September 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. OPENING OF MEETING
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1.1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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1.2. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
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1.3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS/PUBLIC COMMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE BOARD POLICIES
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For the public's awareness, the Board of School Directors receives detailed written financial reports and supporting documents for agenda items in advance of each meeting. These materials provide the necessary background and context for the Board's consideration. Many items that appear on the agenda are recurring or mandated. 1. Randy Shank
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2. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Mr. Nadonley)
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2.1. Student Representatives' Report (Jenna Jordan & Dominick Shank)
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2.2. Administrators' Reports
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1. Mr. Ribarich
2. Dr. Lashinsky 3. Mrs. Mock 4. Dr. Bailey 5. Mr. Regan 6. Mrs. Crowell 7. Mrs. Long 8. Mrs. Maxwell 9. Mr. Ripple 10. Mr. Hostetler 11. Mr. Grandas 12. Mr. Nadonley |
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2.3. Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Update (Mr. Beglin)
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2.4. East Hills Recreation Update (Mr. Ripple)
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3. BOARD REPORT (Mr. Bodolosky)
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Board Secretary Announcement - As per Board Policy Nos. 308 and 614, the resignation of Jessica Pianetti as Elementary School Counselor, effective October 18, 2026, and the resignation of Richard Wisor as district custodian, effective September 10, 2026. As per Board Policy Nos. 308 and 614, the retirement of Arnold Nadonley as Superintendent, effective June 30, 2027. Annual Lead Testing Announcement: The Richland School District conducted lead testing on April 16, 2026, by Specialty Polymer Laboratories (SPL) in our domestic water supply in all of its buildings, and the results are below the limits of .005 milligrams per liter (same as bottled water and like other states). |
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Mr. Bodolosky)
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The Board President asks if there are any corrections to the Minutes from the August 17, 2026, Board Meeting. If there are corrections, please offer corrections.
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5. TREASURER'S REPORTS FOR ALL FUNDS AND RATIFICATION AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR ALL FUNDS (Mrs. Shaffer)
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Are there any questions, comments, or abstentions from the Board on the Treasurer's Reports or Bills Paid? Motion by: _________________ Seconded by: __________________
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6. NEW BUSINESS - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Mr. Hudak)
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Are there any questions, comments, or abstentions from the Board regarding the following agenda items? Motion by: _________________ Seconded by: __________________
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6.1. Motion to approve the second reading of Revised Board Policy 246 - School Wellness. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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6.2. Motion to approve the 2026-27 RES Field Trip list in accordance with 121-AR-1.
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6.3. Motion to approve the 2026-27 RHS Field Trip list in accordance with 121-AR-1, including the trip marked as administrative action.
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6.4. Motion to approve student participation in SAT School Day at Richland High School on October 6, 2026, at a total fee not to exceed $1,500 ($60 per student), fully funded by participating students at no net cost to the district.
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6.5. Motion to approve student participation in SAT School Day at Richland High School on April 27, 2027, at a total fee not to exceed $7,000 ($60 per student), fully funded by participating students at no net cost to the district.
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6.6. Motion to ratify administrative action approving Homebound Request 26-27-1. The Homebound Instruction request occurred between meetings and requires timely action so the student does not fall behind academically; therefore, administrative action is needed. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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6.7. Motion to donate obsolete books from the high school library to the Cambria County Library. This is at no cost to the district. (Unfunded Mandate)
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7. NEW BUSINESS - BUSINESS AND FINANCE (Mrs. Shaffer)
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Are there any questions, comments, or abstentions from the Board regarding the following agenda items? Motion by: _________________ Seconded by: __________________
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7.1. Motion to approve the E-Rate Year 30 Agreement and Letter of Agency with Epic Communications. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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7.2. Motion to approve the agreement with the Reschini Group for the preparation of the 2026 IRS forms for ACA reporting at a cost of $500. (Note: This amount has remained the same for the past 7 years. The fee is paid by the consortium and is built into the rates of the member districts. This is a pass-thru fee and Richland School District would be paying this fee regardless of who is preparing the ACA filing.) (Unfunded Mandate)
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7.3. Motion to approve the School-to-Work Transition Program at the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $100 per student for Vocational Assessment Testing and $75 per student for half-day Pre-Vocational/Vocational Training. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (2025-26: $70 per student for Vocational Assessment Testing, $55 per student for half-day Pre-Vocational/Vocational Training) (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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7.4. Motion to approve the 2026-27 annual Letter of Agreement with the Alternative Community Resource Program (ACRP) regarding continuity of consumer care between the Richland School District and ACRP. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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7.5. Motion to approve the recycling and secure disposal of obsolete technology equipment through Maven Technologies, LLC, located in Rochester, NY, at no cost to the District. Maven Technologies, LLC shall provide certified data destruction services for all storage media, and will issue official Certificates of Destruction to the District upon completion of the recycling process to ensure full data privacy compliance and environmental safety.
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7.6. Motion to approve the administration of College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams for participating students in Grades 9–12 at a total cost not to exceed $6,000, utilizing up to $5,000 in Title IV funds to subsidize student exam fees based on free/reduced lunch program eligibility.
