September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM - SCHOOL BOARD GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING
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1. Opening of the Meeting
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President, will read the Board Statement.
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Respect is essential to our Board culture. We will maintain courteous communication, value each other’s contributions, and handle conflicts in a constructive, respectful manner.
The Board will adhere to Board Policy 006 (Meetings) and Board Policy 006.1 (Attendance at Meetings via Electronic Communications). |
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1.1. Call to Order
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President, will call the meeting to order.
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Autumn Anderson, Board Vice President, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. |
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1.3. Board Report
Ms. Autumn Anderson, Board Vice President, will read the Board Report.
Description:
The School Board is holding an informational board retreat on September 29, 2026, for the board to receive presentations on district initiatives. The School Board held a joint town hall with the City Council on September 17, 2026.
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1.4. Announcement of Executive Session
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
Description:
The School Board met in Executive Session with the District solicitor on September 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss personnel and student matters.
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1.5. Roll Call
The Board Secretary, Ms. Jatoya Drayton, will call the roll.
Description:
1. Ms. Roslyn Copeland, President 2. Ms. Autumn Anderson, Vice-President 3. Mr. Brian Carter 4. Ms. Annie Hughes 5. Ms. Jaime Johnsen 6. Ms. Terricia Radcliff 7. Ms. Danielle Robinson 8. Mr. Ellis Roy 9. Mr. Doug Thompson Leader 10. Dr. Lori Suski, Chief Recovery Officer |
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2. Approval of Minutes and Agenda
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2.1. Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2026, Committee of the Whole School Board Meeting.
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2.2. Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
Motion to approve the agenda for the September 22, 2026, General Business School Board Meeting. |
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3. Presentations and Recognitions
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3.1. Presentation and Recognitions
Speaker(s):
Ms. Kirsten Keys
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4. Public Comment — Agenda Items
Description:
The Board President will follow Board Policy 903 (attached). The public comment period will be limited to 30 minutes at the beginning of the meeting. The Board Secretary will acknowledge first those who wish to comment on agenda items. If there is time remaining, general public comment will be taken. Once the allotted time has expired, any remaining general comments will be reserved for the public comment period at the end of the meeting. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per participant registered with the Board Secretary in advance of the meeting. No participant may cede his/her time to another participant. Comment registration slips are located on the table at the entrance to the Board Room. The Board Secretary will acknowledge those participants who are registered to come forward to the podium to address the Board during the public comment period. |
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4.1. Guidelines for Public Comment
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5. Old Business — Unfinished Business — Consent Agenda
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5.1. Office of Academics
In accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, the action items that fall under this heading will be approved collectively by a single vote of the Board. The School Board properly vetted these items at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 8, 2026, and moved them to the Consent Agenda for approval.
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5.2. Ratification of Intermediate Unit 1: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Subrecipient Agreement between Intermediate Unit 1/Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) and the Harrisburg School District for the period of July 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, for the District's participation in the Prioritizing Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining School Psychologists: Delivering Mental Health Services to Students in High-Need LEAs program, including acceptance of a $25,000 subaward to support a paid school psychology internship, at no cost to the District.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
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5.3. Ratification of PA Lifesharing, LLC Renewal Agreement: The Administration is recommending ratification of the PA Lifesharing, LLC Agreement, effective August 28, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to provide substitute school nurses and supplemental healthcare personnel for the District, at a total estimated cost not to exceed $1,057,279.
Funding Source: 10-2440-345-000-00-00-000-0054
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
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5.4. Ratification of Intermediate Unit 1: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Harrisburg School District's participation in the 2026–2027 Prioritizing Attracting, Preparing, and Retaining School Psychologists: Delivering Mental Health Services to Students in High-Need LEAs Grant through Intermediate Unit 1 and the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), and acceptance of a $60,000 subaward ($30,000 per intern) to support two paid school psychology internships for the period of July 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, at no cost to the District.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
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5.5. Ratification of Camp Curtin YMCA AfterSchool Agreement: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Camp Curtin YMCA agreement from September 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, to provide child care services at no cost to the District.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.6. Ratification of Intermediate Unit 1: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Subrecipient Agreement between Intermediate Unit 1/Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) and the Harrisburg School District, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for participation in the 2026–2027 Out-of-State School Psychology Graduate Student Paid Internship Grant program and acceptance of an IDEA Part B subaward in the amount of $40,000 ($20,000 per intern) to support two paid school psychology internships, at no cost to the District.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.7. Ratification of Evolve Youth Trades Academy Agreement: The Administration is recommending ratification of the agreement for Evolve Youth Trades Academy from September 8, 2026, to June 7, 2027, in the amount of $74,000.00.
