September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening Activities
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Roll Call
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1.D. Reading of the Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Dan Sullivan
Description:
The mission of the Warren County School District is to support the personal and intellectual success and wellness of every student, every day.
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1.E. Reading of the WCSD/PSBA Principles of Governance & Leadership
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Bridget Schwab
Description:
Principles for Governance and Leadership Pennsylvania school boards are committed to providing every student the opportunity to grow and achieve. Our actions, as elected and appointed board members, ultimately have both short- and long-term impact in the classroom. Therefore, we pledge that we will... Communicate Clearly
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1.F. Public Comment
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1.G. Agenda Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors adopts the agenda dated September 14, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.H. Approval of Minutes - August 10, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the regular meeting minutes dated August 10, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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1.I. Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Financial Reports and authorizes the release of funds in payment of the listing of bills. further, that a copy as presented be submitted for audit.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. President's Statement
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2.A. Reports & Information
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1. IU5 - Mr. Paul Mangione 2. PSBA Liaison - Mrs. Tammi Holden 3. Career Center Advisory - Mrs. Stephanie Snell and Mr. Dan Sullivan
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2.B. Important Dates
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2.C. PSBA Slate of Candidates - 2027
Description:
Yearly PSBA member entities are asked to cast a vote for each PSBA Officer. The list of candidates and their biographies/statements can be found at the link below. Please review the online information for each candidate.
PSBA Officer Elections - PSBA The Board Secretary is the authorized person to register votes on behalf of the Warren County School District.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors adopts the slate of PSBA officer candidates as listed and authorizes the Board Secretary to cast its votes as follows:
President-elect: Matt Vannoy, Sharon City School District (one-year term); Vice President: Kristy Bolte, Northwestern School District (one-year term); Treasurer: David Hein, Parkland School District (one-year term); W-1 Sectional Advisor: Tracey Leyda, Franklin Area School District (one-year term); and PSBA Insurance Trustees: Marianne L. Neel and Dr. Michael Faccinetto (three-year terms)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2.D. Announcements
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2.E. Other
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3. Superintendent's Reports and Recommendations
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3.A. General Comments - Mr. Gary Weber
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3.B. Committee Reports
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3.C. Informational - Clubs
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3.D. Informational - Vans
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3.E. Other
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4. New Business - Consent Agenda
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4.A. Consent Agenda
Description:
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the consent agenda.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.B. Certificated Personnel Report - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Certificated Personnel Report, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.C. Support Personnel Report - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Support Personnel Report, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.D. Volunteer Report - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Volunteer Report, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.E. New Bus Driver Report - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the list of New Bus Drivers, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.F. New Position Request - Special Education Paraprofessional
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position request, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.G. New Position Request - Special Education Paraprofessional
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position request, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.H. Co-Curricular Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the co-curricular supplemental contracts and resignations, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.I. Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations - PACCA
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Athletic Supplemental Contracts and Resignations, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.J. WCESPA MOA - Paraprofessionals in Classrooms
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Memorandum of Agreement between the Warren County Educational Support Personnel Association (WCESPA) and the Warren County School District concerning Paraprofessionals in the classroom, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.K. Thaddeus Stevens Articulation Agreements
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
These annual agreements allow Warren County Career Center students to earn post-secondary credit by Thaddeus Stevens College for equivalent coursework by demonstrating mastery on agreed upon competencies. This includes courses in Welding, Auto Body Collision, Information Technology, Pre-Engineering, Building Construction, and Welding.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Thaddeus Stevens Articulation Agreements, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.L. Penn College Articulation Agreements
