September 28, 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. INFORMATION ON MEETING ACCESS
Description:
All Blue Mountain School Board Meetings can be viewed at the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23024019367599?p=NuPRIDa9fa9XtXyEvB Meeting ID: 230 240 193 675 99 Passcode: bJ2jh2p4
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3. PRESENTATIONS
Speaker(s):
Student Representative
Description:
BMHS Student Council Representative - Jude Sonon
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4. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Speaker(s):
Superintendent
Description:
Superintendent Report
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4.A. Superintendent Report
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5. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Speaker(s):
Assistant Superintendent
Description:
Assistant Superintendent Report
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5.A. Assistant Superintendent Report
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6. REVIEW OF AGENDA
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7. 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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8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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8.A. Board Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the following board meeting minutes:
Minutes of August 24, 2026, Board Meeting;
Minutes of September 1, 2026, Special Board Meeting; and
Minutes of September 21, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting
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8.B. Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the following financial reports:
Monthly Bank Account Summary - August 2026;
Revenue Report Total Receipts - August 2026;
Expenditure Report - August 2026;
General Fund Check Register - September 2026;
General Fund List of Payments - August 2026;
Cafeteria Report - August 2026;
Cafeteria Fund Check Register - August 2026;
Cafeteria Fund List of Payments - August 2026;
High School Activity Fund Report - August 2026;
Middle School Activity Fund Report - August 2026;
Capital Reserve Check Register - September 2026;
Capital Reserve List of Payments - August 2026;
Athletic Fund Report - August 2026;
Athletic Fund List of Payments - August 2026; and
Budget Transfers
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8.C. Recreation Commission Report
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board accept the Recreation Commission Report of August 26, 2026, which includes meeting minutes.
Attachments:
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9. OPERATIONS, FACILITIES, & SAFETY - _____ (Chair), Campomizzi, Grube
Description:
Finance, Facilities, Transportation, Food Services, & Safety/Security
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9.A. Finance
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9.A.1. Student Activity Account
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the closing of the student activity account for the Class of 2026 and transfer the remaining funds of $10,959.05 to the student activity account for the Class of 2027.
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9.A.2. Student Activity Accounts Consolidation
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the closing of the following student activity accounts. All funds will be transferred to the High School Student Council Account.
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) BMHS Newspaper Activity Account in the amount of $482.28.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) BMHS Golden Eagle Activity Account in the amount of $846.52.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) BMHS Printing Club Activity Account in the amount of $135.25.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
4.) BMHS Shop Club Activity Account in the amount of $0.08.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
5.) High School Dress Down Activity Account in the amount of $2,434.27.
Recommended Motion(s) #6:
6.) BMHS Anime Club Activity Account in the amount of $669.44.
Recommended Motion(s) #7:
7.) BMHS Dungeons & Dragons Activity Account in the amount of $171.39.
Recommended Motion(s) #8:
8.) BMHS Eagles Nest 4-H Club Activity Account in the amount of $324.12.
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9.A.3. 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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9.B. Facilities
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9.B.1. BMEE Classroom Units
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the purchase and installation of two (2) Classroom Units at the Blue Mountain Elementary East at a total cost of $19,102. Funds will be utilized from the G.O. Bond of 2026.
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9.B.2. BMMS Roof Project Change Order
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Blue Mountain Middle School Roof Project Change Order:
1.) Change order #4 from Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for a project credit for seven (7) Unused Supervision Days of ($11,820.39).
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9.B.3. BMHS Roof Project Change Order
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Blue Mountain High School Roof Project Change Order:
1.) Change order #1 from Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for a project credit for ten (10) Unused Supervision Days of ($16,886.27).
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9.C. Transportation
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the transportation schedules for the 2026-2027 school year subject to change to accommodate students' needs.
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9.D. Food Services
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9.E. Safety/Security
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10. GOVERNANCE, POLICY, & LABOR RELATIONS - Miller (Chair), Blair, Zelusky
Description:
Personnel & Policy
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10.A. Personnel
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10.A.1. Creation of Position
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the creation of one (1) full-time (7 hr.) Personal Care Aide position, retroactively effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year due to student enrollment needs.
