Meeting Agenda
1. Meeting Opening
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Pledge to the Flag
1.3. Silent Meditation
1.4. Roll Call - Members
1.5. Notation of Items to be added, deleted, or corrected to the Agenda
1.6. Agenda Approval
2. Recognition of Visitors
2.1. Recognition of Visitors
3. Public Comments
3.1. Public Comments
3.2. Heather Pier
4. Committee Reports
4.1. Education Committee - Joseph Meka
4.2. Technology Committee - Sean Dunn
4.3. Erie County Technical School - Joseph Legnasky
4.4. Facilities Committee - Mike McConnell
4.5. Girard Foundation - Brady Sager
4.6. Human Resources - Melissa Smith
4.7. I.U. Board - Joseph Meka
4.8. Policy Committee - Mike McConnell
4.9. PSBA Report - Richard Brown
4.10. Recreation Board - Melissa Smith
4.11. Student Affairs/Activities - Daniel Maher
4.12. Finance Committee - Joseph Legnasky
5. Superintendent's Report
5.1. Superintendent's Report
6. Minutes
6.1. *Board Workshop Minutes - June 8, 2026
6.2. *Board Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2026 (Recessed May 26, 2026 Board Meeting)
6.3. *Board Meeting Minutes - June 22, 2026
7. Receipt of Bids
7.1. Elk Valley Elementary Playground Fence — Receipt of Bids
8. Administration
8.1. *Memorandum of Understanding Between Girard School District and Girard Federation of Teachers
8.2. Child Development Centers, Inc. - Commercial Lease Agreement
8.3. *YMCA of Greater Erie Agreement Addendum
8.4. *Penn State University - Affiliation Agreement
8.5. *Epic Communications E-Rate Agreement FY 2027 (2027-2028)
8.6. *American Red Cross - Facility Use Agreement
8.7. *Host Site Agreement with Keystone Smiles AmeriCorps
8.8. *Sponsor Agreement - Velocity Network, Inc.
8.9. *Board Policy - First Reading
8.10. *School Physicians for 2026-2027
8.11. *School Dentists for 2026-2027
8.12. *Application for Enrollment for 2026-2027 School Year
8.13. *Water Polo Cooperative Sponsorship
8.14. *Boys Soccer Cooperative Sponsorship
8.15. *Allegheny Intermediate Unit - Digital Trust Hub Membership Agreement
8.16. List of Bus Drivers for 2026-2027
8.17. Award Contract for Elk Valley Elementary Playground Fence 
9. Business, Finance & Property
9.1. *Treasurer's Report
9.2. *Financial Report
9.3. *Activity Reports 
9.4. *Athletic Report
9.5. *Cafeteria Report
9.6. *Investment Report
9.7. *Payment of Bills 
9.8. *Cafeteria Prices for 2026-2027 School Year
9.9. *Surplus Items
9.10. 2026-2027 Athletic Ticket Prices
9.11. Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Matching Commitment
9.12. Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant - Authorized Official Resolution
10. Personnel
10.1. *2026-2027 Superintendent Salary
10.2. *Renee Jerge - Resignation
10.3. *Salary Adjustment for Professional Employee
10.4. *David Koma - Interim Supervisor of Special Education
10.5. *Greg Proper - Consultant 
10.6. *Shannon Holley - Appoint as Principal at Elk Valley Elementary School
10.7. *Cheryl Krachkowski - Appoint as Assistant Principal at Elk Valley Elementary School
10.8. *Lisa Alexander – Transfer to Full-Time Teacher Aide
10.9. *Carson Seneta - Controller
10.10. *Earl Jones - Part-Time School Security Personnel for Girard School District 
10.11. *Bill Naughton - Armed Event Security Guard for Girard School District
10.12. *Courtney Edwards - GHS Scheduling Assistance
10.13. *Additional Guidance Counselor Days
10.14. *Appoint Teacher Aides for 2025-2026 Extended School Year
10.15. *Heather Pier - Resignation Model UN Advisor - GHS
10.16. *Jessica Hadbavney - Resignation Link Crew (GHS) Faculty Coordinator
10.17. *Alicia Hricz - Resignation Secondary Mathematics Cyber Course Monitor
10.18. *Karen Kobierski - Resignation Secondary English Cyber Course Monitor
10.19. *Karen Andrews- Link Crew (GHS) Faculty Coordinator
10.20. *Lindsey Miller - Achievement Center Mental Health Liaison
10.21. *Cyber Course Monitors for 2026-2027
10.22. *Special Education Liaisons for 2026-2027
10.23. *Appoint Non-Athletic Supplemental Positions for 2026-2027 School Year
10.24. *Appoint Athletic Supplemental Positions for 2026-2027 School Year 
10.25. *Appoint Volunteer Assistants for 2026-2027 School Year
10.26. *The Nutrition Group Employees for 2026-2027 School Year
10.27. *ESS Northeast, LLC, Retired Administrator Substitute for 2026-2027 School Year
10.28. *ESS Northeast, LLC., Emergency Permit Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
10.29. *ESS Northeast., LLC., Non-Instructional Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
10.30. Student Bus Supervision
10.31. Event Staffing Assignments for 2026-2027
10.32. ESS Northeast, LLC., Certified Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
11. New Business
11.1. New Business
11.2. Zachary Young - Appoint Technology Education Teacher
11.3. Amanda Chamberlain - Resignation
12. Students
13. Consent Items
13.1. Approval of Consent Items
14. Correspondence
14.1. I.U. Board Minutes - May 27, 2026
14.2. Erie County Technical School Minutes - May 21, 2026
14.3. Other
15. Adjournment
15.1. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Board of Education Meeting
Subject:
1. Meeting Opening
Subject:
1.1. Call to Order
Subject:
1.2. Pledge to the Flag
Subject:
1.3. Silent Meditation
Subject:
1.4. Roll Call - Members
Description:

