October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Opening of Meeting - Call to Order
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Meeting called to order by Mrs. McBride at 6:05 pm
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Roll Call and Recording those Present
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Board Members:
Mrs. Beighel Mrs. Boise Mrs. Burns via Zoom Mrs. DeLaney Mrs. McBride Mr. McIntyre Mr. Mock Mr. Ritter Mrs. Warning Others in Attendance: Dr. Rossi Dr. Chakey Mr. Dice Ms. Dice Mr. Drager Mr. Bringe Mr. Brown via Zoom Mr. Walsh via Zoom Mr. Holl via Zoom |
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4. Presentation & Comments from Residents on Agenda and/or Non-Agenda Items
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4.1. Valerie Gillcrese - IRS Tax Program
Kristie Weiland-Stagno - United Way/Just Harvest |
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4.2. Michelle Kilburn - GMFCA
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5. Board Member Discussion
Description:
Mr. Ritter asked about the following items
- TV Access for meetings - Retreat with Board Members Mrs. DeLaney spoke regarding 2 articles from PSBA |
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6. Minutes from Previous Meeting
Description:
Motion: Mrs. Warning
2nd: Mrs. Boise Voice Vote: 9-Yes 0-No Motion Carries |
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6.1. Minutes from September 2026 Meetings
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7. Financial Reports
Description:
Motion: Mrs. Warning
2nd: Mrs. Beighel Vote: Mrs. Beighel - yes Mrs. Boise - yes Mrs. Burns - yes Mrs. DeLaney - yes Mrs. McBride - yes Mr. McIntyre - yes Mr. Mock - yes Mr. Ritter - yes Mrs. Warnng - yes Motion Carries |
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7.1. List of Bills - October 2026
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7.2. Financial Statements - September 2026
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8. Personnel
Description:
Motion: Mrs. Warning
2nd: Mr. McIntyre Vote: Mrs. Beighel - yes Mrs. Boise - yes Mrs. Burns - yes to 8.1 through 8.5 and no to 8.6 Mrs. DeLaney - yes Mrs. McBride - yes Mr. McIntyre - yes Mr. Mock - yes Mr. Ritter - yes Mrs. Warning - yes Motion Carries |
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8.1. Retirements
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8.1.1. Joseph R. Elliott - GMS Custodian effective March 5, 2027
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8.2. Resignations
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8.2.1. Alaina Lisovich - GHS Staff Nurse, effective October 30, 2026
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8.3. Employment:
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8.3.1. Josh Vasko - Substitute Custodian $19.00/hr
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8.3.2. Anna Hensel - GMS Head Cook (PM) {Previous Food Service Substitute} $20.35/hr
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8.4. Leaves:
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8.4.1. Employee #2352 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days
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8.4.2. Employee #2365 - Teamsters 13.8 Extended Illness Leave
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8.5. Volunteers:
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8.5.1. Don Adams - Ramsey
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8.5.2. Stephanie Shane - Evergreen
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8.5.3. Marian Hazy - Gateway Middle
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8.5.4. Janae Young - Ramsey
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8.6. Authorize administration to create the position of Benefits Coordinator/Benefits Specialist, establish the qualifications and compensation range in accordance with applicable Board policies and budgetary requirements, and advertise the position to solicit qualified applicants.*
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9. Administrative Resolutions: Education
Description:
Motion: Mrs. Warning
2nd: Mrs. Beighel Vote: Mrs. Beighel - yes Mrs. Boise - yes Mrs. Burns - yes Mrs. DeLaney - yes Mrs. McBride - yes Mr. McIntyre - yes Mr. Mock - yes Mr. Ritter - yes Mrs. Warning - yes Motion Carries |
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9.1. Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and HTF Staffing as listed
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9.2. Approve the book "Essentials of Special Education: What Educators Need to Know" for a 30-day display for the Disabilities Studies Course at Gateway High School
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9.3. Approve the 30-Day Display for EnVision Math Grades K-8*
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9.4. Approve the 30-Day Display for MyView Grade 5 ELA Curriculum*
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10. Administrative Resolutions - Business
Description:
Motion: Mr. McIntyre
2nd: Mrs. Beighel Vote: Mrs. Beighel - yes Mrs. Boise - yes Mrs. Burns - yes Mrs. DeLaney - yes Mrs. McBride - yes Mr. McIntyre - yes Mr. Mock - yes Mr. Ritter - yes Mrs. Warnong - yes Motion Carries |
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10.1. Approve the invoice for the 2025 Real Estate Tax Liens with Weiss Burkardt Kramer, LLC in the amount of $15,635.39.
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10.2. Amended in its entirety, to state that the Gateway School District formally appoints Lincoln Financial Group to act as the authorized third-party representative and Investment Service Provider for the District. The appropriate administrative officers of the District are hereby authorized to execute all necessary agreements and documents with Lincoln Financial Group to effectuate this change.
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10.3. Approve the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Joint Purchasing Resolution for the 2027-2028 school year
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10.4. Private Student Transportation Arrangement |
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11. Board Member Resolutions
Description:
Motion: Mrs. Warning
2nd: Mrs. Beighel Vote: Mrs. Beighel - yes Mrs. Boise - yes Mrs. Burns - yes Mrs. DeLaney - yes Mrs. McBride - yes Mr. McIntyre - yes Mr. Mock - yes Mr. Ritter - yes Mrs. Warning - yes Motion Carries |
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11.1. Barone & Sons, Inc. Appraisers and Consultants to conduct a real estate appraisal
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12. Reports
12.1. Administrative Report 12.2. Board Member Committee Reports
Description:
Mrs. Boise asked the status of the Farmer's Market for next season.
She also mentioned some highlights from the Curriculum & Equity Meeting. |
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13. Adjournment
Description:
Motion: Mrs. Warning
2nd: Mr. Mock Meeting adjourned at 7:04 PM Sincerely, Janet Estok School Board Secretary |
