November 16, 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 adoption of Policy 204.1 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks. (Final 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 (Final Read). - Dr. Blanchard
Description:
Policy 249 was last updated in 2023. The 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 following overnight field trips — Dr. Runkle
Description:
Mock Trial Team: Twenty-eight (28) CVHS Mock Trial students are requesting to travel to the University of Pennsylvania to participate in the Benjamin Franklin Invitational Competition from January 16, 2027 - January 17, 2027. Twenty-eight (28) CVHS Mock Trial students are requesting to travel to the University of Pittsburgh to participate in the University of Pittsburgh Mock Trial Tournament from January 9, 2027 - January 10, 2027. Varsity Cumberland Valley High School Color Guard Fifteen (16) members of the CVHS Varsity Color Guard are requesting to travel to Norwin High School, in North Huntingdon PA to participate in the WGI Guard Regional Competition. This trip will be from February 5 - 7, 2027. |
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4.D. Per Policy 231, the Administration recommends approval of the Penn Harris Hotel as the site for the 2027 prom, scheduled for May 15, 2027 — Dr. Runkle
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4.E. Administration recommends approval of the attached change order for the Softball/Baseball Scoreboard project — 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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Board Discussion Items |
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6.A. Discussion of School Board Reapportionment and the establishment of an ad hoc School Board Reapportionment Committee of the Whole, pursuant to School Board Policy 005.
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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 Minutes - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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10.A. Approval of the November 2, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting MInutes.
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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 October. - Michael Dieffenbach
Description:
General Fund Capital Reserve Fund Athletic Fund Bond Construction Fund Cafeteria Fund Construction Fund
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Monthly Bill List |
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12.A. Approval of the October 2026 monthly bill lists the following funds for the month of October 2026. (See attached.) - Michael Dieffenbach
Description:
General Fund Check No. 99594 through 99920 for $6,800,464.11 Athletic Fund Check No. 20605 through 20624 for $96,418.17 Cafeteria Fund Check No. 6044 through 6085 for $323,484.00 Bond Con. Fund 26 Check No. 12 through 37 for $4,069,962.80 Capital Reserve Check No. 830 for $225,823.60
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Action Items |
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13.A. Motion to approve the establishment of an ad hoc School Board Reapportionment Committee of the Whole, pursuant to School Board Policy 005.
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13.B. Administration recommends adoption of Policy 204.1 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks. (Final 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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13.C. Administration recommends approval of updates to Policy 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying (Final Read). — Dr. Blanchard
Description:
Policy 249 was last updated in 2023. The 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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13.D. Administration recommends approval of the following overnight field trips — Dr. Runkle
Description:
Mock Trial Team: Twenty-eight (28) CVHS Mock Trial students are requesting to travel to the University of Pennsylvania to participate in the Benjamin Franklin Invitational Competition from January 16, 2027 - January 17, 2027. Twenty-eight (28) CVHS Mock Trial students are requesting to travel to the University of Pittsburgh to participate in the University of Pittsburgh Mock Trial Tournament from January 9, 2027 - January 10, 2027. Varsity Cumberland Valley High School Color Guard Fifteen (16) members of the CVHS Varsity Color Guard are requesting to travel to Norwin High School, in North Huntingdon PA to participate in the WGI Guard Regional Competition. This trip will be from February 5 - 7, 2027. |
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13.E. Per Policy 231, the Administration recommends approval of the Penn Harris Hotel as the site for the 2027 prom, scheduled for May 15, 2027 — Dr. Runkle
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13.F. Administration recommends approval of the attached change order for the Softball/Baseball Scoreboard project — Michael Sokolas
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14.
Personnel Actions |
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14.A. Administration recommends approval of the following Consent Agenda items. — Tim Cohen
Description:
Approval of the following child-rearing leave: Jessica Banks, ESL Teacher, HA, beginning on or around February 16, 2027, and ending on or around April 12, 2027 Cassidy Wise, Learning Support Teacher, EV, beginning on or around May 9, 2027, and ending on or around June 11, 2027 Approval of the following retirement: Sharon Klinger, Food Service Supervisor, MO, effective 06/10/2027, retiring after 24 years of service to the district Approval of the following resignations: Amy Hardy - Building Secretary/WC/11/20/2026 Shanell Holland - Educational Assistant II/MI/10/28/2026 Alyssa Kimmel - Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach/10/09/2026 Emily Kocsis - Educational Assistant I - Special Education/CV9/11/23/2026 Parminder Lochav - Food Service Aide/MI/10/28/2026 Cassandra Mizak - Educational Assistant III/MV/10/30/2026 |
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14.B. Administration recommends approval of the following for employment (employment is contingent upon receipt of all necessary clearances and verification forms) - Tim Cohen
Description:
Eric Barr, Supervisor of Capital Projects, DSF, full-time, new, effective TBD; $36.45 per hour Lindsey Haser, Teachers Assistant, SpH, full-time, replacement, effective TBD; $23.20 per hour Yisaira Rodriguez Nivar, Educational Assistant II, MI, full-time, replacement, effective TBD, $20.10 per hour Shizuka Scaruzzo, Food Service I, CV9, part-time, replacement, effective TBD; $18.00 per hour George Windemaker, Assistant Facilities Director, DSF, full-time, replacement, effective TBD; $87,000.00 |
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14.C. Administration recommends approval of the following Coaching Position for the 2026–2027 school year. — Tim Cohen
Description:
Camden Boris, EV Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, $1,500.00, effective 11/20/2026 |
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14.D. Administration recommends approval of the following Volunteer Coaching Positions for the 2026–2027 school year. — Tim Cohen
Description:
Timothy Cramer, Boys Wrestling, effective 11/20/2026 James Thomas, Boys Wrestling, effective 11/20/2026 Caitlynn Wells, Girls Basketball, effective 11/20/2026 Thomas Wiechelt, Boys Wrestling, effective 11/20/2026 |
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14.E. Administration recommends approval of the following Volunteer Club Extra Duty Contracts. (See attached.)--Tim Cohen
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14.F. Administration recommends approval of the following transfers. - Tim Cohen
Description:
Olivia Black, transferring from Technology Technician II (8 hours per day), DSF, to Technology Client Support Coordinator (8 hours per day), DSF, at an annual salary of $60,250.00, effective 11/09/2026 Galen Kapp, transferring from Accounting I (8 hours per day), DO, to Payroll II (8 hours per day), DO, at an hourly rate of $29.95, effective 11/09/2026 |
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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. 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.
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18.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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18.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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