Public Meeting Agenda: September 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM - COMMITTEE MEETING

A. OPENING OF THE MEETING

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

A.1. Board Members

Description: Mr. Richard Wood, Board President
Mrs. Shawnna Baney-Shaw, Vice President
Dr. Alexander Boumerhi
Mrs. Linda Bush
Mrs. Sydnee Cookerly
Mrs. Hayley Rhymestine
Mr. Edward Vancas
Mrs. Amber Vesnesky

A.2. Opening of Meeting - Board President

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

A.3. Pledge of Allegiance

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

A.4. Roll Call

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

A.5. Executive Session Announcement

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

A.6. Approve August 24, 2026, Committee Meeting Minutes

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve the August 24, 2026, Committee Meeting Minutes, as presented.

Attachments: (1)

MINUTES - AUGUST 24 2026 COMMITTEE MEETING

A.7. Approve August 24, 2026, Voting Meeting Minutes

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve the August 24, 2026, Voting Meeting Minutes, as presented.

B. REPORTS

C. BUDGET, FINANCE & TRANSPORTATION

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

C.1. Financial Report - August 2026

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve the August 2026 Financial Report, as presented.

C.2. Disbursements - August 2026

Description:

AUGUST 2026 DISBURSEMENTS
General Fund(FNB)	Checks 3646-3693 & Wire Transfers	$1,063,801.59
Student Activities	Check 815280	$642.40
Cafeteria	Checks 510182-510184 & Wire Transfer	$5,296.60

Total$1,069,740.59

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve A/P disbursements and credit card statements for the month of August 2026.

C.3. Payroll - August 2026

Description:
August 14, 2026 495,540.33 All Employees

August 28, 2026 $494,153.79 All Employees

TOTAL $989,694.12

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve payroll disbursements for the month of August 2026.

C.4. Vehicle Rental Agreement - Sones' Transportation - 2026-2027 School Year

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Vehicle Rental Agreement between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Sones' Transport, Inc., for van usage for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.

C.5. New Approved Drivers - 2026-2027 School Year

Description: SONES
Brittany Schnars
Mary Parks
Lydia Letavish
LONGS
James Patrick
FULLINGTON
Track Deitrich
Nick Samele
Robert Pinto
Joseph Mann
Clinton Spencer
SCHOOL VEHICLES
Terry Irwin
Sheldon Graham

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve the following drivers for the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District for the 2026-2027 school year.

D. BUILDING & GROUNDS

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

D.1. Track Maintenance Agreement - Tarkett Sports Construction

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Track Maintenance Agreement between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Tarkett Sports Construction for Program #1, running track surface washing, in the amount of $15,875, as presented.

D.2. Power Wash Bleachers - We Are Central Pennsylvania Power Wash

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve an agreement with We Are Central Pennsylvania Powerwash to power wash the bleachers at Philipsburg-Osceola High School in the amount f $3,900, as presented.

D.3. Donation - Bowflex Velocore Exercise Bike

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to accept the donation of a Bowflex Velocore Exercise Bike to the fitness room by Philips Rossi.

D.4. Disposal of Materials

Description: Disposal of outdated and nonfunctioning technology to include:
2 Neo2 portable word processors, discontinued in 2013.
1 LeapPad2 with carrying case and 6 cartridges, discontinued 2021
1 Vtech VReader and 2 cartridges, discontinued 2014
1 CD Othello, Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2003
1 CD Set 50 Playtime Songs Sonoma Entertainment, 2015

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to dispose of outdated or no longer functioning technology belonging to Special Education, as presented in item description.

D.5. Dispose of Outdated Chemicals and Old Custodial Equipment

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to dispose of outdated chemicals and old custodial equipment that is unusable the Phiilipsburg-Osceola High School and the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School.

D.6. Dispose of Unused Materials in the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School Shop Closet

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to dispose of unused materials in the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School shop closet.

D.7. Advertise Unrepairable Kubota Tractor on Municibid

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to post an unrepairable Kubota tractor on Municibid to be sold to the highest bidder or dispose of it if there are no bids.

E. COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Speaker(s): Mrs. Bush

F. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT

Speaker(s): Dr. Boumerhi

F.1. Connecting Math Concepts

Description: Connecting Math Concepts was piloted at PE last year and expanded to OME and Middle School this school year.

