Meeting Agenda
1. OPENING
1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
1.B. Roll Call
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. COMMUNICATIONS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. BOARD PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION
5.A. Announcement of Executive Session
6. Board Committee Reports
6.A. Facilities/Safety Committee Report - Director Emig
6.B. Resource Oversight Committee Report - Director McKinney
7. Staff Recognition - July 2026
8. ACTION/CONSENT: MINUTES
8.A. June 16, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
8.B. June 30, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes
8.C. July 9, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes
9. ACTION/CONSENT: STUDENT ACTIVITY
9.A. 2026-2027 Elementary Student Handbook
9.B. 2026-2027 Middle School Student Handbook
9.C. 2026-2027 High School Handbook
9.D. 2026-2027 Athletic Handbook
9.E. 2026-2027 Foreign Exchange Student — Alejandra Soto Mera from Spain
10. ACTION/CONSENT: HUMAN RESOURCES
10.A. Approval of updated job description Central Registrar and Homeless Liaison 
10.B. Approved Driver Listing
10.C. Appointments
10.D. Transfers
10.E. Leaves
10.F. Resignations and Terminations
10.G. Retirements
11. ACTION: CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
11.A. 2026-2027 Contract for Reservation of Slots with River Rock
11.B. 2026-2027 Agreement for Alternative Education Services with River Rock Academy 
11.C. 2026-2027 New Story (New Cumberland) Educational Services Agreement 
11.D. Memorandum of Understanding with Northern York County Regional Police, June 2026 - June 2028
11.E. 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with Head Start Community Progress Council 
11.F. 2027-2029  Josten's Yearbook Agreement for Dover Area High School
11.G. 2026-2027 Standing Orders for Emergency Care and Communicable Disease Regulations
12. ACTION: FINANCE
12.A. Bills Paid June 2026
12.B. Treasurers Report
12.C. June 2026 YTD Budget to Actual Report
13. ACTION
13.A. Curriculum Revision Handbook
13.B. LIU Joint Authority Capital Project Resolution 
13.C. Stricklers Signs Proposal for Scoreboard Install
13.D. 11400 LLC Quote for Leib Elementary Dishwasher
13.E. 11400 LLC Quote for North Salem Elementary Dishwasher
14. REPORTS
14.A. Dover Eagle Foundation Report - Director Hogan
14.B. York Adams Academy (YAA) Report - Director Emig
14.C. York County School of Technology (YCST) Report - Director Conley
14.D. LIU #12/YORK LEARNING CENTER - Director Miller
14.E. Legislative Liaison - Director McKinney
14.F. Dover Industrial & Commercial Development Committee (ICDC) Report - Director Wolverton
14.G. Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Report - Director Lluberes
14.H. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Timothy Mitzel
15. PUBLIC COMMENT
16. MISCELLANEOUS
16.A. Comments/Observations from Board Members
17. ADJOURNMENT
17.A. Future Meeting Announcements
17.B. Adjourn Meeting
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Meeting: July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting
Subject:
1. OPENING
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.B. Roll Call
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2. PRESENTATIONS
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3. COMMUNICATIONS
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:
The Board uses the public comment period as an opportunity to listen but not debate issues or enter into a question-and-answer session with the speaker. Public comment must be germane to school district business. The Board values civil, respectful statements and clear, concise communications that help to inform its deliberations.

Dover Area School District Policy #903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings
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5. BOARD PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION
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5.A. Announcement of Executive Session
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6. Board Committee Reports
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6.A. Facilities/Safety Committee Report - Director Emig
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6.B. Resource Oversight Committee Report - Director McKinney
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7. Staff Recognition - July 2026
Description:

Community Engagement

  • Marsha Hake

Operational Excellence

District Custodial Team

  • Christine Brown
  • Lori Frate
  • Lindsey Homer
  • Stanley Pazdan Jr.
  • Austin Grimes
  • Jeff Raffensberger
  • Geeta Ale-Bhujel
  • Benjamin Forshey
  • Abby Shock
  • Shawn Fahs
  • Michelle Richter
  • Darlene Alloway
  • Dennis Benton Jr.
  • Nathan Kushner
  • Miranda Bennett
  • Alex Mansberger
  • Erik McClane
  • Sherry Fahs
  • Heidi Swords
  • Lidiia Budnyk
  • Austin Rule
  • Erin Ferree
  • Nathan Schiding
  • Anne Himes
  • Manel Priyadarshani Samarasinghe
  • Adrian Weber
  • Dawn Wolf
  • Aaron Tolbert
  • Rachael Hoff
  • Jacqueline Degenhardt
  • Christian Xavier Robles Perez
  • Eduardo Rodriguez Gonzalez
  • Eduardo Angel Rodriguez Perez
  • Elijah Santana
  • Hari Sanyasi

