November 3, 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. Gymnastics competition building use request 2. Doris Stackpole Foundation - Jane Dixon: Elementary handicap restroom & Playground 3. Cell Phone Ban |
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5.C. Intermediate Unit 9 Report
1. Third Day Enrollment with History
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
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6.A. Buildings & Ground Items
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7. FINANCE - Matt Frank
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7.A.
1. Grant - Elk County Community Foundation of the Alleghenies: Borough of Ridgway Charitable Fund - $9,500 - Advancing STEAM and Manufacturing Education at Ridgway for a laser engraver and cutter. 2. Snow removal contract - Mountain Valley Services - pricing freeze from 25/26 as attached
Description:
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8. POLICY - Sandra Lawrie
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8.A.
1. October Policy Review for Approval 209 - Health Examinations and Screening 704 - Maintenance
715 - Fax Machines
805.2 - School Security Personnel
822 - AED
901 - Public Relations Objectives
902 - Publications Program
905 - Citizen Advisory Committees
911 - News Media Relations
912 - Relations with Educational Institutions
Speaker(s):
Sandra Lawrie
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9. PERSONNEL
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9.A.
1. New Hires - A. School to Work Paraeducator - Dana Beimel at $12 per hour for the 2026/2027 school year.
B. School to Work Paraeducator - Madelynn Trumbull at $12 per hour for the 2026-2027 school year. C. Student Custodian Part-Time - Aaron Smith at $12.00 per hour for the 2026/2027 school year, pending completion of all required hiring paperwork. D. Student Custodian Part-Time - Jaelynne Gustafson at $12.00 per hour for the 2026/2027 school year pending completion of all required hiring paperwork. E. Paraeducator Heidi Valentine at $14.05 per hour, effective November 10, 2026, pending completion of all required hiring paperwork. Education - High School Graduate; Experience - Child Care/Learning, Teacher Aide/Classroom Help. |
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10. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES - Natalie Aiello
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10.A.
1. Swimming and Diving Co-Op Agreement with SMASD 2. Part Time Athletic Director - ____________ 3. Winter sports participation numbers |
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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.
November 10 2026 - Regular Board Meeting 6:30 pm Elementary Library Novmber 24 2026 - Work Session Meeting 6:30 Elementary Library December 1 2026 - Reorganizational Meeting 6 pm Elementary Library December 1 2026 - Regular Board Meeting immediately following Organizational Meeting Elementary Library
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Work Session - Tuesday, Board Meeting - Tuesday, |
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13. ADJORN
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
PRESIDENT CALLS FOR A MOTION TO ADJORN,
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14. EXECUTIVE SESSION (as needed)
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