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
These annual agreements allow Warren County Career Center students to earn post-secondary credit by Penn College for equivalent coursework by demonstrating mastery on agreed upon competencies. This includes courses in Auto Collision, Auto Technology, Building and Construction, Culinary, Protective Services, Health and Medical Assisting, and Machine Technology.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Penn College Articulation Agreements, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.M. Mercyhurst University Dual Enrollment Agreement
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This is a renewal of an agreement that allows high school students the benefit of receiving both high school and college credit for courses completed through Mercyhurst University.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Mercyhurst University Dual Enrollment Agreement, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.N. Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Dual Enrollment Agreement
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This is a renewal of an agreement that allows high school students the benefit of receiving both high school and college credit for courses completed through Northern PA Regional College.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) Dual Enrollment Agreement, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.O. Women's Care Center Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
The Memorandum of Understanding between the Women’s Care Center and the school district allows the Center's staff to provide health instruction in Grades 5, 7, and 9. Topics include whole-person health, personal development, relationships, communication, decision-making, and media awareness, tailored to each grade level.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Women's Care Center, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.P. Computer Planned Instruction
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
The following Computer planned instruction has been updated: Computer 7.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Computer Planned Instruction, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.Q. STEM Planned Instruction 6-8
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the STEM Planned Instructions 6-8, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.R. Raptor Visitor Management Annual Renewal
Description:
Raptor Visitor Management is a tool used in each building to track visitors and volunteers on a daily basis. The system performs a background check to ensure the visitor is allowed on school grounds and is not excluded due to being a Megan's Law violator.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Raptor Visitor Management Annual Renewal, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.S. Engineer Proposal for Beaty Warren Middle School Entrance Repair
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves a proposal from Seth Structural Engineering, for engineering services at Beaty Warren Middle School, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.T. Snow Plowing Bid Results
Speaker(s):
Operations Manager
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves agreements with Bosko Excavating & Services LLC for snow removal services at Sheffield Area Elementary Middle School and Youngsville Elementary Middle School and Blue Line Concrete for snow removal services at Eisenhower Elementary School and Eisenhower Middle High School, as presented
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.U. NRG Business Marketing LLC. Natural Gas Procurement Agreement — October 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029 - Beaty-Warren Middle School
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors accepts a procurement agreement from NRG Business Marketing LLC, for natural gas, effective October 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029, for Beaty-Warren Middle School. This action ratifies the Board's approval authorizing the Superintendent to enter into, and sign, a natural gas purchase agreement with a respective supplier for specific durations and prices that best serve the interest of the Warren County School District, as approved at the December 4, 2025, Board meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.V. Tax Exonerations - Improperly Assessed Properties
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors exonerates the tax collector from the collection of school district taxes for parcels no. TV-002-625700-000, YV-001-454800-000, YV-001-997760, YV-005-893400-077, YV-005-669900-000, WN-004-529380-000, WN-004-168130-000, KI-142-399100-000, YV-004-324410-000, YV-001-386100-000, YV-001-374400-000, WN-833-535300-000, TD-005-280000-173, WN-677-966000-000, YV-005-813470-000, WN-742-852300-000, YV-005-242100-000, TD-004-350000-002, CY-333-734500-000, TD-271-996300-000, YV-676-542000-000 (Fall 2026), YV-676-542000-000 (Spring 2026), and YV-676-542000-000 (School 2026), as requested by the Warren County of Board of Assessment Appeals, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.W. Tax Collector Resolution - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors exonerates the following Tax Collectors in the amounts as listed on real estate property returned for non-payment to the County Commissioners as certified by said collectors for the year 2025; approves the estimated tax revenue for 2026; and approves the resolution authorizing the identified Tax Collectors to collect the 2026 taxes, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.X. Signature Authorization - Sheffield Area Elementary Middle School Activity and Athletic Accounts - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors authorizes Darcy Rex, Kari Smith, and Betsy Cummings-Sobkowski as signatories for Sheffield Area Elementary Middle School Activity and Athletic Accounts, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.Y. Warren Area High School History Club Account Closure
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors authorizes the closure of the Warren Area High School History Club account and the transfer of all remaining funds from this account to the Student Council account, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.Z. Revive Employer Service Agreement - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Revive Employer agreement, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.AA. 2026 Affordable Care Act Employer Reporting - FIN