BOARD MEMBERS

___Richard Brown, President

___Mike McConnell, Vice President

___Joseph Legnasky, Treasurer

___Sean Dunn

___Kelly Fisher

___Daniel Maher

___Joseph Meka

___Brady Sager

___Melissa Smith
Subject:
1.5. Notation of Items to be added, deleted, or corrected to the Agenda
Description:

NOTE: Items notes with an asterisk will be included on the Consent Agenda.

Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member.
Subject:
1.6. Agenda Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Agenda as presented.
Subject:
2. Recognition of Visitors
Subject:
2.1. Recognition of Visitors
Subject:
3. Public Comments
Subject:
3.1. Public Comments
Attachments:
Subject:
3.2. Heather Pier
Subject:
4. Committee Reports
Subject:
4.1. Education Committee - Joseph Meka
Subject:
4.2. Technology Committee - Sean Dunn
Subject:
4.3. Erie County Technical School - Joseph Legnasky
Subject:
4.4. Facilities Committee - Mike McConnell
Subject:
4.5. Girard Foundation - Brady Sager
Subject:
4.6. Human Resources - Melissa Smith
Subject:
4.7. I.U. Board - Joseph Meka
Subject:
4.8. Policy Committee - Mike McConnell
Subject:
4.9. PSBA Report - Richard Brown
Subject:
4.10. Recreation Board - Melissa Smith
Subject:
4.11. Student Affairs/Activities - Daniel Maher
Subject:
4.12. Finance Committee - Joseph Legnasky
Subject:
5. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
5.1. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
6. Minutes
Subject:
6.1. *Board Workshop Minutes - June 8, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the June 8, 2026 Board of Education Workshop minutes.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.2. *Board Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2026 (Recessed May 26, 2026 Board Meeting)
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the June 8, 2026 (Recessed May 26, 2026 Board Meeting) Board of Education Meeting minutes.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.3. *Board Meeting Minutes - June 22, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the June 22, 2026 Board of Education Meeting minutes.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Receipt of Bids
Subject:
7.1. Elk Valley Elementary Playground Fence — Receipt of Bids
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge the receipt of bids for Elk Valley Elementary Playground Fence.
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Administration
Subject:
8.1. *Memorandum of Understanding Between Girard School District and Girard Federation of Teachers
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Girard School District and Girard Federation of Teachers, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.2. Child Development Centers, Inc. - Commercial Lease Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Commercial Lease Agreement with Child Development Centers, Inc., for four (4) Classrooms located at Elk Valley Elementary School from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.3. *YMCA of Greater Erie Agreement Addendum
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve an addendum to the five-year agreement between the YMCA of Greater Erie and Girard School District for the use of a classroom at Elk Valley Elementary School to conduct a state-licensed Child Care Program, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.4. *Penn State University - Affiliation Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve an Affiliation Agreement for Initial Certification Field Experience/Practicum and Student Teaching Placements with Penn State University, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.5. *Epic Communications E-Rate Agreement FY 2027 (2027-2028)
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve an agreement between Girard School District and Epic Communications for E-Rate FY 2027 (2027-2028), as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.6. *American Red Cross - Facility Use Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve a Facility Use Agreement with the American Red Cross for sheltering and delivering services during a disaster at Girard High School, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.7. *Host Site Agreement with Keystone Smiles AmeriCorps