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve Connecting Math Concepts math intervention for use in special education grades K-8.

G. PERSONNEL

Speaker(s): Mrs. Bush

G.1. Title IX Coordinator - Dr. Kelly Rees, Administrative Specialist / Athletic Director

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve Dr. Kelly Rees, Administrative Specialist/Athletic Director, as the Title IX Coordinator for the Philipsburg-Osceola School District, effective September 8, 2026.

G.2. Principal Mentorship - 2026-2027 School Year

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve Chera Mason as mentor to Samantha Hummel during her principal certification program through Point Park University during the 2026-2027 school year.

G.3. First Year Teacher Mentors - 2026-2027 School Year

Description: Approve 1st-year teacher induction mentors for the 2026-27 school year

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve first year teacher induction mentors for the 2026-2027 school year, as listed: Shasta Long - Emma Miller; Alicia McGraw - Rylee Biancuzzo; Meg Beardsley - Loryn Hughes; Jen Lazaskus - Vanessa Harper.

G.4. Student Teachers - 2026-2027 School Year

Description: OSCEOLA MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kathleen Behler - Kylie Minarchick (Grade 1)
Lauren Benner - Holly Foley (Kindergarten)
Chloe Bouchard - Jessica Lomison (Physical Education)
Brayden Gentzyel - Jessica Lomison (Physical Education)
Katelyn Hancock - Doug Savino (Grade 4)

PHILIPSBURG ELEMENTARY
Emma Alchus - Denise Putt (Grade 2)
Chloe Bouchard - Jessica Lomison (Physical Education)
Brayden Gentzyel - Jessica Lomison (Physical Education)
Janey Griffin - Jeremy Weller (Grade 4)
Leanne Miller - Amanda Moslak (Grade 2)
Joseph Zaleski - Julie Kephart (Grade 2)

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Chloe Bouchard - Douglas Perry (Health/Physical Education)
Brayden Gentzyel - Douglas Perry (Health/Physical Education)
Kathleen Miles - Jason Rishel

PHILIPSBURG-OSCEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Lillian Gatons - Megan Trate (Social Studies)
Ethan Levi - Brad Pataky (Social Studies)
Benton Stoner - Leslie Long (Social Studies)

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve the following student teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.

G.5. Memorandum of Understanding - ESS Northeast, LLC - Retired Substitute Cafeteria Aide - Hourly Rate

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and ESS Northeast, LLC, for the hourly rate of Retired Substitute Cafeteria Aides, as presented.

G.6. Addendum - ESS Northeast, LLC - Substitute Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) - Hourly Rate

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve an Addendum between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and ESS Northeast, LLC, for the hourly wage rate for the substitute Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) position, as presented.

G.7. Memorandum of Understanding - Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Philipsburg-Osceola Education Support Professionals - Adjust Hourly Wage Rate

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and the Philipsburg-Osceola Education Support Professionals to adjust the hourly wage rate for an employee, as presented.

G.8. Memorandum of Understanding - Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Philipsburg-Osceola Education Association - School Psychologist Services

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and the Philipsburg-Osceola Education Association to subcontract school psychologist services, as presented.

G.9. Memorandum of Understanding - Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Philipsburg-Osceola Education Association - School Psychologist - Contractual Work Year

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and the Philipsburg-Osceola Education Association regarding the contractual work year for the School Psychologist, as presented.

G.10. Memorandum of Understanding - Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Philipsburg-Osceola Education Association - Speech Services

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and the Philipsburg-Osceola Education Association to subcontract speech services, as presented.

G.11. Memorandum of Understanding - Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Philipsburg-Osceola Education Association - Speech/Language Pathologist Position

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and the Philipsburg-Osceola Education Association for the Speech/Language Pathologist Position, as presented.

G.12. Hire Paige Kerin - Speech/Language Pathologist

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to Hire Paige Kerin as Speech/Language Pathologist for the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District at Masters, Step 4, and a salary of $61,115, with a start date of October 12, 2026.

G.13. Resignation - Kelsey Phillips - Special Education Teacher, Philipsburg-Osceola High School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to accept the resignation of Kelsey Phillips as a Special Education Teacher at Philipsburg-Osceola High School, effective October 27, 2026.

