Public Meeting Agenda: September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS' REGULAR MEETING, FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

I. CALL TO ORDER

Description:

This meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.

II. ROLL CALL

Description:

Mr. Briscoe                      _______
Dr. Dougherty                  _______
Mrs. Flament                    _______
Mrs. Garry                        _______
Kennedy                    _______
Mr. Mountain                   _______
Mrs. Ott                            _______
Mr. Toprani                      _______
Mrs. Wilhelm                    _______

III. REPORTS

III.A. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Speaker(s): Superintendent

III.B. MON VALLEY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER REPORT

Speaker(s): Ms. Wilhelm

III.C. IU1 REPORT

Speaker(s): Dr. Dougherty

III.D. SHASDA REPORT

Speaker(s): Mrs. Ott

III.E. PSBA REPORT

Speaker(s): Mrs. Ott

III.F. ACSHIC REPORT

Speaker(s): Mrs. Ott

III.G. SOLICTOR’S REPORT

Speaker(s): Solicitor Beard

III.H. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Speaker(s): Mr. Briscoe

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

IV.A. Board Meeting Minutes

V. VISITORS’ REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

V.A. Public Comment

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

VI.A. Policy – Chairperson: Dr. Dougherty Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Garry and Mrs. Wilhelm

VI.B. Business and Financial Services – Chairperson: Mrs. Flament Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Ott and Mrs. Wilhelm

VI.B.1. Treasurers Report

VI.B.2. Payment of Bills

Description:

General Fund	$5,225,111.03
Cafeteria Fund	$32,921.47
Capital Reserve	$165,258.00
Capital Projects	$3,261.93

VI.B.3. Payments for New Ginger Hill Transportation and Maintenance Building

Description:

Vendor	Invoice	Amount
Uhl Construction Company	#4	$305,798.14
Hranec Sheet Metal, Inc.	#2	$116,176.50
Hillis Carnes	#1057384	$334.50

VI.B.4. Final Payment to DiMarco Construction for Joe Montana Stadium Improvements

VI.B.5. Payment to GeoMechanics

Description:

Invoice	Amount
#6	$727.50

VI.C. Personnel and Administration – Chairperson: Mrs. Ott Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Flament and Mr. Mountain

VI.C.1. Creation of New Position, Approval of New Job Description,and Approval of Updated Organizational Chart

VI.C.2. Acceptance of Resignations

Description:

Melissa DeOrio	Spanish Teacher for the Ringgold High School effective on or before the completion of a 60 day holding period.
Jeffrey Ogrodowski	Substitute School Police Officer for the Ringgold School District effective end of the day August 21, 2026.
Katelyn Frattaroli	Substitute Teacher for the Ringgold School District effective end of the day August 19, 2026.
Extracurricular Positions
Jennifer Rice	Lighthouse Team Leader effective August 31, 2026.
Erica Genchur	Lighthouse Team Leader effective August 31, 2026.
Ryan Shannon	MS Lead Teacher Science effective August 31, 2026.

VI.C.3. Ratification of Hirings

Description:

Name	Position	Location	Salary for 2026-2027 School Year	Degree	Start Date
Full-time Employment List
Steven Petrovich	Bus Driver	RSD			7/1/2026
Joe Matesich	Bus Driver	RSD			7/9/2026
Jennifer Ireland	ELA Teacher	RMS	$ 51,000.00	BS	8/19/2026
Laura Calabrese	Assistant Principal	RMS	$ 93,000.00		8/24/2026
Nathan Nieves	Cook/Baker	RMS			8/31/2026
Ryan Baird	Science Teacher	RMS	$ 56,500.00	MS	8/17/2026
Tracy Taylor	Reading Specialist ELA Teacher	RMS	$ 53,000.00	MS+30	8/17/2026
Substitute Employment List
Kendal Morgan	Teacher	RSD			8/24/2026
Sophia Brand	Teacher	RSD			9/14/2026

VI.C.4. Approval of Employment Contract

VI.C.5. Appointment of Extracurricular Positions

Description:

Individual	Position	Amount	Start Date
Taylor Clawson	Lighthouse Team Leader	$1,290.00	8/31/2026
Ryan Shannon	MS Lead Teacher Science	$886.00	8/31/2026
Nathan Ginnelly	MS Lead Teacher Science	$886.00	8/31/2026

VI.C.6. Granting Teacher Tenure

Description: Noah Lynch
Alaina Podobnik

VI.C.7. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding – Attendance Bonus Custodial-Maintenance Employees

VI.C.8. Requests to Attend a Conference

Description: SafetyCare Recertification
Special Education
Deborah O’Connor
October 13, 2026
$899.00

PaPBS & MTSS Forum
Eric Lauver
November 4-6, 2026
$848.08

VI.C.9. Requests To Attend an Overnight Student Field Trip

Description: Mountain Music Festival Parade Competition - Marching Band
Dawn Mason
Gatlinburg, TN
April 1 - 4, 2027
Approximate number of students: 100
Approximate total cost per student: $1,000
Ms. Mason will follow the field trip policy set by the District.

TIA Atlantic Coastal Championships - Indoor Percussion
Dawn Mason
Wildwood, NJ
April 28 - May 4, 2027
Approximate number of students: 20
Approximate total cost per student: $450
Ms. Mason will follow the field trip policy set by the District.

VI.C.10. Request for Sabbatical

VI.D. Curriculum and Technology – Chairperson: Mrs. Wilhelm Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Ott and Mr. Toprani

Description: Personnel and Administration - Chairperson: Mrs. Ott Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Flament and Mr. Mountain

VI.D.1. Approval of Agreements

Description:

Public Schools and Liberty University Student Teaching Agreement
Liberty University Practicum Articulation Agreement

VI.D.2. BizTown Financial Assistance Agreement

VI.D.3. Disposal of Textbooks

VI.E. Athletics – Chairperson: Mr. Toprani Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Garry and Mr. Mountain

VI.E.1. Appointment of Coaches

Description: Football
Lafayette Pitts - Varsity Assistant Football Coach at a salary of $5,000.00
Cheyton Pine - Volunteer Assistant Football Coach
Cross Country
Kirsten McMichael - Varsity Assistant Cross Country Coach at a salary of $1,800.00
Volleyball
Deja Newby - Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach at a salary of $3,600.00
Tennis
Rick Susick - Varsity Head Tennis Coach at a salary of $5,000.00
Indoor Track
Brain Zampatt - Varsity Assistant Indoor Track Coach at a salary of $2,142.00
Kirsten McMichael - Volunteer Assistant Indoor Track Coach
Middle School Cross Country
Mara Whalen - Middle School Assistant Cross Country Coach at a salary of $2,000.00
Middle School Boys Basketball
Kevin Feld - 8^th Grade Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at a salary of $2,601.00
Ramont Small - 7^th Grade Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at a salary of $2,500.00
Middle School Wrestling
Dale Moehring - Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach at a salary of $2,000.00

VI.F. Health, Wellness, and Security – Chairperson: Mr. Kennedy Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Garry and Mr. Toprani

VI.G. Facilities, Planning, and Transportation – Chairperson: Mr. Mountain Co-chairpersons: Dr. Dougherty and Mr. Kennedy

VI.G.1. Approval of Transportation Agreement

VII. ADJOURNMENT

VII.A. Adjournment

September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS' REGULAR MEETING, FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

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