Public Meeting Agenda: October 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - October 20, 2026 Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.A. Citizen of the Month
James F. Baugher Elementary School
Kyrah Beaver, Grade 2
Teacher: Mrs. Haines

4. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM VISITORS

4.A. High School Student Recognition - October

Rotary Student of the Month: Matthew Sherwood, Entrepreneurship
Outstanding Senior: Lainey Snyder
September Outstanding Senior: Claire Dick

4.B. District Students of the Month for October:

White Deer Elementary School: Jude Frederick, Grade 5
James F. Baugher Elementary School: Zander Davis, Grade 2
Middle School: Brody Ficks, Grade 7
Senior High School: Gage Foust, Grade 12
Senior High School (September): Tanner Bardole, Grade 12

4.C. Panther Pride Award: Tyler Fritzges, Maintenance

4.D. Student Representatives: Matthew Sherwood, Gabrielle Chubb, Joelle Hoover

4.E. Comments from visitors - related to board agenda items

4.F. Thank you.

Description: At this time, we'd like to invite all students recognized this evening, along with their families, to meet in the lobby for photos. We want to sincerely thank you for joining us tonight and for all you do to make the Milton Area School District proud. You are welcome to stay for the remainder of the meeting, but we completely understand if you'd like to head out at this time.

Thank you, again, and congratulations to our students and families!

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (V)

Recommend approval of the September 8, 2026 Committee Meeting minutes.
Recommend approval of the September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes.

6. EXECUTIVE - Mr. Harris or Mr. Moser (RC)

6.A. Recommend approval of the following document(s):

NEST Clinic Letter of Linkage

6.B. Recommend approval of the following student expulsion:

Student No. 2026-27-01 from the Milton Area School District and providing him/her with an alternative education program beginning October 20, 2026, through the end of the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year, currently January 22, 2027.

7. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Mr. Hunt, Mr. Fry, Mrs. Rantz (RC)

7.A. Recommend approval of the following financial reports:

Fund 10 - General Fund
Fund 32 - Capital Reserve
Fund 50 - Cafeteria Fund

7.B. Recommend approval of bills as follows:

Bills paid since last meeting:
Fund 10-General Fund	1,158,944.00
Fund 32 - Capital Reserve	27,568.79
Fund 50 - Cafeteria Fund	124.37
	$1,186,637.16

Bills for approval after Board meeting:
Fund 10-General Fund	11,199.83
Fund 50-Cafeteria Fund	268,064.72
	$279,264.55

8. FACILITIES COMMITTEE - Mrs. Rantz, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Hosterman (RC)

8.A. Recommend approval for Good News Club, Inc. of Northumberland County to use Baugher Elementary Library on Tuesday from 2:15 PM to 4:15 PM from October 13, 2026 through March 23, 2027. (donation)

8.B. Recommend approval of the October Decommission list.

9. EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - Mrs. Waldron, Mr. Moser, Mr. Hosterman (RC)

9.A. Recommend approval of the following Senior High School course, effective with the 2026-2027 school year: Honors Physics 2

9.B. Recommend approval of the following Occupational Advisory Committee member(s):

Jeffrey Wojciechowski - Constructional Trades, Criminal Justice and Diversified Occupations

9.C. Recommend approval of the following Educational Trip requests:

Tina Doebler and Jennifer McElwee to take eight (8) National Junior Honor Society/MS Student Council students to the Lead Spark Conference 2027 in Washington, DC from February 26-28, 2027. Approximate cost to the district $3,450.00. All other costs paid by Student Activity Funds and participants.
Travel Abroad Club trip to Spain from February 10-15, 2027. The trip will include 17 students and three (3) chaperones. Approximate cost to the district, $450.00. All other costs paid by the Travel Abroad Club and participants.

10. ATHLETICS & EXTRA CURRICULAR COMMITTEE — Mr. Moser, Mr. Fry, Ms. Wendt, Dr. Strawser (RC)

10.A. Recommend approval of the following 2026-2027 Sports Coaches. These positions are pending required clearances, trainings, and the results of a TB test and will be contingent upon adequate student participation:

Name	Sport	Salary
Ulmer, Jeff	MS Girls Basketball-Grade 8	$4,932.00
Sweigard, Duane	MS Girls Basketball-Grade 7	$4,932.00
Emery, Ryan	Head Boys Basketball	$8,923.00
Smith, Lenny	JV Boys Basketball	$5,830.00
Bond, Dom	9th Gr. Boys Basketball	$4,932.00
Garcia, Jeff	8th Gr. Boys Basketball	$4,932.00
Fenton, Jason	7th Gr. Boys Basketball	$4,932.00
Bruno, Gene	Head Girls Basketball	$8,923.00
Morgan, Dan	JV Girls Basketball	$5,830.00
Anspach, Joshua	Head Wrestling	$8,923.00
Betz, Jason	JV Wrestling	$5,830.00
Locke, Jason	Gr. 7-9 Head Wrestling	$4,932.00
Derr, Jerry	Gr. 7-9 Asst. Wrestling	$3,533.00
Rearick, William	Head Girls Wrestling	$8,923.00
Neuer, Andy	Head Bowling	$5,135.00