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Description:
Please review the annual agreement with The Reschini Group.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the 2026 Affordable Care Act Reporting Agreement with Reschini, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Items Removed for Separate Action
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6. Future Business for Committee Review
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7. Other
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7.A. Policy Number 5506, titled - Individual Food Service Accounts - Second Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves revisions to Policy Number 5506, titled - Individual Food Service Accounts, on second reading, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.B. Policy Number 9951, titled - Student Use of Electronic Devices - First and Second Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors waives the requirements of Policy 2510 and adopts Policy 9951, titled - Student Use of Electronic Devices on first and second reading, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.C. Policy Number 10510, titled - Discipline Code - First and Second Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors waives the requirements of Policy 2510 and approves revisions to Policy 10510, titled - Discipline Code on first and second reading, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.D. E-Rate Funding Letter of Support
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the letter of support for E-Rate funding, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.E. Flex Lase Handheld Laser Welding System Purchase
Speaker(s):
Eric Mineweaser
Description:
This purchase request is for the Flex Lase Handheld Laser Welding System and is paid through the grant from the Richard T. Betts Family Foundation.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the purchase request for the Flex Lase Handheld Laser Welding System that is paid through the grant from the Richard T. Betts Family Foundation, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.F. HUDL Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the HUDL Agreement, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.G. Foreign Exchange Student School Acceptance Forms
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This School Acceptance Forms are between High School in the USA (HS USA) and the Warren County School District to enroll two foreign exchange students at WAHS for the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Foreign Exchange Students School Acceptance Forms, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.H. Title I Plans
Speaker(s):
Lynn Shultz
Description:
The Title I Schoolwide Plans, which outline our goals and action steps to boost student achievement, must be reviewed and approved by the school board each year.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Title I Plans, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.I. Cengage Learning Purchase
Speaker(s):
Elizabeth Kent
Description:
This purchase includes a one-year online extension of World Cultures and Geography for students enrolled in Sixth Grade Geography. The purchase also includes student workbooks for Personal Finance, a required high school course.
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Cengage Learning Purchase, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.J. New Position Request - Secretary
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the new position request, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.K. Agreement Art Therapy FSWC (7/1/2026-12/31/2026)
Description:
The Family Services of Warren County (FSWC) Clinical Art Therapist will integrate art therapy services into the educational environment to support students’ social-emotional and behavioral needs. Art therapy is a mental health treatment modality that combines art-making with verbal and nonverbal therapeutic processes. Services may support social-emotional learning, development of prosocial skills, emotional and behavioral regulation, and reduction of emotional distress and maladaptive behaviors. The Clinical Art Therapist is a master’s-level clinician with specialized training in psychology, art, and child development.
Cost: $0.00
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Agreement Family Services of Warren County Art Therapy (7/01/2026-12/31/2026), as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.L. Agreement Hearing Deaf Services
Description:
The Center of Hearing Deaf Services (HDS) provides comprehensive Sign Language Interpreting services throughout western Pennsylvania to support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Services include:
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Agreement Hearing Deaf Services, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.M. Tax Assessment Appeals
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves settlements in the following tax assessment appeals pending in the Warren County Court of Common Pleas: Ellwood Realty Acquisitions, Co. (2025-630 & 651) and Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust (2025-632).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.N. Repository Bid
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves the Repository Bid for parcel SH-002-825200-001, as presented.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.O. Contractual Salary Adjustments
Speaker(s):
Mike Kiehl
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Board of School Directors approves salary adjustments for the Board Treasurer and ACT 93 Certificated/ACT 93 Non-Certificated employees in the amount of 1.7% based on the PSBA market adjustment and the Board Secretary and Administrative Support employees in the amount of 1.7% based on the PSBA market adjustment with the increases retroactive to July 1, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Closing Activities
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8.A. Public Comment
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8.B. Executive Session
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8.C. Adjournment
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