August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Combined Committee of the Whole Meeting and Regular Board Meeting

1. Opening of Meeting

1.A. Call to order

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

1.C. Roll Call

2. Approval of Minutes - Combined Committee of the Whole and Regular Meeting July 14, 2026.

3. Recognition of Audience

3.A. General Public 

3.B. Warrior Spotlight - Summer Food Program and K Camp

4. Reports:
1.  Elementary 
2.  High School 
3.  Special Education Coordinator
4.  District Administrators

5. Discussion - The Elementary Warrior PRIDE Team would like to expand Warrior PRIDE recognition beyond the school setting by partnering with local businesses throughout our community. Participating businesses will have the opportunity to recognize students who demonstrate Warrior PRIDE expectations by awarding them Community Warrior PRIDE tickets. Students can then bring these tickets back to school to receive additional recognition as part of our school-wide positive behavior program, reinforcing the connection between positive behavior at school and in the community.

6. Discussion: Cell phone usage 

7. New Business ~ Action Items

7.A. Financial Reports - July 2026:
1. Treasurer's Report
2. General Fund - Budget vs. Actual
3. Food Services - Budget vs Actual
4. Capital Reserve Fund

7.B. Bills for approval

7.C. Consideration of Employment:
New Hires:  
Angelina Retort - JV Cheer Coach
Jayne Zurynski - Jr. High Cheer Coach
Molly Roberts - Kindergarten Camp
Jessica Blalock-Spec. Ed Paraprofessional
Tammy Murphy-Title I Paraprofessional
Josalyn Izzo-Spec. Ed. Paraprofessional
Donald Fox-Van driver
Jonnele Alfano-Sub. Paraprofessional
Matt LaPorte - Weight room supervisor
Nick Maiorano-Weight room supervisor
Paige Householder-Girls Soccer Asst. Coach
Brooke Miller - Substitute Teacher
 
Resignations & Retirements:   
Andrea Bolden - Paraprofessional, effective July 16, 2026
Megan Powers - Paraprofessional, effective August 21, 2026
Amber Meanor - Sub Para, effective July 29, 2026
Ashlee Exposito - Paraprofessional, effective July 29, 2026
Delores Persing - Paraprofessional, effective July 31, 2026
Jacob Podner-Girls Soccer Asst Coach, effective immediately
Jeffrey McNeish-Reading Warriors Advisor, effective immediately
 
Rescinded Employment:  NONE 
  
Leave Requests:   
Employee #000357 - Intermittent FMLA effective August 24, 2026
 
Terminations:  NONE
 
Volunteers: 
 Alison Bell - Cheer Volunteer
Jessica Piccirillo - Cheer Volunteer

7.D. Consideration given to the approval of the Daily Substitute Support Staff for the 26-27 school year.

7.E. Consideration given to the approval of the one-year paraprofessionals for the 26-27 school year.

7.F. Consideration given to the approval of the attached bus and van routes and employees for the 2026 / 2027 school year.
 

7.G. Administration requests authorization, at the discretion of the Superintendent, to fill staff vacancies which are necessary to assure continuity of programs for the 2026-2027 school year with Board confirmation at the next regular Board meeting.

7.H. Consideration given to the approval of awarding the paving and sidewalk bid projects to ___________________ to be paid out of the general fund.

7.I. Consideration given to the approval of the attached tax additions and exonerations.

7.J. Consideration given to the approval of the individual transportation agreements for the 2026-27 school year.

7.K. Consideration given to the approval of the review of Board Policy 918 & attachment - Title I Parent and Family Engagement and attachment with no revisions.

7.L. Consideration to approve a facility request from the Mariposa Foundation for a Color Run/Walk on October 03, 2026.

7.M. Consideration given to the approval of an additional paraprofessional/wheelchair bus monitor for the 2026-2027 school year.

7.N. Consideration given to the approval of a foreign exchange student to attend the Mohawk Jr./Sr. High School during the 2026-2027 school year.

7.O. Consideration for the approval of travel to the ACAPA Fall Conference, November 4-6, 2026, to Hershey, PA, for Barb Maravola and Nancy Solderich.

7.P. Consideration given for a facility use request from Girl Scout Group 2719578 beginning Monday, September 14, 2026, every other week.  This is a new Girl Scout troop serving grades K-3, with hopes to expand to other ages.

7.Q. Consideration for the approval of a 9th-grade student from Beaver Falls Area School District to attend the Mohawk Area School District Vocational Agricultural CTE program beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

7.R. Consideration given to the approval of a Service Agreement between Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc. and the Mohawk Area School District. This agreement shall be effective from  August 2026 through June 2027.

7.S. Consideration to the approval of a resolution to nominate Sherry Patton for consideration as an Intermediate Unit IV Board Member.

8. Awards/Recognitions--Summer Food Program Success

9. Public Comment

10. Board Member Comments

11. Adjournment

12. Executive Session-Legal and personnel

13. Upcoming Meetings/Events

August 24, 2026 - Inservice & Employee Wellness fair
August 25, 2026 - 4:00-5:30 pm - District-Wide Meet the Teacher Night for all students and families 
August 26, 2026 - Inservice
August 27, 2026 - First Day of School
August 28, 2026 - Early Dismissal
September 1, 2026 - 6:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
September 4, 2026 - No School
September 7, 2026 - No School
September 8, 2026 - 6:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting