August 24, 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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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 the following sections 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. Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the the following minutes:
Description:
a) June 8, 2026 - Regular Meeting b) June 8, 2026 - Work Session c) June 22, 2026 - Regular Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.2. List of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the list of bills for June 23, 2026, through August 24, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.3. Treasurer's Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the Treasurer's Reports for the General Fund, Capital Reserve Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Food Service Fund and Activity Fund for the periods ending June 30, 2026, and July 31, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.4. School Dentist
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of Dr. Joshua P. McMillen to do school dental examinations at $12.00 per student plus up to an additional $2.00 per student for supplies to be effective on September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. {Includes one examination for K, 1, 3 & 7.}
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.5. Memorandum of Understanding with Wilkes University
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the Memorandum of Understanding between Wilkes University and Midd-West School District to provide an educational experience to the University's students enrolled in the teacher education programs, effective September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.6. Renewal Quote from Lexia Learning Systems LLC
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the renewal quote for Lexia Core5 Reading/PowerUp Literacy Student Subscription for a total of $16,400 for the 2026-2027 school year.
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D.7. 2026-2027 List of Bus Drivers
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the attached list of bus drivers for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.8. 2026-2027 List of Approved Bus Stops
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the 2026-2027 list of bus stops.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E. Policy and Programs - Mr. Corey Smith
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under the following sections 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. Revised Policy Guides - Second Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following revised policy guides on the second reading:
Description:
a) 140 - Charter Schools b) 810 - Transportation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.2. Addition to the 2026-2027 Club List
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following additions to the 2026-2027 Club Lists:
Description:
a) Chess Club - Midd-West High School b) Solo Ensemble - Midd-West Middle School c) Fitness Club - Midd-West Middle School
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F. Personnel - Mr. Corey Smith
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under the following sections 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. Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following resignations:
Description:
a) Chesney Cressinger - Paraprofessional - Midd-West Middle School - Resigned prior to start date b) Jayla Hoover - School Nurse - Middleburg Elementary School - Effective: August 17, 2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.2. 2026-2027 Substitute Teacher List
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the attached list of substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.3. 2026-2027 Substitute Paraprofessional List
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the 2026-2027 Substitute Paraprofessional List.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.4. 2026-2027 Substitute Cafeteria Worker List
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the 2026-2027 Substitute Cafeteria Worker List.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.5. 2026-2027 Substitute Custodian List
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the 2026-2027 Substitute Custodian List.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.6. 2026-2027 Substitute Clerical Assistants
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for Kelsey Beaver and Debra Good as clerical assistant substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.7. 2026-2027 Substitute Nurse List
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the 2026-2027 Substitute Nurse List.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.8. Extracurricular - Appointments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the appointments for Nicholas Ryan as Co-Technical Director at Midd-West High School with a stipend of $1,902.50 for the 2026-2027 school year. {Replacement/Romig}
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.9. Classified Employments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the employment of the following individuals, pending receipt of required clearances:
Description:
a) Nichole Ranck - Paraprofessional - Middleburg Elementary School - $16.30 per hour - Effective: August 24, 2026 {Replacement/Slater} b) Esther Shetter - Paraprofessional - Midd-West Middle School - $16.30 per hour - Effective: August 19, 2026 {Replacement/Slater} c) Shannon McGill - Cafeteria Worker - West Snyder Elementary School - $13.55 - Effective: August 24, 2026 {Replacement/Dressler}
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.10. Athletic Appointment
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the appointment of Danny Knouse as Assistant Wrestling Coach at Midd-West High School for the 2026-2027 school year with a stipend of $3,587.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.11. Transfer In Assignment
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following transfer in assignments:
Description:
a) Laura Brunson to transfer her assignment from paraprofessional at West Snyder Elementary School to Middleburg Elementary School, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. b) Megan Boyd to transfer her assignment from paraprofessional at Middleburg Elementary School to West Snyder Elementary School, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.12. Custodial Assistants - Work Study Employments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for Caleb Buckley and Landon Bingaman as custodial assistants for the 2026-2027 school year at a rate of $10 per hour, not to exceed 15 hours per week.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.13. Extra-Curricular Volunteers
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals as extra-curricular volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Matthew Faulhaber - Football
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G. Other
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G.1. Grant Resolution For Security Camera System Upgrades
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is requested of the attached Public School Facility Improvement Grant Resolution for a $665,247 project for Security and Access Control Updates in the Midd-West School District. This is a grant with a 25% matching component, so the cost to the school district for the project would be approximately $166,313.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.2. New Job Description - Director of Food Services/Assistant to the Business Manager
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the new job description of Director of Food Services/Assistant to the Business Manager.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.3. Memorandum of Understanding - Act 93 Job Title Changes
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the attached Memorandum of Understanding between Midd-West School District the Act 93 group for the amended job definitions and work year for the remainder of the existing Administrative Compensation and Benefit Program.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.4. Job Description Manual
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the revised job description manual.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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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