September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Workshop Agenda - Elizabethtown Area Board of School Directors
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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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1.A. Board Executive Session will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Description:
An Executive Session of the Board will be held at 5:00 p.m. for personnel issues.
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2. OPENING ITEMS
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2.A. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The workshop session will be called to order, and the agenda for the evening will begin.
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2.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board and attendees will recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2.C. Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board and attendees will observe a moment of silence.
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2.D. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Becky Maxwell, Board Secretary
Description:
Roll call will be conducted, and Board member attendance will be recorded.
Board Members: Mrs. Kelly Carter Mr. James Gilles, Jr. Mrs. Liza Bazarian Mrs. Danielle Lindemuth Mr. Stephen Lindemuth Mr. Menno Riggleman Mrs. Lynda Shrum Mrs. Tina Wilson Mrs. Melody Yoder |
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2.E. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the posted agenda for the meeting in accordance with Board Policy 006.
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2.F. Student Celebration Recognition
Speaker(s):
Ms. Megan Moffett, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Description:
Every day, incredible things are happening across the Elizabethtown Area School District, and we are proud to recognize the students and staff who make our schools exceptional. This month, we are proud to recognize our award-winning Elizabethtown FFA. To introduce our honorees and share more about their accomplishments, Ms. Moffett will invite Mr. Mark Anderson and Mr. Stephen Geib from Elizabethtown Area High School to join us.
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2.G. Student Participation
Speaker(s):
Ms. Megan Moffett, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Description:
As part of EASD’s commitment to elevating student voice and providing students with authentic opportunities to engage with the Board of School Directors, student groups from across the District will participate in Board meetings throughout the school year.
This month, we welcome members of the Elizabethtown Area High School Link Crew. Link Crew provides upperclassmen with opportunities to serve as leaders and mentors, helping ninth-grade students successfully transition to the high school experience. Tonight, Link Leaders Henry Fickes, Ryan Miller, Dereck Tijerino, and Gavin Spade will share highlights from their work, their experiences as student leaders, and what lies ahead for Link Crew. Ms. Jessica Henry will introduce our student representatives. This month, we also welcome students from Bear Creek Elementary School to share their experience with the Bear Creek School Store, a student-run program that combines positive behavior supports with authentic opportunities for students to practice responsibility, math skills, and social skills. Student representatives Weston L. and Adeline K. will share their experiences earning Bear Bucks, helping operate the store, and working toward their individual goals. Mrs. Brittany Lenz will introduce our student representatives. |
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2.H. Board President Remarks
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
We make informed decisions to provide an effective learning culture, allowing every student to graduate ready to live, learn and thrive in a global community.
The Elizabethtown Area School District Board of Directors will convene for their regularly-scheduled monthly workshop session in the Elizabethtown Area Middle School Auditorium. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or virtually. Per School Board Policy 903, the School Board invites interested stakeholders to offer public comment on agenda AND non-agenda items. Stakeholders that wish to address the Board of School Directors in-person during Public Comments must complete a Yellow Card (available at the meeting) in its ENTIRETY and place it in the box next to the Board Secretary by 7:00 p.m. Yellow cards will not be accepted after 7:00 p.m. Each person wishing to speak during public comment must register for themselves and deposit the yellow card for themselves. Completing and/or depositing a Yellow Card on behalf of someone else is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Incomplete cards and those received after 7:00 p.m. WILL NOT be honored. Public comments are limited to three minutes. If you are unable to attend the meeting or you are not interested in delivering your remarks publicly, the Board wants to remind stakeholders that they may submit, in writing, their comments on agenda and non-agenda items to the School Board via the School Board Secretary (Mrs. Becky Maxwell) at 600 East High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or at becky_maxwell@etownschools.org or 717-367-1521. The Board Secretary provides a copy of all comments submitted in writing to each Board Member. These are not read out loud at the public meeting. Details on how to access the meeting online can be found on the District website at www.etownschools.org. The District publishes a recording of each workshop session on the District's YouTube Channel by the Friday immediately following the meeting. You can access the EASD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pEwdDMQAkf5Mvwo8gox1g. |
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2.I. District Announcements
Speaker(s):
Dr. Walter Smith, Director of Pupil Services
Description:
The Board will receive updates on current District news, events, and initiatives. Additional information is available on the District website and official social media channels.
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2.J. Superintendent Announcements
Speaker(s):
Mr. Tom Strickler, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will provide updates and share information of interest to the Board and the public.
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3. FACILITIES COMMITTEE ITEMS
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3.A. Elizabethtown Area Water Authority Potential Easement
Speaker(s):
Mr. James Gilles, Facilities Chairperson
Description:
The Board will discuss an email received from the EAWA Manager.
"We're working on several capital projects related to our distribution system. One of those projects is a potential water main loop from E High St to Sheaffer Rd by Bear Creek Elementary. I included a picture for reference. We wanted to start with a conversation and understand if this is feasible. The idea would be to stay close to the property line much like the existing three-phase power line through that area. We would obviously do surgery work and coordinate design around any constraints that would exist as well. Let us know your thoughts and if you would want to meet to discuss."