Summer Maintenance Team

  • Justin Danner
  • Nena Menard
  • Ryan Mitchell

District Courier

  • Michael Heiland

Technology

  • Jacqueline Becker
  • Russel Moon
  • Michael Parks

Administrative Support

  • Trista Morthland
  • Heather Thomas
  • Rebekah Shoemaker

Going Above & Beyond

  • Kelly Funke
  • Lisa Wilt

Total Employees Recognized: 47
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8. ACTION/CONSENT: MINUTES
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8.A. June 16, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
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8.B. June 30, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes
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8.C. July 9, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes
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9. ACTION/CONSENT: STUDENT ACTIVITY
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9.A. 2026-2027 Elementary Student Handbook
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9.B. 2026-2027 Middle School Student Handbook
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9.C. 2026-2027 High School Handbook
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9.D. 2026-2027 Athletic Handbook
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9.E. 2026-2027 Foreign Exchange Student — Alejandra Soto Mera from Spain
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10. ACTION/CONSENT: HUMAN RESOURCES
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10.A. Approval of updated job description Central Registrar and Homeless Liaison 
Description:
Approval of updated job description Central Registrar and Homeless Liaison 
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10.B. Approved Driver Listing
Description:
Jerrold L. Spangler, F&S Transportation, Sub Van driver, effective 6/24/26
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10.C. Appointments
Description:
Professional-pending receipt of all required paperwork
Name Building Position Effective Date Salary
Schmidt, Autumn HS Teacher, Biology 8/10/2026 $61204 bachelors step 1
Smith, Daynna MS Teacher, Math Grade 7 8/10/2026 $65036 Bachelors step 5
Raupach, Laura HS Teacher, Life Skills 8/12/2026 $81,174 Masters +30 step 1
Taylor, Erin MS Teacher, English 7th grade 8/10/2026 $61,204 Bachelors step 1
         
Support-pending receipt of all required paperwork
Name Building Position Effective Date Pay Rate
Sall, Shellee LE Building Aide 8/12/2026 $15.30 level 2 step 1
Trimmer, Kristina LE Secretary, Attendance 8/3/2026 $17.23 level 3 step 4
Foster, Sabrina NSE PCA, AS 8/12/2026 $19.16 level 3 step 9
Diehl, Lisa WE PCA, AS 8/12/2026 $17.97 level 3 step 6
Mekhaeal, Amel WE PCA, AS 8/12/2026 $16.88 level 3 step 3
Davis, Shayla NSE PCA, AS 8/12/2026 $17.97 level 3 step 6
Leitzel, Heather MS PCA, 1:1 8/12/2026 $16.20 level 3 step 1
Harner, Hannah HS Food Service Worker, 4.5 hours 8/12/2026 $14.88 level 1 step 1
Bretz, Zachary DE Building Aide 8/12/2026 $15.92 level 2 step 3
Leierer, Samantha DE Building Aide 8/12/2026 $15.92 level 2 step 3
Wack, Caryl MS Food Service Worker, 5 hours 8/12/2026 $14.88 level 1 step 1
Coaches/Advisors-pending receipt of all required paperwork
NAME Year/Level Position Effective Date Pay Rate
Moyer, Abigaile n/a Department Chair, Math 7/21/2026 $1000/year
Eby, Rebecca Year 1 level 1 Advisor, Memory Book 7/21/2026 $673/year
Gaetjen, Emma Year 1 level 1 Advisor, Choreographer Musical 7/21/2026 $1240/year
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10.D. Transfers
Description:
Name Position Type Prev Position Effective Date New Position New Salary For
Taylor, Tammy Support Instructional Aide - ISS 8/12/2026 Paraprofessional, Learning Support $18.13 level 4 step 5 Vacancy
Williams, Tonisha Support PCA, Learning Support 8/12/2026 Instructional Aide - ISS Same Vacancy
Pazdan, Stan Support Food Service Worker 8/12/2026 Head Cook $17.75 level 4 step 4 Vacancy
Regler, Khristen Support Food Service Worker - HS 8/12/2026 Food Service Worker - MS Same Vacancy
Neal, Mark Coach Coach, Girls JH Volleyball 7/22/2026 Coach, Girls Varsity Head Volleyball $4,529 Level 4  Vacancy
Krebs, Diane Support Paraprofessional - NSE 8/12/2026 PCA - DE $19.16 level 3 step 9 Vacancy
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10.E. Leaves
Description:
         
