September 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Committee of the Whole
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1. Roll Call
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.A.
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3. Educational Presentations
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3.A. PSBA's Honor Roll of School Board Service and Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials - Dr. Alan S. Futrick
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3.B. First Reading of Policies- Dr. Alan S. Futrick
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100 Programs Policy No. 122, Extracurricular Activities Policy No. 122.1, Non-Sponsored Groups Policy No. 140, Charter Schools 200 Pupils Policy No. 221, Dress and Grooming Policy No. 236.1, Threat Assessment 300 Employees Policy No. 325, Dress and Grooming Policy No. 332, Working Periods |
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4. Hearing of Visitors
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Guidelines- For anyone who would like to make a comment, please state your name, group affiliation if applicable, and whether you are a taxpayer and/or resident.
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5. Committee Reports
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5.A. Berks County Intermediate Unit - Mr. Andrew L. Eaton, Sr.
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5.B. Reading- Muhlenberg CTC - Mrs. Cindy L. Mengle
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5.C. PSBA Liasion - Mrs. Kristyna Eagle
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5.D. Muhlenberg Community Library - Ms. Susan M. Roeckle
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5.E. School Safety and Security Committee - Mr. Enrique Castro, Jr., Mr. S. Wayne Hardy and Mr. Garrett Hyneman
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5.F. Capital Projects Committee - Mr. Andrew L. Eaton, Sr., Ms. Susan M. Roeckle and Mr. Robert Mengle
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5.G. Extra- Curricular and Co-Curricular Committee - Mrs. Kristyna Eagle, Mr. Ronald J. Haas, Sr., and Mrs. Cindy L. Mengle
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5.H. Educational Programs - Dr. Gangi E. Cucciuffo
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6. Personnel
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6.A. Professional Appointments
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6.B. Classified Appointments
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6.C. Acceptance of Resignations
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6.D. Mentor Assignments
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6.E. Co-Curricular Appointments
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6.F. Health Services Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.G. Professional and Administrative Salary Adjustments for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.H. Co-Curricular Assignments
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6.I. Sports Event Monitors for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.J. Award Professional Employee Contract for Tenured Teacher
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6.K. AFJROTC Stipend for the 2026-2027 School Year
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7. Management
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7.A. Election of PSBA Officers
Description:
WHEREAS, instead of individuals voting during the PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference in October, each school entity will have one vote for each officer and at-large representative position;
WHEREAS, this will require boards of the various school entities to come to a consensus on each candidate and cast their vote electronically during the open voting period (September 8, 2026 through October 31, 2026). The voting will be done through a secure, third-party, web-based voting site that will require a login password; WHEREAS, one person from each member school entity will be authorized as the official person to cast the vote on behalf of his or her school entity. In the case of school districts, it will be the Board secretary who will cast votes on behalf of the school board as follows: 2027 President Elect - One Year Term Matt Vannoy, Sharon School District 2027 Vice President - One Year Term Kristy Bolte, Northwestern School District 2027-2029 Treasurer - Three Year Term David Hein, Parkland School District 2027 Eastern Zone Representative - One Year Term Jason Mell, Exeter School District PSBA Insurance Trustees- Three Year term choose up to two candidates for a 3-year term Marianne L. Neel Dr. Michael Faccinetto |
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8. Physical Plant and Transportation
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8.A. Environmental Services for Muhlenberg High School
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve environmental services provider Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy including bid phase services, asbestos abatement and construction oversight at the Muhlenberg High School at a total cost of $23,300 (funded through Capital Projects Fund) as presented.
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8.B. New Sound System for Renovated Natatorium
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve a new sound system in the renovated natatorium at the high school at a total cost of $75,603.14 (funded through Capital Project Funds) as presented.
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9. Budget and Finance
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9.A. Approval of Financial Reports
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following financial reports and they become part of the permanent record of the meeting:
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9.B. Adult Meal Price Increase
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the increase of the adult breakfast price from $3.00 to $3.05, and the adult meal price from $5.00 to $5.05, using the Adult Meal Price Calculation Spreadsheet for the 2026-2027 school year and remain in compliance, effective September 9, 2026 as presented.
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10. Education
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10.A. Educational Field Trip Request
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of Muhlenberg School District approve the following education field trip request:
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10.B. Student Tuition Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the 2026-2027 student tuition agreement for the following student as presented:
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10.C. Conference Request
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following conference request:
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10.D. Student to Complete Senior Year as Non-Resident Student
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the request for the following senior to complete the 2026-2027 school year as a non resident student:
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10.E. Settlement Agreement and Release
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Settlement Agreement and Release for the following student as presented:
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10.F. Certificate of Support Students
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the enrollment of Certificate of Support Students, PA School Code 1302, for the 2026-2027 School Year as listed.
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10.G. Schoolwide Title I/TSI/A-TSI School Plans for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Muhlenberg Elementary Center Schoolwide Title I School Plan, the C.E. Cole Intermediate Schoolwide TSI-Title I School Plan and the Muhlenberg Junior High School and Muhlenberg High School Schoolwide A-TSI School Plans for the 2026-2027 school, as presented.
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11. Minutes
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11.A. Approval of Minutes
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Review minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 12, 2026 and the Regular Board Meeting of August 12, 2026.
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12. Old Business
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13. New Business
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13.A. Memoriam of Ms. Dolores Anne Hildebrand
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Resolved, that we remember the passing of Ms. Dolores Anne Hildebrand who served in the Muhlenberg School District for twenty-three (23) years (1968-1991) as a health and physical education teacher. We honor her memory for her dedicated service to the school district and community.
Be it further resolved that we convey through this resolution our deepest sympathy to her family, and that this resolution be made part of the permanent record in the minutes of the Muhlenberg School District. |
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14. Hearing of Visitors
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14.A. Guidelines- For anyone who would like to make a comment, please state your name, group affiliation if applicable, and whether you are a taxpayer and/or resident.
Description:
Muhlenberg School District taxpayers and residents have an opportunity, at this time, to comment on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation which are or may be before the Muhlenberg School Board. This period of time is for comments only; it is not a time to engage in a question and answer or debate with the board. Comments from the Board are at the option of the Board. The Board retains the option to accept all public comment at this time. Presentations will be limited to two minutes per person. In the event that the Board determines that there is not sufficient time for the residents or taxpayers of the School District to comment, the Board may defer the comment period to the next regular meeting.
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15. MSD/RMCTC Board Visitor of the Month
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15.A. Schedule 2026-2027
MSD/RMCTC Board Visitor of the Month
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16. Review of Board Meetings and Calendar Events
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16.A. Calendar
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17. Adjourn the Meeting
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17.A. Adjourn Meeting
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