October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole Meeting

1. Opening of Meeting

1.A. Call to order

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

1.C. Roll Call

2. Recognition of Audience

2.A. General Public 

2.B. Warrior Spotlight:
Tara Garczewski - Dollar General Literacy Grant Award $4,000

2.C. Superintendent Comments

3. Discussion Items

3.A. Financial Reports ~ September 2026 &
Add'l (Fiscal 25/26 Final & August Treasurers report)
1. Treasurer's Report 
2. General Fund - Budget vs. Actual
3. Food Services - Budget vs Actual
4. Capital Reserve Fund  

3.B. General Fund and Food service bills as presented.

3.C. Consideration of Employment:
New Hires
1.  Courtney Redmond & Amy Ford - Reading Warriors Advisor (Splitting)
2.  Devin Telshaw - Esports Coach
3.  Lisa Lesser - Paraprofessional
4.  Abigail Theriaque - Substitute Teacher
Resignations & Retirements
1.  Jennifer Womer - Forever Friends
2.  Diane Laughner - Special Education Secretary (effective January 4, 2027)
Rescinded Employment
1. Jennifer Drda
2. Amanda Hamilton
3.  Kevan Yorns - Substitute Teacher
Leave Requests
1. Employee #001295 - Leave of Absence beginning November 11, 2026 thru January 3, 2027 followed by FMLA beginning January 4, 2027 thru February 23, 2027.
2. Employee #000816 - Leave of Absence beginning November 23, 2026 thru January 18, 2027 followed by FMLA beginning January 19, 2027 thru March 1, 2027.
Terminations
Volunteers

3.D. Consideration to be given to the approval of the Student Representatives for the Activity Clubs for the 2026-2027 school year.

3.E. Consideration to be given to the second reading of the following policies:
Policy 140 - Charter Schools
Policy 204 - Attendance
Policy 210.2 - Administration of Emergency Nasal Seizure Medication by Trained School Personnel
Policy 218.1 - Weapons
Policy 221 - Dress and Grooming (student)
Policy 236.1 - Threat Assessment
Policy 325 - Dress and Grooming (staff)
Policy 332 - Working Periods
Policy 610 - Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation
Policy 611 - Purchases Budgeted
Policy 619 - District Audit
Policy 805.1 - Relations with Law Enforcement Agencies
Policy 805.2 - School Security Personnel
Policy 810 - Transportation

 

3.F. Consideration to be given to the approval of the Vo-Ag Occupational Advisory Council for the 2026-2027 school year.

3.G. Requests for Travel
1. Consideration for Chad Adams to attend the NASRO Conference in Nashville, TN (July 4-9, 2027)
2.  Consideration for Brooke Knox to attend the ASPP Fall Conference in Harrisburg, PA (November 18-19, 2026).  This was included in the Special Education Budget.

3.H. Consideration to be given to the approval of a new student club (Chess Club) for grades 7-12 at Mohawk for the 2026-2027 school year.  Mr. Bshero will serve as the faculty/staff advisor.

3.I. Consideration given to the approval of the quote/agreement from Axon Enterprise in the amount of $21,434.20 (60 Months) for the Mohawk Area School District Police Department.

3.J. Consideration given to the approval of a change order in the amount of $21,281.67 on the multipurpose field project to be paid out of the Capital Reserve Fund.

3.K. Consideration given to the approval of the 2026-2027 winter coaching staff.

3.L. Consideration given to the approval of a new wrestling booster club.

4. Awards/Recognitions

$4000 - Dollar General Literacy Grant

PMEA District 5 Honors Choir
Mohawk Area School District had an exceptional showing at this year’s PMEA District 5 Honors Choir auditions, with 10 students selected from more than 30 participating schools throughout the region.

By the numbers:

• 10 Mohawk students selected

• 2nd-most selections of any participating school

• More than 30 schools participated in the auditions

• Mohawk students earned positions in 7 of 8 voice parts

• Mohawk accounted for approximately 38% of all Lawrence County students selected

• 3 of the 12 Bass 1 positions were earned by Mohawk students

• 2 of the 12 Bass 2 positions were earned by Mohawk students

• A 43% increase from last year’s 7 selections

• Mohawk moved from 3rd-most selections last year to 2nd-most this year

Mohawk Honors Choir Members:
Soprano 1: Millie Blum — Chair 11
Alto 1: Addison Brenner — Chair 10
Alto 2: Taylor Culley — Chair 7
Tenor 1: Isla Johnson — Chair 12
Tenor 2: Elias Shay — Chair 4
Bass 1: Grady Shay — Chair 4; Drew Brenner — Chair 8; Landon Martin — Chair 12
Bass 2: Graham Daubenspeck — Chair 2; Kase Smith — Chair 8

For a district of Mohawk’s size, earning the second-highest number of selections in a field of more than 30 schools and accounting for nearly 4 out of every 10 Lawrence County students selected is an outstanding accomplishment for these students and the Mohawk choral program.

Congratulations to all of the students for their successes!

5. Reports:  Lawrence County Career & Technical Center

6. Board Member Comments

7. Public Comments 

8. Closing of the meeting:  Adjournment

9. Executive Session - Legal and Student discipline

10. Upcoming Meetings/Events:

Athletic schedules can be found at: https://mohawkwarriors.digitalsports.com

October 9, 2026 - Early Dismissal (HS - 12:30 pm / Elem - 1:30 pm)
October 12, 2026 - No School
October 13, 2026 - 6:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting 
October 23, 2026 - Early Dismissal (HS - 12:30 pm / Elem - 1:30 pm)
November 6, 2026 - In-service (No School for Students)
November 10, 2026 - 6:00 pm - Combined Committee of the Whole and Regular Board Meeting 
November 13-14, 2026 - Hadestown - Teen Edition - HS Musical - 7:00 pm
November 15, 2026 - Hadestown - Teen Edition - HS Musical - 2:30 pm
November 25-30, 2026 - No School