Public Meeting Agenda: October 26, 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 - Mrs. Kuhn

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

Description:

Upcoming Meeting Dates

Committee of the Whole Meeting, November 9, 2026, 4:45 pm, Community Board Room
Finance/Budget & Facilities Workshop, November 11, 2026, 5:00 pm, Community Board Room

An executive session was held following the October 14, 2026 Finance/Budget & Facilities Workshop for a personnel item.

2. Student Representative Report

2.A. Student Representative Report -
- Ellie Devine
- Mohamed Abdelrahman

3. JSHS Presentation - Dr. Houck

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. Kuhn

5. Public Comment - Mrs. Kuhn

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:
- September 28, 2026, School Board Meeting Minutes
- Treasurer's Report for the month of September 2026
- Payment of Bills for the month of September 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. Finance and Facilities

Description:

Motion to approve the following donations:
- $200 from Vinutha Chandrashekar for Negative Lunch Balance Payoff
Motion to approve the following WAEF donations:
- $500 for Philosophy and Popular Culture
- $412 for Sensory Rocking Chairs
- $3,500 for Engineering Wonder Assembly
- $5,653.92 for Vernier Go Direct
Motion to approve 2026-2027 budget transfers for the month of October in the following amount: $79,547.
Approve Tuition Agreement with Hogan Learning Academy LLC from August 17, 2026 through August 13, 2027 at the rate of $535 per day for the following students:
- 7121448181
- 9443711443
Motion to approve Service Agreement with John Paul II Center for Special Learning, Inc from November 2, 2026 through June 8, 2027 at the tuition rate of $40,339.65 for student 9145368813

7.B. Personnel and Policy

Description:

RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS
1. Professional Staff
  1. Mikayla DeStefano, Special Education Teacher, WHEC, resignation effective last working day, October 28, 2026.
  2. Jennifer Texter, Special Education Teacher, WHEC, update resignation effective last day worked, October 22, 2026.
2. Hourly Support Staff
  1. Susan Lackman, IT Specialist II, District-Wide, resignation effective last day worked October 2, 2026.
3. Athletic Staff
  1. Christopher Blickley, JH Girls' Basketball Head Coach, JSHS, resignation effective last day worked, February 28, 2026
  2. Rachel Shappell, Girls' Lacrosse Head Coach, JSHS resignation effective last day worked June 13, 2026.
  3. Tyler Shappell, JV Boys' Basketball Coach, JSHS, resignation effective last day worked, February 26, 2026

APPOINTMENTS
1. Athletic Staff
  Request approval of the following 2026/27 Winter Athletic Appointments and Stipends effective October 26, 2026, per below.

Sport / Position Winter 26/27	Name	Stipend Amount
Boys' Wrestling, Varsity Head Coach	Frank Ferrandino	$8,612
Boys' Wrestling, Varsity Asst. Coach	Michael Mendoza	$3,012
Boys' Wrestling, JH Head Coach	Elisha Gaylor	$3,359
Boys' Wrestling, JH Assistant Coach	Deion Adams	$2,930
Girls' Wrestling, Coach	Yanelis Contrases	$2,664
Boys' Basketball, Varsity Head Coach	Konlan Krick	$6,052
Boys' Basketball, Varsity Asst. Coach	Adam Ressler	$4,164
Boys' Basketball, JH Head Coach	Michael Vecchio	$3,863
Boys' Basketball, JH Asst. Coach	Thomas Heck	$2,734
Boys' & Girls' Track (w), Head Coach	James Delp	$3,382
Boys' & Girls' Track (w), First Asst. Coach	Erik Uliasz	$2,747
Boys' & Girls' Track (w), Asst. Coach	Charles Ty Smith	$2,461
Girls' Basketball, Varsity Head Coach	Aaron Anders	$6,988
Girls' Basketball, Varsity Asst. Coach	Tim McElwee	$4,164
Girls' Basketball, Varsity Asst. Coach	G. Peter Beck	$3,516
Girls' Basketball, JH Head Coach	Reba Towles	$2,952
Boys' & Girls' Bowling, Head Coach	Randy Skokowski	$3,156
Bocce Ball, Co-Head Coach	Danielle Faust	$1,164
Bocce Ball, Co-Head Coach	Sally McAvoy	$1,164
Cheerleading (w) Head Coach	Sarah Funk	$2,465

REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE LEAVES OF ABSENCE PER ATTACHED

POSITION / LOCATION CHANGE
1. Athletic Staff
  1. Reba Towles, from JH Assistant Girls' Basketball Coach to JH Head Girls' Basketball Coach at a stipend of $2,952, effective for the Winter 2026 season.
    Background Information: This position is being filled due to a resignation.

