September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge Led by Elementary School Citizen of the Month.
Description:
The Elementary School Citizen of the Month is an elementary school student who has exemplified the qualities of good citizenship in the way he/she interacts with his/her peers and adults in the school. Likewise, the student will have demonstrated an understanding of the importance of being a good citizen at school and shares a positive attitude in carrying out his/her student responsibilities. These are also students who show respect for themselves and others, are honest, and strive for academic excellence.
The Elementary Citizen of the Month is Lyla Carstetter. Lyla is a 5th grade student in Mrs. Libby and Mrs. Bloom's classes. She is the daughter of Corinne Boyer of Watsontown and Dustin Carstetter of Jersey Shore. |
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1.C. Comments on Agenda Items
Description:
This is an opportunity for residents of the district to provide information for the Board when making a decision. We ask that comments be limited to three (3) minutes and encourage the use of a single spokesperson for a group of residents sharing comments regarding a common topic. We request that your public comments focus on issues or policies and not people. The Board's intention is to listen to the ideas, concerns, and thoughts of its constituents, however, the Board may choose not to respond immediately if they have not yet taken a position on a particular topic. Please do not take this as a sign of disinterest and know that the Board values the public's input and feedback.
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2. Presentations
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2.A. Student Representatives Report - Elementary and Jr/Sr High School.
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Junior/Senior High School Board Representatives: |
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2.B. Solar Discussion
Description:
- Discussion regarding Solar PPA
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2.C. Auditorium Projector
Description:
- Discussion on the addition of an auditorium projector in the main auditorium.
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2.D. Construction Updates (Addition)
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- Mr. Williams will relay construction updates |
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3. Approvals
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3.A. Minutes August 24, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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3.B. Minutes September 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting/Special Meeting
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3.C. Monthly Bills
Attachments:
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4. Personnel-Consent
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4.A. Employment
Description:
Professional Staff: 1. Davit Nguyen - Technical Specialist, $30,000.00, effective September 29, 2026. 2. Traci Mannino - Elementary 140 Day Substitute Teacher, $150 per day. Intramural & Extra-Curricular Activities 2026-2027 School Year: 3. Advisor for Class of 2029 - Amy Bowers $300 4. Advisor for Class of 2029 - Makenna Bish $300 (revised from September 8, 2026) Morning Meeting Leader: 5. 10th grade - Peyton Ferraro (Moylan) - $100 Athletics: Boys Basketball Boys Soccer |
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4.B. Volunteers
Description:
Elementary School 1. Jessica Ulmer 2. Regina Hitesman 3. Jasmine Hill 4. Evan Meyer 5. Ashley Meyer 6. Trinda LeBarron 7. Asheala Stephens 8. Joan Snook Athletics 9. Mark Reasner - Wrestling 10. Jeremy Betz - Wrestling 11. Aaron Milheim - Wrestling 12. Isaiah Betz - Wrestling 13. Peyton Snyder - Wrestling 14. Samuel Hall - Wrestling 15. Colby Lebarron - Wrestling 16. Tyler Ulrich - Wrestling 17. Kaden Milheim - Wrestling 18. Zach Miller - Basketball 19. Warren Keifer - Basketball 20. Logan Confer - Basketball 21. Carter Marr - Basketball 22. Joleine Bergmueller - Field Hockey |
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4.C. Resignation
Description:
The District has received a letter of resignation from the following individuals:
1. Tanner Polcyn, Assistant Boy's Varsity Soccer Coach, effective September 11, 2026. 2. Kathryn Aunkst - Elementary 140 Day Substitute Teacher, effective October 2, 2206. 3. Ruby Frey, Food Service Team Member, effective at the end of 2025-2026 school year. |
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4.D. Leave of Absence
Description:
1. Employee 2026 - M - is requesting maternity/FMLA leave from January 23, 2027, with a return date of April 19, 2027, using benefit days. 2. Employee 2026 - N - is requesting 2 unpaid days in April 2027. Thursday, April 8, 2027, until Monday, April 12, 2027. One of the days would be a personal day. |
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5. Personnel - Additional
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5.A. Next Century Agreement
Description:
The attached agreement with Next Century grants us the opportunity to contract Mark Blackwell and Garth Watson on an as-needed basis as a Maintenance Technician. Mark is a retiree of Warrior Run School District after spending 17 years in the maintenance department. Garth is a retiree of the federal prison system where he worked as a maintenance supervisor. Mark assisted with the moving and relocation of instructional and office spaces related to the construction projects. Both will also be able to assist with the upkeep of campus grounds throughout the mowing seasons and snow removal during winter. The base rate is $20.00/hour + taxes and a 12% administrative fee in lieu of benefits, PSERS contributions, etc. The agreement shows a maximum amount, however, we are only billed for actual days worked. Thank you for your support in making this happen!
