September 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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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

Description:  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:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of Muhlenberg School District approve the following professional appointments:

1. Ms. Kimberly Bray, Long-Term Substitute Teacher (M. Sterious) Muhlenberg Elementary Teacher, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year through on or about November 11, 2026, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top) prorated for days worked.
2. Mr. Thomas Brady, Long-Term Substitute Teacher (M. Heckman), Muhlenberg High School, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year through on or about December 23, 2026, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top), prorated for day worked.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following classified appointments:

1. Ms. Alexis Smith, Special Education Paraprofessional (V. Barboza), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective August 19, 2026, at a pay rate of $22.46 per hour.
2. Ms. Naomy Torres, Special Education Paraprofessional (I. Domine), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective August 19, 2026, at a pay rate of $22.46 per hour.
3. Ms. Tionna Brooks, Special Education Paraprofessional (P. Gisler), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective August 19, 2026, at a pay rate of $22.46 per hour.
4. Mr. Jessie Ricks, Second Shift Custodian (M. Ionas), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective September 1, 2026, at a salary of $57,415, prorated for days worked.
5. Ms. Leona Macrina, Special Education Paraprofessional (A. Seasholtz), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective August 26, 2026, at a pay rate of $22.46 per hour.
6. Ms. Breanne Hardinger, Special Education Paraprofessional (A. Chapman), C.E. Cole Intermediate, effective August 26, 2026, at a pay rate of $22.46 per hour.
7. Mr. Luis Santos, Special Education Paraprofessional (A. Stoudt), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective August 26, 2026, at a pay rate of $22.46 per hour.
8. Mr. Anthony Brisbon, Special Education Paraprofessional (P. Amidon), Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective August 31, 2026, at a pay rate of $22.46 per hour.
9. Ms. Jael Rivera, Cafeteria Worker (K. Quiles), Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective September 10, 2026, at a pay rate of $21.79 per hour.
10. Ms. Alexandra Godziejewski, Special Education Paraprofessional (M. Dietrich), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective September 3, 2026, at a pay rate of $22.46 per hour.
11. Ms. Giana Schaffer, Second Shift Custodian (R. Himic), Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective September 8, 2026, at a salary of $57,415, prorated for days worked.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District accept the following resignations:

1. Ms. Patricia Amidon, Special Education Paraprofessional, Muhlenberg Junior High School, resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective August 12, 2026.
2. Ms. Sheryl Boyer, Special Education Teacher, Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective August 28, 2026.
3. Mr. Luis Santos, Special Education Paraprofessional, Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective August 31, 2026.
4. Ms. Yahaira Colon, Third Shift Custodian, Muhlenberg High School, effective August 31, 2026.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following mentor assignments at the professional rate of $30.00 per hour for the 2026-2027 school year:

1. Mr. Anthony Geddio, mentor for Mr. Austin Chapman, Special Education Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
2. Mr. Todd Eisenhofer, mentor for Mr. Troy Corson, Health & Physical Education Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
3. Ms. Alison Franzone, mentor for Ms. Samantha Fick, Elementary Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
4. Ms. Kaley Quillman, mentor for Ms. Morgan Gallagher, Elementary Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
5. Ms. Stefanie Cerroni, mentor for Ms. Rebecca Alexander, Special Education Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
6. Ms. Stefanie Cerroni, mentor for Ms. Alexandra Brodestsky, Special Education Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
7. Ms. Meghan Goetz, mentor for Ms. Isabella Wisenburn, Special Education Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
8. Ms. Sarah Kopetsky, mentor for Sarah Pacharis Elementary Teacher, for thirty (30) hours.
9. Mr. Kevin Maier, mentor for Ms. Kristina Hamalainen, Speech & Language Pathologist, for sixty (60) hours.
10. Ms. Megan Douglas, mentor for Ms. Jocelyn Drebushenko, Elementary Teacher, for thirty (30) hours.
11. Ms. Kristina Antonellos, mentor for Ms. Macy McDonough, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, for fifteen (15) hours.
12. Ms. Jessica Levy-West, mentor for Ms. Kimberly Bray, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, for fifteen (15) hours.
13. Ms. Paige McGrogan, mentor for Ms. Elyssa Hession, Special Education Teacher, for fifty-three (53) hours.
14. Mr. Nathan Mohler, mentor for Mr. Nathan Patton, Music Teacher, for thirty (30) hours.
15. Ms. Ashley Roth, mentor for Ms. Megyn Stevens, Special Education Teacher, for thirty (30) hours.
16. Ms. Ashley Roth, mentor for Ms. Raquel Barbera, Special Education Teacher, for thirty (30) hours.
17. Ms. Maryann Ligenza, mentor for Ms. Lauren Palladino, Certified School Nurse, for thirty (30) hours.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following co-curricular appointments:

1. Ms. Meghan Cook, MJHS Cross Country Volunteer Coach, effective August 28, 2026.
2. Ms. Jules Lesher, MHS Girls Tennis Volunteer Coach, effective August 28, 2026.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the health services agreement with Dr. Kimberly Rauenzahn, DO to provide school physician services for the district for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Professional and Administrative salary adjustments for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following co-curricular assignments for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Sports Event Monitors for the 2026-2027 School Year at the pay rate of $20.00 per hour as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District in accordance with Section 1121 of Pennsylvania School Code of 1949 (as amended) and Act 66 of 1996, authorize awarding a Professional Employee Contract to the following teachers who have performed on a satisfactory basis for three years as presented.
 

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the AFJROTC additional stipend for services performed outside normal school hours for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year the following instructor:

1. MSgt. Jonathan Beaver, USAF, Retired stipend $4,000.

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
 

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve environmental services provider Spotts, Steven 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.

Description:  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.

Description:  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:

Fund	Treasurer's Report	Financial Report	Bills Paid Month	Investments	Budget Transfers
General	Jul 2026	Jul 2026	Aug 2026 Ck#61127-61297 V#28608-28618	Jul 2026
Cafeteria	Jul 2026	Jul 2026	Aug 2026 Ck#9054-9084 V#3247-3250	Jul 2026
Capital Reserve (Fund 32)	Aug 2026	Aug 2026	Aug 2026 Ck#5003
Capital  Reserve (Fund 39)	Aug 2026	Aug2026	Aug  2026 Ck#1019-1029 Ck#25040-25047
Activity	Aug 2026	Jul 2026

Description:  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.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of Muhlenberg School District approve the following education field trip request:

1. Muhlenberg High School AFJROTC, travel to the National Fitness Competition in Daytona, FL on April 30, 2027 through May 4, 2027.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the 2026-2027 student tuition agreement for the following student as presented:

1. Student No. 42524

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following conference request:

1. Dr. Joseph Scoboria to attend the National Law Association Annual Conference in Cary, NC October 22 to October 24, 2026 at a cost not to exceed $1,240.89 (funded through Curriculum & Instruction Funds).

Description:  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:

1. Student No. 36744, grade 12, Muhlenberg High School

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Settlement Agreement and Release for the following student as presented:

1. Student No. 41285

Description:  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.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Muhlenberg Elementary Center Schoolwide Title I School Plan, 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.

Description:  Review minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of August 12, 2026 and the Regular Board Meeting of August 12, 2026.

Description:  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.

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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• October - Mr. Robert Mengle
• November - Mrs. Krystina Eagle
• December - Ms. Susan M. Roeckle
• January - Mrs. Cindy L. Mengle
• February - Mr. S. Wayne Hardy
• March - Mr. Garrett Hyneman
• April - Mr. Andrew L. Eaton, Sr.
• May - Mr. Ronald J. Haas, Sr.

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Date	Time	Event
September 21	6:30 PM	RMCTC Board Meeting
October 12	6:30 PM	RMCTC Board Meeting
October 14	6:30 PM	COW Meeting and Regular Board Meeting
November 9	6:30 PM	RMCTC Board Meeting
November 11	6:30 PM	COW Meeting and Regular Board Meeting
December 2	6:30 PM	Annual Organization Meeting; COW Meeting; Regular Board Meeting