October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening of Meeting
Speaker(s):
Board President-Ms. Patton
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1.A. Call to order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Board President-Ms. Patton
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1.C. Roll Call
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Speaker(s):
Board President-Ms. Patton
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2. Approval of Minutes
1. September 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting 2. October 6, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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3. Additions to the Agenda:
1. Accept a donation in the amount of $1,800.00 from Hickory Run Energy to be used towards all inclusive playground equipment at the elementary. 2. Approval of an individual transportation agreement. 3. Approval of the Settlement Agreement regarding the litigation filed at No. 2:24-CVV-1182 in the Western District Court of Pennsylvania, as presented. 4. Accept the resignation from Vincent Cenname, custodial/maint. worker as of Oct. 29, 2026 5. Approval of a facility use request from the North Beaver Civic Club for Breakfast with Santa on December 5, 2026.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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4. Recognition of Audience:
1. Public Comments - 3 minute limit per person - relating to an agenda item 2. Warrior Spotlight--Mrs. Dillon and Ms. McBride--Structured Literacy
Description:
Public Comments - 3 minute limit per person - (relating to agenda items) -- Please see Policy 903 for more information.
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5. Reports:
1. Elementary 2. High School 3. Special Education Coordinator 4. District Administrators |
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6. New Business ~ Action Items
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6.A. Financial Reports
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.B. Bills for approval
Description:
Motion to approve the General Fund and Food service bills as presented.
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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6.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: NONE Volunteers: NONE
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.D. Consideration given to the approval of the Student Representatives for the Activity Clubs for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
Attachments:
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6.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
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.F. Consideration to be given to the approval of the Vo-Ag Occupational Advisory Council for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.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.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.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.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.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.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.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.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.K. Consideration given to the approval of the 2026-2027 winter coaching staff.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
Attachments:
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6.L. Consideration given to the approval of a new wrestling booster club.
Description:
Policy 915-Booster Clubs
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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7. Additions to the Agenda
Description:
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7.A. Consideration given to accepting a donation in the amount of $1,800.00 from Hickory Run Energy to be used towards all inclusive playground equipment at the elementary.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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7.B. Consideration given to an individual transportation agreement.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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7.C. Consideration given to the approval of the Settlement Agreement regarding the litigation filed at No. 2:24-CVV-1182 in the Western District Court of Pennsylvania, as presented.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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7.D. Consideration given to approving the resignation of Vincent Cenname, a custodial/maintenance worker as of Oct. 29, 2026.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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7.E. Consideration for the approval of a facility use request from the North Beaver Civic Club for Breakfast with Santa on December 5, 2026.
Description:
Motion by ____________________ Second by ______________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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8. Awards/Recognitions
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9. Board Member Comments
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10. Public Comment
Description:
Public Comments on any matters of concern in accordance with Board Policy 903.
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11. Adjournment
Description:
Motion to adjourn the meeting at ______ pm.
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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12. Executive Session
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13. Upcoming Meetings/Events
Athletic schedules can be found at: https://mohawkwarriors.digitalsports.com 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 December 1, 2026 - 6pm Reorg. Meeting & Committee of the Whole Meeting December 8, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting |