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6. Educational Programs and Policies
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6.A. New Policy-204.2 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks
Description:
Policy 204.2. Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks is a new mandated policy. |
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6.B. Policy Revisions
Description:
Revised/Review Policy: Policy - 102-Academic Standards Policy - 246-School Wellness Policy - 249 - Bullying/Cyber Bullying |
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6.C. Voting PSBA Officer Elections
Description:
VOTING PSBA OFFICER ELECTIONS PSBA members need to follow procedures for electing PSBA officers as authorized in bylaw changes approved by the membership at the 2012 annual business meeting (PSBA Bylaws, Article IV; Section 6). This procedure requires that each member entity (LEA) cast one vote per office instead of individuals voting during the annual conference in October. Electronic voting is open September 8-October 31, 2026. |
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7. Financial
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7.A. Tax Exonerations
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8. Buildings and Grounds
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8.A. Facilities Usage Request-With Fees.
Description:
1. Jane Mertz, Kiwanis Club, is requesting the use of the Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room/Cafeteria for a Daddy Daughter Dance on Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 1:00pm-4:30pm. |
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8.B. Facilities Usage Request-Waiving Fees
Description:
1. Mark Evans, on behalf of Central PA Vortex, is requesting the use of the High School Softball Field for practices from 1:00PM to 6:00PM on the following dates: 09/20/2026, 09/27/2026, 10/04/2026, 10/11/2026, 10/18/2026, 10/25/2026. 2. Jamie Sims, on behalf of the Warrior Run Boys Soccer, is requesting use of the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room from 4:15PM to 6:30PM for a pasta dinner. This is pre-planning for the playoffs. The Boosters have a pasta dinner for the kids before playoff games. The schedule is not set yet, so they put in for the days that they think they might fall on. The following dates have been requested: 10/26/2026, 10/27/2026, 10/28/2026, 10/29/2026, 10/30/206, 11/2/2026. 3. Anna Bradigan, on behalf of the Good News Club, Inc. of Northumberland County, is requesting use of the cafeteria/gym or Flex 158 at the Elementary School on Wednesdays, beginning October 14, 2026-March 24, 2027, from 2:50PM until 4:15PM. 4. Sara Watson, on behalf of WRSD Girls' Elementary Basketball, is requesting the use of the Warrior Run Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room for basketball practices from 6:00PM to 9:00PM on the following dates: 01/08/2027, 01/11/2027, 01/12/2027, 01/13/2027, 01/14/2027, 01/18/2027, 01/19/2027, 01/20/2027, 01/21/2027, 01/22/2027, 01/25/2027, 01/26/2027, 01/27/2027, 01/28/2027, 01/29/2027, 02/01/2027, 02/02/2027, 02/04/2027, 02/05/2027, 02/08/2027, 02/09/2027, 02/10/2027, 02/11/2027, 02/12/2027, 02/15/2027, 02/16/2027, 02/17/2027, 02/18/2027, 02/19/2027, 02/22/2027, 02/23/2027, 02/24/2027, 02/25/2027, 02/26/2027, 03/01/2027, 03/02/2027 5. Brent Wertman, on behalf of WR Youth Football and Cheerleading, is requesting use of the Main Football Field for a Tentative Home Flag Football Playoff Game on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 8:00AM to 12:00 PM. Approval Pending No Home Playoff Games. |
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9. Closings
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9.A. Public Comments
Description:
The Board welcomes comments of a general nature relating to School Board business. We request that comments be limited to three (3) minutes.
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9.B. Reports
Description:
MEETING DATES - Our monthly meeting dates will be as follows:
These dates are set. However, if there is a need for a committee to meet beyond the regularly scheduled day, then members will be notified, and appropriate advertisements will be made. Special meetings and Executive Sessions will be held as necessary.
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10. Executive Session
Description:
The Board will hold an executive session following tonight's meeting to discuss a personnel issue with no action items to follow.
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