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10.A.2. Resignations
Description:
It is recommended that the Board accept the following letters of resignation:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) A letter received August 31, 2026 from Erica Fickes as BMMS Science Teacher and Lead Science Teacher. The district reserves the right to hold Mrs. Fickes for a period of sixty (60) days from the receipt of her letter or until her position is filled.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) A letter received September 14, 2026 from Brian Thom as BMSD Full-time (8 hr.) District Maintenance Employee effective September 14, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) A letter received August 31, 2026 from David Raicu as BMSD Full-time (8 hr.) District Maintenance Employee effective September 14, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
4.) A letter received August 27, 2026 from Sean Palmer as BMSD Director of Technology. The district reserves the right to hold Mr. Palmer for a period of sixty (60) days from receipt of his letter or until his position is filled.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
5.) A letter received September 3, 2026 from Megan Hughes as BMSD Director of Pupil Services. The district reserves the right to hold Mrs. Hughes for a period of sixty (60) days from the receipt of her letter or until her position is filled.
Recommended Motion(s) #6:
6.) A letter received September 18, 2026 from Michael Moyer as BMEE 2nd Shift Custodian effective September 17, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #7:
7.) A letter received September 25, 2026 from Marie Ryan as BMHS Principal Secretary effective October 16, 2026.
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10.A.3. Appointment
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the appointment of Katherine Hubiak as Director of Pupil Services at the annual prorated salary of $129,592 effective date to be determined.
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10.A.4. Employment Transfer
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the employment transfer of Jolyn Goggin from BMHS Part-time (4.5 hr.) to BMHS Full-time (7 hr.) Cafeteria employee at her current hourly rate effective September 21, 2026.
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10.A.5. Employment Requests
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following employment requests:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Cassidy Guers as Substitute Aide at the hourly rate of $15.20 effective September 15, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) Suzanne Bruno as Temporary Professional Chemistry Teacher assigned to BMHS at the annual prorated salary of $54,300 (Bachelor's, Step 1) effective October 19, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) Kaleigh Stehr as probationary Full-time (7 hr.) Personal Care Aide assigned to BMMS at the hourly rate of $15.45 effective September 17, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
4.) Lisa Long as probationary Part-time (4.5 hr.) Cafeteria employee assigned to BMHS at the hourly rate of $15.00, start date pending completion of paperwork.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
5.) Stephanie Blauch as Substitute Cafeteria employee at the hourly rate of $14.75, start date pending completion of paperwork.
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10.A.6. Mentor Teachers
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following mentors:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Kevin Kerstetter as mentor to Suzanne Bruno effective upon her start date.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) Traci Heffner as mentor to Ann Marie Papaemanuel, Substitute Teacher, retroactively effective the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year until the completion of her current substitute placement is termed.
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10.A.7. Regular Employment Status
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board acknowledge the regular employment status of Patti Freeman for completing her 40 work day probationary period effective September 11, 2026.
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10.A.8. Leave of Absences
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following leaves of absence:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) A request from Employee #496 to take a medical leave of absence for the care of a family member beginning September 21, 2026 and returning to work on or about October 19, 2026 using applicable paid days, followed by an intermittent Family Medical Leave of Absence beginning October 20, 2026 and continuing through the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) A request from Employee # 3295 to take a Family Medical Leave of Absence beginning September 15, 2026 and returning to work on or about October 2, 2026, followed by an intermittent FMLA beginning October 3, 2026 and continuing through the end of the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.B. Policy
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10.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 137 - Programs - Home Education Programs - First Reading;
2.) Policy 218.1 - Pupils - Weapons - First Reading;
3.) Policy 218.2 - Pupils - Terroristic Threats - First Reading;
4.) Policy 236.1 - Pupils - Threat Assessment - First Reading; and
5.) Policy 249 - Pupils - Bullying, Cyberbullying - First Reading
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10.B.2. Policy Approvals - Second Reading and Adoption
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the second reading and adoption of the following policies: 1.) Policy 313 - Employees - Evaluations of Staff - Second Reading/Adoption;
2.) Policy 317 - Employees - Conduct, Disciplinary Procedures - Second Reading/Adoption;
3.) Policy 317.1 - Employees - Educator Misconduct - Second Reading/Adoption; 4.) Policy 610 - Finances - Purchases Subject to Bid, Quotation - Second Reading/Adoption;
5.) Policy 611 - Finances - Purchases Budgeted - Second Reading/Adoption;
6.) Policy 619 - Finances - District Audit - Second Reading/Adoption;
7.) Policy 626 - Finances - Federal Fiscal Compliance - Second Reading/Adoption (no attachments);
8.) Policy 626.1 - Finances - Travel Reimbursement - Federal Programs - Second Reading/Adoption; and
9.) Policy 918 - Community - Title I Parent and Family Engagement - Second Reading/Adoption.
