July 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Combined Board Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.A. Call To Order
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1.B. Roll Call
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1.C. Silent Meditation
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1.D. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.E. Public Comment
Description:
Process and procedures for Public Comment are guided by ECASD School Board Policy #903. Public Comment is limited to residents or taxpayers of the District. Any individual who wishes to address the Board is required to announce his or her name, address, and group affiliation if appropriate. Each individual will have three (3) minutes to address the Board on Agenda items only. The Public Comment section of the agenda is for comment only. Dialogue and questions will not be entertained.
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1.F. Student Recognition
Description:
Recognition of Drake Davis for receiving his private pilots license.
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1.G. Presentation
Description:
Presentation by EDM consultant and ABC Transit on transportation review 2026.
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1.H. Approval of Minutes
Description:
Motion to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2026 Combined Meeting and the June 17, 2026 Special Meeting.
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2. Revenue/Finance - Gray, Boariu, Biehls
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2.A. Approve Food Service Management Agreement
Description:
Motion to approve the Food Service Management Agreement for the 2026-27 school year.
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2.B. Change Order Approvals
Description:
Motion to authorize Dr. Amy Anderson to approve change orders on the North Side project up to $15,000.00 effective July 21, 2026 until the end of the project.
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3. Personnel - Tillia, Mancini
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3.A. Accept Resignations
Description:
Motion to accept the following resignations:
1. Melvin Beighey - North Side School Police Officer effective July 1, 2026. 2. Ava Ekstam - Elementary Emotional Support Teacher effective August 15, 2026. 3. Mary Sainato - Hartman Custodian, for the purpose of retirement effective September 2, 2026. |
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3.B. Approve Head Teacher
Description:
Motion to approve Shawna Bagdes-Canning as the head teacher at North Side Primary for the 2026-27 school year.
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3.C. Approve Additional Fall Coaches
Description:
Motion to approve the following additional fall coaches for the 2026-27 school year:
1. John DiBuono - Head Tennis Coach 2. Albert Campman - Assistant Tennis Coach 3. William Baker - Assistant Golf Coach 4. Frank D'Ambrosio - Assistant Cross Country Coach 5. Jeff Gardner - Volunteer Cross Country Coach 6. Nate Brown - Volunteer Cross Country Coach 7. Tom Natale - Volunteer Cross Country Coach 8. Jack D'Addio - Volunteer Soccer Coach 9. Robert Greco - Varsity Football Equipment Manager |
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3.D. Approve Job Description
Description:
Approve Job Description for Health Office Aide.
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3.E. Approve Memorandum of Understanding
Description:
Approve Memorandum of Understanding to create a Health Office Aide position for the 2026-27 school year.
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3.F. Reassign Staff
Description:
Transfer Michelle Hall to Emotional Support Classroom for grades 3 and 4 for the 2026-27 school year.
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3.G. Approve Summer Workers
Description:
Approve the following SEIU members to complete summer work for the remainder of July and August:
1. Stephanie Borroni 2. Debra Lewis |
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3.H. Approve Student for Technology Department
Description:
Approve one student for summer help in technology department.
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3.I. Hire Custodian
Description:
Motion to hire ________________ as full time custodian in accordance with current SEIU 32 BJ Bargaining Agreement.
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3.J. Approve Substitutes
Description:
Approve the following Cafeteria Substitutes for the 2026-27 school year:
1. Michelle Lample 2. Valerie Daniels 3. April McKeag |
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4. Athletics/Facilities & Community - Boots, Gray, Mancini
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4.A. Approve Facility Requests
Description:
Motion to approve the following facility requests:
1. Blue Band Boosters is requesting Helling Stadium for its annual Pie Festival on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. They are requesting the use of the LHS big gym and cafeteria in case of bad weather. 2. Ellwood City Amateur Baseball Federation is once again hosting WKBN-TV live coverage of the Little League Championship as was done last year at Friedhoff field. The requested date is Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from noon to 9:00 p.m. with a rain date of Thursday, July 30, 2026.
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4.B. Informational Item
Description:
The EC Football Boosters are having a Kona Ice Truck at some of the home football games.
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5. Education/Student Affairs - Boariu, Tillia, Fauzey
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5.A. Approve New/Revised Policies
Description:
Approve the following new/revised policy that has been on display since the last meeting:
1. Policy #237.1 - Mobile Devices
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5.B. Approve 2026-27 Secondary Student Handbook
Description:
Approve changes to the 2026-27 Secondary Student Handbook as presented.
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5.C. Approve TSI Plan
Description:
Approve the TSI Plan for Lincoln Jr. Sr. High School as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and State Board Regulations.
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5.D. Approval of Proposed Amendment LCCTC Articles of Agreement
Description:
Approval of Proposed Changes to the 1966 Supplemental Articles of Agreement of the Lawrence County Career and Technology Center.
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6. Committee Reports
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7. Meeting Closing
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7.A. New Business
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7.B. Public Comment
Description:
Process and procedures for Public Comment are guided by ECASD School Board Policy #903. Public Comment is limited to residents or taxpayers of the District. Any individual who wishes to address the Board is required to announce his or her name, address, and group affiliation if appropriate. Each individual will have three (3) minutes to address the Board. The Public Comment section of the agenda is for comment only. Dialogue and questions will not be entertained.
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7.C. Adjournment
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