August 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. OPENING
Speaker(s):
Board of Directors President
Description:
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
Board of School Directors Janice R. Blair John Campomizzi, Sr. Timothy Grube Rebecca M. Miller Krista L. Strause Megan A. Troutman-Meisner Michelle Vesay Rosanne Zelusky |
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2. PRESENTATIONS
Speaker(s):
Student Representative
Description:
BMHS Student Recognition - Austin Mumbauer
PSBA Honor Roll of School Board Service - Rosanne Zelusky - 5 years of service |
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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Superintendent Report
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4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
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5. INVITATION TO PUBLIC TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
Guidelines for Addressing the Board Please step forward to the microphone, state your name and municipality, and limit your comment to 3 minutes. Are there any such comments? Public must be in attendance to address the Board. If there are no comments, we will proceed with the Agenda. |
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6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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6.A. Board Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the following board meeting minutes:
Minutes of June 22, 2026, Board Meeting;
Minutes of August 5, 2026, Special Board Meeting; and
Minutes of August 17, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting
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6.B. Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the following financial reports:
Monthly Bank Account Summary - June/July 2026;
Revenue Report Total Receipts - June/July 2026;
Expenditure Report - June/July 2026;
General Fund Check Register - August 2026;
General Fund List of Payments - June/July 2026;
Cafeteria Report - June/July 2026;
Cafeteria Fund Check Register - August 2026;
Cafeteria Fund List of Payments - June/July 2026;
High School Activity Fund Report - June/July 2026;
Middle School Activity Fund Report - June/July 2026;
Capital Reserve Check Register - August 2026;
Capital Reserve List of Payments - June/July 2026;
Athletic Fund Report - June/July 2026;
Athletic Fund List of Payments - June/July 2026; and
Budget Transfers
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6.C. Recreation Commission Report
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board accept the Recreation Commission Reports of June 24, 2026 and July 22, 2026, which includes meeting minutes.
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7. OPERATIONS, FACILITIES, & SAFETY - ________ (Chair), Campomizzi, Grube
Description:
Finance, Facilities, Transportation, Food Services, & Safety/Security
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7.A. Finance
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7.A.1. Donation
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board accept an anonymous donation of $150 to be used toward a directly related student concern.
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7.A.2. BMHS Yearbook Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the board approve the following contract with Herff Jones for the High School Yearbooks for the 2027, 2028, and 2029 school years. This is at no cost to the district.
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7.A.3. Renewal of Dental Insurance
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the renewal of dental insurance through United Concordia for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at the following monthly rates: Administrative Services Only - $1.80; Single - $38.53; 2-Party, Family - $84.37.
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7.A.4. Writs of Execution
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve Writs of Execution be filed for unpaid real estate taxes for the attached parcels in order to authorize the property to be sold at Sheriff's sale.
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7.B. Facilities
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7.B.1. Bid Award - Propane
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board accept a bid from Koppy's Propane to provide propane to BMEW, BMEE, and BMMS for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $1.1950 per gallon.
Other bids received:
Button Oil & Propane - $1.248/gallon
and Heller's Gas, Inc. - $ 1.239/gallon
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7.B.2. Preventive Maintenance Agreement - Generators
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve a one-year (1) Preventative Maintenance Agreement with Winter Engine-Generator Service, Inc. to provide maintenance services to the district's emergency standby generating equipment for BMHS, BMMS and the Field House for a total annual cost of $4,082.92.
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7.B.3. BMMS Roof Project Change Orders
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Blue Mountain Middle School Roof Project Change Orders:
1.) Change order #1 from Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for a project credit of ($173,867.00).
2.) Change order #2 from Weather Proofing Technologies, Inc. for rooftec membrane cleaning on Roof 10 at no additional cost. 3.) Change order # from Weather Proofing Technologies, Inc. for replacement of a damaged AC unit., no additional cost will be added to the project.
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7.B.4. BMHS Rooftop Unit Replacement and Installation
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the purchase and installation of one (1) rooftop unit at Blue Mountain High School. The unit will be purchased from Trane Technologies at a cost of $18,770 and installation will be completed by Leibold, Inc. at a cost of $8,000. Funds will be utilized from the G.O. Bond of 2026.
