October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session/Regular Meeting
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1. Welcome
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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1.C. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
The Chair will recognize a resident or taxpayer of the Sayre Area School District who wishes to address the Board on Title I programming or any other matter of concern or interest, provided the matter is properly raised during a public session. Please give your name and address, and the subject of the content you will be addressing. Please keep all comments to three (3) minutes. Moreover, please note that comments regarding private students or employee matters should be directed to the Superintendent outside the meeting.
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2. Minutes (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Minutes from the September 8, 2026, meeting of the Sayre Area Board of Directors.
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3. Instruction (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
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3.A. Conference Request
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
Description:
Request to attend conferences to enhance job performance.
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3.B. Field Trip Request
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
Description:
Approved Field trip request in accordance with District Policy 121.
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3.C. Field Trip
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
The Class of 2027 senior class trip to Boston, MA. This trip fosters camaraderie, creates lasting memories, and offers meaningful experiences beyond the classroom. Per policy #121, Board approval is required.
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3.D. Field Trip
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
EF Educational Tours presents a trip to Italy's iconic sites: Rome and Perugia.
The following students will be attending this amazing trip: Emmalynne Benson, Sophia Comereski, Xavier Denico, Shiloh Iversen, Ashleyn Johnson, Ava Rich, Jayden Sinsabaugh, Alexis Thompson, and Abbigale Woodburn. Per Policy #121, Board Approval is required.
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4. Finance (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
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4.A. New Recreation Student Activity
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Approve the addition of a new Sayre Recreation Student Activity, Library and Book Club, Junior/Senior High School.
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4.C. Partnership Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Partnership Agreement between Keystone/Red Rock Job Corps and Sayre Area School District for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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4.D. Tax Collector's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Tax collector's monthly report to taxing districts for the Month of August 2026.
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4.E. Service Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Speech and Language Service Agreement between Sayre Area School District and Cathy Patton to provide therapy services to eligible students in accordance with their IEP's. This agreement begins on October 5, 2026, and continues through June 4, 2027.
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5. District Personnel (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Employment, Retirement, or Resignation of District employees.
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5.A. Retirement of Mr. Dave Conklin, Maintenance. Mr. Conklin served the District, students, and the Sayre Community for nearly 29 years. Effective October 7, 2026.
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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6. Athletic/Rereation (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Approval of athletics coaches, volunteers, and recreation staff.
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7. District Policy (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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8. District Policy
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
First Reading
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9. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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9.A. Monthly Bill
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Monthly bills for September 2026.
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10. Reports
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10.A. High School Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Ely
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10.A.1. Assistant Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Podolinski
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10.B. Elementary Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wilcox
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10.C. Director of Student Services Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tietjen
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10.D. PSBA Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Cole
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10.E. NTCC Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Cole
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10.F. BLaST IU 17 Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
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10.G. Board President's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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10.H. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wells
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11. Future Meetings
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11.A. Curriculum/Instruction Committee Meeting
Description:
The Curriculum/Instruction Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the conference room in the Administrative offices.
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11.B. Sayre Area Board of Directors Meeting
Description:
The Sayre Area Board of Directors will meet on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior/Senior High School auditorium.
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12. Adjournment
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