REQUEST APPROVAL OF NEW POSITION GUIDES
1. Administrative Staff
  1. Chief Financial Officer
    Background Information: This position is being revised to align managerial responsibilities with Cabinet-level roles.
1. Professional Staff
  1. Assistant Principal - Secondary
  2. Assistant Principal - Elementary
  3. Principal - Secondary
  4. Principal - Elementary
    Background Information: The above position guides are being revised to accurately reflect the current roles and responsibilities of the positions.
1. Support Staff
  1. Technology Support Staff
    Background Information: This position guide is being revised to consolidate the current Technology Support Specialist I and Technology Support Specialist II position guides into one.

VOLUNTEERS

PSBA ELECTION OF OFFICERS
1. President-elect (one-year term)
  1. Matt Vannoy, Sharon City School District
2. Vice President (one-year term)
  1. Kristy Bolte, Northwestern School District
3. 2027-2029 Treasurer (three-year term)
  1. David Hein, Parkland School District
4. 2027 Eastern Zone Representative (one-year term)
  1. Jason Mell, Exeter Township School District
5. PSBA Insurance Trustees (three-year term, choose two)
  1. Marianne L. Neel
  2. Dr. Michael Faccinetto

Background Information: To comply with PSBA policy 108 as amended April 27, 2013, addressing how votes are cast by member entity boards. The Board Secretary will submit the votes electronically as required by October 31, 2026.

POLICIES
1. Second Reading of the following policies:

815.1 - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education

213 - Assessment of Student Progress

8. Old Business - Mrs. Kuhn

9. New Business - Mrs. Kuhn

10. Right to Know Requests - Mrs. Kuhn

Description:

RTK Request Summary	Date of Request	Staff Assigned	Staff Hours
Please provide the following existing records concerning only this Fence Matter for January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2018, including the final billing, payments and reimbursements during that period. This is a matter-specific request not a request for all District financial data. Existing later summaries of these costs and disposition records described below are requested through the date this request is received. 1.) Itemized professional bills and proceeding expenses 2.) Matching payment records and matter codes 3.) Engagement terms and public authorizations 4.) Insurance, reimbursements and cost recoveries 5.) Existing summaries and documented additional costs 6.) Disposition records, if responsive records are missing.	9/15/26	J. Litts. S. Piveteau. M. Cafencelli S. Arnst. M. Boyer	0.25. 0.25 0.50 0.50 16.0
All copies of email correspondence (including subject lines, message bodies, timestamp and any attachments)_ sent to, from or copying the following individuals at Wyomissing Area High School: Jason Zeigler, Frank Ferrandino, Bob Wolfrum, Dr. Woodard from August 1, 2025 to March 1 2026	9/30/26	S. Arnst M. Boyer	0.5. 7.5
The complete, executed PILOT agreement or settlement agreement between Wyomissing Area School District and Town Health, including all amendments, exhibits, attachments, schedules, and related agreements. Any provisions, agreements, or supporting documents addressing services or benefits to be provided by Tower, Specifically including emergency medical services, ambulance standby coverage, athletic events, or other school district activities. School Board meeting agendas, minutes, motions, resolutions, and recorded votes authorizing or approving the agreement. Records identifying the effective date and duration of any Tower Direct EMS standby agreement. #2 August 24, 2026, the School Board meeting minutes, under Finance and Facilities Item 1, document the Board's unanimous approval, by vote of 9-0, of the following action: "Motion to ratify Dedicated Services Booking Agreement with Western Berks Ambulance Association to provide ambulance service for home football games in the amount of $350.00 per hour." regarding that action, please provide: A complete copy of the agreement ratified on August 24, 2026. All subsequent School Board agendas, minutes, motions, resolutions and recorded votes from August 25, 2026, through, the date of this request that rescinded, amended, canceled, terminated, or otherwise modified the approved agreement. Any written administrative approvals, directives, or authorizations concerning the cancellation, termination, or replacement of Western Berks Ambulance association as the designated standby EMS provider. Any written notices or correspondence issued to Western Berks Ambulance Association concerning termination or replacement of its standby services. Any executed agreement, contract, memorandum of understanding with Tower Health, Tower Direct, or any other provider replacing the previously approved WEBEMS services. Please provide agendas, minutes, and records of action at the September 14, September 28, and October 5, 2026 School Board meeting as well as committee meetings, to the extent those records address either Tower Health agreement or EMS standby services.	10/12/26	M. Boyer	0.5
Copy of database where you maintain the agencies real estate tax collection payments as of the request fulfillment date for the current tax year. Request period: 09/16/2026 - Year to Date	10/10/26	M. Boyer	0.25

11. Updates from Organizations - Mrs. Kuhn

11.A. WAEA

12. Adjournment - Mrs. Kuhn

October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - School Board Meeting

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