August 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM - August Work Session
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1. Open the Meeting - Call to Order
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1.A. Flag Salute
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1.B. Roll call
Description:
Board Members:
Laurel Brest Sheri Eldredge Jeff Hammerschmidt Seth Hill Philip Ketzel David Kuth Lance Nimmo, Vice President Timothy Redfoot, President Amy Sunseri Administrators: Kirk Lape, Superintendent Daniel Svirbly, Elementary Principal Nichole Columbus, Middle-High School Principal Leslie Gleghorn, Director of Special Education Robert Lee, Director of Administrative Services Rich Jones, Director of Buildings and Grounds Shawn Ford, Director of Transportation James Hoyland, Chief of School Police Jennifer Conrad, Business Manager/Board Secretary Matthew Mangino, Solicitor |
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1.C. Recognition of Meetings
Description:
July 8, 2026: 7:00 - 7:27 PM Combined Work Session and Regular Board Meeting
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1.D. Recognition of Guests
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2. Presentations: Pride and Promise
Description:
August 5, 2026: Alexis Geiwitz - Two-time State Champion Shot Put
August 12, 2026: Kevin Mahoney - 2025-26 New Castle News Male Athlete of the Year and the 2026 Laurel Varsity Softball Team - PIAA State Champions |
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3. Reports
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3.A. Standing Committee Reports
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3.B. Administrator/Supervisor Reports
Description:
There are no Admin reports for the month of August.
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3.C. Information Reports (Attached)
Attachments:
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4. Comments/Questions from the Floor Relative to Agenda Items
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5. Approval of Minutes
Description:
Approval of the Minutes from the July 8, 2026, combined Work Session/Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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6. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Description:
Balance as of June 30, 2026: $1,787,851.59 Receipts during July, 2026: $1,331,843.65 Expenditures during July, 2026: $2,437,906.32 Balance as of July 31, 2026: $ 681,788.91 |
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6.A. Investment Report
Description:
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board to approve the attached Investment Report for July, 2026.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
Attachments:
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7. Approval of Bill Listings
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7.A. Approval of General Fund Bill Listings
Description:
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board to approve General Fund Bill Listing for August 12, 2026, in the amount of $1,534,600.82 and checks written manually in the month of July, 2026, in the amount of $1,641,685.65 for a total of $3,176,286.47
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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7.B. Approval of Food Service Fund Bills
Description:
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board to approve the Food Service Fund Bill Listing for August 12, 2026, in the amount of $939.87.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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8. Personnel
Description:
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board, absent any objection, to accept upon consent all agenda items listed under Personnel; Items 8A through 8F:
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.A. Resignations/Retirements
Description:
Approve/accept the following retirements/resignations:
1. Timothy Shelenberger, Senior Class Advisor, effective July 20, 2026 2. Amanda Stastny, Assistant Choreographer for the Musical, effective July 20, 2026 Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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8.B. Instructional/Special Education Paraprofessional
Description:
Approve Keegan McConahy as an Instructional/Special Education Paraprofessional at the Middle-High School for the 2026-27 school year at an annual rate of $21,600, effective upon receipt of required clearances and documentation.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.C. Disability/FMLA Leave of Absence
Description:
Approve an FMLA/Disability leave of absence for Leslie Chaney beginning July 22, 2026, through approximately September 22, 2026, using a combination of sick and unpaid days.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.D. Mentor Teachers
Description:
Approve the following Mentor Teachers for the 2026-27 school year for $300/each (half of the two-year commitment):
Monica Rich for Monica Kantola Greg Walzer for Jacob Trinca Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.E. Professional Development/Workshops/Seminars
Description:
Approve/recognize the following professional development/workshops/seminars:
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.F. Additions to the Volunteer and Non-Instructional Substitute Listing for 2026-2027
Description:
Approve the attached list of additions to the Volunteer and Non-Instructional Substitute Listing for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of required documents/clearances.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9. Committee of the Whole
Description:
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board, absent any objection, to accept upon consent all agenda items listed under Committee of the Whole; Items 9A through 9I:
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.A. Fall Athletics
Description:
Approve the coaches of Cheerleading, Cross Country, Golf, Football, Junior High Girls’ Basketball, and Volleyball and any student/team finalists in these sports to participate in the 2026-27 WPIAL/PIAA championship finals should they qualify.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.B. 2026-27 Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Agreement
Description:
Approve the attached agreement with Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission for SAP (Student Assistance Program) services during the 2026-27 school year in the amount of $4,145.00 (no change from last year).
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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9.C. Standing Physican Protocol
Description:
Approve the attached Standing Physician Protocol between R. Eric Johnson, ATC, and Dr. Megan Groh-Miller beginning August 1, 2026, as required by the Commonwealth of PA.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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9.D. 2026-27 Bus Routes
Description:
Approve the 2026-27 bus routes as presented.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.E. 2026-27 Handbooks
Description:
Approve the following handbooks for the 2026-27 school year:
Middle-High School Faculty Handbook Elementary Staff Handbook Elementary Student Handbook Bridge Handbook Cyber Program Handbook Student Activities Handbook Coaches' Handbook Student Athlete Handbook Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.F. Angelus Agreement
Description:
Approve the attached agreement with Angelus Therapeutic for the 2026-2027 school year for ____ hours at ____/hour for an amount not to exceed funding provided by the PCCD grant.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.G. Committee to Review LCCTC Joint Operating Committee Articles of Agreement
Description:
Appoint the following two Board Members to the Committee being formed by the Lawrence County School Districts to amend the current LCTCC Joint Operating Committee Articles of Agreement:
Timothy Redfoot Jeff Hammerschmidt Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.H. Proposed Amendment to LCCTC Articles of Agreement
Description:
Approve the attached proposed amendment to the 1966 Articles of Agreement for the Lawrence County Career and Technical Center.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.I. Foreign Exchange Student
Description:
Approve the following foreign exchange student for 26-27 school year:
Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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10. Adjourn the Meeting
Description:
Motion to adjourn the meeting at: ________________
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
