Public Meeting Agenda: May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - School Board Meeting

1. Meeting Opening

1.A. Call to Order - Mrs. Kuhn

1.B. Announcement of Recording by the Public - Mrs. Kuhn

1.C. Roll Call - Mr. Boyer

1.D. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence - Mrs. Kuhn

1.E. Welcome to Visitors & Announcement of Meetings - Mrs. Kuhn

Description:

Upcoming Meeting Dates

Board of School Directors' Meeting - June 8, 2026, 4:45 pm, Community Board Room

2. Student Representative Report

2.A. Student Representative Report - Francesca Szor and Valentina Summons

3. Retiree Recognition

4. Liaison Reports

4.A. Berks County Intermediate Unit Board Report - Mr. Hershey

4.B. Berks Career & Technology Center Board Report - Mrs. Torres

4.C. Berks EIT Report - Mr. Boyer

4.D. Wyomissing Area Education Foundation - Mrs. Zabinski

4.E. Legislative Report - Mr. Hershey

4.F. PTA - Mrs. Phillips

5. Public Comment

6. Routine Approvals Minutes, Treasurer's Report, and Payment of Bills by Voice Vote

6.A. Routine Approvals - Minutes, Treasurer's Report and Payment of Bills by Voice Vote

Description:
- April 27, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes
- Treasurer's Report for the month of April 2026
- Payment of Bills for the month of April 2026, as listed in the financial packet:
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1. General Fund Accounting Summary
2. Food Services Accounting Check Summary
3. Student Activity Accounting Check Summary
4. Capital Reserve Check Summary

7. Superintendent's Report

7.A. Curriculum and Technology

Description:

Approve Class of 2026 Graduates Pending compliance with all requirements.
Approve English Instructional Resources as listed:
1. Grade 5 - Amplify CKLA - Core Knowledge Language Arts and Literacy. Integrates foundational skills while building rich content knowledge. Teacher and Student Licensing, Complete Classroom Kit and Student Consumables (discounted) - $8,640.
  Background information: These items were reviewed at the May 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
2. Grade 6 - Amplify ELA - Students learn to tackle complex texts, make observations, and find relevance for themselves. Teacher and Student Licensing, Student Consumables, (discount) $4,475.
  Background information: These items were reviewed at the May 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
3. Grades 7 and 8 - Common Lit. ELA instructional resources for middle and high school levels. One Year student and teacher License, Consumable Workbooks Grades 7 and 8 (discount) $19,610.
  Background information: These items were reviewed at the May 4, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
4. The Philosopher's Way (Introduction to Philosophy) - Grade Level(s) 10-12. The most comprehensive overview of a survey philosophy course as is appropriate for high school students. Cost book-35 copies, $4,724.62
  Background Information: These items were reviewed at the May 4, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
5. AP Language and Composition, Ideas in Argument: Building Skills and Understanding - BFW Publishers -John Williamson; Mary Jo Zell; Elizabeth A. Davis. This new edition contains updated contemporary texts as well as new readings from classics. Features of the texts prompt students to read actively and focus on the workshop’s central skill. quantity 50 - Cost $5,899.00

7.B. Finance and Facilities

Description:

Motion to approve change order GC-005 for the Flannery Field Improvement project in the amount of $69,071.90 for Uhirg Construction.
Background information: Change order was discussed at the April 8, 2026, Facilities and Finance Workshop.
Motion to approve change order EC-002 for the Flannery Field Improvement project in the amount of $16,023.33 for H.B. Frazer Company.
Background information: Change order was discussed at the April 8, 2026, Facilities and Finance Workshop.
Motion to approve Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc. (EHD) as broker of record for property, liability, E&O umbrella and data breach insurance for 2026-27 and award contracts in the amount of $162,969.
Background Information: The increase over 2025-26 is $11,095.
Motion to approve Engle-Hambright & Davies, Inc. (EHD) as broker of record for workmen’s compensation for 2026-27 and award contract in the amount of $73,437.
Background Information: EHD is the broker for the Pennsylvania Insurance Consortium (PIC) program. The PICs program uses StarNet Insurance Company. The decrease over 2025-26 is $31,866.
Motion to approve Affiliation Agreement with Surgical Institutes of Reading, LLC. The Affiliation Agreement for students who are interning with the Surgical Institute of Reading. No cost associated with the agreement.
Motion to approve agreement with ELK Environmental Services to remove the overpacking of two (2) bags of Calcium Oxide and subsequent transportation and disposal of waste at an estimated cost of $2,268.