10.B. Recommend approval of the following 2026-2027 Event Workers, pending receipt of all required clearances and the results of a TB test. These positions are subject to the conditions as set forth in the approved Health and Safety Plan:

Souder, Jensen

11. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Mrs. Rantz, Mr. Moser, Ms. Wendt (RC)

11.A. Recommend approval of the following bus/van drivers in our district for the 2026-2027 school year through August 16, 2027. The drivers are employed by the bus contractor, Fishing Creek Transportation, and approval is pending all required trainings, clearances and TB test results:

Bredbenner, Christine
Cooper, Daniel
Moore, William
Ulrich, Esther

11.B. Recommend approval of the following staff resignations/retirements:

Krislyn Grey, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective September 30, 2026. Ms. Grey has worked for the district for one (1) month.
Laura Spangler, Elementary Library Aide, effective January 13, 2027. Mrs. Spangler has worked for the district for 26 years.
Leslie Robinson, School Counselor at the Senior High School, effective June 30, 2027. Mrs. Robinson has worked for the district for 26 years.

11.C. Recommend approval to terminate the employment of Keishla Ojeda-Mercado, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective September 14, 2026.

11.D. Recommend approval of the following Classified Staff, with benefits as stated in the Classified Employee Handbook:

Keturah Fry, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $15.45 per hour, effective October 5, 2026.
Aliyah Kessler, Special Education Paraprofessional, at the rate of $15.45. Ms. Kessler will transfer from her position as Custodian effective September 29, 2026.

11.E. Recommend approval for the following clubs and advisors for the 2026-2027 school year:

Terry Brown - Emergency Services
Brad Gaugler - Emergency Services

11.F. Recommend approval of the following Professional Staff transfers:

Amanda Gessner to Social Worker K-12, all buildings, primary assignment at the Senior High School.
Rachel Lewis to Social Worker K-12, all buildings, primary assignment at the Middle School.
Alyssa Lockard to Social Worker K-12, all buildings, primary assignment at James F. Baugher and White Deer Elementary Schools.

11.G. Recommend approval of the following Professional Staff salary adjustments, effective with the first Professional Staff pay of the 2026-2027 school year:

Tonya Brosious from Master's +30 to Master's +45
Maddelynn Griscavage from Master's +15 to Master's +30

11.H. Recommend approval of the following Independent Volunteers for the 2026 2027 school year:
Contingent upon volunteer providing proof of mandated reporter training, current required clearances and TB test results prior to service in the school district, and acknowledgment and agreement to comply with all current board policies and school rules, including but not limited to state and federal mandates.

Boyer, Erica
Chappell, Brenda
Durling, Kristen
Ellingworth, Valyn
Erlston, Beth
Ficks, Amy
Hoy, Riley
Lauver, Ashley
Palmer, Brianne
Scott, Ruth
Shek, Emily
Stopper, Cari
Wolfe, Amber
Zimmerman, Joel
Zimmerman, Kimberly

11.I. Recommend approval of the following 2026-2027 Professional Staff substitutes:
On an as needed basis, at the rate of $150.00 per day, pending appropriate certification, required clearances and the results of a TB test:

Grey, Krislyn - Math 7-12

11.J. Recommend approval of the following 2026-2027 Classified Staff Substitutes:
For all categories, unless otherwise noted, on an as needed basis, at the designated rate; pending required clearances, the results of a TB test and successful completion of the local assessment for highly qualified paraprofessionals, where applicable:

Erb, Tiffany - Nurse

11.K. Recommend approval of the following 2026-2027 Guest Teacher/Education Major substitutes:
On an as needed basis, at the rate of $150.00 per day, pending appropriate certification, required clearances and the results of a TB test:

Havlicek, Caleisha
Kishbaugh, Jessica
Medley, Kara

12. LEGISLATIVE & POLICY COMMITTEE - Dr. Strawser, Ms. Wendt, Mrs. Waldron (RC)

12.A. Recommend approval of the final reading of the following policies:

Policy 218.1 - Weapons
Policy 718 - Service Animals in Schools
Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources

13. CSIU-16 REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

14. SECRETARY'S CORRESPONDENCE - Mr. Tull

15. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT - Presented by Assistant Superintendent Catherine Girton.

15.A. Upcoming Presentations

Artificial Intelligence
Autistic Support: January
Education: Monthly
2027-2028 Facility Projects

16. BOARD COMMENTS

Comments from visitors - other

17. ADJOURNMENT

Description: ADJOURNMENT

October 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - October 20, 2026 Regular Meeting

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