October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Parkland School District Board Meeting
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1.1. Link for Live Broadcast
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Veterans Memorial Elementary Students Jacob Cofer, 5th Grade, Logan Cofer, 3rd Grade, and Gavin Cofer, 1st Grade.
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3. Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Teegan Tremba
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4. Public Comment on Agenda Items
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5. Approval of Minutes
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5.1. September 15, 2026: Board Workshop
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5.2. September 15, 2026: Board Meeting
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5.3. October 12, 2026: Committee as a Whole Meeting
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6. Report of Executive Sessions
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7. Acceptance of Treasurer's Report
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8. Approval of Bond Refinancing Resolution
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9. Resolution Opposing the Atlas Data Center
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10. Academics, Arts & Athletics Committee - Ms. Carol Facchiano, Chairperson
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10.1. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Title I Services
Description:
The Administration recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Superintendent to execute the attached Intergovernmental Agreement for Title I Equitable Services between Parkland School District and Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 for the provision of bundled remedial instructional services. The term of this agreement is for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.2. Approval of PPL Agreement for Parkland High School Graduation
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board president to execute the attached agreement with the PPL Center to hold the Parkland High School Graduation at its venue on June 2, 2027.
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10.3. Approval of Psychologist Agreements
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approves and authorizes the two attached independent contract agreements with Ms. Tara Dugas and Ms. Rachel Westgate, certified school psychologists, to provide psychological services for Parkland students at the cost of $105 per hour. The term of the agreement is for one year, with one-year renewals unless otherwise terminated as set forth in the agreement.
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10.4. DeSales University Dual Credit Agreement
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to sign the attached agreement with DeSales University, allowing dual enrollment opportunities for students at Parkland High School.
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10.5. Overnight and Out-of-State Field Trips
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approve the following out-of-state field trip:
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10.6. Approval of Priority Goals
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the attached Priority Goals for the 2026-2027 school year.
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11. Facilities & Operations - Mr. Jay Rohatgi, Chairperson
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11.1. Approval of Reach-In Refrigerator at Cetronia Elementary
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached purchase order for a reach-in cooler at Cetronia Elementary School.
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11.2. BuckledIn Transportation Agreement
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached student transportation serves agreement Assist Services, LLC, d/b/a Buckled In (Beaverton, Oregon) for a two-year initial term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with automatic 1-year renewals.
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11.3. Approval of Insurance Claim Release
Description:
The Committee recommends the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement from Erie Insurance regarding the property damage at the Troxell Building in order to receive reimbursement of $25,000 to the District.
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11.4. Approval of Change Orders
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached Change Orders:
1. Change Order OC-004 at an increase to Watts Services LLC Contract for $132,953.50
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11.5. Approval of BID Award for OMS Gravity Sewer
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached Bid to approve Twining Construction Company to perform the OMS Sanitary Sewer Construction as part of the Vision 2030 Plan.
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12. Policy and Finance Committee - Mr. Chris Pirrotta, Chairperson
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12.1. Personnel Items
Description:
The Administration recommends the approval of the Personnel items as attached.
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12.2. Approval of 2026-27 School Safety and Mental Health Grant Application
Description:
The Committee recommends that the Board approve the District to apply for the 2026-27 School Safety and Mental Health Grants.
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12.3. Policy Review
Description:
First Reading of the following Board Policies:
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13. 2026 PSBA Delegate Assembly
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14. Reports
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14.2. Lehigh Carbon Community College
Speaker(s):
Mr. David Hein
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14.3. Parkland Community Library
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Lisa Roth
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14.4. Parkland Education Foundation
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carol Facchiano
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14.5. LCTI Joint Operating Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Marisa Ziegler
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14.6. Legislative Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. David Hein
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15. Approval of Accounts Payable
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16. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
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17. Roundtable
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18. Adjournment
Description:
Upcoming Parkland School District Board Meetings November Executive Session: Monday, November 9, 2026 5:00 PM Committee as a Whole: Monday, November 9, 2026 6:00 PM Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 7:00 PM |