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7.B.5. Boys' Soccer Championship Sign
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the Boys' Soccer Booster Club to purchase and install a commemorative recognition sign honoring the 2025 Blue Mountain Boys' Soccer Team.
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7.C. Transportation
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7.D. Food Services
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7.E. Safety/Security
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8. GOVERNANCE, POLICY, & LABOR RELATIONS - Miller (Chair), Blair, Zelusky
Description:
Personnel & Policy
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8.A. Personnel
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8.A.1. Memorandums of Understanding - Justice Works - Truancy Officer
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Schuylkill County Children and Youth Services, Justice Works Youth Care, and the Blue Mountain School District to operate a truancy prevention program, at no cost to the district, for students of the Blue Mountain School District. The agreement shall be in effect for a three (3) year period upon full execution.
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8.A.2. Independent Contracts
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following independent contracts:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Aveanna Healthcare Legal Entities to provide healthcare services for student(s) beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 per contract service rates.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) New Story Schools to provide services for one (1) student, beginning August 1, 2026 and continuing through July 31, 2027, at a daily rate of $395 and/or a 1:1 daily rate of $545.
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8.A.3. Termination of Retention of Special Counsel
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board accept the letter of resignation of Attorney Eric Prock, received August 21, 2026, as Special Counsel and formally terminate his retention as counsel for the pending personnel matter. It is further recommended that the Board authorize the newly appointed District Solicitor, Kozloff & Stoudt, to assume responsibility for and continue providing all legal representation and services necessary to bring the pending personnel matter to completion, effective upon acceptance of Attorney Prock's resignation.
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8.A.4. Resignations
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following letters of resignation:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) A letter received June 25, 2026 from Rachel Reichert as BMEW Classroom Teacher effective June 25, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) A letter received July 6, 2026 from Carolyn Richards as BMMS School Nurse effective July 6, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) A letter received July 22, 2026 from Avah Killian as Substitute Custodian retroactively effective June 29, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
4.) A letter received July 17, 2026 from Shawna Schroy as BMHS Chemistry Teacher effective July 17, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
5.) A letter received August 13, 2026 from Kristin Frederick as BMSD Assistant Superintendent effective November 13, 2026 pursuant to the terms of her employment contract requiring 90 days' notice of resignation.
Recommended Motion(s) #6:
6.) A letter received August 17, 2026 from Heather Freeland-Frey as BMHS Full-time (7 hr.) Cafeteria employee effective upon approval.
Recommended Motion(s) #7:
7.) A letter received August 21, 2026 from Angela Marchiani as BMMS Full-time (7 hr.) Personal Care Aide effective August 28, 2026.
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8.A.5. Appointment
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the appointment of David Kuhns as Director of Safety & Security at the annual salary of $46,987 plus benefits as outlined by the Act 93 Administrative Personnel Evaluation and Compensation Plan effective August 18, 2026. Mr. Kuhns position is a 188 day position.
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8.A.6. Employment Requests
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following employment requests:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Aimmee Reilly as Professional Special Education Teacher assigned to BMMS at the annual salary of $62,650 (Master's, Step 5) effective August 18, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) Justin Zmijewski as Tempoary Professional Special Education Teacher assigned to BMEW at the annual salary of $54,300 (Bachelor's, Step 1) effective August 18, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) Paige Thomas as Temporary Professional Classroom Teacher assigned to BMEW at the annual salary of $54,300 (Bachelor's, Step1) effective August 18, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
4.) Tina Myers as Substitute Aide at the hourly rate of $15.20, effective the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
5.) Dylan Bentler and Trynity McMinn as probationary Part-time (1.5 hr.) Student Cafeteria employees at the hourly rate of $14.75, effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year or upon completion of paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #6:
6.) Rahn Richards as BMSD Part-time School Security Officer effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #7:
7.) Kara Moser as probationary Part-time (4.5 hr.) Cafeteria employee assigned to BMMS at the hourly rate of $15, start date pending completion of paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #8:
8.) Charles Dries as BMSD Part-time School Security Officer at the hourly rate of $35, start date pending completion of paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #9:
9.) Sharon Hart as Substitute Aide at the hourly rate of $15.20, start date pending completion of paperwork.