Building Position Effective Date Est Return Date Reason
MS Custodian, Evening 6/15/2026 TBD Medical Condition
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10.F. Resignations and Terminations
Description:
 
Resignations & Terminations
Name Position Emp Type Building Effective Date Reason
Swan, Alexandra Teacher, Learning Support Professional NSE 6/1/2026 Voluntary
Beers, Haley PCA, Learning Support Support MS 7/8/2026 Voluntary
Bavis, Charles Coach, Varsity Assistant Softball Coach Ath 7/8/2026 Voluntary
Farley, David Coach, Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach Girls Coach Ath 7/13/2026 Voluntary
Bennett, Brady Musical Choreographer Advisor HS 7/7/2026 Voluntary
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10.G. Retirements
Description:
Retirements
Name Position Building Emp Type Effective Date DASD Years of Service
Gettys, Tammy Custodian, part-time HS Support 7/9/2026 1 year
Nace, Mary Food Service MS Support 7/13/2026 4 years
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11. ACTION: CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
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11.A. 2026-2027 Contract for Reservation of Slots with River Rock
Description:
The 26-27 cost per seat for the Spring Grove Campus is $30,895.  This is an increase over 25-26 of 3%.

The 26-27 cost per student for the Red Lion Campus is $36,815.  This is an increase over 25-26 of 4%.
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11.B. 2026-2027 Agreement for Alternative Education Services with River Rock Academy 
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11.C. 2026-2027 New Story (New Cumberland) Educational Services Agreement 
Description:
The cost of services did not increase for 26-27.
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11.D. Memorandum of Understanding with Northern York County Regional Police, June 2026 - June 2028
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11.E. 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with Head Start Community Progress Council 
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11.F. 2027-2029  Josten's Yearbook Agreement for Dover Area High School
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11.G. 2026-2027 Standing Orders for Emergency Care and Communicable Disease Regulations
Description:
Communicable disease regulations provide school nurses with guidelines for treatment, and the readmission of students absent from school with infections, diseases, or conditions.
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12. ACTION: FINANCE
Subject:
12.A. Bills Paid June 2026
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12.B. Treasurers Report
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12.C. June 2026 YTD Budget to Actual Report
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13. ACTION
Subject:
13.A. Curriculum Revision Handbook
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13.B. LIU Joint Authority Capital Project Resolution 
Description:
Requested action regarding the resolution represents an acknowledgment of the project scope and working components of the funding model, and does not signify an authorization to proceed, which rests solely with the Authority Board. 
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13.C. Stricklers Signs Proposal for Scoreboard Install
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13.D. 11400 LLC Quote for Leib Elementary Dishwasher
Description:
Three quotes were obtained from cooperative purchasing vendors.  The lowest quote was selected.  The Food Service Fund is purchasing this equipment.
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13.E. 11400 LLC Quote for North Salem Elementary Dishwasher
Description:
Three quotes were obtained from cooperative purchasing vendors.  The lowest quote was selected.  The Food Service Fund is purchasing this equipment.
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14. REPORTS
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14.A. Dover Eagle Foundation Report - Director Hogan
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14.B. York Adams Academy (YAA) Report - Director Emig
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14.C. York County School of Technology (YCST) Report - Director Conley
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14.D. LIU #12/YORK LEARNING CENTER - Director Miller
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14.E. Legislative Liaison - Director McKinney
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14.F. Dover Industrial & Commercial Development Committee (ICDC) Report - Director Wolverton
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14.G. Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) Report - Director Lluberes
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14.H. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Timothy Mitzel
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15. PUBLIC COMMENT
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16. MISCELLANEOUS
Subject:
16.A. Comments/Observations from Board Members
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17. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
17.A. Future Meeting Announcements
Description:
August 4, 2026
Board Policy Committee Meeting at 6 PM

August 11, 2026
Board Committee Meetings at 6 PM
Board Meeting at 7 PM

August 18, 2026
Board Meeting at 7 PM

 
Subject:
17.B. Adjourn Meeting

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