G.14. Post K-12 Special Education Teaching Position - Philipsburg-Osceola High School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to post a K-12 Special Education Teaching Position at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School, posting effective August 31, 2026.

G.15. Hire Sarah Croman - 5.75 Hour Special Education Instructional Assistant, Philipsburg-Osceola High School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to hire Sarah Croman as a 5.75 Hour Special Education Instructional Assistant at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School, effective September 1, 2026.

G.16. Resignation - Barb Petulla, 5.75 Hour Special Education Instructional Assistant, Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to accept the resignation of Barb Petulla as a 5.75 Hour Special Education Instructional Assistant at the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School, effective Monday, September 28, 2026.

G.17. Post 5.75 Hour Special Education Instructional Assistant Position, Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to post a 5.75 Hour Special Education Instructional Assistant Position at the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School, posting effective September 20, 2026.

G.18. Hire Valerie Boyd - 4.5 Hour Kitchen Helper, Philipsburg-Osceola High School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to hire Valerie Boyd as a 4.5 Hour Kitchen Helper at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School, effective upon completion of required paperwork.

G.19. Hire Bailey Weiser - 4.5 Hour Kitchen Helper, Philipsburg-Osceola High School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to hire Bailey Weiser as a 4.5 Hour Kitchen Helper at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School, effective upon completion of required paperwork.

G.20. Resignation - Kelly Moore, 4.5 Hour Kitchen Helper, Philipsburg Elementary School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to accept the resignation of Kelly Moore as a 4.5 Hour Kitchen Helper at Philipsburg Elementary School, effective September 2, 2026.

G.21. Post 4.5 Hour Kitchen Helper, Philipsburg Elementary School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to post a 4.5 Hour Kitchen Helper Position at Philipsburg Elementary School, posting effective September 14, 2026.

G.22. Transfer Phillip Biggans - 5.0 Hour Custodian, Osceola Mills Elementary School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to transfer Phillip Biggans from a 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian at the Philipsburg-Osceola High School to a 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian at Osceola Mills Elementary School, effective September 21, 2026.

G.23. Hire Patrick Dean - 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian, Philipsburg-Osceola High School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to hire Patrick Dean as a 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian at Philipsburg-Osceola High School, effective upon completion of required paperwork.

G.24. Resignation - Rebecca Conklin, 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian, Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to accept the resignation of Rebecca Conklin as a 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian at Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School, effective September 25, 2026.

G.25. Post 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodial Position - Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to post a 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodial Position at the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School, posting effective September 14, 2026.

G.26. Resignation Noah Schnarrs - 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian, Philipsburg Elementary School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to accept the resignation of Noah Schnarrs as a 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian at Philipsburg Elementary School, effective September 17 2026.

G.27. Post 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodial Position - Philipsburg Elementary School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to post a 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodial Position at Philipsburg Elementary School, posting effective September 21, 2026.

G.28. Resignation - Teresa Smeal - 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian, Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to accept the resignation of Teresa Smeal as a 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodian at the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School, effective September 11, 2026.

G.29. Post 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodial Position, Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to post a 5.0 Hour District Wide Custodial Position at the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School, posting effective September 21, 2026.

G.30. Unpaid Days

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a request from an employee for unpaid days on August 17, 2026, and August 27, 2026, due to being in a probationary period of employment.

H. POLICY

Speaker(s): Mrs. Rhymestine

H.1. Update Policy 210, Medications

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to update Policy 210, Medications, as presented.

I. STUDENT AFFAIRS, EXTRA-CURRICULAR, DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION, & STUDENT DISCIPLINE

Speaker(s): Mrs. Vesnesky

I.1. Addendum - Intermediate Unit 10 - 2026-2027 School Psychologist Services

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve an Addendum between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and the Intermediate Unit 10 for School Psychologist Services for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.

I.2. Blazer Works Contract - Heidi Myers, School Psychologist

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve an Agreement between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Blazer Works for school psychologist services for up to 20 hours a week from September 3, 2026, until October 30, 2026, as presented.

I.3. Bayada Nursing Contract

Description: Bayada Nurse Agreement - replaces Blazerworks Nursing Assignment.

