August 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Cumberland Valley School District Board of School Directors
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1.
Call to Order, Work Session - Michelle Nestor, President |
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1.A.
Pledge of Allegiance |
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1.B.
Roll Call - Kathleen Milone, Board Secretary |
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1.C.
President's Report & Announcements |
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2.
Committee Reports |
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3.
Informational Reports |
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3.A.
CVEA Report - Mario de La Barrera, CVEA President |
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4.
Administrative Discussion Items |
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4.A. Administration recommends approval of the purchase of a 2027 Ford Transit Passenger Van in the amount of $64,455.00 from L.B. Smith Ford Lincoln (Lemoyne, PA) via Co-Stars contract # 026-E22-178 - Michael Sokolas |
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4.B. Administration requests approval of the attached facilities use request pursuant to Policy 707. – Michael Sokolas
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5.
Public Comment - Michelle Nestor, Board President
Description:
The Cumberland Valley School District Board of School Directors encourages participation in public comment from residents or taxpayers of the Townships of Hampden, Middlesex, Monroe and Silver Spring.
Per board policy, individuals must complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the public comment period. Speakers will be acknowledged by the chairperson after submitting the completed card. Each speaker will be allotted five (5) minutes for public comment. Members of the public may also send written communications to the full Board of School Directors and the Superintendent via the email address: Schoolboard@cvschools.org. |
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6.
Board Discussion Items |
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7.
Adjourn Work Session - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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8.
Call to Order, Regular Board Meeting — Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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8.A. President's Procedural Statement: For each motion voted upon by the board, board members' votes will be recorded in the affirmative unless a board member votes in the negative or abstains from voting. - Michelle Nestor |
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9.
Approval of the Agenda
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10.
Approval of the August 10, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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11.
Statements of the Treasurer |
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11.A. Approval of the following Statements of the Treasurer for the month of June 2026 - Michael Dieffenbach
Description:
General Fund Capital Reserve Fund Athletic Fund Bond Construction Fund Cafeteria Fund Construction Fund
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11.B. Approval of the following Statements of the Treasurer for the month of July 2026 - Michael Dieffenbach
Description:
General Fund Capital Reserve Fund Athletic Fund Bond Construction Fund Cafeteria Fund Construction Fund
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12.
Monthly Bill List |
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12.A. Approval of the monthly bill lists for the following funds for the month of June 2026 - Michael Dieffenbach
Description:
General Fund Check No. 98389 through 98679 for $3,205,081.24 Athletic Fund Check No. 20511 through 20532 for $77,893.33 Cafeteria Fund Check No; 5904 through 5965 for $213,789.61 Bond Construction Fund Check No 107 through 119 for $4,234,648.86
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12.B. Approval of the monthly bill lists for the following funds for the month of July 2026. — Michael Dieffenbach
Description:
General Fund Check No. 98680 through 98912 for $9,666,332.86
Athletic Fund Check No. 20533 through 20561 for $137,767.75 Cafeteria Fund Check No. 5966 through 5987 for $10,801.57 Bond Construction Fund Check No. 120 through 133 for $6,855,131.40 |
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13.
Action Items |
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13.A. Administration recommends approval of the purchase of a 2027 Ford Transit Passenger Van in the amount of $64,455.00 from L.B. Smith Ford Lincoln (Lemoyne, PA) via Co-Stars contract # 026-E22-178 - Michael Sokolas |
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13.B. Administration requests approval of the attached facilities use request pursuant to Policy 707. – Michael Sokolas
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14.
Personnel Actions |
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14.A. Administration recommends approval of an Addendum to the Substitute Teacher Service ("STS") Agreement setting forth compensation terms for temporary district administrator support services and authorization to engage STS to employ the contract services of a temporary district administrator to assist the District Superintendent during the vacancy in the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education for a period not to exceed six (6) months or until the vacancy is filled, whichever first occurs. The STS daily rate of pay is $500, and the district bill rate is $640. — Tim Cohen |
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14.B. Administration recommends approval of the following Consent Agenda items. — Tim Cohen
Description:
Administration recommends approval of the following Virtual Learning Program staff (see attachment). Approval of the following retirement: Lisa Sneath, Educational Assistant I, HS, retiring after 7 years of service to the district, effective 05/29/2026 Approval of the following resignations: Crystal Crumlic - Food Service Aide/HA/05/28/2026 Ashley Martin - Educational Assistant I/HS/05/29/2026 Connie Mazzie - Educational Assistant I/05/29/2026/GR Swathi Padamata - Educational Assistant I/HA/05/29/2026 Paula Ridilla - Teacher's Assistant/SH/08/31/2026 Erin Szymczak - Language Arts Teacher/MV/TBD
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14.C. Administration recommends approval of the following for employment (employment is contingent upon receipt of all necessary clearances and verification forms) - Tim Cohen
Description:
April Bowser, Food Service I, HA, part time, replacement, effective TBD; $18.00 per hour |
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14.D. Administration recommends approval of the following Coaching Position for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
Susan Emerick, JV Head Field Hockey Coach, $2,750.00, effective 08/25/2026
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14.E. Administration recommends approval of the following transfer. — Tim Cohen
Description:
Edward Bailey, transferring from Maintenance HVAC Tradesman (8 hrs per day); DSF, to Building Maintenance Supervisor (8 hours per day), DSF, at an hourly rate of $34.95, effective 08/17/2026 |
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14.F. Administration recommends approval of the following Volunteer Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
Kimberly Clements, Water Polo, effective 08/25/2026
Stacie Coburn, Tennis, effective 08/25/2026 Lauren Douden, Cheerleading, effective 08/25/2026 Cristen Metzger, Field Hockey, effective 08/25/2026 Danah Whitcomb, Cheerleading, effective 08/25/2026 |
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15.
Superintendent's Report - Dr. Blanchard, Superintendent |
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16.
Other Business - Michelle Nestor, Board President
Description:
The Board President will call for additional business any member of the Board of School Directors may wish to present. |
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17.
Adjourn Regular Board Meeting — Michelle Nestor, President |
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18.
Informational Items |
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18.A.
2026-2027 Regular Meetings of the Board of School Directors
Description:
All regular meetings of the Board of School Directors are scheduled to take place in the District Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. Schedule and/or location are subject to change. Please check the district website under the School Board tab for updates.
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