September 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Work Session
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1. OPENING PROCEDURES
Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call |
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2. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of August 11, 2026 are presented for approval. ALL IN FAVOR |
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4. ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA
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5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS
Guidelines for Public Participation No permission is necessary to attend any regular or special meeting of the Board. District residents desiring to make comment to the Board shall complete a “request to speak” form prior to the meeting being called to order. Individuals wishing to speak at a public Board Meeting will indicate their name, address and the topic to be addressed on the request form. The President will call on those registered in the same order as they completed the “request to speak” form. Individuals that properly complete the “request to speak” form will be given time to speak at the beginning of the meeting. The amount of time allowed for each individual will be five (5) minutes. No individual on the list may grant any allotted time to anyone else. The President will allow up to thirty (30) minutes total for these comments. The Board Secretary will keep a log on the time for each speaker. The Board will give due consideration to each speaker’s comments when making subsequent decisions. Except to correct or clarify any incorrect information or misleading comments, the Board, Superintendent or other school official will not respond or enter into discussion with the speaker. Reference Policy - 903 |
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT - Dr. Dady
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7. POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT — Troy Zimmerman
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7.A. Introduction of Policies
Description:
The following policies are presented for the Board's review prior to a first reading: 119-Current Events |
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7.B. Policies — First Read
Description:
The administration recommends approving the first reading of the following policies:
116-Tutorial Instruction 117-Homebound Instruction 118-Independent Study ALL IN FAVOR
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7.C. Retire Policy
Description:
The administration recommends retiring Policy 118.1 — Home Independent Study
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8. EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT-Tyler Snook
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8.A. Items of Discussion
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8.A.1. Revist Honor Roll Policy - Jeremiah Allen
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8.A.2. Creation of a PBIS Club at the Intermediate School-Philip Heggenstaller
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8.B. FFA Trips
Description:
The administration recommends approving the recommended FFA trips. All costs will be covered by the participants and/or FFA. District transportation will be used:
National FFA Convention — October 21-24,2026, Indianapolis, Indiana. FFA members will get the chance to tour various agricultural operations on their way to and back from Indianapolis. While there students get to meet with agricultural vendors and educational institution representatives. They also get to attend sessions and workshops with chapters from across the US. ACES- Date to be determined: Feb 6-7, or Feb 20-21, or Feb 27-28, 2027. The Agricultural Cooperation Establishes Success (ACES) Conference is a premier leadership experience held over four weekends each winter in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This overnight conference focuses on personal growth, team building, and career readiness. Through hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions, students develop leadership skills that prepare them to succeed in their chapters, schools, and future careers. SLLC- March 14-16, 2027, State Legislative Leadership Conference (SLLC) is a three-day leadership experience held each spring in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where FFA members learn how government and advocacy intersect with agriculture. Participants tour the Capitol, take part in issue-based workshops, and meet directly with legislators to share their FFA stories and perspectives. ALL IN FAVOR |
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9. PROPERTY COMMITTEE REPORT-Brandon Straub
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9.A. Items of Discussion
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10. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT-Mindy Benfer
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10.A. Items of Discussion
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10.A.1. Club Audits-Attachments
Description:
The Elementary School HSA, Middle School HSA and Football Boosters have submitted their 2026 self audits for the Board's review.
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10.A.2. Ag Facility Donation from Dr. Holman — Renee Jilinski
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10.B. Financial Reports/Ratification of Expenditures
Description:
The administration recommends approving all financial reports as presented, subject to audit, and ratification of the expenses for the month of August 2026.
ROLL CALL VOTE
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10.C. Monetary Donation
Description:
The administration recommends accepting a $1722.00 monetary donation for the purchase of boys' lacrosse helmets from the boys' lacrosse booster club.
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11. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT—Tim Scholl
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11.A. Items of Discussion
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11.B. Resignations/Retirement
Description:
The administration recommends accepting the recommended resignations and retirement:
Resignation — Elisha Steffen as a Category 2 Aide at the middle school and bus monitor effective August 17, 2026 Resignation — Morgan Mattern as a classroom aide at the elementary school effective August 17, 2026 Resignation-Lily Martin as the junior high girls wrestling coach effective immediately Resignation-Kaitlyn Bridge as the assistant winter cheer coach effective immediately Retirement — Joe Veley as a custodian at the middle school effective December 31, 2026 ALL IN FAVOR |
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11.C. FMLA
Description:
The administration recommends approving FMLA leave for Employee #100607 beginning September 17, 2026.
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11.D. Staff Transfer
Description:
The administration recommends approving the transfer of Hailey Crabb from a part-time library aide at the middle school to a part-time Category 2 Aide at the middle school. Her salary for this position will be set at Level 5 of the Category 2 Aide pay scale, $14.81 per hour.
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11.E. Salary Corrections
Description:
The administration recommends approving the recommended salary correction and step placement:
Tesa Hoffman—Step 5 Masters originally approved at $64,000. Step 5 Masters is $64,400 Sarah Kim was originally approved at Step 6 Bachelors—$63,025. Should have been approved at Step 6 Level II Bachelors—$63,025. (no change to salary, just level) |
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11.F. To Be Hired
Description:
The administration recommends approving the following personnel:
Kaitlyn Carey - 2026 Fall Play Director Abigail Kitchen, New Columbia - Guest Teacher Nicole Herrold, Middleburg - Guest Teacher Kimberly Fullam, Mifflinburg - Guest Teacher Ty Stroup, Mifflinburg - Guest Teacher Wayne Hoffman, Selinsgrove - Bus Driver ASSISTANT COACHES Colin Devanney-Assistant Boys Basketball-$3800 Aric Gramly-Assistant Boys Varsity Wrestling-$3947 Al Fluman-Assistant Girls Varsity Wrestling-$3914 Frank Reber-Assistant Junior High Boys Wrestling—$2256 Dustin Botts-Assistant Bowling-$2108 Jennifer Keister-Assistant Junior High Boys Basketball-$2100 Quinn Smith-Assistant Junior High Boys Basketball-$2171 VOLUNTEER COACHES Jedediah Lemon-Boys Soccer Glenn Fogel, Adam Yoder, Mike Mertz-Boys Basketball Katy Baker, Kelly Griffith, Scott Griffith, Tyler Stoltzfus-Girls Basketball Gabe Gramly, Nazar Mironenko, Brandon Straub, Bradley Wagner, Sr-Boys Varsity Wrestling Dan Kenamond, Kevin Shuck, Chad Gessner, Rusty Walls-Junior High Boys Wrestling GAME STAFF & EVENT WORKERS Dave Oberlin-Junior High & JV Football Game Manager Cowell Gemberling-Boys Soccer Game Manager Jerry Boyer-Varsity Football Video Shawn Ritter-Varsity Football Game Clock Lisa Wagner - Event Staff Glenn Bierly - Event Staff Chris Kahley - Event Staff ROLL CALL VOTE |
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12. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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13. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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14. OLD BUSINESS
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15. NEW BUSINESS
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15.A. PSBA Election of Officers
Description:
PSBA requires all school entities to vote in the PSBA Leadership Election. Below is the 2026-2027 slate of candidates. Bios are attached. Choose up to two candidates for a three-year term.
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16. ADJOURNMENT
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