September 16, 2026 Workshop 6:00p.m. Regular meeting to immediately follow - Work Shop and Regular Meeting to follow
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.1. Salute to the Flag
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1.2. Recognition of Residents and Taxpayers - Agenda Items
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Izabella Rubio, RSD student - present newspaper
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1.3. Corrrespondence
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The Governing Board of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association proudly presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Rhonda Williams.
In recognition of ongoing school board service and the long-term contributions of individuals who bring their energy, talent and values to the guidance of youth and public education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Congratulations! |
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1.4. Approval of Minutes
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve minutes of the August 19, 2026 Monthly Regular Voting Meeting.
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1.5. Exception to Open Meeting Statement
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An executive session was held on August 19, 2026, from 6:01 p.m. to 6:36 p.m. for Personnel and Legal Matters.
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1.6. Executive Session
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The board will meet in executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters.
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2. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda
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3. Board Committee/Board Representative Reports
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3.1. Buildings and Grounds
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3.1.1. Building and Grounds Committee
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Updates from last meeting:
New Business:
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3.1.2. National Fuel Right Of Way Agreement
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3.2. Curriculum
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3.2.1. High School and Elementary Updates
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3.2.2. Update on Supervision Model for Instructional Staff
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3.3. Finance
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3.3.1. Invitation to PSBA Budget Workshop
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MIU IV PASBO Budget Workshop taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Grove City College's Carnegie Alumni Center.
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3.4. Personnel
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3.5. Mercer County Career Center
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4. Board Operations
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4.1. 2027 PSBA Officer Elections
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to nominate the following slate of candidates for the 2027 PSBA Officer Elections.
Description:
Slate of Candidates:
2027 President Elect (one-year term) — Matt Vannoy 2027 Vice President (one-year term) — Kristy Bolte 2027-2029 PSBA Treasurer (three-year term) — David Hein 2027 Section W-1 Advisor — Tracey Leyda PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees: Seat 1 - Marianne L. Neel — (you may select one) Seat 2 - Dr. Michael Faccinetto — (you may select one) |
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4.2. PCCD Grant Application
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve administration to apply for a PCCD grant in the amount of $141,518.00.
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4.3. National Fuel Right of Way Agreement
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Right of Way Agreement granting National Fuel Corporation the easement as presented.
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5. Building and Grounds
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5.1. Use of Building and Grounds
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve use of Buildings and Grounds.
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6. Educational Programs/Student Activities
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6.1. Student Activities
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Student Activities.
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6.2. Conferences/Workshops
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Conferences/Workshops.
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6.3. Community Action Partnership of Mercer County — Head Start
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding between Reynolds School District and Community Action Partnership of Mercer County Head Start. This agreement shall be in effect from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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6.4. Raider Nation Star Academy Staffing
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Raider Nation Star Academy Program and staffing for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
John Tofani, After-School Site Coordinator
Haley Chiappini - Instructor Madilynn DiFrischia - Assistant Instructor Sophia Tofani - Assistant Instructor The program will meet on the following days/times: Monday through Thursday while school is in session. There is no cost to the district. |
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7. Budget and Finance
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7.1. Business Office Report
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7.2. General Fund Progress Reports
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve General Fund Progress Report.
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7.3. Treasurer Report
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Treasurer Report.
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7.4. Payment of Bills
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve payment of bills.
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7.5. Student Activitites Account Report
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Student Activity Account Report.
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7.6. Food Service Report
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Food Service Report.
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7.7. Bakery and Dairy Vendors
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following vendors for Bakery and Dairy products for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
Bakery Products: Nickles
Dairy Products: Marburger Farm Dairy |
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7.8. Engagement Agreement with the Reschini Group
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2026 Engagement Agreement with the Reschini Group, Indiana, PA to
provide required reporting forms to employees under the Affordable Care Act. Cost paid
through Midwest Health Combine.
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8. Personnel
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8.1. FMLA
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Recommended Motion(s):
Acknowledge FMLA requests.
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Employee #49
FMLA October 12, 2026 - January 19, 2027 Employee #614 Intermittent FMLA 07/31/2026 - 07/30/2027 |
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8.2. Resignation of Alec Shannon, Custodian
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Alec Shannon as a custodian retroactive to September 3, 2026.
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8.3. Field Experience Assignment
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Field Experience Assignments.
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8.4. Addition(s) to the Day-To-Day Substitute Teacher List
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve addition(s) to the Day-To-Day Substitute Teacher List.
Description:
Jozalyn Hughes
Ashlyn Snyder 1-30 days - $115.00/day 31-60 days - $125.00/day 61-90 days - $135.00/day 91+ days - $145.00/day No Benefits. No seniority shall accrue; the position does not have rights to job security or continued employment beyond current assignment. |
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8.5. Standing Substitute for the 2026–2027 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Melvin Hobson as a Standing Substitute retroactive to August 26, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. Rate of pay in accordance with the Standing Substitute scale rate.
Description:
Melvin Hobson - High School
1- 90 days = $135/day 91+ days = $145/day (after 91 days) No Benefits. No seniority shall accrue; the position does not have rights to job security or continued employment beyond current assignment. |
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8.6. Volunteer List
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Parent Volunteer List.
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8.7. Extracurricular Advisors for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following Advisors and pay for the 2026-2027 school year, pending all pre-employment requirements have been met.
Description:
Patsy Wilkins - Ticket Taker/Seller, Timekeeper, Game Manager
Rachel Taylor - Timekeeper, Game Manager Amanda Addicott - Ticket Taker Heidi Smith - Game Manager, Ticket Taker, Timekeeper $45/event |
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9. Transportation
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9.1. Update on RFP process for Transportation Services
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9.2. Student Counts
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9.3. Anderson Bus Driver List
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9.4. Sharpsville Area School District Transportation Agreement
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Transportation Agreement between Reynolds School District and Sharpsville Area School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.5. Parent Transportation Agreement
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Parent Transportation Agreement.
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10. Solicitor
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11. Superintendent
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11.1. School Code Implementation Guide for School Administrators
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2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Code Updates attached to PA Education Budget
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11.2. State Mandates for Public School Districts and Checklist
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11.3. Ready To Learn Grant
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The Superintendent has submitted the Ready To Learn Grant.
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12. Meeting Dates
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12.1. School Board Meeting Dates
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October 21, 2026, at 6:00p.m. - Workshop
October 21, 2026, Regular voting meeting to immediately follow the workshop. The workshop and Regular Voting Meeting will be held in the Board Conference Room located in the Central Administration Offices at Reynolds Junior-Senior High School. |
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13. Public Comments - Non Agenda Items
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13.1. Public Comments
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14. Adjournment
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14.1. Adjourn
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn.
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