7.C. Personnel and Policy

Description:

RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS
1. Hourly Support Staff
  1. Ayalidi De La Cruz, Food Service Worker, WHEC, resignation effective last day worked, May 6, 2026.
  2. Amy Nesko, 5^th Grade Aide, WREC, resignation effective last working day, June 5, 2026.
  3. Amber Perez, 6^th Grade Aide, WREC, resignation effective last working day, June 5, 2026.
  4. Heidi Torres-Carabello, Cafeteria Aide, WREC, resignation effective last day worked, May 15, 2026
APPOINTMENTS
1. Professional Staff
  1. Andrew Stern, Social Studies Teacher, JSHS, at an annual salary of B/Step1 $57,715 effective August 17, 2026, pending completion of all pre-employment documents.
    Background Information: Mr. Stern received his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, from Kutztown University. This position is being filled due to a retirement.
1. 1. Kiayrah Wehr, Kindergarten Teacher, WHEC, at an annual salary of B/Step 1 $57,715 effective August 17, 2026, pending completion of all pre-employment documents.
    Background Information: Ms. Wehr received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, from Kutztown University. This position is being filled due to a retirement.
1. Supplemental Staff
  1. William Hughes, Ski Club Co-advisor, JSHS, at a stipend of $432 effective for the 25/26 academic year.
  2. Danielle Laverly, Ski Club Co-advisor, JSHS, at a stipend of $432 effective for the 25/26 academic year.
WAGE INCREASES
1. Professional Staff

Request approval for the following teacher(s) to receive course credit salary advancement (column movement) in accordance with the terms of the WAEA and the District, per the effective dates noted below:

1. 1. Meghan Flanagan-Filoon, JSHS, M+45/Step 6 ($75,587) to M+60/Step 6 ($77,237) effective for the 2026/27 school year.
  2. Bridget Mayberry, JSHS, from M+30/Step 15 ($96,815) to M+45/Step 15 ($98,465) effective for the 2026/27 school year.

POSITION/LOCATION CHANGE
1. Professional Staff
  1. Dr. Abigail Houck, from Director of Teaching and Learning, District Office, to Principal, JSHS, no change in contracted wage or hours, effective March 30, 2026.

SUMMER PROGRAMS
1. Professional Staff
  1. Request approval for the following teachers to work in the Extended School Year (ESY) Program effective June 29, 2026, through July 31, 2026, at the WAEA work outside contract hourly rate, not to exceed a maximum of 72 hours/program:
    1. Giavana Benckert
    2. Christerpher Blickley
    3. Dustin Caruso
    4. Danielle Faust
    5. Donna Fischer
    6. Jennifer Foo
    7. Kara Highduch
    8. Victoria Leffler
    9. Sally McAvoy
    10. Lucinda Schaeffer
    11. Ryan Weidner
    12. Stephanie Zechman
  2. Request approval for the following nurse to work in the summer programs effective June 29, 2026, through July 31, 2026, at the WAEA work outside contract hourly rate not to exceed a maximum of 82.5 hours.
    1. Amy Smedley
  3. Request approval for the following Speech Therapist to work in the summer programs effective June 29, 2026, through July 31, 2026, at the WAEA work outside contract hourly rate not to exceed a maximum of 87 hours.
    1. Cara Frederick
  4. Request approval for the following teachers to work in the Teachers in the Park Program (TIPS), effective June 23, 2026, to July 30, 2026, at the WAEA work outside contract hourly rate, not to exceed a maximum of 39 hours/program:
    1. Jennifer Littlefield
    2. Vanessa Macrina
    3. Reba Towles
  5. Request approval for the following teachers to work the JSHS Summer Program, effective June 16, 2026, to July 16, 2026, at the WAEA work outside contract hourly rate not to exceed a maximum of 60 hours/program:
    1. G. Peter Beck
    2. Anthony Gresoi
  6. Request approval for all currently employed professional staff to substitute in the 2026 summer programs and receive compensation at the WAEA work outside contract hourly rate.
2. Support Staff
  1. Request approval for the following paraprofessionals to work in the Extended School Year (ESY) Program effective June 29, 2026, through July 31, 2026, and receive compensation at their regular hourly rate of pay, not to exceed a maximum of 52.5 hours/program:
    1. Kimberly Bressler
    2. Jennifer Kohler
    3. Vicki Mlynar
    4. Joshua Robinson
    5. Rachel Saladino
  2. Request approval for all currently employed support staff to substitute in the 2026 summer programs and receive compensation at their regular hourly rate of pay.

