September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
Description:
The Board President invites the audience to join the Board and administration in the Pledge of Allegiance & a moment of silence.
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1.B. Roll Call
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Mr. Steven Vituszynski, Board President Mr. Anthony Barrett, Vice-President Mr. Gerald Luchansky, Secretary Mrs. Gabrielle Shimkus, Treasurer Mrs. Rebecca Alunni Mr. Glenn Cashuric Mr. Robert Doughton Mr. Frank Galli Mrs. Tina Golumbeski
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1.C. Placement of Addendum Item(s)
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If Applicable:
Motion to place the following item(s) on the agenda for consideration/action by the Board of School Directors. |
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1.D. Questions from the Floor Regarding Agenda Items
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1.E. Minutes Approval - Regular School Board Meeting - August 12, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting - August 12, 2026, as submitted.
Attachments:
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2. Presentations
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3. Personnel
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3.A. Leave Request(s)
Description:
#1 - PS#01/26-27 - FMLA Leave - August 24, 2026 - November 4, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to review the Leave Request(s) listed , and to approve the same pending receipt of paperwork.
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3.B. Resignations/Retirements
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation notice(s) submitted by the staff members(s) listed.
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3.C. Appointments — Staff
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the personnel action(s) listed and the terms associated with the same. Applicants who have not provided the required clearances are deemed to be provisional for the period allowed by law; a provisional appointment will convert automatically to permanent provided the aforesaid reports are supplied during the provisional period, otherwise the appointment will become null and void.
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3.D. Appointments - Extra Curricular
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the personnel action(s) listed and the terms associated with the same. Applicants who have not provided the required clearances are deemed to be provisional for the period allowed by law; a provisional appointment will convert automatically to permanent provided the aforesaid reports are supplied during the provisional period, otherwise the appointment will become null and void.
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3.E. Volunteers
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the listed volunteers, contingent upon receipt of all clearances.
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3.F. MOU - MVEA - Modified Prep Period
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the MOU with the MVEA for modified Prep Period.
Attachments:
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3.G. MOU - MVEA - STEM Club Advisor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the MOU with the MVEA for a STEM Club Advisor.
Attachments:
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3.H. SSO/SPO Rate Increase
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to increase the rates of SSO to $33.00/hr. and SPO to $35.00/hr.
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4. Curriculum & Instruction
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4.A. Field Trip Requests
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Field Trip request(s), as listed.
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4.B. Conference Request(s)
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the conference request(s), as listed.
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4.C. Student Settlement Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Student Settlement Agreement ST#01/26-27.
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4.D. Student Settlement Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Student Settlement Agreement ST#03/26-27.
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4.E. Scranton Counseling Center - SAP Agreement 2027-2028
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the SAP agreement with Scranton Counseling Center for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
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5. Building & Grounds
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5.A. Facility Use Request
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the facility use requests listed.
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6. Board Business & Policy
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6.A. Bus Drivers' Lists (MRL) 2026-2027 SY - Contracted Student Transportation Services
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Bus Drivers' List as submitted for the 2026-2027 school year. For any driver whose certification and/or clearances expire or are not renewed prior to the next scheduled school board meeting, their approval will become null and void the day following the expiration.
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6.B. Van Drivers' List (NEIU) 2026-2027 SY - Contracted Student Transportation Services
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Van Drivers' List as submitted for the 2026-2027 school year. For any driver whose certification and/or clearances expire or are not renewed prior to the next scheduled school board meeting, their approval will become null and void the day
following the expiration.
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6.C. Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agreement for the Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
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6.D. Policy Revisions - First Reading
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adopt the Policy Revisions - First Reading.
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6.E. Kelly Education - Rate Increase
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the updated agreement with Kelly Education starting for the 2026-2027 school year.
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7. Business Affairs
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7.A. Build a Spartan Foundation
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the donation of three (3) IPADS from the Build a Spartan Foundation to the Speech and Language Department.
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7.B. ACA Reporting Renewal
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the ACA Renewal with Conrad Siegel for the 2026-2027 school year.
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7.C. Tax Settlement Agreement - No. 1130-030-01117
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the tax assessment appeal settlement recommendation regarding parcel No. 11303-030-01117, Dickson City Inn & Suites, setting the assessed value for the taxable years 2021 through tax year 2025 at $700,000.00 and the market value for tax years 2026 and 2027 at $8,065,000.00 and to further authorize the District solicitor to execute a Stipulation among the parties approving the terms of settlement.
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7.D. Real Estate Appraisal Services
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize a cost sharing partnership with other taxing bodies for real estate appraisal
services concerning the tax assessment appeals filed by the owners of the parcels identified as
PIN 1130303000301 (Dickson One Holdings) and PIN 10204010004 (Raceway Holdings LLC).
The district's proportionate share would be fifty (50%) of the appraisal fee.
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7.E. Authorization of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the list of bills payable August 13, 2026 through September 16, 2026 as submitted, and to attach a copy of the same in the minutes.
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7.F. Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the Treasurer's Report as posted, and to attach a copy of the same in the minutes.
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7.G. List of Checks Received
Recommended Motion(s):
That the list of checks received be approved as posted and placed in the proper accounts.
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7.H. Activity Fund Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Activity Fund report be approved as posted, and to attach a copy of the same in the minutes.
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7.I. Cafeteria Report
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Cafeteria report as posted, and to attach a copy of the same in the minutes.
Attachments:
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8. Informational
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8.A. After School Art Club Proposal
Description:
Grades 5–6: Wednesdays: After School: Enrollment - 24–28 Students per Trimester
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9. Upcoming Events
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10. Meetings Held/Scheduled
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10.A. Meetings Held
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10.B. Meetings Scheduled
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11. Public Comment
Description:
Questions/Comments from Public
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12. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn at ________ PM.
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