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the request by Girard School District to be a host site for the Keystone Smiles AmeriCorps program for up to three (3) members at EVES; two (2) members at RAMS; and 5,450 hours for student volunteer members at GHS for the 2026-2027 school year at a total stipend not to exceed the amount of $94,500, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.8. *Sponsor Agreement - Velocity Network, Inc.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve a Sponsor Agreement between Girard School District and Velocity Network, Inc., as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.9. *Board Policy - First Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the first reading of the following Board Policies, as presented:
Description:
Policy 338 - Sabbatical Leave
 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.10. *School Physicians for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Community Health Net as the provider of school physicians for the 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
8.11. *School Dentists for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Community Health Net and O'Leary Dental Group as the school dentists for the 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
8.12. *Application for Enrollment for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the application for enrollment of tuition paying students who are children of a Girard School District employees for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Description:
Student #2026-2027 (P) Grade 2
Student #2026-2027 (Q) Grade 1
Subject:
8.13. *Water Polo Cooperative Sponsorship
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve participation by Girard School District as a member school in the cooperative sponsorship of a PIAA Water Polo sport for 2026-2027 school year hosted by Millcreek Township School District, at no cost to the District. Participation costs will be determined by Millcreek Township School District and paid by student participants. Students will provide their own transportation for this sport.
Subject:
8.14. *Boys Soccer Cooperative Sponsorship
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve participation by Girard School District as the host school in the cooperative sponsorship of PIAA Boys High School and Middle School Soccer for the 2026-2027 school year with Northwestern School District, at a cost of $0 to the District.  Any cooperative fees through the PIAA to be paid by the Northwestern School District.  Students will provide their own transportation for this sport.
Subject:
8.15. *Allegheny Intermediate Unit - Digital Trust Hub Membership Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve agreement between Girard School District and Allegheny Intermediate Unit for Digital Trust Hib Membership, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.16. List of Bus Drivers for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the list of bus drivers for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.17. Award Contract for Elk Valley Elementary Playground Fence 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to award a contract to HI - T Fence Systems, Inc in the amount of $71,610.00 for Elk Valley Elementary Playground Fence for Base Bid and Alternate Bid 1. (Project funded by PCCD Grant.)
Subject:
9. Business, Finance & Property
Subject:
9.1. *Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Treasurer's Report as of June 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.2. *Financial Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve General Fund Report as of July 17, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.3. *Activity Reports 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Activity Reports for:
Description:

EVES  - June 2026
RAMS - June 2026
GHS   - June 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
9.4. *Athletic Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Athletic Report as of June 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.5. *Cafeteria Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Cafeteria Report for June 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.6. *Investment Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Investment Report for June 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.7. *Payment of Bills 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the payment of bills.
Description:

General Fund Checks
Check # 120649 - #120662, Dated and Mailed 06/19/2026
Check # 120663 - #120672, Dated and Mailed 06/26/2026
Check # 120673 - #120704, Dated and Mailed 06/30/2026
Check # 120705 - #120735, Dated and Mailed 07/01/2026
Check # 120736 - #120736, Dated and Mailed 07/06/2026
Check # 120737 - #120750, Dated and Mailed 07/10/2026
Check # 120751 - #120767, Dated and Mailed 07/17/2026
Check # 120768 - #120809, Dated 07/28/2026