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve the Bayada Nursing Agreement, as presented, retroactive to September 3, 2026.

I.4. Memorandum of Understanding - Centre County Library & Historical Museum

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Centre County Library and Historical Museum for a period of three years, as presented.

I.5. Jana Marie Foundation - Middle School Counselors - 2026-27 School Year

Description: Approval for the counselors listed below from Jana Marie Foundation to work with P-O Middle School students.

Elizabeth Donnelly
Kade Harpole
Nova Ritchey

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve the following Jana Marie Foundaton counselors at the Philipsburg-Osceola Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year.

I.6. Position Volunteers - 2026-2027 School Year

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve the following Position Volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year.

I.7. Extra-Curricular - 2026-2027 School Year

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

Description:

NAME	SPORT/ACTIVITY	REMUNERATION
Justin Bush	Academic Decathlon, Advisor	$3,645.09
McKenzie Wonderling	Academic Decathlon, Assistant Advisor	$2,187.05

Autumn Anderson	Art Show Advisor	$455.64

Shane Kelly	Boys’ Basketball, Varsity Assistant Coach	$4,100.69
Tyrone Anderson	Boys’ Basketball, Junior High Head Coach	$4,100.69
Tim Mills	Boys’ Basketball, Junior High Assistant Coach	$3,075.52

Samantha Sanker	Drama, Middle School Fall Play Director	$1,822.54
Samantha Sanker	Drama, Middle School Spring Play Director	$2,733.82

Justin Bush	Illustrator’s Club, Senior High Assistant Advisor	$1,822.54

Justin Bush	Math Competition, Senior High Co-Advisor	$ 455.63
Justin Bush	Mathematics Department, Chairperson	$ 911.27

Maximillan Kennedy	Mountie Strength Coach, Volunteer	Volunteer

Jenni Lazauskas	Music - Chorus, Senior High Spring Choral Concert Director	$ 956.84
Jenni Lazauskas	Music - Chorus, Senior High Winter Choral Concert Director	956.84
Jenni Lazauskas	Music - Concert Band, Senior High Spring Band Concert Director	956.84
Jenni Lazauskas	Music - Concert Band, Senior High Winter Band Concert Director	956.84
Jenni Lazauskas	Music - Concert Band, Senior High Musical Director, 1 Play	1,913.67
Jenni Lazauskas	Tri-M Music Club, Senior High Advisor	911.27

Amanda Woods	Music - Concert Band, Middle School Spring Band Concert Director	$956.84
Amanda Woods	Music - Chorus, Middle School Spring Choral Director	$ 956.84
Amanda Woods	Music - Chorus, Middle School Winter Choral Director	$ 956.84

Vanessa Harper	Music - Chorus, Elementary Winter Choral Director	$ 956.84
Vanessa Harper	Music - Concert Band, Elementary Winter Band Concert Director	$ 956.84

Angie Glessner	Non-teaching, Event Staff, as needed	Per Contract
Larry Kolbe	Non-teaching, Event Staff, as needed	Per Contract

Jessie Mann	Reading Competition, Middle School Advisor	$ 911.27

Autumn Anderson	Yearbook, Middle School Advisor	$1,640.29

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve the following extra-curricular positions for the 2026-2027 school year.

I.8. Facility Use Agreement - Tyrone Anderson - Philipsburg-Osceola Boys' Basketball 3 on 3

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Facility Use Agreement between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Tyrone Anderson for Philipsburg-Osceola Boys' Basketball 3 on 3, as presented.

J. TECHNOLOGY

Speaker(s): Mrs. Dr. Boumerhi

K. OTHER ITEMS

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

K.1. Medical Examiner Agreement - Penn Highlands - 2026-2027 School Year

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Medical Examiner Agreement between the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District and Penn Highlands, Anupamaa Srivastava-Sinha, for services during the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.

K.2. Resolution - Retention of Counsel for Litigation Against META Platforms, Inc., Et. Al.

Recommended Motion(s): There will be a motion on the Regular Voting Agenda to approve a Resolution authorizing the retention of counsel for litigation against META Platforms, Inc., Et. Al., as presented.

L. ADJOURNMENT

Speaker(s): Mr. Wood

September 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM - COMMITTEE MEETING

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