September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER, SILENT MEDITATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND INTRODUCTIONS
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1.A. Call to Order
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Description:
Board President will call the meeting to order.
BOARD MEMBERS: Mr. Jesse Rawls, Sr. - President Ms. Tameka Hatcher - Vice President Ms. Elise LeMelle - Secretary Mrs. Jackie Hill - Treasurer Mr. Warren Enoch Mr. Jayonn Folks Mr. Eric Hedenberg Keita Kalonji Johnson, Esq. Dr. Anita Mareno ADMINISTRATORS: Dr. Tamara C. Willis - Superintendent Dr. Andrae R. Martin - Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kathy Ciaciulli - Chief Finance and Operations Officer SOLICITOR: Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE(S): Amare Johnson (Senior) Nyelli Rosario (Junior) BOARD RECORDING SECRETARY: Ms. Ann-Marie Rathmell |
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1.B. Moment of Silent Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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Description:
Board President will lead the Board and those in attendance in a moment of silent meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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1.C. Roll Call
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1.D. Announcement of Executive Session
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1.E. Introducations / Guest Presentations
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1.F. Reports
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Committees Legislative Updates / PSBA Buildings and Grounds Student Representatives STHS Alumni Association Hanna Education Foundation Harrisburg Area Community College Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee Dauphin County Technical School Capital Area Intermediate Uni Board of Commissioners Superintendent |
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2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR MEETING
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the meeting agenda for September 21, 2026.
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3. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
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3.A. Senior Class Student Board Representative
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Amare Johnson as the Senior Class Student Board Representative for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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3.B. Junior Class Student Board Representative
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Nyelli Rosario as the Junior Class Student Board Representative for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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3.C. Oath of Office: Student Board Representatives
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Procedural Item
Description:
The Board President will administer the following Oath of Office to Nyelli Rosario and Amare Johnson.
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity." |
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4. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
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4.A. Hearing of the Public
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4.B. Board Member Comments
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5. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION (with approximate duration)
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5.A. Finance Update
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Description:
Mrs. Kathy Ciaciulli, Chief Finance and Operations Officer, to present.
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6. MINUTES
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6.A. Minutes: August 3, 2026, Board Meeting
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Minutes of the August 3, 2026, Board Meeting.
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6.B. Minutes: August 17, 2026
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Minutes of the August 17, 2026, Board Meeting.
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6.C. Minutes: September 8, 2026
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Minutes of the September 8, 2026, Board Meeting.
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7. PROGRAM
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7.A. Creative Writing and Art Magazine Club
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the creation of a Creative Writing and Art Magazine Club at the Susquehanna Township Middle School.
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8. PERSONNEL
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8.A. Employee Separations
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Employee Separations as attached.
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8.B. Transfers
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Personal Transfers as attached.
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8.C. Employment
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Employments as attached.
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8.D. Extensions and Supplementals
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Extensions and Supplementals as attached.
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8.E. Elimination
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Elimination as attached.
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8.F. Updates
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Personnel Updates as attached.
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9. FINANCES
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9.A. Capital Project Fund – 2025 Bond Fund Checking 8/12/26 – 9/15/26
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the payments of Capital Project Fund - 2025 Bond Fund Checking bills from the
Capital Project Fund - 2025 Bond Fund Checking, as listed on the Computer Check Summary,
totaling $1,561,691.49.
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9.B. Food Service Checking 9/2/2026 - 9/15/2026
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the payment of Food Service bills from the Food Service Checking, as listed on the Computer Check Summary, totaling $59,126.01.
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9.C. Food Service Condensed Board Summary
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Food Service Cash Balance of $3,857,193.92.
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9.D. First National General Fund Checking 9/2/26 - 9/15/26
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the payment of First National General Fund Checking bills from the First National General Fund
Checking as listed on the Computer Check Summary, totaling $1,849,594.06, and the check listed on the
Computer Check Summary, totaling $700.00.
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9.E. General Fund Board Summary
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the General Fund Cash Balance of $5,677,637.85.
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9.F. General Fund PSDLAF Account 8-14-26 to 9-15-26
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the payment of PSDLAF General Fund Account bills from the PSDLAF General Fund Account, as listed on the Computer Check Summary, totaling $10,361.42.
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10. CONTRACTS
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10.A. Title 1 Nonpublic Programs and Services
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Agreement with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit #15 for Title 1 Programs and Services.
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10.B. Title III Consortium Agreement
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Title III Consortium Agreement between the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) and Susquehanna Township School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.C. CAIU & STSD IDEA Part B Agreement for School Aged Students
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Description:
This is an annual agreement outlining district requirements associated with IDEA Funds received by STSD via the CAIU. The funds are provided to ensure that school-aged students with disabilities in accordance with the "Individuals with Disabilities Act" (IDEA) are provided with free and appropriate public education.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Agreement between STSD and CAIU for participation in the IDEA Part B School Aged Student Funds Program in the amount of $543,859.93 (District Contract #84.027 - Award # H027A260093).
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10.D. CAIU & STSD IDEA Part B Agreement for Pre-School Aged Students
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Action Item
Description:
This is an annual agreement outlining district requirements associated with IDEA Funds received by STSD via the CAIU. The funds are provided to ensure that pre-school aged students with disabilities in accordance with the "Individuals with Disabilities Act" (IDEA) are provided with free and appropriate public education.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Agreement between STSD and CAIU for participation in the IDEA Part B Pre-School Aged Student Funds Program in the amount
of $4,950.00 (District Contract # 84.173 - Award # H173A260090).
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10.E. Central Penn Education Associates, Inc.
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Agreement with Central Penn Education Associates, Inc. to provide psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations, as needed, for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.F. New Story Schools Harrisburg Agreement 2026-2027
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the contract with New Story Schools Harrisburg Campus and individual student contract, for student ID 2026-27/001, to provide educational services, as needed, during the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.G. Specialized Education of PA, Inc. (Capital Academy)
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the agreement with Specialized Education of PA, Inc. to provide education services, as needed, at Capital Academy for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.
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10.H. Audit Engagement Letter
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the engagement of Boyer & Ritter, LLC to conduct the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
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10.I. TK Elevator Corporation (TKE)
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Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve TKE's submitted Scope of Work for post-remediation cleaning of the freight and service elevators at the Oslwen C. Anderson Jr. Center, for an amount not to exceed $13,918.44.
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11. POLICY
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12. OTHER
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12.A. Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Officer Candidates
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve candidates for the PSBA Officer Elections.
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12.B. Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plan for Susquehanna Township High School
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the TSI Plan for the Susquehanna Township High School for 2026-2027.
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12.C. Designation of 2027 School Board Meeting Dates
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Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss the proposed 2027 School Board Meeting dates as attached.
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13. NEW BUSINESS
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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