Meeting Agenda
1. Opening of Meeting - Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call and Recording those Present
4. Presentation & Comments from Residents on Agenda Items
5. Board Member Discussion Items
6. Minutes from Previous Meeting
6.A. Minutes from Building & Grounds Committee Meeting June 9, 2026
6.B. Minutes from Study Session Meeting June 15, 2026
6.C. Minutes from Regular Meeting June 22, 2026
7. Financial Reports
7.A. List of Bills July 2026 #1
8. Personnel
8.A. Rescindment
8.A.1. Joshua Cohen - Special Education Teacher Rescinded
8.A.2. Colleen Tortorella - Counseling Department Chairperson 26/27
8.B. Resignation
8.B.1. Tyler Getsie - Substitute Custodian, effective June 30, 2026
8.C. Retirement
8.C.1. Tina Preece - Paraprofessional, effective September 18, 2026
8.D. Employment
8.D.1. Abigail Fuhrman - GMS Grade 7/8 ELA Teacher, effective August 14, 2026 per CBA
8.D.2. Robert Eastman - GSD School Police Officer, effective July 22, 2026 Per CBA
8.D.3. Patrick Rios - GMS Grade 5/6 Math Teacher, effective August 11, 2026 per CBA
8.D.4. Isabella Jameson - School Social Worker (1 Year) effective August 11, 2026 per CBA
8.D.5. Samantha Bybel - Special Education Teacher, effective August 11, 2026, per CBA
8.D.6. Sarah Horan- Special Education Teacher, effective August 11, 2026 per CBA
8.E. Supplementals
8.E.1. Jill Fischetti - GHS Laundry Manager $5,347.00
8.E.2. Reese Aquilio - Early Literacy Teacher, 6/22/2026 $24.50/hr
8.E.3. Erich Lascek - GHS Choral Director $3,719.00
8.E.4. Alexis Spina - GMS Jazz Band Director $1,396.00
8.E.5. Deborah Kostley - GHS Color Guard Coach B $3,023.00
8.E.6. Colleen Tortorella - Counseling Department Chairperson 26/27 $1,859.00
8.E.7. Montaire Taylor - Counseling Department Chairperson 26/27 $1,859.00
8.E.8. Matt Stockunas - Equipment Manager $5,347.00
8.E.9. Nicole Riley - GMS Athletic Coordinator $5,466.00
8.E.10. Montaire Taylor - GHS Varsity Girls' Tennis Head Coach $3,952.00
8.E.11. Colleen Tortorella - GHS Varsity Girls' Tennis Assistant Coach $2,372.00
8.F. Leaves
8.F.1. Employee #2365 - Continuous FMLA August 17, 2026 ~ October 16, 2026
8.F.2. Employee #5321 - Intermittent FMLA June 8, 2026
8.F.3. Employee #5830 - Continuous FMLA August 14, 2026 ~ November 6, 2026
8.F.4. Employee #1312 - Continuous FMLA August 17, 2026 ~ November 11, 2026
8.G. Volunteers
8.G.1. Dylan Geibel
8.H. Approve extra duty and salary adjustments
8.I. Approve the title adjustment of Lyndsey Love to Co-Principal at Gateway Middle School, effective July 13, 2026.
9. Administrative Resolutions - Education
9.A. Conferences/Workshops
9.B. Gateway High School New Course Proposals
9.B.1. Technology Helpdesk & Support
9.B.2. Introduction to Legal Studies
9.C. Gateway High School Revised Course Proposal
9.C.1. Honors Comprehensive Music
9.D. Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Carlow University 2026/2027
10. Administrative Resolutions - Business
10.A. 2026/2027 Capital Projects
10.B. Approve the New Investment Service Provider - New York Life
10.C. Sponsorships/Advertisings
10.C.1. Spitzer Auto Group (Renewal) $4,900.00
10.C.2. DiLucente Law Firm (Renewal) $1,000.00
10.C.3. Gallagher Insurance (Renewal) $1,000.00
10.C.4. Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark and Party Center (New) $2,400.00
10.D. Policy for 30-Day Display
11. Board Member Resolutions
11.A. Policy for 30-Day Display
11.A.1. Policy 006.1 - Attendance at Meetings Via Electronic Communications
12. Comments from Residents on Non Agenda Items
13. Reports
13.A. Administrative
13.B. Board Member Committee
14. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Opening of Meeting - Call to Order
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3. Roll Call and Recording those Present
Description:
Board Members is Attendance:
Mrs. Beighel
Mrs. Boise
Mrs. Burns
Mrs. DeLaney
Mrs. McBride
Mr. McIntyre
Mr. Mock
Mr. Ritter
Mrs. Warning

Others in Attendance:
Dr. Rossi
Dr. Chakey
Mr. Zourelias
Mr. Drager
Ms. Dice
Mr. Brown via Zoom
Mr. Walsh via Zoom
 
Subject:
4. Presentation & Comments from Residents on Agenda Items
Subject:
5. Board Member Discussion Items
Subject:
6. Minutes from Previous Meeting
Speaker(s):
Mrs. McBride
Subject:
6.A. Minutes from Building & Grounds Committee Meeting June 9, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. Minutes from Study Session Meeting June 15, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. Minutes from Regular Meeting June 22, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Financial Reports
Speaker(s):
Mr. Drager
Subject:
7.A. List of Bills July 2026 #1
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Personnel
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bringe
Subject:
8.A. Rescindment
Subject:
8.A.1. Joshua Cohen - Special Education Teacher Rescinded
Subject:
8.A.2. Colleen Tortorella - Counseling Department Chairperson 26/27
Subject:
8.B. Resignation
Subject:
8.B.1. Tyler Getsie - Substitute Custodian, effective June 30, 2026
Subject:
8.C. Retirement
Subject:
8.C.1. Tina Preece - Paraprofessional, effective September 18, 2026
Subject:
8.D. Employment
Subject:
8.D.1. Abigail Fuhrman - GMS Grade 7/8 ELA Teacher, effective August 14, 2026 per CBA
Subject:
8.D.2. Robert Eastman - GSD School Police Officer, effective July 22, 2026 Per CBA
Subject:
8.D.3. Patrick Rios - GMS Grade 5/6 Math Teacher, effective August 11, 2026 per CBA
Subject:
8.D.4. Isabella Jameson - School Social Worker (1 Year) effective August 11, 2026 per CBA
Subject:
8.D.5. Samantha Bybel - Special Education Teacher, effective August 11, 2026, per CBA
Subject:
8.D.6. Sarah Horan- Special Education Teacher, effective August 11, 2026 per CBA
Subject:
8.E. Supplementals
Subject:
8.E.1. Jill Fischetti - GHS Laundry Manager $5,347.00
Subject:
8.E.2. Reese Aquilio - Early Literacy Teacher, 6/22/2026 $24.50/hr
Subject:
8.E.3. Erich Lascek - GHS Choral Director $3,719.00
Subject:
8.E.4. Alexis Spina - GMS Jazz Band Director $1,396.00
Subject:
8.E.5. Deborah Kostley - GHS Color Guard Coach B $3,023.00
Subject:
8.E.6. Colleen Tortorella - Counseling Department Chairperson 26/27 $1,859.00
Subject:
8.E.7. Montaire Taylor - Counseling Department Chairperson 26/27 $1,859.00
Subject:
8.E.8. Matt Stockunas - Equipment Manager $5,347.00
Subject:
8.E.9. Nicole Riley - GMS Athletic Coordinator $5,466.00
Subject:
8.E.10. Montaire Taylor - GHS Varsity Girls' Tennis Head Coach $3,952.00
Subject:
8.E.11. Colleen Tortorella - GHS Varsity Girls' Tennis Assistant Coach $2,372.00
Subject:
8.F. Leaves
Subject:
8.F.1. Employee #2365 - Continuous FMLA August 17, 2026 ~ October 16, 2026
Subject:
8.F.2. Employee #5321 - Intermittent FMLA June 8, 2026
Subject:
8.F.3. Employee #5830 - Continuous FMLA August 14, 2026 ~ November 6, 2026
Subject:
8.F.4. Employee #1312 - Continuous FMLA August 17, 2026 ~ November 11, 2026
Subject:
8.G. Volunteers
Subject:
8.G.1. Dylan Geibel
Subject:
8.H. Approve extra duty and salary adjustments
Description:
Approve the creation of the Transportation Coordinator administrative supplemental position, the specified Salary Adjustment, and the Personnel Agreement as presented, and to authorize the administration to execute the necessary actions to finalize these adjustments.
