October 27, 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, School Board Vice President, will read the Board Report.
Description:
Vice President Anderson will highlight the Board of Directors.
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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 October 27, 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 October 13, 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 October 27, 2026, General Business School Board Meeting. |
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3. Presentations and Recognitions
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4. Guidelines for 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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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 October 13, 2026, and moved them to the Consent Agenda for approval.
Speaker(s):
Roslyn Copeland
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5.2. Ratification—Capital Academy: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Capital Academy agreement that guarantees 8 slots within Capital Academy autism classrooms in the amount of $534.240.00.
Funding Source (General): 10-1233-563-000-30-00-310-000-0053
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.3. Ratification—Capital Area Intermediate Unit Agreements: The Administration is recommending approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit agreements to provide nonpublic school services from August 15, 2026, to August 31, 2027, in the total amount of $637,540.41.
Funding Source (Title I): 10-1500-322-411-00-00-490-027-0040 - $439,253.00 Funding Source (Title II): 10-1500-322-421-00-00-490-027-0040 - $92,037.31 Funding Source (Title III): 10-1500-322-471-00-00-153-027-0040 - $18,398.80 Funding Source (Title IV): 10-1500-322-432-00-00-490-027-0040 - $87,851.30
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.4. Ratification—Living Unlimited Agreement: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Living Unlimited Agreement to provide music therapy services to students in autism support classrooms in multiple elementary buildings in the amount of up to $80,000.00.
Funding Source (General): 10-1290-390-000-00-00-310-000-0053
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
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5.5. Ratification—TRC Healthcare Service Order Form: The Administration is recommending ratification of the service order form for TRC Healthcare to provide continuing education credits for licensed individuals in the district in the amount of $1,514.00.
Funding Source (General): 10-2111-810-000-00-00-110-000-0054
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.6. Ratification—XAP Quote: The Administration is recommending ratification of the XAP Quote#00003045 to provide a uniform system district-wide to store career artifacts from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, in the amount of $18,939.29.
Funding Source (RTL): 10-2102-650-222-00-00-291-027-0040
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.7. Amendment #4 to the Athlon Professional Development Agreement: The Administration is recommending approval of Amendment #4 to the Athlon Professional Services Agreement at no cost to the District.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.8. McGraw Hill Glencoe 2022 Print: The Administration is recommending approval of the McGraw Hill Quote to purchase educational textbooks for Health classes in the amount of $9,331.20.
Funding Source (RTL): 10-2260-640-222-30-00-140-027-0040
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.9. TAFW Request for Professional Development: The Administration is recommending ratification and approval of the Time Away from Work Requests for Professional Development as attached to the agenda.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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5.10. 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 October 13, 2026, and moved them to the Consent Agenda for approval. *Note that the items Personnel Agenda dated October 13, 2026, and Resolution of Termination of Employee #17971 were immediate action items, so they are not listed below. |
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5.11. Unlimited Instruction, LLC:
The Administration is recommending approval of the contract with Unlimited Instruction LLC to provide Special Education instructional services for the 2026–2027 school year. *The agreement has been reviewed by the Solicitor.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
Attachments:
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5.12. Fall Updates and Winter Coaching Assignments:
The Administration is recommending approval of the Fall updates and Winter Coaching assignments, as attached.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
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5.13. 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 October 13, 2026, and moved them to the Consent Agenda for approval.
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5.14. Hamilton Electronic Locks
The Administration is recommending approval of a proposal with Craftmaster Hardware to purchase and install electronic locks and cores at Hamilton. Total Cost: $396,000. Funding Source: PCCD Grant:10-2620-610-360-00-00-480-027-0060 - $249,346.00. General Fund:10-4600-450-000-00-00-000-000-0060 - $146,654.00.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
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5.15. Indoor Air Quality Testing
The Administration is recommending approval of a proposal with Element Environmental Solutions for summer air quality testing. This is a two-year renewal agreement for the years 2026-27 and 2027-28. The total cost is not to exceed $27,025 for both years. Funding Source (General Fund): 10-2611-330-000-00-00-000-000-0060.
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5.16. Zoom Licensing Renewal
The Administration is recommending approval of the annual licensing renewal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. The total cost is $23,400.00. Funding Source (General Fund): 10-2840-340-000-00-00-960-000-0062
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
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5.17. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)
The Administration is recommending ratification of the District's participation in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and acceptance of the following grants listed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, totaling $227,780.00.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
Description:
Ben Franklin Elementary $47,730, Cougar Academy $9,472, Downey Elementary $27,676, Foose Elementary $40,922, Melrose Elementary $36,778, Lincoln Elementary $35,002, and Steele Elementary $27,010.
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5.18. Use of Facilities
The Administration is recommending the approval of the attached Use of Facility requests.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
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5.19. Addition of One Crossing Guard
The Administration is recommending the addition of one crossing guard to serve the area of 18th and Derry Streets. The total yearly cost is $22,417.15. Funding Source (General): 10-2660-390-000-00-00-000-000-0064.
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5.20. 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 October 13, 2026, and moved them to the Consent Agenda for approval.
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5.21. Ratification 2026-2027 Fundraisers:
The Administration recommends approval of the following fundraiser ratifications for the 2026–2027 school year, as presented in the attachment to the agenda.
Speaker(s):
Business Services
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5.22. 2026-2027 Approval of Grant Awards:
1. The Administration is recommending approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit IDEA — Part B Grant for the 2026 – 2027 School Year in the amount of $1,025,761.13 The grant period is July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. 2. The Administration is recommending the approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit IDEA — Section 619 Grant for the 2026 – 2027 School Year in the amount of $12,825. The grant period is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. |
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5.23. Ratification of Payroll Processing for September 2026
The Administration is recommending approval of the ratification of the following payroll totals:
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5.24. Ratification of Accounts Payable Checks for September 2026
The Administration is recommending approval of the ratification of the following check registers:
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5.25. Treasurer's Report August 2026
The Administration is recommending approval of the Treasurer's Report for the period ending August 31, 2026, in the amount of $82,521,106.50
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5.26. Policy Updates
The following policy revision, 712, Naming of District Facilities, presented for first reading on October 13, 2026, is recommended for approval.
Description:
1. Policy 712 Naming of District Facilities
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5.26.1. Policy 712: Naming of District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Dr. Marisol Craig
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6. New Business
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6.1. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM—Blue Mountain Thrift LLC Agreement: The Administration is recommending approval of the Blue Mountain Thrift agreement at no cost to the District as an immediate action item.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
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6.2. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM — Slippery Rock University:
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached affiliation agreement as an immediate action item.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
Attachments:
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6.3. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM — Personnel Agenda:
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached Personnel Agenda as an immediate action item.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
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6.4. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM - Resolution of Termination
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached resolution of termination for employee #17063 as an immediate action item.
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6.5. 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. Creation(s):
Elimination(s):
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
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6.6. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM — Job Descriptions:
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached job description(s) as an immediate action item.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
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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
Description:
Dr. Benjamin Henry, Superintendent of Schools, will present District highlights.
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9. Guidelines for Public Comment — Non-Agenda Items
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
Description:
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
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
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