November 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of School Directors
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1. Opening Items
Speaker(s):
Mr. Guizar
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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
Speaker(s):
Mr. Guizar
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1.4. Announcement of Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Mr. Guizar
Description:
The Board of School Directors will meet for Executive Session prior to tonight's meeting at 6:20 PM to discuss legal and personnel matters.
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1.5. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the agenda for the November 4, 2026, Board Meeting be approved as presented.
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1.6. Student Board Representatives
Speaker(s):
Brooklyn Garman and Emma Ranio
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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. Approval of Minutes from the October 20, 2026 Meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the minutes from the October 20, 2026 Board of School Directors meeting.
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4. Reports
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4.1. Central Intermediate Unit #10
Speaker(s):
Mr. Yech
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4.2. Legislation
Speaker(s):
Ms. Smith
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4.3. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Weaver
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4.4. Director of Curriculum and Instruction's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Wynkoop
Attachments:
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4.5. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rakszawski
Attachments:
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5. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the items listed under the Consent Agenda as presented.
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5.1. Personnel
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5.1.1. Retirements/Resignations
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5.1.2. New Hires
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5.1.3. Volunteers
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5.1.4. Student Teaching/Internships
Description:
Commonwealth University of PA
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5.1.5. Salary Column Changes
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5.1.6. Approval of Tenure
Description:
The administration recommends the Board of School Directors approve tenure for the following professional employees who have successfully completed three (3) years of satisfactory service with the Bellefonte Area School District, in accordance with the Pennsylvania Public School Code:
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5.2. Educational and School Activities
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5.2.1. Transportation
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5.2.1.a. School Drivers
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5.2.1.b. Field Trips/Student Travel
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5.2.2. Homebound Instruction-Additional Hours
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rakszawski
Description:
Approval for additional homebound instruction hours (increased from 5 hours/week to 8 hours/week) for a High School student, provided by Christine Morris.
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5.2.3. Approval of Student Teaching / Internship Affiliation Agreements
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Donations
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve, with appreciation, the generous donation of $500 from the Bellefonte Elks.
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6.2. Swim Team Proposal for the 2026-2027 Season
Speaker(s):
Dr. Besch
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve the 2026-2027 BAHS Swimming Team proposal to utilize Nittany Lion Aquatic Club (NLAC) facilities and training at a rate of $1,000 per swimmer (inclusive of USA Swimming registration), under the direction of Head Coach Tony Edmonson.
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6.3. Approval of Payment to Jessica Quinn-Horgan Law Office for Legal Services (New Bellefonte Elementary School Project)
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board of School Directors approve payment of the invoice from the Jessica Quinn-Horgan Law Office in the amount of $8,015.00 for legal services rendered in connection with the new Bellefonte Elementary School Project, as presented.
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7. 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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8. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Mr. Guizar
Description:
We [ will / will not ] hold an Executive Session immediately following tonight's meeting. The purpose of this session is to discuss personnel, legal, student discipline, real estate, and/or safety matters. |
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9. Adjournment
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9.1. Meeting Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend to approve the meeting be adjourned.
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