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11. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & PROGRAMMING - Grube (Chair), Blair, Strause
Description:
Curriculum & Instruction, Technology, & Co-Curricular
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11.A. Curriculum & Instruction
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11.A.1. Letter of Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the Letter of Agreement between Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 and the District for Title I students at the non-public schools for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $1,377.
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11.A.2. Physical Education Conference
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve Kelly Wolfe to attend the 2026 Shape PA Conference at Spooky Nook Sports Complex, Manheim, PA being held on November 12 and 13, 2026. The total cost of the conference is $175 plus the cost of a substitute for the two-day event.
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11.A.3. Out-of-State Field Trips
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following requests:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) A request from the BMHS Drama/Musical/Theater Club to travel to New York City, New York on December 3, 2026 to see "The Outsiders". High school students and their chaperones will have the opportunity to see a Broadway musical based on a novel that many have read in their high school classroom. The only cost to the district will be the cost of substitutes.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) A request from the BMHS Senior Class to travel to Sandy Spring Ropes Park and Baltimore Aquarium on April 23, 2027, departing at 6:00 a.m. and returning at approximately 10:00 p.m. The only cost to the district will be the cost of substitutes.
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11.B. Technology
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11.C. Co-Curricular
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11.C.1. Creation of an Activity Club
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the creation of a middle school Aevidum Club effective upon approval. This club will be included in the Class C Stipend Classification as per the current CBA.
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11.C.2. Employment Requests - Co-Curricular
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Co-Curricular employment requests:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Rachel Tran as BMMS Student Council Advisor at a stipend of $840 (Class D, Step 1) effective the 2026-2027 school year.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) Angela Spieles as BMMS Aevidum Club Advisor at the stipend of $630 (Class C, Step 1) effective upon the approval of the new middle school club.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
3.) Jennifer DiSante as BMMS Aevidum Club Advisor at the stipend of $630 (Class C, Step 1) effective upon the approval of the new middle school club.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
4.) Thomas Kanger as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at a stipend of $3,700 (Class DD, Step 5) effective the 2026-2027 school year. He replaces Kelly Wolfe.
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11.C.3. Volunteer - Co-Curricular
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following volunteers:
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Regina Gergely as volunteer volleyball coach.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) Jocelyn Marshall as volunteer volleyball coach.
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11.C.4. Out-Of-State Tournaments
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following wrestling team tournaments.
These tournaments are part of the wrestling team's regular competitive season and are included as part of the program's competition schedule and competition points. Transportation for the student athlete will be provided using three school vans, with travel coordinated through the Athletic Department and in accordance with all applicable district policies and procedures. There is no additional cost to the district for these tournaments.
Recommended Motion(s):
1.) Hub Cup, Hagerstown, MD.
Hagerstown High School. Departing January 8, 2027 at 12:00 p.m. and returning January 9, 2027 at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
2.) May River Shark Invitational, Bluffton, South Carolina. May River High School. Departing December 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and returning December 31, 2026 at approximately 6:00 p.m.
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12. TALENT, CULTURE, & CLIMATE - Vesay (Chair), Troutman-Meisner, Blair
Description:
Community Relations
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12.A. Community Relations
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13. EAGLE FOUNDATION - Blair
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14. RECREATION COMMISSION - Strause, Miller
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15. SCHUYLKILL INTERMEDIATE UNIT 29 - _______ (STC), Vesay (IU)
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16. PSBA
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16.A. PSBA Officer Elections
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board authorize the School Board Secretary Krista Strause to cast the following votes for the 2027 PSBA Officer positions: President-Elect - Matt Vannoy (1-year term); Vice President - Kristy Bolte (1-year term); Treasurer - David Hein (3-year term); Eastern Zone Representative - Jason Mell (1-year term); and PSBA Insurance Trustees - Marianne Neel and Dr. Michael Faccinetto (3-year term).
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17. 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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18. DATES FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Description:
Information Item - Future Meetings
Monday, October 19, 2026 - Committee of the Whole - CANCELLED Monday, October 26, 2026 - Combined Committee of the Whole Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Immediately followed by the Board of School Directors' Regular Meeting, Blue Mountain Middle School |
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19. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT
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