October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board Work Session
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1. AGENDA
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance and Silent Meditation
Description:
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for Silent Meditation.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 MINUTES)
Description:
The purpose of Public Comment is not to debate with the Board, but rather an opportunity to address the Board on matters of concern, official action or deliberation which are or may be before the board. The Board requires that public participants be: Residents, including pupils, of this district or taxpayers of this district. Those wishing to address the board must state their name and address when recognized by the President of the Board of Education. Each individual will have 3 minutes to address the board.
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3. INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD FROM FACULTY AND STAFF
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4. EXECUTIVE SESSION (as needed)
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5. BOARD BUSINESS
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5.A. Old Business -
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5.B. New Business
1. Board Resignation - Megen Handley Suggested Motion: I move that the Ridgway Area School Board recognize Megen Handley for 6 years of dedicated service as a board member and accept her resignation from the board, effective September 9, 2026, with regret. 2. Board Nomination(s) Suggested Motion: I move that the Ridgway Area School Board nominate _________________ for the vacant board seat. 3. Board Appointment Suggested Motion: I move that the Ridgway Area School Board elect _________________ as the newly appointed board member, effective immediately. 4. Set date for Solar Presentation to build public rapport. |
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6. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - Paul McCurdy
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6.A. Buildings & Ground Items
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7. FINANCE - Matt Frank
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7.A. Finance Items
1. Grant - Elk County Commissioners - $31,500 Opiod Settlement Funds - To be used to bring MADDMind Mental Fitness Program to Ridgway Area Middle School over two years. 2. YMCA Daycare - Classroom rental from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 at $650 per Month. 3. Advanced Computer Systems - Technology Support Agreement for 2026/2027 $87,787
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8. POLICY - Sandra Lawrie
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8.A. Policy Items
1. September Policy Review for approval 102 - Academic Standards 105 - Curriculum 204.1 - Virtual Attendance & Wellness Checks 249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying 317 - Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures 317.1 - Educator Misconduct 320 - Freedom of Speech in Non-school Setting 325 - Dress & Grooming & Decorum 417 - Conduct/Disciplinary - Retire (see 317) 420 - Freedom of Speech - Retire (see 320) 425 - Dress & Decorum - Retire (see 325) 517 - Conduct/Disciplinary - Retire (see 317) 525 - Dress & Decorum - Retire (see 525) 904 - Public Attendance at School 920 - Social Media (PSBA 816) 2. Administrative Regulations 249 - AR - Informational Only 325 - AR - Informational Only |
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9. PERSONNEL - Dr. Coffman
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9.A. Personnel Items
1. Conferences & Field Trips 2. Terminations Joe Elias - Director of Buildings & Grounds effective ______________ Brenda Werneth - Paraprofessional effective September 22, 2026. 3. Resignations Misty Washburn - Paraprofessional effective October 2, 2026, with regret. 4. New Hires Kaitlynn Shipe - Administrative Assistant for Purchasing/Transportation at a salary of $29,000 prorated for the 2026/2027 School Year, effective October 14, 2026 pending completion of all required hiring paperwork. Education - BS Marketing, Experience - Sales, Marketing Associate, Bank Teller Bruce Gess - 7.5 Hour Paraprofessional at an hourly rate of $14.05/hour, effective October 14, 2026, pending completion of all required hiring paperwork. Education - HS Diploma, Experience - Fixture Tech, Customer Service. Selina Brazell - 8 Hour Custodian at an hourly rate of $15.25/hour, effective October 14, 2026, pending completion of all required hiring paperwork. Education - HS Diploma, Experience - House Keeping, Cleaning. 5. Agreements American Red Cross - Licensed Training Provider Agreement - No Charge |
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10. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - Natalie Aiello
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10.A. Extracurricular Activities Items
1. New Hires Athletic Director - Bocce Coach - Madelyn Newcome $2,247 JV Girls Basketball Coach - 2. Fall District Playoffs The following teams have qualified for District Playoff with a .500 or better record: Football Boys' Soccer Volleyball Any additional fall sports that qualify with a .500 or better record will be given permission to advance to district playoffs per District policy. |
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11. ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD
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12. MEETING DATES
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12.A. 5:45 PM, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - New Hire Meet & Greet, Elementary Cafeteria; 6:30PM, Regular Board Meeting, Elementary Library
Work Session - 6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Elementary Library Board Meeting - 6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Elementary Library |
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13. ADJORN
Description:
PRESIDENT CALLS FOR A MOTION TO ADJORN,
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14. EXECUTIVE SESSION (as needed)
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