September 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM - September 2, 2026 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:
August 5, 2026: 7:00 - 7:24 PM Board Work Session
August 12, 2026: 7:00 - 7:16 PM Regular Board Meeting |
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1.D. Recognition of Guests
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2. Presentations: Pride and Promise
Description:
On September 2, 2026, the Board will recognize Brooke Hudak, Laurel Senior, the Pride & Promise Award for her achievements at the Pennsylvania Keystone Girls State. Brooke finished in the top 3 out of the 80 girls that attended the event where she earned an alternate spot for the National Event. Brooke also won the Essay Contest through PA Representative Marla Brown's office earning her a day to shadow at the State Capitol in Harrisburg.
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3. Reports
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3.A. Standing Committee Reports
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3.B. Administrator/Supervisor Reports
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3.C. Information Reports (Attached)
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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 August 12, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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6. Treasurer's Report
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6.A. Approval of the Treasurer's Report
Description:
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board to approve the Treasurer's Report as of August 31, 2026: Receipts during August, 2026: $2,675,437.00 Expenditures during August, 2026: $2,637,224.69 Balance as of August 31, 2026: $ 720,001.22 |
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6.B. Investment Report
Description:
It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board to approve the attached Investment Report for August, 2026.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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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 September 9, 2026, in the amount of $126,445.85 and checks written manually in the month of August, 2026, in the amount of $682,557.48 for a total of $809,003.33.
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 September 9, 2026, in the amount of $1,348.34.
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. Kristopher Bonyak, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective August 23, 2026 2. Jennifer Hileman, Elementary Audio Visual Supplemental, effective August 24, 2026 3. Melissa Sikora, MHS Instructional/Special Education Paraprofessional, effective August 25, 2026 Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.B. 2362.50Assistant Football Coach Step Adjustment
Description:
Approve a change in step for Casey Miles from Step 1 ($3,225) to Step 7 ($4,725) as an Assistant Football Coach for the 26-27 school year. Mr. Miles will be paid half of this stipend for the position. This change is to recognize prior years of coaching.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.C. Senior Class Advisor
Description:
Approve Matt Pertile as Senior Class Advisor for the 2026-27 school year at a rate of $1100 as per the collective bargaining agreement.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.D. Instructional/Special Education Paraprofessional
Description:
Approve Michella Miller as an Instructional/Special Education Paraprofessional at the Middle High School for the 2026-27 school year effective September 10, 2026, at a salary of $24,125 (pro-rated for year 1). Salary based on prior years of service.
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:
1. Cindy Nicklas to virtual PIMS training on September 9-10, 2026, at a cost to the District of $75 for registration. 2. Jennifer Conrad to Fall Regional Workshop for Federal Programs on November 3, 2026, at the AIU3 in Pittsburgh, at no cost to the District. 3. Matt Pertile to Building Career Skills Through AP on September 23, 2026, at Slippery Rock University, at no cost to the District. 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 9G:
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.A. Cray Youth and Family Services
Description:
Approve an additional slot at the Cray Education Center for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $31,044.60.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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9.B. Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV ELECT Teen Parenting Program Agreement
Description:
The Laurel School Board authorizes the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV (MIU IV) to submit an application on behalf of the District to participate in the regional Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (ELECT) program consortium, to implement the ELECT program on behalf of the District, including receipt and expenditure of grant funds and execution of program activities as outlined in the approved application and consortium agreement. There is zero cost to the District for this program.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.C. First Reading: Policy 701.1, Naming of District Facilities
Description:
Approve a first reading of the attached policy 701.1, Naming of District Facilities.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.D. 2026 Affordable Care Act Employer Reporting Agreement
Description:
Approve the attached Engagement Agreement with The Reschini Group to provide 2026 Affordable Care Act employer reporting for the Laurel School District at a rate of $6.50/person (no change from last year).
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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9.E. 2026-27 Johnson Controls Maintenance Agreement
Description:
Approve a maintenance agreement renewal with Johnson Controls for the period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, in the amount of $9,428 ($8,629 last year).
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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9.F. Field Trips/Student Activity Trips
Description:
Approve/recognize the following field trips:
1. Mr. Matt Pertile and 9 students interested in healthcare careers to UPMC Jameson for Healthcare Innovation Day on October 1, 2026, at a cost to the District for transportation. Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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9.G. Spanish Club Galapagos 2027 Trip
Description:
Approve Mrs. Elizabeth Ernst and interested students and chaperones to the Galapagos Islands on June 22 - 30, 2027, at no cost to the District.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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10. Comments/Questions from the Floor relative to Non-Agenda Items
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11. New Business
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12. Adjourn the Meeting
Description:
Motion to adjourn the meeting at: ________________
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