Funding Source (General Fund): 10-1110-569-000-30-30-110-000-0030
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
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5.8. Ratification of Imagine Learning Contract Renewal Quotes: The Administration is recommending ratification of the contract renewal quotes for Imagine Learning for Edgenuity, EdgeEx, IS Teaching per Semester Course drop/add grace period in the total amount of $111,925.00.
Funding Source (RTL): 10-2260-650-222-00-00-110-027-0040
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
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5.9. Ratification of Keystone Human Services Agreement: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Keystone Human Services Agreement to provide mental health consultants to support the Student Assistance Program (SAP) at District schools at no cost to the District.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
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5.10. Capital Area Head Start Agreement (CAHS): The Administration is recommending approval of the agreement with CAHS to provide effective services for children and families at no cost to the District.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
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5.11. Pennon/WITF Agreement: The Administration is recommending approval of the proposed agreement for Explore in the Classroom and a Family Engagement event in the amount of $4,133.86.
Funding Source (Pre-K Counts): 10-1801-610-217-17-00-000-027-0040
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.12. TAFW Requests for Professional Development: The Administration is recommending approval of the Time Away From Work Requests for Professional Development as attached to the agenda.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
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5.13. Office of Human Resources
In accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, the action items that fall under this heading will be approved collectively by a single vote of the Board. The School Board properly vetted these items at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 8, 2026, and moved them to the Consent Agenda for approval. *Note that the items Personnel Agenda and Creation and Elimination of Positions were immediate action items, so they are not listed below.
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5.14. Job Descriptions: The Administration is recommending approval of the attached job description(s).
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
Attachments:
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5.15. Kelly Education Updated Pricing Exhibit A: The Administration is recommending approval of the attached updated Pricing Exhibit A with Kelly Education to include a PIMS IT Analyst position.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
Attachments:
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5.16. Office of Operations
In accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, the action items that fall under this heading will be approved collectively by a single vote of the Board. The School Board properly vetted these items at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 8, 2026, and moved them to the Consent Agenda for approval.
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5.17. Ratification of Capital Area Intermediate Unit Operation and Maintenance Agreement — Downey: The Administration is recommending ratification of an agreement with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit for two classrooms at Downey Elementary for Multiple Disabilities Support (MDS). The term will be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
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5.18. Ratification of Capital Area Intermediate Unit Operation and Maintenance Agreement - Scott: The Administration is recommending ratification of an agreement with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit in the amount of $17,500 to be paid to the District for five classrooms at Scott for Early Intervention. The term will be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
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5.19. 2026-27 Facility Use Requests: The Administration is recommending approval of the attached use of facility requests.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
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5.20. Pest Control Provider and Updated Integrated Pest Management Program: The Administration is recommending approval of the attached integrated pest management program, as well as the change from Orkin to Rapid Response as the District's pest control company.
Funding Source: General Fund: 10-2640-460-000-00-00-000-000-0060
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
Attachments:
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5.21. 2026-27 Transportation Required Board Motion: The Administration is recommending approval of the attached listing of Krapf Transportation Bus Drivers and the 2026-27 bus runs.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
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5.22. Food Service Maintenance and Repair Agreements: The Administration is recommending a food service preventive maintenance and service repair agreement with ThermoTech. This is to maintain the District's Food Service equipment. The preventive maintenance cost per year is $9,500. Through the service agreement, ThermoTech has included a 3-year discount on parts, labor and trip costs.
Funding Source: Food Service Fund: 51-3100-432-000-00-00-000-000-0099
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
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5.23. DataBank - Hyland OnBase Upgrade: The Administration is recommending approval of a Statement of Work with DataBank IMX, LLC for the upgrade and migration of our Hyland OnBase servers.
Funding Source: (general fund) 10-2840-340-000-00-00-960-000-0062 Total Cost: $13,500.00
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
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5.24. Office of Business Services
In accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, the action items that fall under this heading will be approved collectively by a single vote of the Board. The School Board properly vetted these items at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 8, 2026, and moved them to the Consent Agenda for approval.
