September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Workshop Meeting
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1. Opening Exercises
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.1. Call to Order
Description:
Board President will call the Board Meeting to order.
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Board President
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1.2. Opening Exercises
Description:
 Please rise, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and observe a moment of silence. Pledge Leaders -
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.3. Roll Call
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Speaker(s):
Board Recording Secretary
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1.4. Public Comment
Description:
Welcome to the Workshop Meeting of the Lehighton Area School District Board of Directors. This meeting serves as a Committee of the Whole and includes reports and discussions related to Academic Affairs, Policy, Finance, Athletics, Buildings & Grounds, Personnel, Technology, and Safety & Wellness. Public comment is now open and opportunities will be provided at the conclusion of each committee's portion of the agenda. Comments should be limited to matters related to the committee currently under discussion. Please note that this meeting is being recorded. Speakers will be recognized in the order in which they signed up. When called upon, please state your name and municipality of residence for the record. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes. We respectfully request that all comments be directed to the presiding officer and presented in a courteous and respectful manner. The Board values public participation and encourages constructive dialogue. Failure to adhere to these guidelines, including the use of profanity, personal attacks, disruptive behavior, or comments unrelated to the committee topic being discussed, may result in the forfeiture of speaking privileges for that comment period and/or removal from the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation and participation in the governance of our school district.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Academic Affairs Committee
Speaker(s):
Jason Moser & Gretchen Laviolette
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2.1. Early Graduation Requests
Description:
Recommendation to approve the Early Graduation Requests for the following students:
56890 56041 56955 61212 |
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2.2. National Student Clearinghouse
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2.3. Public Comment
Description:
Public comment is now open for Academic Affairs.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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3. Policy Committee
Speaker(s):
Jason Moser
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3.1. Public Comment
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Public comment is now open for Policy Committee.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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4. Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Jason Moser & Matthew Lentz
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4.1. 403b Correction
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4.2. High School Cafeteria Dishwasher
Description:
Recommendation to replace the High School Cafeteria Dishwasher.
The dishwasher is 30+ years old and is at the term of life. The District reached out to 3 vendors for quotes for the dishwasher at the High School. Responses are due by September 18, 2026. |
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4.3. Public Comment
Description:
Public comment is now open for Finance.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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5. Athletics Committee
Speaker(s):
Jason Moser & Kyle Spotts
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5.1. Candidates for Athletic Coaching/Manager Positions
Description:
Recommendation to approve the following candidates for Athletic Coaching/Manager positions:
Rachel Krajricik - Volunteer Volleyball Coach |
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5.1.A. Fall Game Managers
Description:
Jordan Cook - Fall Game Manager for the 2026-2027 School Year at $21.00 per hour.
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5.1.B. Winter Game Managers
Description:
Winter Game Managers for the 2026/2027 year at $21.00 per hour:
Tim Sharrow Ron Rabenold Renee Marciante Diane Brownmiller Chris Knappenberger |
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5.2. Public Comment
Description:
Public comment is now open for Athletics.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6. Buildings & Grounds Committee
Speaker(s):
Jason Moser & Justin Smith
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6.1. Public Comment
Description:
Public comment is now open for Buildings & Grounds.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7. Personnel Committee
Speaker(s):
Jason Moser
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7.1. Candidates for Employment
Description:
Recommendation to approve the following candidates for employment in accordance with the respective contracts:
Cory Hartsell - After-School Lobby Supervisor at the High School (Substitute) at a rate of $37.00 per hour. Breanna Belcher - Part-Time Cleaner Joshua Kemmerer - Part-Time Cleaner Candidates for After-School Lobby Supervisors for the Middle School. Candidate for LPN Candidate for Lunchaide Candidate for Homebound Teacher Candidate for a Gifted Mentor |
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7.1.A. Department Head Candidate for Hire
Description:
Kevin Kotch - Business/Computers K-12 department head at a contracted stipend of $1,800.00.
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7.1.B. Extracurricular Advisors
Description:
Recommendation to approve the following Candidates for Extracurricular Advisor Positions:
Kathleen Martin - High School FBLA Advisor at a stipend of $1,800.00. Kevin Kotch - Middle School FBLA Advisor at a stipend of $1,800.00. Nicholas Miller - High School Debate Advisor at a stipend of $1,800.00. |
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7.2. Tenure
Description:
Recommendation to acknowledge Tenure for the following professionals:
Mackenzie Rosenberger Andrew Hozza Kacie Rankovich Zachary Searfoss Lori Hoppes William Schoener Brie Holst |
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7.3. Resignation for Retirement
Description:
Recommendation to accept the following resignations for retirement, with appreciation:
Joseph Yescavage - Middle School Science Teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year after 30.84 years of service to the District. Timothy Sharrow - Middle School Health & Physical Education Teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year after 36.88 years of service to the District. Terry Haberman - High School Learning Support Teacher, effective at the end of the 2026-2027 school year after 30.84 years of service to the District. |
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7.4. Candidates for the Substitute List
Description:
Recommendation to approve the following list of requested candidates for the 2026-2027 Substitute List, pending any necessary paperwork:
Sharon Focht - Substitute Teacher Anne Hummel - Substitute Teacher Alexander Danielson - Substitute Teacher Rhonda Rupell - Substitute Teacher Craig Millard - Substitute Teacher Antonio Perilli - Substitute Teacher Emma Babula - Substitute Teacher Alexandra Costa - Substitute Teacher Erin Gillis - Substitute Paraprofessional/Lunch Aide Janelle Taylor - Substitute Paraprofessional Savanna Becker - Sub Paraprofessional Grace Kern - Substitute Cleaner Stephen Hess - Substitute Lunch Aide |
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7.5. Professional Development
Description:
Recommendation to approve the following Professional Development opportunities:
Employee #33 to attend the conference, "Law that Works for You," presented at Lehigh University, on October 23, 2026 at a cost of $295.00. Employee #1816 to attend the Attendance/Child Accounting Professional Association Fall Conference at Hotel Hershey from November 4-6, 2026 at a cost up to $1,000.00, including Registration, Lodging and Travel. |
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7.6. Pre-Approval of Employee Continuing Education Courses
Description:
Recommendation to approve the following requests for pre-approval of courses/Programs of Study for employee continuing education:
Employee #1085 - June 28-July 21, 2026 - An Educator's Guide to Managing and Solving Discipline Problems (Level II - up to $602.00 per credit). Employee #1085 - June 28-July 21, 2026 - ADHD: An Educator's Guide (Level II - up to $602.00 per credit). |
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7.7. Public Comment
Description:
Public comment is now open for Personnel.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8. Technology Committee
Speaker(s):
Jason Moser & Gretchen Laviolette
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8.1. Public Comment
Description:
Public comment is now open for Technology.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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9. Safety & Wellness Committee
Speaker(s):
Jason Moser, John Orsulak & Gretchen Laviolette
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9.1. Public Comment
Description:
Public comment is now open for Safety & Wellness.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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10. Miscellaneous
Speaker(s):
Jason Moser
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11. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.1. Public Comment
Description:
We are now at the closing of our Workshop Meeting and are offering an additional opportunity for public comment on our Board Meeting.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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11.2. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to adjourn the Meeting.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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