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8.A.7. Building Transfers
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following building transfers:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Mr. Andrew Wislock from BMEW and BMHS to BMMS and BMHS effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) Kelli Weston from BMEE to BMEW and BMEE effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) Carol Heydt from BMMS to BMHS effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
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8.A.8. Transfer of Employment
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the transfer of employment of Jillian Tellup from Part-time (4 hr.) Courier/Custodian to Full-time (8 hr.) Dayshift Custodian at her current hourly rate effective August 24, 2026.
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8.A.9. Mentor Teacher
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following mentors effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Peter Harding as mentor of Jocelyn Bernard.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) Janelle Hooper as mentor to Aimmee Reilly.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) Rebecca Lesher as mentor to Justin Zmijewski.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
4.) Jessica Roth as mentor to Paige Thomas.
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8.A.10. Lead Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve Lindsay Eisenhower as Lead Health and Physical Education Teacher (PK-12) effective the 2026-2027 school year.
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8.A.11. Leave of Absences
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve a request from Employee # 1865 to take a medical leave of absence beginning August 25, 2026, using applicable paid days, and returning to work on or about October 6, 2026, or upon release of physician.
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8.A.12. Job Description
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve Job Description # JD 303.23 - Administrative Assistant to the Director of Athletics.
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8.A.13. Appointment of School Physician
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the Third Amendment to the Medical Services Agreement with Geisinger Clinic , as physicians to perform Kindergarten physical examinations at the BMEE and BMEW; Grade 6 examinations at BMMS; and Grade 11 examinations at BMHS for a two-year period beginning September 8, 2026 and continuing through September 7. 2028, at a cost of $200.85 per hour for the 2026-2027 school year and $207 per hour for the 2027-2028 school year.
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8.A.14. Substitute Service Employee Rates
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the following substitute service employee rates beginning the 2026-2027 school year: 1.) Substitute Aide - $15.20 per hour; 2.) Substitute Cafeteria - $14.75 per hour; 3.) Substitute Custodian - $15.20 per hour; 4.) Substitute Nurse (RN) - $20.70 per hour; and 5.) Substitute Nurse (LPN) - $18.70 per hour.
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8.B. Policy
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8.B.1. Policy Approvals - First Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the first reading of the following policies:
1.) Policy 313 - Employees - Evaluations of Staff; 2.) Policy 317 - Employees - Conduct, Disciplinary Procedures; 3.) Policy 317.1 - Employees - Educator Misconduct; 4.) Policy 610 - Finances - Purchases Subject to Bid, Quotation; 5.) Policy 611 - Finances - Purchases Budgeted; 6.) Policy 619 - Finances - District Audit; 7.) Policy 626 - Finances - Federal Fiscal Compliance, no attachments; 8.) Policy 626.1 - Finances - Travel Reimbursement - Federal Programs; and 9.) Policy 918 - Community - Title I Parent and Family Engagement, no attachments.
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8.B.2. Policy Approvals - Second Reading and Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the second reading and adoption of Policy 202 - Pupils - Eligibility of Nonresident Students.
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8.B.3. Policy Amendment
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended the Board approve an amendment to Policy 904 - Community - Public Attendance at School Events.
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9. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & PROGRAMMING - Grube (Chair), Blair, Strause
Description:
Curriculum & Instruction, Technology, & Co-Curricular
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9.A. Curriculum & Instruction
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9.A.1. Novel Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the purchase and implementation of the following novel for BMHS AP Literature Curriculum beginning the 2026-2027 school year: 1.) Beartown; Author Fredrik Backman; Translated by Neil Smith; Published by Atria Books. Copyright 2017. ISBN-13: 978-1-5011-6077-6.
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9.A.2. Educational/Clinical & Field Affiliation Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve an Educational/Clinical & Field Affiliation Agreement between the Blue Mountain School District EMT Education Program and LVHN GEM-EMI, with coordination by Schuylkill EMS, to utilize EMI-SEMS facilities for educational, clinical and field experiences for BMHS students, beginning August 26, 2026 and continue until terminated by either party in writing.