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7.7. Motion to ratify administrative action to approve the Service Agreement with Sign Language Specialists of Western PA (SLSWPA) for American Sign Language (ASL)/English interpreting services on an as-needed basis, effective August 1, 2026, through August 1, 2028. The request for this federally mandated service came between meetings, and thus the reason for administrative action. (Unfunded Mandate)
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7.8. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Memorandum of Understanding with Appalachian Youth Service (AYS) for student Day Treatment Services at a cost of $117.37 per day for K-6 and $106.12 per day for grades 7-12. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (2025-26: $111.78 per day for K-6 and $103.03 per day for 7-12.) (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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7.9. Motion to approve a one (1) year extension to the Snow Plowing/Removal Contract with L&M Excavating, Inc., per the attached pricing.
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7.10. Motion to approve the regulatory update and plan amendment to the District's 403(b) Plan under SECURE 2.0 federal regulations, relating to hardship distributions and participant self-certification. This means participants may certify that they meet the hardship requirements without submitting supporting documentation or involving the district as previously required. (Unfunded Mandate)
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7.11. Motion to approve the Business Manager to attend the 2027 PASBO Conference, March 9-12, 2027, in Hershey, Pennsylvania at a cost not to exceed $1,500.
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7.12. Motion to approve the purchase of cafeteria food trays for the elementary school at a total cost not to exceed $920.00, to be paid for from excess food service funds.
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7.13. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Tactical Threat Solutions Service Agreement to continue serving as the District's safety consultant for such services as consulting, conducting Emergency Operations Plan review, providing recommendations to update the All-Hazards Plan, planning, building, and assisting with the implementation of safety drills, and any other preventive or mandated security and safety needs based on the attached fee schedule. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment, provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract/agreement. Whenever permitted by law and regulations, PCCD funding will be used to reduce district costs.
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7.14. Motion to ratify administrative action to approve the Custodians Contract Amendment Agreement with Ignite Education Solutions, effective September 8, 2026. Due to a resignation and shortage of personnel, the rates needed to be adjusted between meetings, and thus the reason for administrative action.
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7.15. Motion to ratify administrative action to approve the revision to the 2026-27 Impact Counseling Agreement. The former counselor left due to personal reasons and a new contracted employee was brought on at a different rate between meetings to ensure continuity of services for students, and thus the reason for administrative action.
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7.16. Motion to ratify administrative action related to the engagement letter with Weiss, Burkardt, Kramer, LCC as additional legal counsel for certain real estate appeals and legal matters and to annually authorize the Superintendent, after consultation with the Business Manager and special counsel (Beard Legal Group and Weiss, Burkardt, Kramer, LLC), to initiate, prosecute, and defend Tax Assessment Appeals for or against all types of properties, including but not limited to residential, commercial, rental, or service properties in the District, if the Superintendent determines that said action is economically in the best interest of the District. The attorney handling appeals for the district left for another firm, and various appeals occurred between meetings; thus, the reason for administrative action.
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7.17. Motion to approve the purchase of additional books for the AP World History course at Richland High School, at a total cost of $2283.44, to be paid with Title IV funds. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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8. NEW BUSINESS - PERSONNEL (Mr. Bodolosky)
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Are there any questions, comments, or abstentions from the Board regarding the following agenda items? Motion by: _________________ Seconded by: __________________
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8.1. Motion to ratify administrative action to approve additions to the 2026-27 Substitute List. (Supporting Information: Due to the national, state, and local shortage of substitute teachers and the need for instructional coverage, substitutes are added to the list as they apply and are available, and this can occur between meetings and thus the reason for the request to ratify administrative action.) (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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8.2. Motion to ratify administrative action to approve additions to the 2026-27 Driver List. (Supporting Information: Due to the national, state, and local shortage of bus and van drivers, drivers are added to the list as they apply and are available, and this can occur between meetings thus the reason for the request to ratify administrative action.) (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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8.3. Motion to approve the Leaves of Absence, attached as Exhibit "C".
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8.4. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Extra Pay for Extra Duty - Game Workers.
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8.5. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Extra Pay for Extra Duty - Theatre Personnel and Salaries.
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8.6. Motion to ratify administrative action to approve Chris Mangus as Future Medical Professional Club Advisor, at a salary to be set by the 2026-27 Extra Pay for Extra Duty - Club Advisors Salary Schedule. This occurred between meetings to fill a vacancy and to allow the club to commence activities at the beginning of the school year.
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8.7. Motion to approve Laura Beltz as eSports Advisor, at a salary to be set by the 2026-27 Extra Pay for Extra Duty - Club Advisors Salary Schedule.
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8.8. Motion to ratify administrative action to approve Sarah Klezek as a Homebound Instructor for one student. Requests for homebound instruction may come between meetings and the need to implement homebound instruction to reduce learning loss is thus the reason for administrative action. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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8.9. Motion to employ ____________ as a School Counselor, effective___________, at an annual salary of $______, reflecting Step __, ______ Column of the current Professional Employees’ Contract, and as specified in Board Policy No. 404.1, Credit for Salary Placement.
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9. NEW BUSINESS - LEGAL MATTERS (Mr. Hudak)
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10. OTHER
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11. FEDERAL PROGRAMS UPDATE
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Motion by: _________________ Seconded by: __________________
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