Cafeteria Fund Checks
Check # 11620 - #11620, Dated and Mailed 06/30/2026
Check # 11621 - #11622, Dated and Mailed 07/1/2026
Attachments:
Subject:
9.8. *Cafeteria Prices for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Cafeteria Prices for 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Description:
  GHS RAMS EVES
Student Lunch Free (CEP) Free (CEP) Free (CEP)
Student Breakfast  Free (CEP) Free (CEP) Free (CEP)
Adult Lunch $5.05 $5.05 $5.05
Adult Breakfast $3.05 $3.05 $3.05
Student Milk $.65 $.65 $.65
Adult Milk $.65 $.65 $.65

 
Subject:
9.9. *Surplus Items
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to declare items surplus to the needs of the district and delegation of authority to the Superintendent and Director of Business to dispose of same as listed:
Description:

GHS
  • 3 FlipVideo cameras
  • 1 Konica Minolta 5PM digital camera
  • 3 Canon PowerShot SX130IS digital cameras
  • 1 unbranded USB webcam
  • 8 unbranded rechargeable battery AA battery chargers
  • 4 Panasonic camera batteries
  • 2 Panasonic DMC FZ30 DSLR cameras
  • 2 generic branded basic digital handheld camcorders
  • 6 charger cords to go with the above generic branded camcorders
  • 1 non-operational Canon Powershow SX510 HS digital point and shoot camera
EVES
  • 1 non-operational Advance Aqua Clean St, Model # aqua clean 16st, Serial # 1886633, Part # 5625003
  • 16 cracked maroon chairs
  • 44 cracked blue chairs
  • 4   cracked green chairs
Boys Soccer
  • 2 goalie jerseys
  • 1 jersey
Girls Soccer
  • 34 shorts
  • 81 jerseys
Girls Basketball
  • 194 jerseys (late 1990s through mid-2010s)
  • 187 shorts (late 1990s through mid-2010s)
  • 48 practice pinnies (late 1990s-early 2000s)
Subject:
9.10. 2026-2027 Athletic Ticket Prices
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve ticket prices for the 2026-2027 school year as follows:
Description:

Football, Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming

Adults $  4.00
Students $  2.00
Adult Sport Pass       (for all home games) $ 40.00
Student Sport Pass   (for all home games) $ 20.00
Senior Citizens     (Age 62 or older) Free with proof of age 

