October 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:00 pm
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2. OPENING ITEMS
Speaker(s):
President John Marchezak
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2.A. Call to Order
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2.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.C. Roll Call
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
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4. COMMUNICATIONS
Speaker(s):
Scott Martin
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4.A. Thank you to the Pennsylvania State Education Association-Retired (Washington County) for the $100.00 donation to the Bentworth Bearcat Buddies.
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4.B. Thank you to Seth and Brooke Jones, Duane Jones, and Bob and Cheryl Garrett for donating all the labor and materials to remodel the elementary school teachers' lounge. The elementary staff really appreciate their generosity and efforts.
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4.C. Middle School PBIS Video
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5. CONSENT AGENDA (Items under the consent agenda will be voted on in one motion as a group to be approved)
Speaker(s):
President John Marchezak
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 5.A.-5.E. as presented.
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5.A. Approval of Minutes
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5.B. Treasurer's Report
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5.D. Student Activities Report
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5.E. Food Service Report
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Speaker(s):
Scott Martin
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6.A. Update to Tuition Students: Non-Resident Staff and Parent Paid
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Updated Tuition Students of Non-Resident Staff and Parent Paid Tuition
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6.B. Additional District Recognized Groups 2026-2027
Description:
Bentworth Wrestling Boosters (highlighted in yellow on second page)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve additional District Recognized Groups 2026-2027.
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6.C. IU RWAN Agreement Deduction
Description:
This agreement was previously approved at the March 17, 2026 meeting.
This is for the district's internet service. The monthly cost for the first year of the agreement, July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027, will remain unchanged for the previously approved amount of $3,393.00.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve IU 1 RWAN Agreement monthly cost deduction of $837.00 for a new monthly total of $2,556.00 effective for July 1, 2027-June 30, 2031 (years 2-5).
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6.D. Student Discipline Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Student Discipline Agreement
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6.E. High School Band Trip
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve High School Band Trip to Orlando, FL, March 28-April 3, 2027 with an approximate cost to the district of $357.00 for the cost of a substitute for two days.
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6.F. Softball Spring Trip
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve the Softball Spring Trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, March 16-March 21, 2027, with no cost to the district.
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6.G. Robert Niziol Conference Request
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Robert Niziol Conference Request to attend the PDE 2027 Conference in Hershey, Pa, with an approximate cost to the district of $925.00.
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6.H. Jill Pernell Conference Request
Description:
Jill applied for and was awarded the PASBO Annual Conference Scholarship for first time attendees. PASBO will cover her registration, lodging, and certain meals.
Costs not covered are travel expenses such as mileage reimbursement, tolls and meals not covered.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Jill Pernell Conference Request to attend the PASBO Conference in Hershey, Pa, with an approximate cost to the district of $510.00.
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6.I. Julie Baldauf Conference Request
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Julie Baldauf Conference Request to attend the PDE Data Summit Conference in Hershey, Pa, with an approximate cost to the district of $1,260.00.
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6.J. New high school club proposal-Hydroponics Team
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve new high school club named Hydroponics Team.
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6.K. 2026-2027 PCCD Grant
Description:
The 2026-2027 PCCD School Safety and Security Grant Application has been submitted. The district's allocation this year is $145,861.00.
Planned uses of this grant money are as follows:
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6.L. IU 1 Executive Director Report-September 2026
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6.M. School Safety
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7. DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES REPORT
Speaker(s):
Bob Niziol
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7.A. Merakey Pennsylvania Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Merakey Pennsylvania Agreement.
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7.B. Melmark Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Melmark, Inc. Agreement.
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7.C. PDE's 2026 determination of Bentworth's compliance with IDEA B
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8. BUSINESS MANAGER'S REPORT
Speaker(s):
Julie Keener
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8.A. Athletic Facility Financing
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9. PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Description:
David Schreiber-Title I Breakfast
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10. SOLICITOR'S REPORT
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11. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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11.A. OLD BUSINESS
Description:
An Executive Session was held on September 30, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 5:22 pm for student and personnel discussion.
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11.B. NEW BUSINESS
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12. PERSONNEL
Speaker(s):
Scott Martin
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12.A. Additional Emergency Substitutes 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve Additional Emergency Certified Substitutes for 2026-2027.
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12.B. Updated sponsors 2026-2027
Description:
Update:
Middle School Chorus Sponsor-Jessica Burkley
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve updated sponsors 2026-2027.
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12.C. Fill open maintenance position
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to give the administration permission to hire an open maintenance position to be ratified at the November 17, 2026 meeting.
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12.D. Resignation of Jeremy Ivcic
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve the resignation of Jeremy Ivcic, Wrestling First Assistant Coach (9-12), effective immediately.
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12.E. Resignation of Albert Thomas
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve the resignation of Albert Thomas, Wrestling Assistant Coach (7-9), effective immediately.
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12.F. Name/Rename Coaches
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to name/rename coaches contingent upon the receipt of pre-employment testing for non full time district employees.
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12.G. Name Hydroponics Sponsor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to name ____________________ as the non-compensated Hydroponics Team club sponsor.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Adjourn at _________ pm.
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