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5.25. Ratification of Budget Transfer June 2026:
The Administration is recommending the ratification of the following Budget Transfers for June 2026 in the amount of $360,461.78.
Speaker(s):
Business Services
Attachments:
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5.26. Ratification of Accounts Payable Checks for August 2026: The Administration is recommending approval of the ratification of the following check registers.
Speaker(s):
Business Services
Description:
1. August 7, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $116,884.12. 2. August 7, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $1,213.90. 3. August 14, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $914,163.20. 4. August 21, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $496,897.18. 5. August 28, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $432,229.14. 6. August 4, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $4,166.66. 7. August 7, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $236,450.41. 8. August 14, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $494,051.65. 9. August 21, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $540,659.66. 10. August 28, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $821,042.88. 11. August 7, 2026 (2025-2026) Check Register in the amount of $155,899.66. 12. August 14, 2026 (2025-2026) Check Register in the amount of $58,703.83. 13. August 21, 2026 (2025-2026) Check Register in the amount of $69,930.64. 14. August 28, 2026 (2025-2026) Check Register in the amount of $146,417.01. 15. August 31, 2026 (2025-2026) Check Register in the amount of $33,203.03. 16. August 7, 2026 (2025-2026) EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of 231,584.49. 17. August 14, 2026 (2025-2026) EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $26,256.08. 18. August 21, 2026 (2025-2026) EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $3,688,234.87. 19. August 28, 2026 (2025-2026) EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $618,135.40. 20. August 31, 2026 (2025-2026) EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $6,887.29. 21. August 2026 PNC Check Register in the amount of $13,726.44. 22. August 2026 ACH Wires Check Register in the amount of $2,117,974.28.
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5.27. Ratification of Payroll Processing for August 2026: The Administration is recommending approval of the ratification of the following payroll totals.
Speaker(s):
Business Services
Description:
1. August 14, 2026, in the amount of $1,212,718.99. 2. August 28, 2026, in the amount of $1,408,255.81.
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5.28. Ratification of 2026 – 2027 Fundraisers: The Administration is recommending approval of the following fundraisers for the 2026–2027 School Year:
Description:
1. Marshall Math Science Activity: Box Top Date(s): August 21, 2026 - June 30, 2027 Reason: To raise money for PBIS Incentives, honor roll, prizes, and student activities Company: n/a Cost: Cost of product Responsible Party: Alyssa Buscaglia
1. Senior Class of 2027 Activity: Ticket Sales for Homecoming Dance Date(s): September 23, 2026 Reason: To raise money for senior class. Company: n/a Cost: $10.00 Responsible Party: Briaunna Embrey-Banks
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5.29. 2026-2027 Revised CSI Grant Awards: The Administration recommends approval of the following revised Grant Awards for the 2026–2027 school year:
CSI: John Harris High School — $535,185.00 CSI: Scott at Lincoln Elementary — $216,591.00 CSI: Camp Curtin Academy — $293,045.00 CSI: Downey Elementary - $167,258.00
Speaker(s):
Business Services
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5.30. 2026-2027 Grant Awards: The Administration is recommending approval of the following Grant Awards for the 2026-2027 school year:
PCCD Safety and Mental Health Grant in the amount of $444,528.00
Speaker(s):
Business Services
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5.31. Treasurer's Report July 2026: The Administration is recommending approval of the Treasurer's Report for the period ending July 31, 2026, in the amount of $65,993,330.74.
Speaker(s):
Business Services
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5.32. Class of 2027 Senior Dues: The Administration is recommending approval of the senior class dues for the Class of 2027 in the amount of $240.00 per student.
Speaker(s):
Business Services
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5.33. Renewal Agreement with Arbiter Sports: The Administration is recommending approval of the renewal agreement with Arbiter Sports for ArbiterPay to pay athletic officials at a cost of $2,695.00. Funding Source: General Fund 10-3250-810-000-30-30-566-000-0002.
Speaker(s):
Business Services
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5.34. Tax Exoneration — PA American Legion, Housing for Homeless Veterans Corp: The Administration is requesting approval to exonerate the real property taxes of Pennsylvania American Legion, Housing for Homeless Veterans Corp from the obligation to pay real estate taxes for the property located at 1114 North 2nd Street in Harrisburg, identified by Parcel Number 05-010-032-000-0000, effective July 1, 2024. This motion is based on previous exemption history and subsequent recertification of exempt status effective January 1, 2026. The Dauphin County Tax Claim Bureau is authorized to strike off $3,321.47 in 2024 taxes and $3,388.37 in 2025 taxes.
