Public Meeting Agenda: October 12, 2026 Open Work Session - Committee of the Whole Work Session

1. Meeting Opening

1.A. The Open Work Session

By opening the work session to the public, the Board of School Directors is providing an opportunity for interested citizens to become acquainted with issues under discussion by the directors.

The Board will provide the opportunity for audience participation and discussion at the beginning of the work session on agenda items and at the end of the work session for public comment.

All meetings are recorded.

1.B. Call to Order - Board President

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance

Please rise and join us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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Please rise and join us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

1.D. Roll Call

1.E. Announcements - 1.E.1 - 1.E.3

Agenda Edits - none at time of meeting
There will be an Executive Session following this meeting to discuss negotiations.
Superintendent Report

1.F. Recognitions / Presentations - 1.F.1 - 1.F.2

Sweet Impact Award Recipients
1. Julie Sweetwood
2. Bonnie Blatt
Girl Scouts Bronze Award recognitions:
- Dugout Group
  - Rebecca Alford
  - Sadie Gill
  - Taryn Moser
  - Ember Krim
  - Layla O'Reilly
- USA Mural Group
  - Brynn Rynkiewicz
  - Ava Keppen
  - Alexandra Tilley
  - Emma Hofmanner (CCA)

1.G. Procedures for Public Participation

Procedures for Public Participation

Prepared statements that are to be read to the Board should have a copy presented to the Board President prior to their being addressed.
Comments on agenda items will be made by rising and approaching the microphone and stating your name and address and signing on the sheet provided.
You will be granted up to three minutes to address the Board. Your three (3) minute time limit will start when you begin to speak. When three (3) minutes are over, you will be asked to be seated.
Any item that is not on the agenda, as well as agenda items acted upon, comments will be made at the designated section at the end of the agenda.

Act 20 of 1993 amended the law to grant residents and/or taxpayers of the district the right to comment on matters of concern, official action or deliberation that are or may be before the Board.
Act 93 of 1998 further amended the law requiring the Board to provide an opportunity for public comment by residents and taxpayers before taking official action.

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Procedures for Public Participation

1.H. Presentations by Public on Agenda Items

Please refer to the Procedures for Public Participation

2. Board of Director Reports

2.A. Secretary's Correspondence - Board Secretary

2.B. Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) Board Report - Mrs. Olafson

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 - Berks County Intermediate Unit Board Report
Next meeting is scheduled for OCTOBER 15, 2026

2.C. Berks Career & Technology (BCTC) Board Report - Mrs. Thompson

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 (West Campus) - Berks Career & Technology Board Report
Next meeting is scheduled for OCTOBER 28, 2026 (East Campus)

2.D. Committee on Legislative Action (COLA) Board Report - Mrs. Fekelman

SEPTEMBER 2026 - Committee on Legislative Action Board Report - no meeting/no report
Next meeting is scheduled for NOVEMBER 10, 2026

2.E. Berks EIT (TCC) Tax Collection Commission Board Report - Mrs. Markel

SEPTEMBER 24, 2026 - Berks EIT (TCC) Tax Collection Commission Board Report
Next meeting is scheduled for DECEMBER 17, 2026

2.F. Blazer Education Foundation Board Report - Mrs. Thompson

OCTOBER 1, 2026 - Blazer Education Foundation Board Report
Next meeting is scheduled for NOVEMBER 5, 2026

3. BUSINESS / FINANCE - 3.A.1 - 3.A.2
All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

Motion to accept a $990.91 donation from the Blazer Foundation for the Daniel Boone Area High School LifeSkills Program to purchase classroom supplies
Motion to approve the Salary Schedule Movements for November 2026:

Staff Name:	Current Column:	Movement:
Berg, Carrie	M / 12	M +12 / 12
Falcone, Colleen	B	B +24
Fiorillo, Christine	M	M +12
Gilmore, Eileen	M +24 / 14	M +36 / 14
Heck, Amy	M / 5	M +12 / 5
Markee, Sydnie	M / 5	M +12 / 5
Mauger, Robert	M +24 / 11	M +36 / 11
Ober-Miller, Lauren	B / 5	B +24 / 5
Moser, Diane	M +12 / 16	M +24 / 16
Nowak, Jessica	B / 5	B +24 / 5
Pursell, Kristen	B +24 / 6	M / 6
Sweet, Gabriella	B +24 / 5	M / 5
Sweet, Wendy	M / 6	M +12 / 6
Tice, Karen	B +24 / 10	M / 10
Tokach, Bridget	B +24 / 7	M / 7
Wagner, Therese	M / 6	M +12 / 6
Weber, Megan	M +24 / 16	M + 36 / 16

4. CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION / TECHNOLOGY - 4.A.1 - 4.A.3
All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

Discussion - LIEP (Language Instruction Educational Program) Presentation
Discussion - Curriculum Presentation

Motion to approve The Hallway as a Tier 3 Reading Intervention resource for Grades 7 and 8 at the Daniel Boone Area Middle School, at a cost of $2,779.33 for implementation beginning November 2026
Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area School District Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP), as presented (Attachment 10-26 #1V)
Motion to approve the Membership Agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit to participate in the Digital Trust Hub, effective October 26, 2026, at a yearly cost of $1,650.00, as presented (Attachment 10-26 #4V)

Attachments: (2)

5. FACILITIES / MAINTENANCE
All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

Discussion - Update on Weavertown Road Building Sale

6. OPERATIONS - 6.A.1 - 6.A.4
All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

Policies for review in FIRST reading:

Policy Number Title of Policy for review

NONE

Policies for review in SECOND reading:

Policy Number	Title of Policy for review
102	Academic Standards
105	Curriculum
137	Home Education Program Establishment and Monitoring
137.1	Participation by Home Education Students
204.1	Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks
209	Health Examinations/Screenings
246	School Wellness
249	Bullying/Cyberbullying
704	Maintenance
803	School Calendar
805.2	School Security Personnel
822	AED/CPR

Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Krise Transportation list of school bus/van drivers and monitors for the Daniel Boone Area School District, as presented (Attachment 10-26 #3V)
Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School Drama Club overnight field trip to PA Thespians State Conference at Altoona Area High School in Altoona, PA, from December 4 - December 6, 2026 (approximately 11 students/2chaperones) District Van to the event

Attachments: (3)

7. PERSONNEL - 7.A.1 - 7.A.2
All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

Motion to approve the following:
1. Retirements / Resignations
  1. Classified
    1. Haley Bitting, FT Special Ed Instructional Aide, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, resignation effective September 30, 2026 (with last day of work being September 29, 2026)
    2. Victoria Salvatore, FT Special Ed Instructional Aide, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, resignation effective October 26, 2026 (with last day of work being October 23, 2026)
  2. Extracurricular
    1. Caroline Ramsey, JV Girls' Lacrosse - Head Coach, Daniel Boone Area High School, resignation effective October 6, 2026
    2. Andrew Wagner, Boys' Lacrosse - Head Coach, Daniel Boone Area High School, resignation effective September 15, 2026
2. Leaves
  1. Professional
    1. #10140, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, unpaid leave of absence from December 7, 2026 through December 11, 2026 - (5 unpaid days)
    2. #25012, Daniel Boone Area Middle, unpaid FMLA Child Rearing Leave of absence from approximately March 20, 2027 through May 10, 2027 (preceded by paid leave of absence from approximately February 22, 2027 through March 19, 2027 utilizing accrued employee paid time) - (50 days)
  2. Classified
    1. #20069, Daniel Boone Area High School, paid leave of absence from October 6, 2026 through October 8, 2026 utilizing accrued employee time - (3 days)
3. Appointments (subject to submission of required background checks and employment review documentation)
  1. Classified
    1. Cheyenne Hails, FT Special Ed Instructional Aide, Tier 1 - 5 Days - 7 Hours, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, effective October 26, 2026 or upon completion of required employment documentation, at an hourly rate of $18.67 (new position)
  2. Extracurricular
    1. Audrey McCouch, Advisor - TSA, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, effective for the 2026/2027 school year, at a salary of $1,300.00 (replace K. Worrell)
Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School and Daniel Boone Area Middle School Winter Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented (Attachment to follow)

8. OTHER BUSINESS - 8.A.1

Discussion - School Board Meeting Schedule

Motion to approve the minutes from the September 28, 2026 Voting Meeting (Attachment 10-26 #2V)

Attachments: (1)

10-26 #2V - Minutes from Voting Meeting 9-28-2026

9. Presentation by Public on Issues

Please follow the procedures outlined in "Procedures for Public Participation"

10. Meeting Adjournment

October 12, 2026 Open Work Session - Committee of the Whole Work Session

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