November 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - November Regular Board Meeting
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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
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October 14, 2026: 7:00 - 7:13 PM Regular Board Meeting
November 4, 2026: 7:00 - 7:55 PM Board Work Session 7:56 - 8:12 PM Executive Session for Personnel |
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1.D. Recognition of Guests
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2. Presentations: Pride and Promise
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Congratulations to Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Lisa Harrignton and Fourth Grade Teacher Mrs. Christina Lorelli for their collaborative book project with the students in both grade levels last Spring. Mr. Svirbly mentioned this collaboration last school year, but their work reached a new level of recognition recently. Mrs. Harrington was interviewed by Studentreasures Publishing Company, and they will be featuring Lisa as their "Featured Teacher" in an upcoming article.
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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 October 14, 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
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It is the recommendation of the Superintendent to the Board to approve the Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2026: Receipts during October, 2026: $ 341,353.92 Expenditures during October, 2026: $1,540,899.02 Balance as of October 31, 2026: $ 578,982.50 |
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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 October, 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 November 11, 2026, in the amount of $334,481.16 and checks written manually in the month of October, 2026, in the amount of $966,114.58 for a total of $1,300,595.74.
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 November 11, 2026, in the amount of $22,204.15
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 8D:
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.A. Resignations/Retirements
Description:
Approve/accept the following retirements/resignations:
1. Retirement: Frank Rickman, Custodian, effective June 30, 2027 2. Resignation: Madisyn Musacchio, Junior High Girls' Track Coach, effective November 10, 2026 3. Resignation: Kayla Libengood, Girls' Wrestling Assistant Coach, effective November 10, 2026 Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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8.B. Middle-High School Principal
Description:
Remove the Interim Middle-High School Principal title and approve Nichole Columbus as Head Middle-High School Principal retro-active to July 1, 2026, with a stipend of $10,000 added to her 26-27 and 27-28 Act 93 agreement salaries as K-12 Assistant Principal ($105,333 for 26-27 and $108,083 for 27-28).
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.C. Professional Development/Workshops/Seminars
Description:
Approve/recognize the following professional development/workshops/seminars:
1. Breanna Porras to the MIU IV for Academic Games coach training on October 16, 2026, at a cost to the District for mileage and substitute for Mrs. Porras. 2. Amanda Long, Kelly Bintrim, and Jessica Miles to an online Indicator 13 Mandatory Training Schoology Course on November 16, 2026, at a cost to the District for substitutes for each teacher. 3. Aimee Bookamer to the Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission Conference Center for Lawrence County Student Assistance Program (SAP) on October 27-28, 2026, at a cost to the District for mileage. Substitutes for Ms. Bookamer will be covered by a Drug and Alcohol grant. 4. Matt Pertile to Youngstown State University for YSU Counselor Day on December 4, 2026, at a cost to the District for mileage. 5. Leslie Gleghorn to Threat Assessment and Suicide training at the MIU IV on November 9, 2026, at a cost to the District for transportation. Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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8.D. 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 9M:
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.A. Scond Reading/Adoption of Policies
Description:
Approve the second reading/adoption of the following policies:
Policy 102 - Academic Standards Policy 105 - Curriculum Policy 204.1 - Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks (new policy) Policy 209-Health Examinations/Screenings Policy 246- School Wellness Policy 249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying Policy 704 - Maintenance Policy 803 - School Calendar Policy 805.2 - School Security Personnel Policy 822 - Automated External Defibrillators (AED) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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9.B. Resolution 1126-1, Public School Facilities Grant
Description:
Approve the attached Resolution #1126-1, revising the request for a Public School Facility Improvement Grant, designating a District Official to execute documents and agreements with regard to the grant, and indicating Laurel School District's matching funds commitment.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes
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9.C. IDEA Section 611 and 619 Agreements
Description:
Approve the attached subgrant agreements with the MIU IV for implementation of IDEA 611 and 619 for the 2026-27 school year.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.D. Agreement with Cray Youth and Family Services
Description:
Approve the attached agreement for an additional slot in 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.E. Physician Direction and Supervision Services Agreement
Description:
Approve the attached agreement with UPMC Community Medicine, Inc. to provide licensed physician direction for Laurel's Athletic Trainer for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $1,000.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.F. PHEAA StudentTeacher Support Program Agreement
Description:
Approve the attached agreement with PHEAA (PA Higher Education Assistance Agency) to participate in the PA Student Teacher Support Program, effective for the 2026-27 school year.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.G. Student Teachers
Description:
Approve the following student teachers from Slippery Rock University and Westminster College for the Spring, 2027:
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.H. Adult Walking Program
Description:
Approve the 2026-27 Adult Walking program to be held at the Laurel Elementary School Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 PM beginning December 1, 2026, through April 29, 2027.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.I. Adult Basketball Program
Description:
Approve the 2026-27 Adult Basketball program to be held at the Laurel Middle-High School on Wednesdays from 8:30 - 10:00 PM beginning December 9, 2026, through April 28, 2027.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.J. Activity Club Name Change
Description:
Approve a change of the Student Activity Club name from '8th Grade Trip" to "9th Grade Trip" to better align with the grade level primarily taught by the club advisor.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.K. Vocational Agriculture Student
Description:
Approve a student from New Castle Area School District to attend Laurel Middle-High School Vo-Ag Program beginning September 25, 2026, through graduation. New Castle School District will be responsible for the tuition and the students' parents/guardians will be responsible for transportation. New Castle Area School Board approved this attendance at their October 19, 2026, board meeting.
Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.L. Field Trips/Student Activity Trips
Description:
Approve/recognize the following field trips/student activity trips:
1. Ms. Bucha, Mrs. Lenox, Mr. Pertile, Mrs. Prossen and 34 Gifted and Engineering Club students to the MIU IV for Keystone Competition on November 2, 2026, at a cost to the District for transportation and substitutes for Mrs. Bucha, Mrs. Lenox, and Mrs. Prossen. 2. Mr. Wypych and 10 Tech Ed Club members to Venezie Sporting Goods for screen printing lessons on November TBD, 2026, at a cost to the District for transportation and a substitute for Mr. Wypych. 3. Mrs. Long, Mrs. Miles, and 8 Junior High Bocce Team members to Shenango on January 29, 2027, for Bocce at a cost to the District for transportation and substitutes for Mrs. Long and Mrs. Miles. 4. Mrs. Palmer and 6 vo-ag students to Nimmo Farms on November 4, 2026, at a cost to the District for transportation. Motion by:___________ Second:__________ Vote: ________Nays; _______Abstain; _______ Ayes |
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9.M. Gym Lobby Floor Project
Description:
Approve the attached proposal from STL Services, Mercer, PA, to resurface the gym lobby floor with polyaspartic flooring at a cost of $11,789.08 from the Capital Reserve Fund.
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 |
