October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Meeting
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1. Opening Items
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1.A. Call Meeting to Order
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
Description:
The workshop session will be called to order, and the agenda for the evening will begin.
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
Description:
The Board and attendees will recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1.C. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Brittany Enders, Board Secretary
Description:
Roll call will be conducted, and Board member attendance will be recorded.
Ms. Anitre' Bell Mr. Monte Buckins Mrs. Carla Buxton Mr. Daniel Caton Mrs. Victoria Gill Mrs. Anissa Klesser Mrs. Jeanette Miller Mr. Dave Piroli Mrs. Lindsay Zupsic |
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1.D. Student and Staff Spotlights
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
Description:
The Student and Staff Spotlight recognizes individuals who demonstrate Viking Pride and exemplify what it means to be a Hopewell Viking. Each spotlight celebrates students and staff who positively represent the values, character, and spirit of the Hopewell Area School District.
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1.E. Superintendent Announcements
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maura Hobson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will provide updates and share information of interest to the Board and the public.
Attachments:
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1.F. Special Presentation: Tonya Conrad, Department of Food and Nutrition
Speaker(s):
Tonya Conrad, Department of Food and Nutrition
Description:
Ms. Conrad will provide and update on the department.
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1.G. Special Presentation: DRAW Collective
Description:
Presentation will focus on Senior High School renovations and additions.
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2. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Jeanette Miller, School Board President
Description:
The President will announce if there was an Executive Session since the last meeting.
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2.A. Board Executive Session will be held at 6:00p.m.
Speaker(s):
Jeanette Miller, School Board President
Description:
This announcement is being made to follow Act 84 of 1986, Pennsylvania's Sunshine Law, as amended.
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3. Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
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4. Finance and Budget Committee Items
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Lindsay Zupsic, Chair Mrs. Vicky Gill,Co-Chair
Recommended Motion(s):
Resolution 19-2026 authorizing the District's participation in the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Program for the 2027-2028 School Year and the appointment of representatives. (Roll Call)
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Resolution 21-2026 appointing Staff Accountant, Deanna Krotec as the Hopewell Area School District's liaison with Berkheimer for the purpose of sharing confidential tax information for official District purposes. (Roll Call)
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5. Legislative
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Klesser, Chair; Mrs. Buxton, Co-Chair
Recommended Motion(s):
Scheduling of the Hopewell Area School District Board of School Directors Reorganization Meeting for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Administration Board Room.
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6. Personnel Committee
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Lindsay Zupsic, Chair Ms. Anitre' Bell, Co-Chair
Recommended Motion(s):
The retirement of Sandra Stewart from her position as Substitute Bus Monitor, effective September 29, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
The retirement of Richard A. Scimio from his position as Custodian, effective February 1, 2027.
Recommended Motion(s) #3:
The retirement of Richard Cybak from his position as Bus Driver, effective September 11, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #4:
Robert Boston as a one-on-one Paraprofessional, effective October 12, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #5:
Tyarra Ruff as a one on one Paraprofessional, pending completion of all required clearances.
Recommended Motion(s) #6:
Julie Chevalier as a classroom Paraprofessional, effective October 5, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s) #7:
Lukas Boudros as a substitute custodian, pending completion of all required clearances.
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7. Workshop Committee Discussions and Recommendations for October 20, 2026
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
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7.A. Education/Curriculum/Instruction:
Speaker(s):
Ms. Bell, Chair; Mrs. Klesser and Mrs. Zupsic, Co-Chairs
Description:
Recommendation to approve
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7.B. Personnel
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Zupsic, Chair; Ms. Bell, Co-Chair
Description:
Recommendation to approve:
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8. Informational Items
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
Description:
Upcoming FundraisersSenior High Fundraisers:
Junior High Fundraisers:
Girls Varsity Soccer Fundraisers:
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9. Closing Items
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9.A. Other Business
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
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9.B. Upcoming Presentations to the Board
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
Description:
Jocelyn Sabruno - Department of Curriculum and Instruction
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9.C. Upcoming School Board Meetings
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
Description:
October 20, 2026 - Regular Business Meeting, Central Administration Board Room @ 7:00p.m.
November 3, 2026 - Regular Work Meeting, Central Administration Board Room @ 7:00p.m. |
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9.D. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jeanette Miller, School Board President
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