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9.A.3. Tuition Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve a tuition agreement between Mahanoy Area School District and the Blue Mountain School District for the 2026-2027 school year and for any Extended School Year Programs students. The District agrees to accept Mahanoy Area School District students for the purpose of providing educational services through the district's Emotional Support Program and Multiple Disabilities Support Program.
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9.A.4. Targeted School Improvement Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the BMHS Targeted School Improvement Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.A.5. Settlement Agreements
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve a Settlement Agreement and Release for two (2) students.
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9.A.6. Amended Letter of Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the Amended Letter of Agreement between Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 and the District for Title I Students at the non-public schools for the 2025-2026 school year in the amount of $1,194.59. This amount includes the 11% administration fee.
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9.B. Technology
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9.C. Co-Curricular
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9.C.1. Resignation - Co-Curricular
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board accept the resignation of Skylar Sheriff as BMHS Assistant Boy's Basketball effective the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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9.C.2. Employment Requests - Co-Curicular
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following co-curricular employment requests effective the 2026-2027 school year:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) J. Owen Jones as Assistant Boys' Soccer Coach (JH level) at a stipend of $2,700 (Class CC, Step 7). He replaces Ethan Schatz.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) Shyanna White as Assistant Cheer Coach at a stipend of $1,600 (Class AA, Step 1). She replaces Jennifer Lavine.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) Joshua Gibson as Assistant Football Coach at a stipend of $1,900 (1/2 of Class EE, Step 4). He replaces Gerald New.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
4.) Kade Henninger as Assistant Boys' Basketball Coach at a stipend of $2,800 (Class DD, Step 1). He replaces Skylar Sheriff.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
5.) Abby Witmier as BMMS Newspaper Advisor at the stipend of $630 (Class C, Step 1).
Recommended Motion(s) #6:
6.) Karlee Stablein as BMHS Musical Production Assistant Director at a stipend of $840 (Class D, Step 1).
Recommended Motion(s) #7:
7.) Tara Zulick as BMEE STEM Advisor at a stipend of $512 (Class B, Step 1).
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9.C.3. Volunteers - Co-Curricular
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following co-curricular volunteers effective the 2026-2027 school year:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Dakota Finerman as Volunteer Cheer Coach.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) Angie Solga as Volunteer Tennis Coach.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) Anne Cryer as Volunteer Tennis Coach.
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9.C.4. Intern - Co-Curricular
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve Ryan Galen to serve as an intern coach for the Varsity Football Team under the guidance of Head Football Coach Charles Kutz for the 2026-2027 Football Season. Mr. Galen is a Penn State University - Harrisburg student.
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10. TALENT, CULTURE, & CLIMATE - Vesay (Chair), Troutman-Meisner, Blair
Description:
Community Relations
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10.A. Community Relations
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11. EAGLE FOUNDATION - Blair
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12. RECREATION COMMISSION - Strause, Miller
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13. SCHUYLKILL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 29 - _____ (STC), Vesay (IU)
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13.A. Schuylkill Technology Center Board Representative
Description:
It is recommended that the Board appoint a school director to serve as Schuylkill Technology Center Board Representative for the remainder of a three-year term beginning August 24, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
Nomination #1: Name:_______________________ 1st _______ 2nd _____ Nomination #2: (if applicable) Name:_______________________ 1st _______ 2nd _____ Motion to close nominations. 1st __________ 2nd ___________ Vote to approve the closing of nominations. |
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13.B. Information Items - IU/STC Reports
Description:
Information Item
Schuylkill Intermedicate Unit 29 and Schuylkill Technology Center agendas for the Board of Directors' meetings of July 13, 2026, and August 3, 2026, including the meeting minutes.
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14. PSBA
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15. OTHER BUSINESS
Description:
1. Board Member Candidates - Address the Board
2. Review of Candidate Written Submissions 3. Roundtable Selection by Each Current Board Member - Top Two Candidates |
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16. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Description:
Invitation to Public to Speak Please step forward to the microphone, state your name and municipality, and limit your comment to 3 minutes. Are there any such comments? Public must be in attendance to address the Board. If there are no comments, we will proceed with the Agenda. |
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17. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Description:
Next Board Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - Special Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Middle School Cafetorium Monday, September 21, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Blue Mountain District Office Conference Room Monday, September 28, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Blue Mountain Middle School |
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18. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
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