October 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM - SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL TOPICS 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. Roll Call
The Board Secretary, Ms. Jatoya Drayton, will call the roll.
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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. Public Comment
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2.1. Guidelines for Public Comment
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The Board President will follow Board Policy 903 (attached). The public comment period at the beginning of the meeting will be limited to 30 minutes and is for comments on agenda items only. A second public comment period, limited to 30 minutes, will be held after the Board completes its items for action or deliberation, for comments on items of concern or other matters involving the School District. If items are added to the agenda after the first public comment period ends, the public will have an opportunity to comment on the added items. 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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3. DISCUSSION/DELIBERATION: The purpose of this Board Special Topics Meeting is to provide the Harrisburg School District Board of School Directors and the public community with an opportunity to review, discuss, deliberate, and provide feedback on matters related to District organizational planning and proposed economic development initiatives. This meeting is intended for informational presentations and Board discussion only. No official Board action or voting will take place.
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3.1. Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) / Impoverished Real Estate Development Act
Presentation, discussion, and deliberation of the City of Harrisburg's proposed LERTA initiative and related draft resolution, including potential implications for the Harrisburg School District and considerations for future Board review.
Speaker(s):
Mr. Chuck Linderman
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3.2. District Organizational Structure and Reorganization Plan
Presentation, discussion, and deliberation of the District's proposed organizational structure, including a review of the organizational chart, administrative alignment, operational efficiency, and considerations for future planning.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Benjamin Henry
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4. Public Comment
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4.1. Guidelines for Public Comment
Description:
The Board President will follow Board Policy 903 (attached). The public comment period at the beginning of the meeting will be limited to 30 minutes and is for comments on agenda items only. A second public comment period, limited to 30 minutes, will be held after the Board completes its items for action or deliberation, for comments on items of concern or other matters involving the School District. If items are added to the agenda after the first public comment period ends, the public will have an opportunity to comment on the added items. 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. Adjournment
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5.1. Adjourn Meeting
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
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