September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Parkland School District Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.1. Link for Live Broadcast
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In order to attend and observe the School Board Meeting, click here.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by second grader Jenna Galatis and fourth grader Julia Galatis from Fogelsville Elementary school.
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3. Special Recognition
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3.1. PSBA Recognition
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Pennsylvania School Boards Association Honor Roll Certificate presented to Jay Rohatgi in recognition of 5 years of service to the Parkland School Board.
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5. Public Comment on Agenda Items
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6. Approval of Minutes
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6.1. August 18, 2026 - Workshop Meeting
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6.2. August 18, 2026 - School Board Meeting
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6.3. September 8, 2026 - Committee as a Whole
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7. Report of Executive Sessions
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8. Acceptance of Treasurer's Report
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9. Academics, Arts & Athletics Committee - Ms. Carol Facchiano, Chairperson
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9.1. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Affiliation Agreement
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement with Indiana University of Pennsylvania to allow students enrolled in the university to participate at Parkland School District as an intern, practicum, and/or student teaching experience. The attached agreement will be effective from the date signed for a term of five years.
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9.2. Temple University Affiliation Agreement
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement with Temple University to allow students enrolled in the university to participate at Parkland School District as an intern, practicum, and/or student teaching experience. The attached agreement will be effective from the date signed.
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9.3. Out-of-State and Overnight Field Trips
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9.4. Transperfect Translation Services Proposal
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the renewal of the annual CLIU-21 consortium agreement with Transperfect for translation services. Services are primarily used for phone conference translation.
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9.5. Parent Transportation Agreements
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached parent Transportation Agreements for student 2027-1-TR and student 2027-2-TR, identified in the Agreements.
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10. Facilities & Operations - Mr. Jay Rohatgi, Chairperson
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10.1. OMS Site Gravity Sewer
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the Approval of Escrow for the OMS Site Gravity Sewer Project.
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10.2. Approval of Bids for Kernsville Wastewater Treatment Upgrades
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached bids for upgrades to the Kernsville Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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11. Policy and Finance Committee - Mr. Chris Pirrotta, Chairperson
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11.1. Personnel Items
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The Administration recommends the approval of the Personnel items as attached.
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11.2. Board Policy - Second Reading and Approval
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Second reading and approval of the following Board policies:
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11.3. Approval of Tax Stipulation Agreements
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The Administration recommends the Board approve and authorize the School District Solicitor to sign the attached Stipulations of Counsel, which provide for the settlement of the real estate tax assessment appeals as listed below.
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12. Discussion and Voting on Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Officer Candidates
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12.1. PSBA Elections
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12.2. PSBA Insurance Trustees
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12.3. PSBA School Board Secretaries Forum
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It is recommended that the Board vote for the listed slate of candidates to fill a two-year term on the PSBA School Board Secretaries Forum. Term ends Dec. 31, 2028.
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13. Reports
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13.1. Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit
Speaker(s):
Mr. Chris Pirrotta
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13.2. Lehigh Carbon Community College
Speaker(s):
Mr. David Hein
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13.3. Parkland Education Foundation
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carol Facchiano
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13.5. Legislative Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. David Hein
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14. Approval of Accounts Payable
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15. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
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16. Roundtable
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17. Adjournment
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The next school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 with the Workshop Meeting at 6:00 pm and the Business Meeting at 7:00 pm.
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