September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of School Directors
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1. Opening Items
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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1.3. Roll Call
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1.4. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the agenda for the September 15, 2026, Board Meeting be approved as presented.
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1.5. Student Board Representatives
Speaker(s):
Brooklyn Garman, Emma Ranio, Ava Boob
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2. Comments from the Public
Description:
The Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the public in Board meetings. The Board also recognizes its responsibility for proper governance of the district and the need to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner.
The Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district or anyone having registered a legitimate interest in a contemplated action of the Board; anyone representing a group in the community or school district; any representative of a firm eligible to bid on materials or services solicited by the Board; any district employee; or any district student. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic, unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually. From Board Policy 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings |
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3. Presentations/Discussions
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3.1. International Travel 2026
Speaker(s):
Mr. Fedisson
Attachments:
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3.1.1. Negotiations Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Guizar
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4. Approval of Minutes
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4.1. Approval of Minutes for September 1, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the meeting minutes for September 1, 2026 as presented.
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5. Reports
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5.1. Central Intermediate Unit #10
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Barnhart
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5.3. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Weaver
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5.4. Director of Curriculum and Instruction's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Wynkoop
Attachments:
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5.5. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rakszawski
Attachments:
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6. Policies for Approval
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rakszawski
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6.1. Second Reading/Final Adoption - PSBA Policy Revisions
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rakszawski
Description:
Second reading and consideration for final adoption of proposed revisions to existing Board Policies as recommended by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) to ensure compliance with updated statutory requirements, regulations, and legal standards. Policies revised for consideration:
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the proposed revisions to Board Policy 140, 221, 236.1, 325, 332, 619, 716 and 810 for Second Reading and Final Adoption as presented.
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7. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bean
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented.
Attachments:
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8. Authorization to Pay Bills
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bean
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the Board Bill Lists associated with the various funds as attached.
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9. Investment Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bean
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the Investment Report as presented.
Attachments:
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10. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the consent agenda as presented.
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10.1. Personnel
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10.1.1. Retirements/Resignations
Description:
Approve the retirements and resignations as presented.
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10.1.2. New Hires
Description:
Approve the new hires as presented.
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10.1.3. Extra Duty/Extra Pay
Description:
Approve the extra duty/extra pay appointments as presented.
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10.1.4. Leave Requests
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10.1.4.a. Uncompensated Leave
Description:
Approve uncompensated leaves as presented.
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10.1.5. Volunteers
Description:
Approve the volunteers listed.
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10.1.6. Student Teaching/Internships
Description:
Penn State
Commonwealth University
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10.1.7. Transportation: Driver Approval
Description:
Darria Dixon, Fullington School Bus, LLC
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10.2. Educational and School Activities
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10.2.1. Approval of MW Intramural Sports Programs
Description:
Request for approval of the updated dates and outline for the Intramural Sports programs at Marion Walker (MW) for the upcoming season, as presented.
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10.2.2. Field Trips (Over 50 miles)
Description:
Approval of the following field trips exceeding 50 miles:
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10.2.3. Request for Home Bound Instruction
Description:
Request for Home Bound Instruction.
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10.3. Approval of Tenure
Description:
It is recommended that the following teacher be awarded tenure as they have successfully completed three years of satisfactory teaching in the Bellefonte Area School District:
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11. Action Items
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11.1. Donations
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended for the board to approve the donation of snacks as presented.
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11.2. Approval of Position Description: Middle School Dean of Students
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the position description for the Middle School Dean of Students as presented.
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11.3. 2027 PSBA Officer Election
Description:
The Board is asked to review and approve the following slate of candidates for the 2027 Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Officer Elections.
2027 Vice President (one-year term)
2027-2029 Treasurer (three-year term)
*Any slated candidate that demonstrates exceptional leadership at the local and state level shall be considered for "endorsement" by the Nominating Committee and the determination shall be noted on the slate of candidates. (PSBA Bylaws, Article IV and PSBA Policy & Procedures Manual - Policy 302)
Forum Steering Committee (term ends Dec. 31, 2028) (Choose Two)
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the slate of candidates for the 2027 PSBA Officer Elections as presented, and direct the Board Secretary to cast the electronic votes on behalf of the Bellefonte Area School District Board of Directors.
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11.4. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Bellefonte Education Support Professionals Association Regarding NLS
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Bellefonte Area School District and the Bellefonte Education Support Professionals Association (BESPA) regarding contracted services with Nittany Learning Services (NLS).
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11.5. Approval of Imagine Learning Research and Data Sharing Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Wynkoop
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the Research and Data Sharing Agreement between the Bellefonte Area School District and Imagine Learning LLC. This agreement facilitates a collaborative research study evaluating the implementation and academic outcomes of Imagine IM, Imagine Math, and Imagine Math Facts across Grades K-8 for the 2026-2027 school year.
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11.6. Approval of HRG Invoices - Bellefonte Elementary
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bean
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve payment to Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc. (HRG) for invoice #0213665 (Bellefonte Elementary Engineering & Permitting) and invoice #0213666 (School Zone Signs - Bellefonte Elem.) as presented.
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11.7. Jessica Quinn-Horgan Law Office
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve payment to Jessica Quinn-Horgan Law office for services rendered.
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12. Items for Future Discussion
Description:
This section of the agenda is related to items Board Members may wish to bring up at a future meeting.
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13. Adjournment
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13.1. Meeting Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend to approve the meeting be adjourned.
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14. Executive Session
Description:
Personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and safety matters.
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