Speaker(s):
Business Services
Description:
This motion is based on previous exemption history and subsequent recertification of exempt status effective January 1, 2026. The Dauphin County Tax Claim Bureau is authorized to strike off $3,321.41 in 2024 taxes, and $3,388.37 in 2025 taxes.
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5.35. Office of the Superintendent
In accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, the action items that fall under this heading will be approved collectively by a single vote of the Board. The School Board properly vetted these items at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 8, 2026, and moved them to the Consent Agenda for approval. *Note that the item Board Treasurer and Banking Signatory Update was an immediate action item, so it is not listed below.
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5.36. 2026 PSBA Service Agreement for School Board President:
The Administration is recommending approval of the Service Agreement with the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) for one-on-one coaching services for the Board President, to be provided by Valentina G. Viletto, Esq., PSBA Training and Outreach Consultant, at a cost of $2,000 for an initial 10-hour virtual coaching package, with additional services.
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6. New Business — Immediate Action Items
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6.1. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM — Personnel Agenda:
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached September 22, 2026, Personnel Agenda as an immediate action item.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
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6.2. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM - Professional Employee Tenure:
The Administration is recommending approval of professional employee tenure for the employees listed in the attachment as an item action item.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
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6.3. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM — Creation and Elimination of Positions:
The Administration is recommending approval of the creation and elimination of positions, as listed as an immediate action item.
Description:
Creation(s):
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6.4. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM — Job Descriptions:
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached job description(s), as an immediate action item. 1. Director of Safety and Security
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
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6.5. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM: Appointment to the Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee — Motion to Appoint Charles Linderman, Interim CFO of the Harrisburg City School District, to the Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee (TCC) to fill the vacancy created by Dr. Marcia Stokes leaving the employment of the Harrisburg School District effective immediately.
Speaker(s):
Office of the Superintendent
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6.6. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM — Appointment of HBGSD Police Officer: The Administration is recommending the approval of Wendell Morris to serve as a Harrisburg School District School Police Officer with police powers and authority as granted by the Court upon the District’s petition. This appointment will be effective upon court approval and administration of the required oath of office. In this role, Mr. Morris will also continue to serve as the District’s Director of Safety and Security.
Speaker(s):
Office of the Superintendent
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6.7. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM—Effective School Solutions: The Administration is recommending approval of the attached agreement with Effective School Solutions to provide a Summer Institute and Foundational Training, Relational Practices Foundations for Principals and School Teams (Summer 2026) at a cost of $10,000.00 and school-based coaching and implementation support (August 2026-June 2027) at a cost of $79,000.00.
Funding Source (Title IV): 10-2271-360-432-00-00-490-025-0040 | Funding Source (Stop Grant): 10-2260-340-952-00-00-490-027-0040
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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6.8. Settlement Agreement: The Administration is recommending approval of the settlement agreement between the District and the parent of a District student. Funding Source (General): 10-2350-331-000-00-00-310-000-0053
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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7. Board Committee Representative Reports
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7.1. Capital Area IU Update
Speaker(s):
Board Member Jaime Johnsen
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7.2. Dauphin County Technical School Joint Operating Committee
Speaker(s):
Board Member Danielle Robinson and Board MemberAnnie Hughes (alternates Board Member Ellis Roy and Board Member Terricia Radcliff)
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7.3. Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Speaker(s):
Board Member Danielle Robinson
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7.4. Act 141 Advisory Committee
Speaker(s):
Board Member Doug Thompson Leader and Board Member Autumn Anderson (alternate Board Member Brian Carter)
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7.5. HACC - Harrisburg Area Community College
Speaker(s):
Board Member Brian Carter
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7.6. Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Charles Linderman
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8. Superintendent's Report
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8.1. Superintendent's Report
Description:
Dr. Benjamin Henry, Superintendent of Schools, will present District highlights. |
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9. Public Comment - General Items
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9.1. Guidelines for Public Comment
Description:
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President This public comment period is reserved for general comments not related to Board agenda items. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes, and each commenter must register in advance. |
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10. Adjournment
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10.1. Adjourn Meeting
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President |
