October 5, 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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3.B.
Cumberland Valley High School Student School Board Representative Reports
Description:
Lalitha Iyer, Class of 2027 Senior Class Representative Elizabeth Eikert, Class of 2028 Senior Class Representative |
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4.
Presentation: Crabtree Rohrbaugh & Associates Capacity Study — Anthony Colestock, Principal/Senior Project Manager |
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5.
Administrative Discussion Items |
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5.A. Discussion of consent to Eckert Seamans representation of co-defendants in litigation matter “John Doe 1, et al. v. Cumberland Valley School District, et al..” pending in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania at Case No. 1:24-cv-01919-JPW
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5.B. Amended Articles of Agreement for the Cumberland Perry Area Career and Technical Center effective April 17, 2023 to April 16, 2033.
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5.C. |
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5.D. Administration recommends adoption of Policy 314.1 HIV Infection and retirement of Policies 314.1, 414.1 and 514.1 HIV-Aids. (Second Read) - Dr. Blanchard
Description:
The updated PSBA template aligns with Pennsylvania Health and Safety statutes. In consolidating employee-related policies under Section 300, retirement of current policies 314.1, 414.1 and 514.1 is recommended. |
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5.E. Administration recommends adoption of Policy 709 Building Security (Second Read). — Dr. Blanchard
Description:
Policy 709 Building Security was last updated in 2021. The new policy template includes reference to security cameras.
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5.F. Administration recommends adoption of Policy 716 Integrated Pest Management. (Second Read). - Dr. Blanchard
Description:
Policy 716 updates clarify integrated pest management requirements, including notification timelines, pesticide application signage, and state-aligned definitions. The curriculum integration requirement was removed due to its expiration in state academic standards. Adoption is recommended to reduce legal liability.
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5.G. Administration recommends revisions to Policy 912.1 Research Involving District Students and Staff. (Second Read.) - Dr. Blanchard
Description:
The administration proposes an update to Policy 912.1 for the purpose of providing clarification between research projects of Cumberland Valley High School students (e.g. a science fair project) and the research of an external college, graduate or doctoral students. |
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5.H. Administration recommends approval of the following overnight field trips as listed - Dr. Chad Runkle
Description:
Cumberland Valley High School (CVHS) Ski Club - Forty (40) to ninety (90) CVHS Ski and Snowboard Club students are requesting to travel to Attitash, Wildcat, and Sunapee Mountains in New Hampshire. The students will travel by charter bus departing February 4, 2027 and returning February 7, 2027. Four (4) to eight (8) chaperones will accompany the students. CVHS Social Studies Department - Up to fifty (50) Cumberland Valley High School Students enrolled in History 103 - US History I will travel to Boston Massachusetts, for the 250th Boston Tea Party Re-enactment from December 15 - December 17, 2026. Up to six (6) chaperones will accompany the students. |
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6.
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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7.
Board Discussion Items |
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7.A. Board discussion of 2027 PSBA Leadership Slate of Candidates
Description:
2027 President-Elect (one-year term) - Matt Vannoy, Sharon City School District 2027 Vice President (one-year term) - Kristy Bolte, Northwestern School District 2027- 2029 PSBA Treasurer (three-year term) - David Hein, Parkland School District PSBA Insurance Trustees Trustee (term ends Dec. 31, 2029) - Includes two candidates (three-year term). Choose up to two candidates for a three-year term. - Marianne L. Neel; Dr. Michael Faccinetto |
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7.B. 2026-2027 PSBA Leadership Slate of Candidates
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8.
Adjourn Work Session - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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9.
Call to Order, Regular Board Meeting — Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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9.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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10.
Approval of the Agenda |
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Approval of the Minutes - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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12.
Action Items |
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12.A. Motion to consent to Eckert Seamans representation of co-defendants in litigation matter “John Doe 1, et al. v. Cumberland Valley School District, et al..” pending in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania at Case No. 1:24-cv-01919-JPW
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12.B. Motion to approve the 2027 PSBA Leadership Slate of Candidates as listed.
2027 President-Elect (one-year term) — Matt Vannoy, Sharon City School District 2027 Vice President (one-year term) — Kristy Bolte, Northwestern School District 2027- 2029 PSBA Treasurer (three-year term) — David Hein, Parkland School District PSBA Insurance Trustees (three-year term) — Marianne L. Neel and Dr. Michael Faccinetto
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12.C. Administration recommends approval of the following overnight field trips as listed - Dr. Chad Runkle
Description:
Cumberland Valley High School (CVHS) Ski Club - Forty (40) to ninety (90) CVHS Ski and Snowboard Club students are requesting to travel to Attitash, Wildcat, and Sunapee Mountains in New Hampshire. The students will travel by charter bus departing February 4, 2027 and returning February 7, 2027. Four (4) to eight (8) chaperones will accompany the students.
CVHS Social Studies Department - Up to fifty (50) Cumberland Valley High School Students enrolled in History 103 - US History I will travel to Boston Massachusetts, for the 250th Boston Tea Party Re-enactment from December 15 - December 17, 2026. Up to six (6) chaperones will accompany the students. |
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12.D. Motion to approve the Amended Articles of Agreement for the Cumberland Perry Area Career and Technical Center Effective April 17, 2023 to April 16, 2033.
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13.
Personnel Actions |
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13.A. Administration recommends approval of the following Consent Agenda items. - Tim Cohen
Description:
Approval of the following child-rearing leaves: Jeanne Case, Agriculture Teacher, HS, beginning on or around December 9, 2026, and ending on or around March 2, 2027 Approval of the following retirements: James Blacksmith, Physical Education Teacher, CV9, retiring after 32 years of service to the district, effective 01/26/2027 Wayne Clark, Custodian I, HS, retiring after 6 years of service to the district, effective 10/09/2026 Michael Craig, Athletic Director, HS, retiring after 31 years of service to the district, effective 03/10/2027 Approval of the following resignations: Hanan Gerges - Educational Assistant III/HA/10/02/2026 Maria Petrilak - HS Musical 1st Assistant/06/30/2026 |
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13.B. Administration recommends approval of the following for employment (employment is contingent upon receipt of all necessary clearances and verification forms) - Tim Cohen
Description:
Anna Kerstetter, Educational Assistant III, CV9, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.60 per hour Mason Valentino, School Counselor, EV, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $66,175.00, MS Step 2, Experience: Carlisle Area School District (2025-2026), Education: Messiah College, 2021 |
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13.C. Administration recommends approval of the following Academic Extra Duty Contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. — Tim Cohen
Description:
Emma Bell, CV9 Student Council Advisor, $1,500.00, effective 07/01/2026 (correction) Justin Williford, CVHS Fall Play Advisor, $1,500.00, effective 10/06/2026 |
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14.
Superintendent's Report - Dr. Blanchard, Superintendent |
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15.
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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16.
Adjourn Regular Board Meeting — Michelle Nestor, President |
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17.
Informational Items |
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17.A. The Redistribution Committee of the School Board of Directors will hold a public meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, in the auditorium at the Ninth Grade Academy ("CV9") located at 451 Skyport Road, Mechanicsburg, PA, to share the recommended plan for the adjustment elementary and middle school attendance boundaries effective at the start of the 2027-2028 school year. Residents and taxpayers will have an opportunity to make public comment at the public meeting.
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17.B.
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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