July 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM - Combined Committee of the Whole Meeting and Regular Board Meeting
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1. Opening of Meeting
Speaker(s):
Board President-Ms. Patton
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1.A. Call to order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Board President-Ms. Patton
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1.C. Roll Call
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2. Approval of Minutes
Description:
Motion to approve the following minutes as presented:
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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3. Recognition of Audience
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3.A. General Public
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Public Comments per Policy 903~
3 minute limit per person (relating to agenda items)
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3.B. Warrior Spotlight - Ernie Orelli & Ben Huth
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3.C. Other
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4. Reports
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1. Elementary 2. High School 3. Special Education Coordinator 4. District Administrators |
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5. Discussion - Additional Para and Wheelchair Bus Monitor
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6. New Business ~ Action Items
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6.A. Financial Reports
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6.B. Bills for approval
Description:
Motion to approve the General Fund and Food service bills as presented.
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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6.C. Consideration of Employment
Description:
Motion to approve the following employment:
New Hires: 1. Megan Powers-ESY 2. Kindergarten Camp - Gena Macri, Megan Baker, Tricia Blose, Delores Persing, Lindsey Young, and Alexis Shiderly 3. Jordan Picarro - Substitute Teacher to Special Ed Instructional Paraprofessional 4. Alicia Alick - Substitute Paraprofessional to Special Ed Instructional Paraprofessional 5. Patricia Doerzbacher - Substitute Paraprofessional to Special Ed Paraprofessional Resignations & Retirements: 1. Timothy Widdowfield-effective August 6, 2026 (Retirement) 2. Jenna Jones-resigned as Substitute Teacher effective June 29, 2026 3. David Caughey - Resigned as Weight Room Supervisor effective June 30, 2026 4. Theresa Edwards - Resignation Special Ed Paraprofessional - effective June 23, 2026 Rescinded Employment: NONE Leave Requests: NONE Terminations: NONE Volunteers: NONE Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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6.D. Consideration to be given to the approval of the School Board of Directors’ Overall Evaluation of the Superintendent as Distinguished and a salary increase of $5,000 for the 2026-2027 year beginning July 1, 2026.
Description:
Motion to approve the School Board of Directors’ Overall Evaluation of the Superintendent as Distinguished and a salary of _______ for the 2026-2027 year beginning July 1, 2026.
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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6.E. Consideration given to the approval of the attached listing of booster organizations for the 2026-2027 school year as requested per Policy 915.
Description:
Motion to approve the the attached listing of booster organizations for the 2026-2027 school year as requested per Policy 915.
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.F. Consideration given to the approval of the attached Fall coaching staff for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
Motion to approve the attached Fall coaching staff for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion by ________________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____
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6.G. Consideration given to the approval of the attached booster organizations to obtain a Small Game of Chance License from the Lawrence County Treasurer's office for the 2026-2027 school year
Description:
Motion to approve the attached booster organizations to obtain a Small Game of Chance License from the Lawrence County Treasurer's office for the 2026-2027 school year
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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6.H. Consideration given to the approval of an agreement with the Midwestern IU IV for Nonpublic Title I services for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
Motion to approve an agreement with the Midwestern IU IV for Nonpublic Title I services for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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6.I. Consideration given to the approval of the attached tax additions and exonerations.
Description:
Motion to approve the attached tax additions and exonerations.
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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6.J. Consideration given to the approval of the attached engagement letter with Turnley Robertson & Associates to audit the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Description:
Motion to approve the attached engagement letter with Turnley Robertson & Associates to audit the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Motion by ________________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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6.K. Consideration given to the approval of the revised Lawrence County Career & Tech. Center Budget for the 2026-2027.
The Regular Tuition rate remains the same at $13,000/student/year The Special Ed Tuition rate remains the same at $5,000/student/year The Cyber School Tuition rate increased to $50/student/day
Description:
Motion to approve the revised Lawrence County Career & Tech. Center Budget for the 2026-2027.
Motion by ________________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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6.L. Consideration given to the approval of the attached MOU between the 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education (“21PSTEM”), a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and Mohawk School District (“Partner”) and ending June 30, 2030.
Description:
Motion to approve the attached MOU between the 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education ("21PSTEM"), a Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and Mohawk School District ("Partner") and ending June 30, 2030.
Motion by _________________ Second by _______________ Aye____ Nay____ Abstain_______ |
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6.M. Consideration given to the approval of a foreign exchange student for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
Motion to approve a foreign exchange student for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion by _________________ Second by _______________ Aye____ Nay____ Abstain_______ |
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6.N. Consideration given to the approval to amend the LCCTC Supplemental Articles of Agreement.
Description:
Motion to amend the LCCTC Supplemental Articles of Agreement.
Motion by _________________ Second by _______________ Aye____ Nay____ Abstain_______ |
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7. Awards/Recognitions
Description:
Owen Imbrogno qualified at the state competition to attend the National FBLA conference in San Antonio, Texas. Owen represented Mohawk and Pennsylvania extremely well. He attended great workshops, listened to very inspiring speakers, and had the opportunity to talk with a lot of other students interested in the Network Infrastructures field!
Mohawk Student and Alumni musicians play with the Red Coat Band for a Fourth of July Celebration. |
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8. Public Comment
Description:
Public Comments - 3 minute limit per person - Please see Policy 903 for more information. |
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9. Board Member Comments
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10. Adjournment
Description:
Motion to adjourn the meeting at ______ pm.
Motion by ______________________ Second by ________________________ Aye _____ Nay _____ Abstain _____ |
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11. Executive Session
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12. Upcoming Meetings/Events
August 5, 2026 - 9:00 am-12:30 pm - Sixth Grade Orientation August 11, 2026 - 6:00 pm - Combined Committee of the Whole Meeting & Regular Board Meeting August 24, 2026 - Inservice August 25, 2026 - 4:00-5:30 pm - District-Wide Meet the Teacher Night for all students and families August 26, 2026 - Inservice August 27, 2026 - First Day of School August 28, 2026 - Early Dismissal September 1, 2026 - 6:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting September 4, 2026 - No School September 7, 2026 - No School September 8, 2026 - 6:00 pm - Regular Board Meeting |