*One ticket to any winter sport occurring at Girard High School will allow access to all athletic events occurring on that specific date.
Subject:
9.11. Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Matching Commitment
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge the funding commitment of 30% for the Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant if the district is awarded the grant. The district will either use assigned fund balance or issue a bond to cover the matching requirements of the grant.
Subject:
9.12. Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant - Authorized Official Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Multimodal Transportation Fund Grant Authorized Official Resolution, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Personnel
Subject:
10.1. *2026-2027 Superintendent Salary
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge Superintendent of Girard School District Mr. David Koma's 2026-2027 salary in accordance with the Superintendent Contract.
Subject:
10.2. *Renee Jerge - Resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to accept the resignation of Renee Jerge (EVES Principal) effective end of day August 14, 2026.
Subject:
10.3. *Salary Adjustment for Professional Employee
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve a salary adjustment for the following Professional Employee: Yvonne Conley - from M17 + 3 to M17 + 16
Subject:
10.4. *David Koma - Interim Supervisor of Special Education
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint David Koma as the Interim Supervisor of Special Education effective August 14, 2026, and lasting until the appointment of a Director of Pupil Services, who will then assume such responsibilities. If a Director of Pupil Services is not appointed within thirty (30) days, then the Board will revisit this appointment.
Subject:
10.5. *Greg Proper - Consultant 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to hire Greg Proper as a consultant, paid hourly at a rate of $50.00/hour for up to 120 hours.
Subject:
10.6. *Shannon Holley - Appoint as Principal at Elk Valley Elementary School
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Shannon Holley as the Principal at Elk Valley Elementary School, effective August 17, 2026, at a salary of $99,500 with benefits in accordance with the Administrative Compensation Plan A, Act 93 Agreement. (Vacancy is due to the resignation of Renee Jerge.)
Subject:
10.7. *Cheryl Krachkowski - Appoint as Assistant Principal at Elk Valley Elementary School
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Cheryl Krachkowski as the Assistant Principal at Elk Valley Elementary School, effective 2026-2027 school year, with a start date to be determined, at an annual salary of $89,200 with benefits in accordance with the Administrative Compensation Plan A, Act 93 Agreement. (Vacancy is due to the anticipated transfer of Shannon Holley.)
Subject:
10.8. *Lisa Alexander – Transfer to Full-Time Teacher Aide
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge the voluntary transfer of Lisa Alexander from EVES Part-Time Recess Aide to EVES Full-Time Teacher Aide effective 2026-2027 school year. Assignment may be in any school building and is subject to change. (Vacancy due to the resignation of Krista Lybrook.)
Subject:
10.9. *Carson Seneta - Controller
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Carson Seneta as Controller, effective 2026-2027 school year with a start date retroactive to July 13, 2026, at a salary of $45,000 with benefits in accordance with the Administrative Compensation Plan C. (New position.)
Subject:
10.10. *Earl Jones - Part-Time School Security Personnel for Girard School District 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Earl Jones as part-time School Security Personnel for Girard School District with a start date of August 1, 2026 and an end date of June 30, 2027 at a rate of $28.00 per hour in accordance with the agreement, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.11. *Bill Naughton - Armed Event Security Guard for Girard School District
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Armed Event Security Guard Employment Agreement between Girard School District and Bill Naughton, effective August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.12. *Courtney Edwards - GHS Scheduling Assistance
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint GHS Guidance Counselor, Courtney Edwards, to assist GHS Administrators with scheduling needs for the 2026-2027 school year, paid at ancillary rate for up to 50 hours.
Subject:
10.13. *Additional Guidance Counselor Days
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve up to six (6) additional days at per diem for Erin Benson, guidance counselor at Elk Valley Elementary School, to begin and end the 2026-2027 school year and approval of up to ten (10) additional days at per diem for Courtney Edwards, Jessica Hadbavny, Erica Ratkowski, and Casie Morettini, guidance counselors at Girard High School and Rice Avenue Middle School, to begin and end the 2026-2027 school year and to prepare for state mandated tests. Counselors to be supervised and days assigned by each building principal.
Subject:
10.14. *Appoint Teacher Aides for 2025-2026 Extended School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to retroactively appoint the following Teacher Aides for the 2025-2026 Extended School Year at their hourly pay rate (Summer 2026), as presented.
Description:

5 Teacher Aides - Aides for Life Skills Support Extended School Year classes, 10 sessions, 2 hours per session. June 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25; July 28, 30; Aug. 4, 6.  Total of 20 hours in accordance with the non-instructional contract pending enrollment numbers.

1. Christy Barnes *approved at May 26, 2026, Board Meeting
2. Chloe Barnes *approved at May 26, 2026, Board Meeting
3. OPEN Harvey Carnahan
4. OPEN
5. OPEN

5 Teacher Aides - Aides for Autistic Support Extended School Year class, 10 sessions, 2 hours per session.  June 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25; July 28, 30; Aug. 4, 6. Total of 20 hours in accordance with the non-instructional contract pending enrollment numbers.

