November 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Planning Meeting
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1. PRELIMINARY MATTERS
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
Procedural
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1.B. Roll Call
Description:
Procedural
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1.C. Meeting Minutes (Voting Meeting)
Description:
Information
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1.D. Student Representatives (Voting Meeting)
Description:
Information
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1.E. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael P. Lucas
Description:
Report
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2. HEARING OF CITIZENS
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2.A. Citizens Address the Board
Description:
Procedural
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3. FINANCE/TRANSPORTATION
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3.A. Payment of Bills
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve payment of bills from the General Fund, Extracurricular Account, Cafeteria Account, and 2021 Construction Fund and to ratify bills in accordance with Policy 616, as attached.
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3.B. Treasurer's Report (Voting Meeting)
Description:
Information
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3.C. Tax Assessment Appeals
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize Peacock Keller, LLP to act on behalf of the district on the following:
To file an appeal to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas from the October 2, 2026 decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals with respect to Parcel No. 120-011-00-00-0009-00, lowering the assessed value below $3,544,600,
To file an appeal to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas from the October 21, 2026 decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals with respect to Parcel No. 600-005-00-00-0011-06,
To file an appeal to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas from the October 21, 2026 decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals with respect to Parcel No. 600-003-00-00-0020-14,
To enter their appearance and defend an appeal taken to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas from the decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals with respect to Parcel No. 600-001-00-00-0044-01.
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3.D. 2027-2028 Tax Index Resolution (Voting Meeting)
Description:
Discussion
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3.E. E-Rate RFP (Voting Meeting)
Description:
Discussion
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3.F. Feasibility Studies
Description:
Discussion
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4. EDUCATION
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5. PERSONNEL/ATHLETICS
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5.A. Termination
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to terminate employee #4209, effective immediately.
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5.B. Resignations
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of the following:
Jessica Garda - Administrative Assistant to the Director of Fiscal Services, effective November 3, 2026
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5.C. Employments
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following, pending the receipt of all required clearances and proper documentation:
___________________, ELA teacher,______ degree, step 1
Jodi McAdoo, paraprofessional,
Stephen Breese, custodian (policy 304.1 applies),
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5.D. Substitutes
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following 2026-2027 substitutes pending receipt of all required clearances and proper documentation:
Amy Bissett - paraprofessional,
Robert Thurman - custodian (policy 304.1 applies),
Adrienne Sciascia - emergency substitute,
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5.E. Leave of Absence
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following leaves of absence:
C.W. - intermittent FMLA, effective October 12, 2026, through October 26, 2026,
H.C. - unpaid medical leave effective November 18, 2026 through January 1, 2027,
K.U. - intermittent FMLA, effective October 22, 2026, not to exceed 60 days,
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5.F. Winter 2026 Coaches
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following winter 2026 coaches, pending receipt of all required clearances and proper documentation:
Anthony Poletti - THS intramurals,
Scott Donnelley - TMS intramurals,
Katherine Morgan - TIS intramurals,
Matt Christy - HS musical technical director,
Nicholas Doncals - volunteer assistant rifle coach
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5.G. Change of Status
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the change of status from emergency status teacher to certified for Patrick Mulligan.
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5.H. Chief of Police Contract (Voting Meeting)
Description:
Discussion
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5.I. Police Contract (Voting Meeting)
Description:
Discussion
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5.J. Director of Truancy and School-Based Diversion Programs (Voting Meeting)
Description:
Discussion
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6. POLICY
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6.A. Revised Policies
Description:
Discussion
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7. WESTERN AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER - Mr. Greg Rudman, Representative/Mrs. Jennifer Morgan, Alternate
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8. PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BOARDS LIAISON — Mr. Gordon Lowry
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9. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
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9.A. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters
Description:
Procedural
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9.B. Executive Session
Description:
Information
Executive Session was held at 5:30 p.m. this evening for personnel and litigation purposes. |
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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10.A. Adjourn the meeting
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting of the Trinity Area School Board.
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