October 21, 2026 Executive Session 6:00pm-7:00pm Regular Meeting begins at 7:00pm - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order — The Board President will call the meeting to order.
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2. Pledge of Allegiance — The Board President will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Executive Session – Held prior to the regular meeting to discuss confidential personnel matters and labor negotiations. Specific actions, if any, will be announced during the public session by the Board President.
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4. Roll Call — The Board Secretary will take attendance.
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5. Proposed Agenda — The Board will recommend approval of the proposed agenda for the meeting of October 21, 2026.
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6. Recognize Citizens — Opportunity for public comment. Public must submit a courtesy of the floor form to the board president prior to the start of the meeting.
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7. Approval of Minutes — The Board will recommend approval of the minutes of September 16, 2026 meeting.
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8. Personnel Recommendations — The Board will recommend approval of resignations, appointments, and substitutes.
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8.A. Resignations — The Board will recommend approval of resignation of Elise Reabold, Cafeteria Worker.
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8.B. Appointments — The Board will recommend approval of appointment Aurora Felix Grade 8 Special Education Teacher and Marilin Perez- Lopez, Cafeteria Worker.
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8.C. Substitutes — The Board will recommend approval of substitutes.
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8.D. Other Personnel Items
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8.D.1. Conferences — The Board will recommend approval of conferences for Christine Presley JSHS Special Education Teacher, Kelsey McLoughlin Technology Coordinator and Keith Degler, HR/Payroll Specialist.
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8.D.2. Credit Courses — The Board will recommend approval of credit courses for Sherry Bukics, JSHS Teacher and Jennifer Jones, JSHS Teacher.
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9. Business Manager Report — Mr. Gauronsky will give his report at this time.
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10. Approve Financial Reports — The Board will recommend approval of financial reports: Cash Balance;Tax Collector Report.
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11. Approve Payment of Bills — The Board will recommend approval of the payment of bills as presented:
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12. Superintendent Report — Mr. McAndrew will give his report at this time.
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13. Business Manager Report - The Business Manager will give his report at this time.
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14. Report from Solicitor — Mr. Yurchak will give his report at this time.
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15. Old Business — The Board President will address old business.
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16. New Business - The Board President will address new business.
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17. Reports from Committees
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17.A. Buildings and Grounds — The Superintendent and the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds will recommend approval of fire alarm replacement and partnership with SitlogiQ.
Buildings and Grounds Committee:
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17.B. Athletics and Activities — Approval of winter coaches for cheer, wrestling and bocce, winter ticket prices and winter sport workers.
Athletic and Activities Committee:
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17.C. Budget and Finance - Approve Writs of Execution of properties in Lansford and Nesquehoning, PA.
Budget and Finance Committee:
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17.D. Education — Approve extracurricular appointments, purchase of novels, NEIU agreement for Speech Therapy, PTO volunteers, home bound instruction and mentors.
Education Committee:
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17.E. Policy — Approval of second reading of policies: #102 — Academic Standards #105 - Curriculum #204.1 - Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks #209 - Health Examinations/Screenings, #246 - School Wellness, #249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying, #704 - Maintenance, #803 - School Calendar, #805.2 - School Security Personnel, #822 - Automated External Defibrillator (AED)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR).
Policy Committee:
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17.F. Personnel — Approval of official Start date of Emilee Lehman, Michelle Searfoss, and Isabella Miller, Highly Qualified status of Emilee Lehman and unpaid employee leave of absences.
Personnel Committee:
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17.G. Security and Safety — No actions at this time.
Security and Safety Committee:
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18. Representative Reports
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18.A. Building Administrator Reports - Building Administrators will give their reports at this time.
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19. Review of Meeting Dates and Calendar of Events
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20. Review of Committee Dates
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21. Adjournment - The Board will recommend approval to adjourn the meeting.
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