1. Jessica Durante *approved at May 26, 2026, Board Meeting
2. OPEN Melanie Bova
3. OPEN
4. OPEN
5. OPEN
Subject:
10.15. *Heather Pier - Resignation Model UN Advisor - GHS
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge the resignation of Heather Pier as Model UN Advisor - GHS effective retroactive to July 8, 2026.
Subject:
10.16. *Jessica Hadbavney - Resignation Link Crew (GHS) Faculty Coordinator
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge the resignation of Jessica Hadbavny as Link Crew (GHS) Faculty Coordinator effective retroactive to July 13, 2026.
Subject:
10.17. *Alicia Hricz - Resignation Secondary Mathematics Cyber Course Monitor
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge the resignation of Alicia Hricz as Secondary Mathematics Cyber Course Monitor effective retroactive to July 18, 2026.
Subject:
10.18. *Karen Kobierski - Resignation Secondary English Cyber Course Monitor
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge the resignation of Karen Kobierski as Secondary English Cyber Course Monitor effective retroactive to July 22, 2026.
Subject:
10.19. *Karen Andrews- Link Crew (GHS) Faculty Coordinator
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Karen Andrews as a Link Crew (GHS) Faculty Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $500.00 effective July 28, 2026 (Vacancy due to the resignation of Jessica Hadbavny).
Subject:
10.20. *Lindsey Miller - Achievement Center Mental Health Liaison
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge Lindsey Miller as Achievement Center Mental Health Liaison assigned to Girard School District effective 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
10.21. *Cyber Course Monitors for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint the following as Cyber Course Monitors for the 2026-2027 school year paid by a one-time stipend of $2,100 for professionals willing to use multiple certifications to balance rosters with the goal of not exceeding 30 each, as presented. Should the student enrollment exceed 30 students for any one cyber monitor, an additional $225 will be paid to that monitor. If no students enroll in a content area, no stipend will be paid.
Description:
Secondary Mathematics Patrick Schodt
Subject:
10.22. *Special Education Liaisons for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint the following as Special Education Liaisons for the 2026-2027 school year paid by a one-time stipend of $2,500, as presented.
Description:
Special Education Liaison:  Elementary K-6 Nicole Konieczki
Special Education Liaison:  Secondary 7-12 Kelsea Kloecker
Subject:
10.23. *Appoint Non-Athletic Supplemental Positions for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint the following Non-Athletic Supplemental positions and salaries for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented. Salaries for Non-Athletic Supplemental Positions will be prorated in the event of interruption of services.
Description:

Supplemental Positions:
Intramurals - RAMS (Split)   (OPEN) Michael Trudnowski   Salary $1,182  
Intramurals - RAMS (Split)   (OPEN) Jeffrey Brasington  Salary $1,182
Model UN Advisor - GHS Heather Pier Matthew Duffy Salary $618
Subject:
10.24. *Appoint Athletic Supplemental Positions for 2026-2027 School Year 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint the following Athletic Supplemental Positions and Salaries as shown for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with the Professional Contract as presented. Salaries for Athletic Supplemental Positions will be prorated in the event a season being interrupted for any reason.
Description:

Contract Supplement B-2

(Athletic Positions)

Girls' Basketball 

(Total allocated by 2026-2027 Professional Contract is $23,266)

Head Coach

Sean Murphy

 Salary $10,168
Assistant Varsity Coach (Split) Andy Pratt Salary $  3,000
Assistant Varsity Coach (Split)

(OPEN)

 Salary $  2,798
Assistant Varsity Coach (Split)

(OPEN)

 Salary $  1,500
RAMS 8th Grade Coach (Split) Mark Amenta Salary $  1,800
RAMS 8th Grade Coach (Split) Greg Amenta Salary $  1,800
RAMS 7th Grade Coach (Split)

(OPEN)

 Salary $  2,200
Subject:
10.25. *Appoint Volunteer Assistants for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint the following as Volunteer Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $1.00:
Description:

Marching Band Volunteers
Marching Band Volunteer Matthew Killian
Marching Band Volunteer Matt Jones
Marching Band Volunteer Ann Wentling

Football Volunteers
Football Volunteer             Craig McKelvey
Football Volunteer Ryan Tewell
Subject:
10.26. *The Nutrition Group Employees for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve The Nutrition Group employees for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Description:
Althof, Susan Claypoole, Bryn Leuschen, Ashley
Baney, Elizabeth Cross, Caitlynn Long, Joselyn
Beardsley, Ambre Dinger, Natalie Musolff, Victoria
Blount, Jamie Glass, Kimberly Olson, Alecia
Boldorff, Penny Godfrey, Bonnie Owens, Susan
Burge, Jody Godfrey, Stephanie Panunzio, Cindy
Cannon, Maria Haffley, Tyra Pursell, Stacey
Carter, Andrea Kavelish, Susan Stewart, Julia
Hosack, Ailene Kinley, Heather  
Subject:
10.27. *ESS Northeast, LLC, Retired Administrator Substitute for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC, Retired Administrator Substitute for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:
 