  1. Kevin Bringe- Transportation Coordinator $10,000
  2. Cynthia Capell - 2026-27 salary $65,000
  3. Michael Zourelias - Transition Agreement


 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.I. Approve the title adjustment of Lyndsey Love to Co-Principal at Gateway Middle School, effective July 13, 2026.
Subject:
9. Administrative Resolutions - Education
Speaker(s):
Dr. Chakey
Subject:
9.A. Conferences/Workshops
Description:
  1. PASA Leadership Forum - March 31 ~ April 2, 2027, State College PA
  2. PSBA/PASA Leadership Conference - October 18 ~ 20, 2026, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Poconos PA
  3. Intermediate Unit Leadership Workshop - October 7-9, 2026, Erie PA
  4. PAIU School Safety and Security Conference - March 10-12, 2027, State College PA
  5. AASA Preparing for the Future - September 23-25, 2026 Washington DC
  6. National Conference on Education - February 25-27, 2027 Atlanta, GA
  7. PASBO Conference - March 9-12, 2027 Hershey, PA
  8. PAFPC Conference - Spring 2027
  9. Child Accounting Workshop - September 13-15, 2026, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Poconos PA
  10. Child Accounting Conference - October 2026, Hershey, PA
  11. PDE Data Conference - March 2027, Hershey, PA
  12. Skyward Conference - March 2027
  13. SRO Supervisors & Management Training - August 3-5, 2026 AIU
  14. Association of School Psychologists Fall Conference - November 18-19, 2026 Harrisburg PA
  15. National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference - February 22-26, 2027 Charlotte, NC
Subject:
9.B. Gateway High School New Course Proposals
Subject:
9.B.1. Technology Helpdesk & Support
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B.2. Introduction to Legal Studies
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Gateway High School Revised Course Proposal
Subject:
9.C.1. Honors Comprehensive Music
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Carlow University 2026/2027
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Administrative Resolutions - Business
Speaker(s):
Mr. Drager
Subject:
10.A. 2026/2027 Capital Projects
Speaker(s):
Mr. Drager
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Approve the New Investment Service Provider - New York Life
Subject:
10.C. Sponsorships/Advertisings
Subject:
10.C.1. Spitzer Auto Group (Renewal) $4,900.00
Subject:
10.C.2. DiLucente Law Firm (Renewal) $1,000.00
Subject:
10.C.3. Gallagher Insurance (Renewal) $1,000.00
Subject:
10.C.4. Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark and Party Center (New) $2,400.00
Subject:
10.D. Policy for 30-Day Display
Description:
Policy 810.2 School Bus Video and Audio Surveillance
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Board Member Resolutions
Speaker(s):
Mrs. McBride
Subject:
11.A. Policy for 30-Day Display
Subject:
11.A.1. Policy 006.1 - Attendance at Meetings Via Electronic Communications
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Comments from Residents on Non Agenda Items
Subject:
13. Reports
Subject:
13.A. Administrative
Subject:
13.B. Board Member Committee
Subject:
14. Adjournment

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