November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
1. Opening Items
|
|
1.A. Call to Order
|
|
1.B. Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance
|
|
1.C. Moment of Silent Reflection
|
|
1.D. Roll call for Attendance
|
|
1.E. Announcements
Description:
The Board met in executive session on October 5, 2026, for matters of personnel/labor.
|
|
1.F. Presentations
|
|
1.F.1. Pride and Promise
Description:
Mr. Ulam will be presenting the Pride and Promise Award to the District's bus drivers.
|
|
1.G. Approval of Minutes
Attachments:
()
|
|
1.H. Public Comments
Description:
In accordance with Policy 903, the Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the public in Board meetings. The Board also recognizes its responsibility for proper governance of the District and the need to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner.
|
|
1.I. Approval of Agenda with Additions
Description:
It is recommended the agenda be approved with the following additions:
I. J. Resignation - Board Member 2. D. Substitute Rate - Skilled Maintenance 3. B. Election of Coach - Spring Sport 4. A. Professional Development Request - SAP Training 5. A. Field Trips - Flag Pick Up 6. Student Overnight Travel |
|
1.J. Resignation - Board Member
Description:
Board Member David Antuono has submitted his resignation as a Member of the Board of School Directors effective immediately.
|
|
2. Personnel
|
|
2.A. Additions to Substitute Teacher List
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the following individuals for addition to the substitute teacher list effective upon completion of a packet of new-hire paperwork set forth in the Office of the Superintendent, including pre-employment drug screening:
Elementary Jennifer Haney Columbus Maria Sibeto Nurse Diana Anastasia |
|
2.B. Additions to Non-Professional Substitute Lists
Description:
Board action is requested to add the following individuals to the substitute list indicated, effective upon completion of a packet of new-hire paperwork, including pre-employment drug screening:
Paraprofessional Julie Cunningham Secretary Donna Mott - effective January 4, 2027 |
|
2.C. Secretarial Position
Description:
Board action is requested to abolish the 12 month secretarial position of Junior/Senior High School Secretary currently held by Mrs. Mott effective close of day on December 31, 2026.
|
|
2.D. Substitute Rate - Skilled Maintenance
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the rate of $30 per hour for substitute skilled maintenance personnel.
|
|
3. Athletics
|
|
3.A. Coaching Resignation
Description:
Mr. Robert Kwiat has submitted his resignation as 7th Grade Boys Basketball coach effective immediately.
|
|
3.B. Election of Coach - Spring Sports
Description:
The following individual is being recommended for election to the position indicated for the 2026-27 school year/season only:
David Antuono - Head Girls Softball Coach |
|
3.C. Volunteer Coaches
Description:
The following individuals are being recommended to volunteer their services to the sports indicated for the 2026-27 school term/season:
Annalisa Frengel - Junior High Volleyball Taegan Scheller - Junior High Volleyball Doug Smith - Junior High Boys Basketball Program |
|
4. Professional Development
|
|
4.A. Professional Development Requests
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached list of staff development requests.
Attachments:
()
|
|
5. Field Trips
|
|
5.A. Field Trip Requests
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached requests for field trips using District transportation.
Attachments:
()
|
|
6. Student Overnight Travel
Description:
Permission is requested to allow a group of teachers, students, and chaperones to travel to Philadelphia, PA from October 15-17, 2027, to participate in an engaging, hands-on learning experience exploring the founding of the United States and development of America's Democracy.
|
|
7. Use of Facilities
|
|
7.A. Facility Usage Requests
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached Use of School Facilities requests.
Attachments:
()
|
|
8. Finances
|
|
8.A. Treasurer's and Financial Reports
Description:
Board action to accept Treasurer's Reports as presented.
|
|
8.B. Proposal for Service - Civil Rights Data Collection
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the proposal for services to gather and report data for the Civil Rights Data Collection Report required by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at a cost of $2,750.
|
|
8.C. Act I Index
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached Resolution not to raise millage more than the index for the 2027-28 school year.
Attachments:
()
|
|
8.D. Supplemental Assignment
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the following Supplemental Assignment in accordance with the Act 93 Compensation Plan: Attendance/Truancy - Staci Norris |
|
8.E. IU IV IDEA Agreement and Sub Contract
Description:
1. Board action is requested to authorize the Administration to enter into an IDEA Flow through Funds Agreement with the IU IV for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
2. Board action is requested to authorize the Administration to enter into an IDEA-B, Section 611 sub-contract with the IU IV for the implementation of the Individuals with Disability Education Act for the period of July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. |
|
8.F. Purchase of Service Agreement
Description:
Board action is requested to approve a Purchase of Service Agreement with Leanne Memo to provide services for the District's Cyber Program for one hour daily for the 2026-27 school year only at the rate of $31.67 per hour.
|
|
9. Board Issues
|
|
9.A. Dual Credit Affiliation Agreement - PennWest
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the Administration entering into a Dual Credit Affiliation Agreement with Pennsylvania Western University effective for a period of one year which will automatically renew for additional one-year terms, up to a maximum term of five years, unless formally terminated pursuant to this Agreement.
|
|
9.B. Committee Reports
Description:
Athletics - Mr. Copple
Buildings and Grounds - Mr. Hasson Curriculum - Mrs. Houk Health/Wellness - Mr. Antuono Lawrence County Career and Technical Center - Mr. Lambo/Mr. Copple Legislative - Mrs. Houk Policy - Mrs. Schachern Safety - Mr. Lambo Student Activities |
|
10. Closing Items
|
|
10.A. Information Items and Announcements
|
|
10.B. Adjournment
|
