder Elementary School, effective September 11, 2026.
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F.2. Classified Employments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the employment of the following individuals:
Description:
a) Precious Atatsi - LPN/Paraprofessional - Midd-West School District - Salary: $18.30/hr - Effective: September 15, 2026 {Replacement/Slater} b) Bradley Dehoff - Custodian (Night Shift) - West Snyder Elementary School - Salary: $14.15/hr - Effective: September 15, 2026 {Replacement/Aucker} |
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F.3. Extra-Curricular Appointments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following extra-curricular appointments for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Mary Beierschmitt - Key Club Advisor - $1,065 b) Amanda Rothrock - DECA Advisor - $1,065 c) Ashley Kuhns - Vocal Director {musical} - $3,196 |
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F.4. Extra-Curricular Reappointments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following extra-curricular reappointments for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Michaela Wagner - Dramatics Director (Musical) - $3,500 b) Carson Witherite - Assistant Dramatics Director (Musical) - $3,500 c) Andre Wagner - Co-Technical Director - $1,902.50 d) Stacy Hostetter - Instrumental Director - $3,805 |
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F.5. Work Study Student Employments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the employment of the following students participating in the work study program for the 2026-2027 school year at the rate of $10 per hour for up to 3 hours per day:
Description:
a) Blaze Phillips - IT Department - District Wide b) Jailee Swartz - Custodial Assistant - Middleburg Elementary School and Midd-West Middle School |
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F.6. Athletic Volunteers
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following extra-curricular volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Mary Plasterer - Esports b) Douglas Kline - Esports c) Noah Johnson - Wrestling |
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F.7. Subject Area Coordinators
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the reappointments of the attached list of individuals as Subject Area Coordinators for the 2026-2027 school year at the stipend of $600.
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F.8. Substitute Teacher Additions
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals as additions to the 2026-2027 approved substitute teacher list:
Description:
a) Kyle Beward b) Michelle Delgado c) Carmyn Markley d) Christian Watts |
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F.9. Substitute Paraprofessional Additions
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals to be added to the 2026-2027 approved list of substitute paraprofessionals:
Description:
a) Cheryl Reich b) Carmyn Markley c) Madyson Reich |
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F.10. Professional Contracts (Tenure)
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to grant a professional employee contract (tenure) to the following individuals:
Description:
a) Tyler Bishop b) Emily Derk c) Emily Kline d) Abigael Knepp |
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F.11. Medical Leave of Absence
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the uncompensated medical leave of absence for Employee 2026-10 at Midd-West High School, effective September 17, 2026, through October 29, 2026.
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F.12. Fitness Center Supervisors
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals to be Fitness Center Supervisors for the 2026-2027 school year at a rate of $16 per hour:
Description:
a) Rahdazz Henderson b) Denya Burris c) Matthew Dietz d) Jennifer Hummel e) Christopher Sauer f) Shannon Pyle |
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F.13. After-School Tutors
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals to be after-school tutors at an hourly rate of $25 per hour for the 2026-2027 school year:
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a) Bruce Shellenberger b) Amy Rarrick c) James Sanders d) Laura Elliott e) Tarri Rapp |
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G. Other
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G.1. Contract Ratification - Midd-West Education Support Professionals Association
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors' Committee on Professional Negotiations presents and recommends the adoption of a 2022 - 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement reached through negotiations between the Board of School Directors and the Midd-West Education Association and directs the Superintendent to adjust all salaries, benefits, and all other provisions in accordance with that Agreement. May I have a motion to adopt the 2027 - 2031 Collective Bargaining Agreement for the professional staff as presented.
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G.2. Student Representative Appointments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to appoint the following individuals as student representatives for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Esme Plasterer - Senior - Midd-West High School b) Lyncoln Hoffman - Junior - Midd-West High School |
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G.3. Transfer in Assignment
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to transfer Christa Dressler from the position of Director of Food Services to the newly created Director of Food Services/Assistant to the Business Manager at a salary adjustment of $68,500 effective 9/15/2026 to offset the increase in her work year from 210 days to 240 days.
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G.4. Facsimile Signature Authorization
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to grant authorization for Christa Dressler to use the facsimile signature of the Board President and Board Treasurer for the 2026-2027 school year on behalf of the Activity Fund, Capital Reserve and Capital Projects Funds, General Fund, and Payroll Fund.
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G.5. MWHS Band Uniforms
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the quote from G2 Performance for the band uniforms as shown at $29,875.30. The district will pay $21,572.17 with $3,000 coming from the Band Boosters and $5,303.13 coming from the account of the now defunct Mustang Foundation (this account will then be closed).
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G.6. 2027 PSBA Officer and Trustees Elections
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following 2027 PSBA officers and trustees:
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a) Matt Vannoy - President Elect (one-year term) b) Kristy Bolte - Vice President Elect (one-year term) c) David Heine - PSBA Treasurer (three-year term) d) Marianne Neel - Insurance Trustee (three-year term) e) Dr. Michael Faccinetto - Insurance Trustee (three-year term) |
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G.7. Timberhaven Quote - Concession Stand Project
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to accept the quote from Timberhaven to finish the outside work at the concession stand on the new field for $12,320. {to be paid out of Capital Reserve}
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H. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Description:
Comment from the public is limited to three (3) minutes per person, and at the discretion of the Board President.
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I. Reports
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I.1. Board and/or Administrator Comments - Mr. Terry Boonie
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J. Adjournment
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