Korb, Betsy
Subject:
10.28. *ESS Northeast, LLC., Emergency Permit Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., Emergency Permit Substitutes for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:
 
Boyles, Carly Eighmy, Susan Risto, Aurora
Bruno, NIcholas Frey, Lance Romanosky, Jennifer
Chai, Cherry  Glass, Donald Schneider, Jeffrey
Cooper, Stacey Iszkula, Clarissa Tramontano, John
Edwards, Sydney Leonard, Alexandria Bowersox, Jamie
Subject:
10.29. *ESS Northeast., LLC., Non-Instructional Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., Non-Instructional Substitutes for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:
 
Alsayed, Salma Howard-Piano, Jessica Mallette, Grace Simkovitch, Richard
Carr, Jamie Jackman, Karen Mason, Ryan Thomas, Kelsey
Catania-Waide, Leslie Kelsey, Tina McAllister, Mindy Thomas, Tonya
Duke, Lisa Kibler, Colleen Perry, Beverly Timon, Jeanine
Franz, Ryan Kindle, Calista Port, Alyssa Vannucci, Karen
Giannelli-Quinones, Arianna Kuhn, Jessica Raffensberger, Sandra Jackson, Charles
Herman, Robin Lilley, Joshua Rzeszutek, Melissa Converse, Sarah
Romansky, Jennifer      
Subject:
10.30. Student Bus Supervision
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve all Girard School District Professional Personnel and Non-Instructional Aides to ride the bus with students needing assistance during transportation to and from school for the 2026-2027 school year and delegation of authority to the Superintendent to make assignments as needed. (Mike McConnell to abstain and state reason)
Subject:
10.31. Event Staffing Assignments for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve all Girard School District employees for appointment for the following event assignments: Game Manager, Ticket Taking, Ticket Selling, Time Keeping, Score Keeping, and Security for the 2026-2027 school year and delegation of authority to the Superintendent to make assignments as needed. (Mike McConnell to abstain and state reason)
Subject:
10.32. ESS Northeast, LLC., Certified Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., Certified Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:
 
Amendola, Eric Henley, Chelsea Rastatter, Juliet
Bowes, Juliana Hipwell, Devin Seneta, Grace
Collins, Thomas Koma, Lauren Taylor, Jacques
Corrales, Natalia Korb, Betsy Tomasic, Marianne
Corsi, Cynthia McConnell, Sheree Tomlinson, Douglas
Dudas, Kimberly McLaren, Thomas Totleben, Janice
Hauser, Lisa Miller, Denise Tramontano, Tanner
Heath, Marsha Mook, Samantha Woodward, Kyleen
Van Dyke, Avery Newman, Susan  
(Mike McConnell to abstain and state reason)
Subject:
11. New Business
Subject:
11.1. New Business
Subject:
11.2. Zachary Young - Appoint Technology Education Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Zachary Young as a Temporary Professional Employee, Technology Education Teacher with current assignment at Girard High School, at salary step M4, in accordance with the Professional Contract, effective 2026-2027 school year, with a start date of August 19, 2026. Assignment may be in any district building and is subject to change. (Vacancy is due to the retirement of John Bochicchio.)
Subject:
11.3. Amanda Chamberlain - Resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to accept the resignation of Amanda Chamberlain, 8th-Grade Science Teacher, in accordance with Section 1121 of the Public School Code, effective September 20, 2026, or such earlier date as the Superintendent, in his discretion, determines that all open positions caused by Mrs. Chamberlain's resignation are satisfactorily filled.
Subject:
12. Students
Subject:
13. Consent Items
Subject:
13.1. Approval of Consent Items
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented:
Description:

Minutes:
6.1 to 6.3

Administration:
8.1 and 8.3 to 8.15

Business, Finance & Property:
9.1 to 9.9

Personnel:
10.1 to 10.29

Students:
Subject:
14. Correspondence
Subject:
14.1. I.U. Board Minutes - May 27, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
14.2. Erie County Technical School Minutes - May 21, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
14.3. Other
Subject:
15. Adjournment
Subject:
15.1. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution for Adjournment.

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