November 2, 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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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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3.B. Cumberland Valley High School Student School Board Representative Reports
Description:
Lalitha Iyer, Class of 2027 Student Representative Elizabeth Schweikert, Class of 2028 Student Representative |
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Administrative Discussion Items |
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4.A. Administration recommends adoption of Policy 204.1 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks. (Second Read) — Dr. Blanchard
Description:
Policy 204.1 is a new, mandated policy which aligns with a new section of the Pennsylvania School Code titled "School District Enrollee Wellness Checks." The policy sets forth requirements for weekly wellness checks for students engaged in remote or online learning.
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4.B. Administration recommends updates to Policy 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying (Second Read). - Dr. Blanchard
Description:
NOTE: Policy 249 revisions will be discussed in the November 2 Policy Committee meeting. A redlined document is attached reflecting the proposed changes. Policy 249 was last updated in 2023. Pennsylvania School Code requires a review every three years. The Omnibus Bill amended PA School code. Consequently, policy updates were released in August 2026 to include defined terms for AI or Modified Media and Cyberbullying. Policy language was added to include procedures for investigating a report of alleged bullying and cyberbullying. |
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4.C. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Green Ridge Construction Project as listed in the change order report. — Michael Sokolas
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4.D. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Eagle View Construction Project as listed in the change order report. — Michael Sokolas
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4.E. Administration recommends approval of the attached facility use requests pursuant to Policy 707. — Michael Sokolas
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4.F. Administration requests approval for the purchase of thirty-six (36) WellAir Novaerus Protect 900W devices from Protect ED for air filtration work at a cost of $80,850 to be funded by the 2026-27 General Fund Budget. - Dr. Blanchard
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4.G. Administration recommends approval of the following overnight field trips as listed — Dr. Runkle
Description:
Science Olympiad Team: Sixty-five (65) Eagle View Middle School and Mountain View Middle School Science Olympiad team students are requesting permission to travel to the Athens Area High School in Athens, PA to compete in the Two Rivers Science Olympiad Invitational. This trip will be from January 8-January 9, 2027. Technology Student Association (TSA): Fifty (50) Cumberland Valley High School Students and up to twenty-five (25) Middle School from the CVHS, EV, and MV Technology Student Association are requesting to travel to the Seven Springs Conference Center, in Champion, PA (pending qualification) to participate in the TSA State Conference from April 14, 2027 - April 17, 2027. Up to three (3) chaperones will accompany the students. |
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4.H.
Administration recommends approval of a Venue Use Agreement between Cumberland Valley School District and Regional Area Management, LLC, designating the Giant Center as the venue for the Class of 2027 graduation ceremony at the cost of $40,667.62 - Dr. Runkle |
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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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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 Minutes - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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10.A. Motion to approve the October 19, 2026, Regular School Board Committee meeting minutes.
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10.B. Motion to approve the October 26, 2026, Redistribution Committee meeting minutes.
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Action Items |
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11.A. Recommend approval of the establishment of an ad hoc nominating committee in accordance with Board Policy 005 for the purpose of recommending candidates for the office of Board President, Vice President, and Assistant Secretary at the annual School Board’s Reorganization Meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
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11.B. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Green Ridge Construction Project as listed in the change order report. — Michael Sokolas
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11.C. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Eagle View Construction Project as listed in the change order report. — Michael Sokolas
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11.D. Administration recommends approval of the attached facility use requests pursuant to Policy 707. — Michael Sokolas
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11.E. Administration requests approval for the purchase of thirty-six (36) WellAir Novaerus Protect 900W devices from Protect ED for air filtration work at a cost of $80,850 to be funded by the 2026-27 General Fund Budget. - Dr. Blanchard
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11.F. Administration recommends approval of the following overnight field trips as listed — Dr. Runkle
Description:
Science Olympiad Team Sixty-five (65) Eagle View Middle School and Mountain View Middle School Science Olympiad team students are requesting permission to travel to the Athens Area High School in Athens, PA to compete in the Two Rivers Science Olympiad Invitational. This trip will be from January 8-January 9, 2027. Technology Student Association (TSA): Fifty (50) Cumberland Valley High School Students and up to twenty-five (25) Middle School from the CVHS, EV, and MV Technology Student Association are requesting to travel to the Seven Springs Conference Center, in Champion, PA (pending qualification) to participate in the TSA State Conference from April 14, 2027 - April 17, 2027. Up to three (3) chaperones will accompany the students. |
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11.G.
Administration recommends approval of a Venue Use Agreement between Cumberland Valley School District and Regional Area Management, LLC, designating the Giant Center as the venue for the Class of 2027 graduation ceremony at the cost of $40,667.62 - Dr. Runkle |
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Personnel Actions |
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12.A. Administration recommends approval of the following Consent Agenda items. - Tim Cohen
Description:
Administration recommends approval of an Addendum to the Substitute Teacher Service ("STS") agreement setting forth compensation terms for a designated classification of substitutes. Approval of the following child-rearing leave adjustment: Charlotte Zinn, 2nd Grade Teacher, MO, beginning on or around April 12, 2026, and ending on or around March 19, 2027 Approval of the following retirements: Kellie Guise, Food Service Supervisor, SH, retiring after 25 years of service to the district, effective 06/10/2027 Diane Yovicich, Food Service II, SH, retiring after 29 years of service to the district, effective 06/10/2027 Approval of the following resignation: Kellie Owens - Assistant Business Manager/DO/11/13/2026 |
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12.B. Administration recommends approval of the following for employment (employment is contingent upon receipt of all necessary clearances and verification forms) - Tim Cohen
Description:
Stephanie Bilardo, Registered Nurse, WC, full-time, replacement, effective 10/26/2026; $62,249.00 RN Step 3, Education - Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (2024), Experience - HMH Medical Center (2024-2026)
Maria Malay, Instructional Specialist, SS, full-time, LTS, effective TBD; $64,025.00 BS Step 1, Education - Penn State University, 2013 |
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12.C. Administration recommends approval of the following Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 school year. (See attachment.) - Tim Cohen
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12.D. Administration recommends approval of the following Volunteer Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 school year. (See attachment.) - Tim Cohen
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12.E. Administration recommends approval of the following transfer. - Tim Cohen
Description:
Yolanda Hack, transferring from Food Service Secretary (8 hours per day), DSF, to Food Service Coordinator (8 hours per day), DSF, at an hourly rate of $37.45, effective 10/26/2026
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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. The Redistribution Committee of the Board of School Directors will hold a committee meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026, in the District Office Boardroom. This will be a regular committee meeting and will not include a public comment period. A revised redistribution proposal will not be presented at the November 16, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting.
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16.B. The Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Board of School Directors will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office Boardroom.
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16.C.
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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