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3.B. Steering Committee Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. James Gilles, Facilities Chairperson
Description:
The Board will receive an update of the September Steering Committee meeting.
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3.C. Building Project Engineers Meeting
Description:
"Requesting approval for EASD Administration to reimburse the Elizabethtown Borough for engineering fees regarding Conditional Use and Traffic requirements discussions for the Secondary Building project".
The Board will discuss approving RLPS Engineer meeting with the Elizabethtown Borough engineer to begin preliminary discussions about the building project. These meetings will traffic studies, approvals needed and property updates that may have been delayed from past projects. This will be voted on at the September 22 Action Meeting. |
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4. FINANCE COMMITTEE ITEMS
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4.A. Finance Presentation
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Liza Bazarian, Finance Chairperson
Description:
Mr. Strickler, Superintendent, will present historical information on student and staff data as baseline information for future budget discussions. Also, he will present the CEP data for Board discussion.
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4.B. Acceptance of Donation
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Liza Bazarian, Finance Chairperson
Description:
The Board will review the proposed acceptance of donations. Details of the proposed donations are provided in the attached supporting documentation. The item is scheduled for Board consideration at the September 22, 2026, action meeting.
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4.C. Adult Cafeteria Price Increases
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Liza Bazarian, Finance Chairperson
Description:
The Board will discuss the proposed increase in cafeteria prices. The item is scheduled for Board consideration at the September 22, 2026, action meeting.
Based on the annual Food Service report to PDE, the District needs to increase prices as listed. Adult Breakfast Pricing Increase Menu Price by $0.10 Adult Lunch Pricing Increase Menu Price by $0.80 |
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5. EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND STUDENT SERVICES COMMITTEE ITEMS
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5.A. Middle School Scheduling Update
Speaker(s):
Ms. Megan Moffett, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Description:
District administration will provide an overview of the Middle School related arts schedule for the 2026-27 school year, including recent changes to the rotation structure, instructional requirements, and considerations for continued review of student programming.
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6. OUTSIDE PARTNERSHIPS RELATED TO THE DISTRICT
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6.A. Committee Reports and/or Updates Impacting Elizabethtown Area School District
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
Board members serving as District representatives to the following organizations will provide updates on recent activities and matters of interest:
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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7.A. Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
Description:
Per School Board Policy 903, the School Board invites interested stakeholders to offer public comment on agenda AND non-agenda items.
Stakeholders that wish to address the Board of School Directors in-person during Public Comments must complete a Yellow Card (available at the meeting) in its ENTIRETY and place it in the box next to the Board Secretary BY 7:00 P.M. Yellow cards will not be accepted after 7:00 p.m. Each person wishing to speak during public comment must register for themselves and deposit the Yellow Card for themselves. Completing and/or depositing a Yellow Card on behalf of someone else is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Incomplete cards and those received after 7:00 p.m. WILL NOT be honored. Public comments are limited to three minutes. If you are unable to attend the meeting or you are not interested in delivering your remarks publicly, the Board wants to remind stakeholders that they may submit, in writing, their comments on agenda and non-agenda items to the School Board via the School Board Secretary (Mrs. Becky Maxwell) at 600 E. High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or at becky_maxwell@etownschools.org or 717-367-1521. The Board Secretary provides a copy of all comments submitted in writing to each Board member. These are not read out loud at the public meeting. Details on how to access the meeting online can be found on the District website at www.etownschools.org. The District publishes a recording of each Board meeting on the District's YouTube Channel by the Friday immediately following the meeting. You can access the EASD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pEwdDmQAkf5Mvwo8gox1g. SPEAKING PROTOCOLS Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments by an announcement of their name and group affiliation, if appropriate. Statements made by participants may be limited to three (3) minutes in duration. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually. After visitors have been heard and the Board has begun its deliberations on an item of business, no comments or questions shall be permitted from the floor. Visitors are often strongly tempted to make a suggestion, voice disagreement, or ask for clarification, but the Board cannot carry on an orderly discussion if the deliberative body is suddenly to be enlarged to include those who have come to observe. The Board is the only legitimate "citizens committee," since only Board members are the duly elected representatives of all the citizens of the District. The Board, through its presiding officer, shall maintain control of all meetings and shall not release control to any individual or groups during any part of any meeting for any reason. The presiding officer may exercise discretion in recognizing any visitors at a public meeting to make brief comments. 1. Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum. 2. Request the assistance of law enforcement officers in the removal of a disorderly person when that person's conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting. 3. Call for a recess or an adjournment to another time when the lack of public decorum so interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting as to warrant such action. No placards or banners will be permitted within the meeting room or on school grounds without prior approval. (The above are excerpts from EASD Board Policy 903, Public Participation in Board Meetings, which can be found in full in the EASD Board Policy Manual.) |
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8. CLOSING ITEMS
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8.A. Announcement of Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
Announcement of any Executive Session held prior to or scheduled following the meeting, in accordance with the Sunshine Act.
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8.B. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The meeting will be adjourned.
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