September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Cumberland Valley School District Board of School Directors
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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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Committee Reports |
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Informational Reports |
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3.A.
CVEA Report - Mario de La Barrera, CVEA President |
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Administrative Discussion Items |
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4.A. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Eagle View Construction Project as listed in the attached change order report. – Michael Sokolas
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4.B. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Green Ridge Construction Project as listed in the attached change order report. – Michael Sokolas |
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4.C. Administration recommends approval of the attached facilities use request(s) pursuant to Policy 707. – Michael Sokolas
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4.D. Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with McClure Company to install an upgraded Domestic Water Heater System at Cumberland Valley High School at a cost of $564,559 to be funded by the Capital Reserve Fund. - Michael Sokolas
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4.E. Administration recommends approval of three exceptions to Policy 201 Admission of Beginners – Dr. Runkle. |
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4.F. Administration recommends approval of the following overnight field trips as listed — Dr. Chad Runkle
Description:
The Science Olympiad Teams are requesting approval for overnight travel to the following competitions pending qualification:
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4.G. Administration recommends approval of the purchase of four (4) Ultimate 3D Printers, one (1) X-Carve 3D router and related supplemental materials for the Eagle View Technology Education Department at a cost of $47,194.54. - Dr. Robyn Euker
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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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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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Approval of the Agenda |
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Approval of the Minutes - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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Action Items |
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11.A. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Eagle View Construction Project as listed in the attached change order report. – Michael Sokolas
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11.B. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Green Ridge Construction Project as listed in the attached change order report. – Michael Sokolas |
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11.C. Administration recommends approval of the attached facilities use request(s) pursuant to Policy 707. – Michael Sokolas
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11.D. Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement with McClure Company to install an upgraded Domestic Water Heater System at Cumberland Valley High School at a cost of $564,559 to be funded by the Capital Reserve Fund. - Michael Sokolas
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11.E. Administration recommends approval of three exceptions to Policy 201 Admission of Beginners – Dr. Runkle. |
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11.F. Administration recommends approval of the following overnight field trips as listed — Dr. Chad Runkle
Description:
The Science Olympiad Teams are requesting approval for overnight travel to the following competitions pending qualification:
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11.G. Administration recommends approval of the purchase of four (4) Ultimate 3D Printers, one (1) X-Carve 3D router and related supplemental materials for the Eagle View Technology Education Department at a cost of $47,194.54. - Dr. Robyn Euker
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Personnel Actions |
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12.A. Approval of 2026-2027 Superintendent Goals.
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12.B. Approval to fill additional positions based on enrollment/programming, effective September 9, 2026. - Tim Cohen
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Technology Support Coordinator -DSF (Range VII) School Counselor - MV |
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12.C. Administration recommends approval of the following additional Community Aquatics Program - Tim Cohen
Pre-Competitive Swim Coach at a cost of $1250.00
Description:
Approval of the program would require the identification and hiring of a Pre-Competitive Swim Coach at a cost of $1250.00. The cost of the coaching position will be offset by participation fees charged within the program. |
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12.D. Administration recommends approval of the following Consent Agenda items. - Tim Cohen
Description:
Approval of the following child-rearing leave adjustment: Jamie Castellano, 3rd Grade Teacher, SS, beginning on or around August 27, 2026, and ending on or around January 3, 2027 Approval of the following retirement: Tracey Lupfer, Technology Technician, DSF, retiring after 16 years of service to the district, effective 10/02/2026 Approval of the following resignations: Marissa Beebe - Educational Assistant III/HA/8/28/2026 Ravyn Byers - Educational Assistant II/MI/05/29/2026 Jeremiah Howard - Technology Technician/DSF/09/04/2026 Raelin Jones - Educational Assistant III/SpH/05/29/2026 Seth Kohr - Assistant Facilities Director - Support/DSF/09/01/2026 Angela Nguyen - Educational Assistant III/HA/05/29/2026 Amy Skrinak - Payroll I/DO/09/25/2026 Clara Sloyer - School Counselor/EV/09/18/2026 Hayden Tencza - Educational Assistant III/CV9/05/29/2026 |
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12.E. Administration recommends the approval of the following status change from Temporary Professional to Professional. — Tim Cohen
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12.F. Administration recommends approval of the following for employment (employment is contingent upon receipt of all necessary clearances and verification forms) — Tim Cohen
Description:
Sarah Becker, Educational Assistant III, HA, full-time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.60 per hour Aaron Bloser, Data and Digital Resource Coordinator, DSF, full-time, replacement, effective TBD; $62,000.00 Christina Dobos, Educational Assistant I, WC, full-time, replacement, effective TBD; $19.35 per hour Susan Dove, Food Service I, HS, part-time, replacement, effective TBD; $18.00 per hour Anastasia James, Educational Assistant I, GR, part-time, replacement, effective 09/02/2026; $19.35 per hour Giselle Kalbach, Educational Assistant I, SpH, part-time, replacement, effective TBD; $19.35 per hour Kimberly Matesich, Food Service I, HS, full-time, replacement, effective TBD; $18.00 per hour Devi Mishra, Custodian I, HS, full-time, replacement, effective TBD; $18.00 per hour Ksenya Rosas, Food Service I, MV, part-time, replacement, effective 08/31/2026; $18.00 per hour Rhonda Sheely, Educational Assistant I, CV9, full-time, replacement, effective TBD; $19.35 per hour Kara Wentz, Educational Assistant I, SpH, part-time, replacement, effective TBD; $19.35 per hour Matigan Wimer, Teachers Assistant, WC, full-time, replacement, effective TBD; $23.20 per hour |
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12.G. Administration recommends approval of the following Volunteer Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 school year — Tim Cohen
Description:
Rebecca Pelow, Water Polo, effective 09/09/2026 Katherine Resek, Girls Wrestling, effective 09/09/2026 |
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12.H. Administration recommends the approval of the following transfers. — Tim Cohen
Description:
David Sadiwnyk, transferring from Educational Assistant I (7.5 hours per day), WC, to Teachers’ Assistant (7.5 hours per day), GR, at an hourly rate of $24.20, effective 09/14/2026 Je’anna Smith, transferring from Educational Assistant II (7.5 hours per day), MV, to Educational Assistant III (7.5 hours per day), MV, at an hourly rate of $20.85, effective 08/27/2026 |
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12.I. Administration recommends approval of the following Academic Extra Duty Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. (See attached list.) - Tim Cohen
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13.
Superintendent's Report - Dr. Blanchard, Superintendent |
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14.
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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15.
Adjourn Regular Board Meeting — Michelle Nestor, President |
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16.
Informational Items |
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16.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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