November 16, 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 the following minutes:
Description:
a) October 12, 2026, Work Session b) October 26, 2026, Regular Meeting |
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E.2. List of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the list of bills for October 27, 2026, through November 16, 2026.
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E.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 period ending October 31, 2026.
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E.4. Bus Driver Additions
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals as additions to the 2026-2027 list of approved bus drivers:
Description:
a) Leah Grove b) Sandra Roush c) Anna Campbell |
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E.5. Winter Athletic Transportation Bids
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the 2026-2027 winter athletic transportation bids totaling $11,105.78, and for the bowling activity bus at $87.55 per trip, as shown in the attachment.
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E.6. Quote for Securely Classroom - Howard Technology Solutions
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the quote from Howard Technology Solutions for Securely Classroom for a total cost of $3,850 beginning December 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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E.7. Quote Renewal for Renaissance
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the quote from Renaissance for a total cost of $15,063.24.
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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) 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying b) 805.2 School Security Personnel c) 704 Maintenance |
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F.2. New Policy Guide
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for new policy guide 822- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on first reading.
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F.3. Field Trips
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following field trips:
Description:
a) MWHS Concert Choir - District Chorus - Shikellamy High School - January 27, 2027, through January 29, 2027 - Students: 7- Adults: 1 - Estimated District Expense: $1,720.34 b) MWHS Concert Choir - Region Chorus Festival/Competition - Williamsport High School - March 3, 2027, through March 5, 2027 - Students: 4 - Adults: 1 - Estimated District Expense: $1,346.16 |
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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. Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following resignations:
Description:
a) Ethan Weiser - Paraprofessional - Midd-West High School - Effective: November 6, 2026 b) Shane Spriggle - Special Education Teacher - West Snyder Elementary School - Effective: January 3, 2027 |
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G.2. Substitute Teacher Additions
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals as additions to the 2026-2027 list of approved substitute teachers at the rate of $125 per day for days 1-29 and $130 per day for days 30 and over, pending receipt of required documents:
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a) Sarah Nesbit b) Katleyn Estep c) Kimberly Fullam d) Tucker Teats e) Jenna Bilger |
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G.3. Substitute Paraprofessional Addition
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the addition of Kelsey Beaver to the 2026-2027 substitute paraprofessional list at a per diem rate of $112.
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G.4. Extra-Curricular Appointments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval recommended for the following appointments for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Aubyn Johnson - Assistant Dramatics Director (Musical) - Midd-West High School - $2,579 b) Nicholas Ryan - Co- Technical Director (Musical) - Midd-West High School - $1,902.50 |
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G.5. Coach Appointment
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the appointment of Richard Good as Assistant Junior High Boys Basketball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year with a stipend of $1,708.
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G.6. Winter Game Personnel
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the individuals listed on the attached list as Winter Game Personnel for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
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G.7. Volunteer Coaches
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals as volunteer coaches for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Kyle Beward - Bowling b) Charles Paige - Wrestling c) Nicholas Allison - Wrestling d) Kyle Miller - Wrestling e) Bree Solomon - Swim f) Kara Simpkins - Swim g) Chandler Sheaffer - Junior High Boys Basketball |
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H. Uncompensated Medical Leave of Absence
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the uncompensated medical leave for Employee 2026-14 at Middleburg Elementary School, effective approximately December 4, 2026, through February 19, 2027.
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I. Other
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I.1. Projectors
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the quote from GDC IT Solutions for twenty-five (25) Epson Projectors and wall mounts for a total of $43,400.
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I.2. Act 1 Index Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the Resolution of the Board of School Directors of the Midd-West School District electing to not increase its tax rate above the Act Index of 4.6% for the 2027-2028 fiscal year.
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J. 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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K. Reports
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K.1. Superintendent - Mr. Joseph Stroup
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K.2. Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology - Dr. Dane Aucker
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K.3. Special Education - Mrs. Erin Slater
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K.4. Business and Fiscal - Mrs. Joan Hassinger
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K.5. Midd-West High School - Mrs. Mandi Romig/Mr. William Hammond
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K.6. Midd-West Middle School - Mr. Jeremy Brown
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K.7. West Snyder Elementary School - Mr. Corey Aucker
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K.8. Middleburg Elementary School - Miss Sarah Brubaker
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K.9. Maintenance and Facilities - Mr. Zachary Trissler
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K.10. Information Technology - Mr. Warren Johnson
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K.11. Student Athletic Activities - Mrs. Bree Solomon
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K.12. Food Service Operations - Mrs. Christa Dressler
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K.13. Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit - Mr. Victor Abate
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K.14. Budget and Finance Committee - Mr. Victor Abate
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K.15. Policy Committee - Mrs. Julie Eriksson
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K.16. SUN Area Technical Institute - Mrs. Julie Eriksson
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K.17. Buildings and Grounds Committee - Mr. Corey Smith
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K.18. PSBA Liaison - Miss Elizabeth Canfield
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K.19. Transportation Committee - Mr. Zachary Peterson
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K.20. Technology Committee - Mr. Justin Haynes
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K.21. Professional Staff Negotiation Committee - Mr. Justin Haynes
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K.22. Support Staff Negotiation Committee - Mr. Corey Smith
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K.23. Board and/or Administrator Comments - Mr. Terry Boonie
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L. Adjournment
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