October 19, 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
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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. Special Presentation
Description:
This evening's special presentation will be given by the Media Club members, accompanied by their advisor, Mrs. Learn.
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3. Minutes (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Minutes from the October 5, 2026, meeting of the Sayre Area Board of Directors.
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4. Instruction (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
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4.A. Conference Request
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
Description:
Request to attend conferences to enhance job performance.
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4.B. Field Trip Request
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
Description:
Approved field trip request in accordance with District policy 121.
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4.C. Western Governors University: Placement Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wells
Description:
Placement agreement..........
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4.D. District Volunteers
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Approval of District volunteer as presented in accordance with District policy #916.
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5. Finance (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
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5.A. Social Media Lawsuit 2026
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wells
Description:
Enter into a Lawsuit against Social Media Companies. Social media companies are being sued over students' addiction to social media and the time and resources school districts waste on social media discipline issues. Thousands of school districts in the U.S. have joined this lawsuit.
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5.B. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
The monthly Treasurer's Report includes reports from the Cafeteria, Capital Projects Funds, Federal Programs, and the General Fund.
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5.C. Berkheimer Act 32
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Earned Income Tax Monthly Report
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5.D. Tax Collector's Monthly Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Tax Collector's report for September 2026.
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6. PSBA Honor Roll School Board Service Acknowledgment
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wells
Description:
In recognition of ongoing school board service and the long-term contributions of individuals who bring energy, talent, and values to guiding youth and public education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
This year, we would like to honor the following Board members: Mrs. Felicia Kmetz — 5 years of service Mr. Andrew Hickey — 15 years of service Mr. Ronald Cole — 15 years of service |
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7. District Personnel (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Employment, Retirement, or Resignation of District employees
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8. Athletic/Recreation (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Approval of athletics coaches, volunteers, and recreation staff.
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9. Roll Call Items
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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9.A. Bills
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Monthly Bills for October 2026
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10. 2026 PSBA Officer Elections
Speaker(s):
Mr. Cole
Description:
Members of the Sayre Area Board of Directors will be voting for positions in the 2026 PSBA Elections. As presented.
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11. Reports
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11.A. High School Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Ely
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11.B. Assistant Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Podolinski
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11.C. Elementary Principal's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wilcox
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11.D. Director of Student Services Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tietjen
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11.E. Director of Student and Academic Affairs
Speaker(s):
Mr. Handrick
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11.F. PSBA Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Cole
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11.G. NTCC Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Cole
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11.H. BLaST IU 17 Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
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11.I. Board President's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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11.J. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wells
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12. Future Meetings
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12.A. Athletic and Recreation Committee Meeting
Description:
The next scheduled meeting of the Athletic/Recreation Committee will be held on November 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Junior/Senior High School Library.
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12.B. Sayre Area Board of Directors Meeting
Description:
The Sayre Area Board of Directors will meet on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Junior/Senior High School Auditorium.
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13. Adjournment
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