October 26, 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. Student Reports - Miss Esme Plasterer and Mr. Lyncoln Hoffman
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D. 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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E. 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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E.1. Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following minutes:
Description:
a) September 14, 2026, Regular Meeting b) September 14, 2026, Work Session c) September 28, 2026, Regular Meeting |
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E.2. List of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the list of bills for September 29, 2026, through October 26, 2026.
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E.3. Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the Treasurer's Report for the General Fund, Capital Reserve Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Food Service Fund, and Activity Fund for the period ending September 30, 2026.
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E.4. 2026-2029 Memorandum of Understanding Foster Grandparent Program
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Foster Grandparent Program of Central Pennsylvania and the Midd-West School District to be effective November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029.
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E.5. Disposal of Listed Assets
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the disposal of the following listed assets to be sold on Municibid:
Description:
a) Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Mower b) Piano c) Lacrosse Goals (2) d) Pitching Machines (2) |
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E.6. West Snyder Campus Snow Removal
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to accept the attached bid from Mid-State Paving, LLC for snow removal services for the 2026-2027 school year at West Snyder Elementary School.
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E.7. Middleburg Campus Snow Removal
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to accept the attached bid from Shaffer's Landscapes Inc. for snow removal services at Middleburg Elementary School, Midd-West Middle School, and Midd-West High School for the 2026-2027 school year.
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E.8. Bus Driver Additions
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following additions to the 2026-2027 list of approved bus drivers:
Description:
a) John Zechman b) Hunter Penepacker c) Sherry Stroup d) Timothy Knepp |
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F. 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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F.1. Revised Policy Guides
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following revised policy guides on first reading:
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a) 102 - Academic Standards b) 105 - Curriculum c) 209 - Health Examinations/Screenings d) 803 - School Calendar e) 716 - Integrated Pest Management |
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F.2. New Policy Guide
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the new policy guide 204.1 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks on first reading.
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F.3. Field Trips
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following field trips:
Description:
a) Midd-West High School Varsity Wrestling - Panther Valley High School, Lansford, PA - December 18, 2026, and December 19, 2026 - Students: 15 - Adults: 3 - Estimated District Expense: $640.70 b) Midd-West High School Varsity Wrestling - Woodbridge, Virginia - December 28, 2026, and December 30, 2026 - Students: 15 - Adults: 3 - Estimated District Expense: $542.30 c) Midd-West High School Varsity Wrestling - Lehighton High School, Lehighton, PA — January 22, 2027, through January 23, 2027 — Students: 15 — Adults: 3 — Estimated District Expense: $616.80 d) Midd-West High School Varsity Wrestling - District Tournament, Williamsport, PA — February 26, 2027, through February 27, 2027 — Students: 8 — Adults: 3 — Estimated District Expense: $145 e) Midd-West High School Varsity Wrestling - Regional Tournament, Williamsport, PA - March 5, 2027, through March 6, 2027 - Students: 8 - Adults: 3 - Estimated District Expense: $745 f) Midd-West High School Varsity Wrestling - PIAA State Championships, Hershey, PA - March 10, 2027, through March 13, 2027 - Students: 3 - Adults: 3 - Estimated District Expense: $1,294.25 g) Midd-West High School Concert Choir - District Chorus Competition - January 27, 2027, through January 29, 2027 - Students: 7 - Adults: 1 - Estimated District Expense: $1,720.34 |
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G. 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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G.1. Retirement
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the retirement of Janet Heckman as Elementary Teacher at Middleburg Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
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G.2. Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the resignation of the following individuals:
Description:
a) Noah Graboski - Custodian (Night Shift) - Midd-West High School - Effective: October 2, 2026 b) Carson Witherite - Assistant Dramatics Director (Musical) - Midd-West High School - October 21, 2026 |
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G.3. Employment Classified
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the employment of Mitchell S. Rice Sr. as a Night Shift Custodian at Midd-West High School, at the rate of $14.15 per hour, effective October 27, 2026.{replacement/Romig}
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G.4. Professional Contract (Tenure)
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to grant Hollie Johnson a professional employee contract/tenure.
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G.5. Mentor Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals to be appointed as mentor teachers for the new teacher inductions with a stipend amount of $500 per year:
Description:
a) Jenelle VanHorn to be assigned as a mentor to Jessica Macias for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years b) Abigail Grimm to be assigned as a mentor to Amanda Moyer for the 2026–2027 school year |
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G.6. 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 at a rate of $112 per day:
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a) Lisa Gearhart b) Gracie Trawitz |
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G.7. Substitute Clerical Assistant Addition
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the addition of Lisa Gearhart as a substitute clerical assistant at a rate of $108 per day.
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G.8. Extracurricular Volunteers
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals as extracurricular volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Bo Trawitz - Wrestling b) Ryan Krauss - Wrestling c) Nikolas Christine - Wrestling d) Kellon Balum - Wrestling e) Jason Johnson - Wrestling |
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G.9. Medical Leave of Absence
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the medical leave of absence for Employee 2026-13 at Midd-West High School, from November 23, 2026, through approximately January 11, 2027.
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G.10. Uncompensated Medical Leave of Absence
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the uncompensated medical leave of absence for Employee 2026-12 at Midd-West High School, from approximately October 30, 2026, until February 1, 2027.
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H. Other
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H.1. GDC IT Solutions Quote - Student Laptops (Grade 7)
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the quote from GDC IT Solutions for one hundred fifty (150) Dell Pro Education 11 PE11260 for a total of $129,750 for seventh grade students.
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H.2. GDC IT Solutions Quote - Student Laptops (Grade 3)
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the quote from GDC IT Solutions for one hundred fifty (150) Dell Pro Education 11 PE11260 for a total of $129,750 for third grade students. {to be paid with title funds}
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H.3. Senior Class Trip
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the senior class to take their class trip May 30, 2027, through June 2, 2027 to Virginia Beach, VA.
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I. 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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J. Board and/or Administrator Comments
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K. Adjournment
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