September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session/Regular Meeting
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1. Welcome
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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1.C. Special Presentation
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
This evening's special presentation features Ms. Ameigh and Sophia Hyatt on their recent trip to France earlier this summer.
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1.D. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
The Chair is to recognize a resident or taxpayer of the Sayre Area School District who wishes to address the Board about Title I programming or any other matter of concern or interest, provided it is properly raised in a public session. Please give your name and address, and the subject of the content you will be addressing. It is requested that all comments be kept to three (3) minutes. Moreover, please note that comments regarding private students or employee matters should be directed to the Superintendent outside the meeting.
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2. Minutes (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Minutes from the August 17, 2026, meeting of the Sayre Area Board of Directors.
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3. Instruction (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
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3.A. Conference Request
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
Description:
Request to attend conferences to enhance job performance.
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3.B. Field Trip Request
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
Description:
Approved Field Trip request in accordance with District Policy 121.
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3.C. District Volunteers
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
Description:
Approval of District volunteer as presented in accordance with District policy #916.
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4. Finance (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
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4.A. Transportation Contracts
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Transportation Contracts for the 2026–2027 school year between the Sayre Area School District and Chambers School Bus Company, Leonard's Transportation Company, Jenkin's Transportation, and D & J Bus Company.
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4.B. 2026-2027 Van and Bus Drivers
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Additional van and bus drivers for approval.
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4.C. New Recreation Student Activity
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Approve the addition of a new Sayre Recreation Student activity, Media Club, at H. Austin Snyder Elementary School
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4.D. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
The monthly Treasurer's Report includes reports from the Cafeteria, Capital Projects Funds, Federal Programs, and the General Fund.
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4.E. Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Agreement between Small Beginnings Physical Therapy PLLC and Sayre Area School District to provide physical therapy services for the District from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, as presented.
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4.F. Berkheimer ACT 32 Earned Tax Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
ACT 32 Monthly Earned Tax Report
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4.G. Purchase School Van
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Approve the purchase of a used 2025 Chevy Pacifica Van with 30K miles from Co Star for the amount of $33,000.00
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4.H. Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Approve Jeff Paul Plumbing & Heating to do the emergency replacement of the domestic water heaters at H. Austin Snyder Elementary School for the amount of $70,170.37.
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5. District Personnel (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Employment, retirement, or resignation of District employees.
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6. Athletic/Recreation Staff (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Approval of Athletic/Recreation staff
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6.A. Interscholastic Unified Bocce
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Adding Interscholastic Unified Bocce as an official high school sport. Bocce is run as a partnership between the Special Olympics and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA)
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7. Roll Call Items
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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7.A. Monthly Bills
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Approval of monthly bills to be paid
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8. Reports
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8.A. High School Principal's Report
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8.B. Elementary Principal's Report
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8.C. Director of Student Services Report
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8.D. Director of Student and Academic Affairs Report
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8.E. PSBA Report
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8.F. NTCC Report
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8.G. BLaST IU 17
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8.H. Committee Chair Report
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8.I. Board President's Report
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8.J. Superintendent's Report
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