APPROVAL OF TRAINING/WORK HOURS
1. Professional Staff

Request approval for the following professional staff to complete required training and receive compensation at their regular hourly rate of pay per below:

1. 1. June 9, 2026 - Safety Care Training (6 hours/day for a total of 6 hours)
    1. Cara Frederick
    2. Stacie Kuneck
    3. Vanessa Macrina
    4. Brianna O’Neil
    5. Jennifer Texter
    6. Ryan Weidner
  2. June 11, 2026 - Safety Care Training (6 hours/day for a total of 6 hours)
    1. Christerpher Blickley
    2. Laren Darr
    3. Danielle Faust
    4. Lisa Faust
    5. Michelle Hatt
    6. Eileen John
    7. Sally McAvoy
  3. August 10, 2026 - Safety Care Training (6 hours/day for a total of 6 hours)
    1. Laurie Balatgek
    2. Amanda Budwash
    3. Shauna Easteadt
    4. Kara Highduch
    5. Melissa Kramer
    6. Jill Kuhn
    7. Andrea Kupiszewski
    8. Karla Schlappich
  4. August 11, 2026, and August 12, 2026 - Safety Care Training (6 hours/day for a total of 12 hours)
    1. Erin Krim
    2. Lucinda Schaeffer
2. Support Staff

Request approval for the following support staff to complete required training and receive compensation at their regular hourly rate of pay per below:

1. 1. June 9, 2026 - Safety Care Training (6 hours/day for a total of 6 hours
    1. Reina Soto
  2. June 10, 2026 - Safety Care Training (6 hours/day for a total of 6 hours)
    1. April D’Angelo
    2. Jillian Disla
    3. Lisa Taylor
    4. Talitha Wolf
  3. June 11, 2026 - Safety Care Training (6 hours/day for a total of 6 hours)
    1. Pamela Anzulewicz
  4. August 11, 2026, and August 12, 2026 - (6 hours/day for a total of 12 hours)
    1. Jeyakani Jayaraj
    2. Vicki Mlynar
WORK OUTSIDE CONTRACT HOURS
1. Professional Staff

Request approval for the following professional staff to provide training and receive compensation at the WAEA work outside contract hourly rate per below:

1. 1. June 9, 2026, June 10, 2026, June 11, 2026, August 10, 2026, August 11, 2026, and August 12, 2026 - Safety Care Training (7 hours/day for a total of 42 hours)
    1. Melissa Lumas
    2. Katelyn Giannotti
2. Hourly Support Staff
  1. Request approval for the following Hourly Support Staff to receive up to a maximum of 20 hours of compensation at their regularly approved hourly wage rate to provide clerical assistance for the 2026 fiscal year during the summer at WHEC effective July 1, 2026, through August 14, 2026.
    1. Lena McCrae

Request ratification/approval to receive compensation for providing homebound instruction for elementary student ID# 7154065893 from May 11, 2026, through June 5, 2026, for a maximum of 6.25 hours per week at the WAEA work outside contract hourly rate:
1. 1. Kelly Ferrandino

REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED WORK OUTSIDE CONTRACT HOURS FOR 2026-27 AT THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF WAEA WORK OUTSIDE CONTRACT HOURLY RATE AND SUPPORT STAFF HOURLY RATE PER ATTACHMENT.
VOLUNTEERS

8. Old Business - Mrs. Kuhn

9. New Business - Mrs. Kuhn

10. Right to Know Requests - Mrs. Kuhn

11. Updates from Organizations - Mrs. Kuhn

11.A. WAEA

12. Adjournment - Mrs. Kuhn

May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - School Board Meeting

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