November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Work Session Meeting

Description:  Pledge of Allegiance

Description: 

Board of School Directors	Present	Absent	Late Arrival
Mr. Brent Copenhaver, President	X
Dr. Kathy Blouch	X
Mrs. Cynthia Eby	X
Mrs. Sara Fiebig, Vice President	X
Mr. Mark Frattarole	X
Mr. Darren Grumbine	X
Mrs. Heather Hostetter	X
Mrs. Rebecca Lebo	X
Mrs. Colleen Shay	X
Non-Voting Members
Dr. Krista M. Antonis, Superintendent	X
Others
Mr. Steven Ritter, Director of Business/Treasurer	X
Mrs. Stacie Hill, Board Secretary	X

Mrs. Danielle Heisler, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Jason Hill, Director of Buildings & Grounds
Dr. Bonnie Sypolt, Cleona Elementary Principal
Mr. Matthew Wilson, Director of Technology

one staff member
17 district residents

Description: 

• There is currently no executive session scheduled prior to the Board Work Session Meeting on November 2, 2026.
• There is currently an executive session scheduled after the Board Work Session Meeting on November 2, 2026, to discuss legal matters.
• There is currently no executive session scheduled prior to or after the Regular Board Meeting on November 9, 2026.

Description: 

There are two opportunities for public comment during the Board Meeting. At this time, we will entertain public comments as they pertain to or address any items listed on this agenda for board action/discussion within the following parameters pursuant to Board Policy No. 903 — public participation in board meetings. At the end of the meeting, there is another opportunity for public comment on any issue or concern. 

The Board requires that public participants be:

• Residents, taxpayers, employees, or students of the District.
• A representative of a firm eligible to bid on materials or services solicited by the Board.
• A representative of a group in the School District may only speak if they have registered their intent.

To keep the meeting length within reasonable limits, each statement made by a participant not registered with the Board Secretary at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting shall be limited to two (2) minutes in duration. Individuals who register with the Board Secretary at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting will be limited to five (5) minutes. The portion of the meeting during which the public is invited to speak shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes.  No participant may speak more than once on the same topic unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.  All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually. The presiding officer may refer the statement to another School District official. 

Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments with an announcement of their name, address, and group affiliation, if applicable.

The presiding officer may:

• Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum.
• Request the assistance of law enforcement officers to remove a disorderly person when the person's conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting.
• Call a recess or adjourn to another time when the lack of public decorum interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
• Waive these rules with the approval of the Board.

Please remember to be polite and respectful of everyone present. Board meetings do not function in a "town hall" fashion with back-and-forth discussion on public comment. The Board will take your comments under consideration and ask for clarification if needed. If required, the Board will respond to the issue at a later date.

Description:  Samantha Brown - Elementary Renovation Project

Description:  It should be noted that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84 of 1986.

May I have a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion:  Colleen Shay
Second: Darren Grumbine
Vote:  9-0
Result: Motion Passed

Description:  November 2, 2026

• Superintendent's Report
  • Annville Elementary Centennial Celebration, November 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

November 9, 2026

• Superintendent's Report
  • Dedicated Dutchmen
  • Introduction of new staff
    • Emily Gardner
    • Dean Warkentin
  • Student Board Representatives
    • Nicholas Leonard
    • Saidey Juarez Valeadez
• Representatives Reports
  • Lebanon County CTC - Mr. Darren Grumbine
  • Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 - Dr. Kathy Blouch
  • PSBA Liaison - Dr. Kathy Blouch
  • Dutchmen Education Foundation - Mrs. Sara Fiebig
  • Tax Collection Committee Report - Mr. Steven Ritter
  • PIAA District III - Mrs. Cynthia Eby

Description:  November 2, 2026

• Dutchmen Education Foundation Update - Mrs. Cori Summers

November 9, 2026

• No scheduled presentations

Description:  The minutes shall note that public notice was given for this meeting in accordance with Act 84 of 1986.  Notices and advisements of these meetings will carry the intent that limited business may be conducted on any scheduled meeting date.

Description: 

Copies of the minutes of the Board Work Session held on October 5, 2026, and the Board Regular Meeting held on October 12, 2026, were provided in advance to all members of the Board of School Directors.

Description: 

The bills that will be presented for Board approval are chargeable against the funds and accounts indicated.  The list of bills recommended for approval was provided in advance to all members of the Board of School Directors.

Description: 

The following individual has volunteered their services as noted below for the 2026-2027 school year, pending completion of all state and district requirements:

Season	Sport	Volunteer
Winter 2026	Boys Basketball	Brandon Hurd

Description: 

Ratify and approve the following individual who has volunteered their services, as noted below, for the 2026–2027 school year, pending completion of all state and district requirements:

Co-Curricular Position	Volunteer
Fall Play	Kimberly Brickley

Description:  Ratify and accept the resignation request of Tracy Conrad, from the mentor position to Kinzi Blair, effective no later than 60 days after her resignation date of September 22, 2026.

The administration recommends that this position be filled upon vacancy.

Description: 

Approve the treasurer's report for the month ending October 31, 2026.  The treasurer's report will be provided to all members of the Board of School Directors in advance of the regular meeting.

Description:  Approve the attached Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution to stay within the Act 1 tax rate index of 4.2% for the 2027-2028 fiscal year.

Description:  Authorize the Board President and Vice-President to review the accounts payable check register for December 2026 and provide notification to the district Director of Business no later than December 11, 2026, for payment of bills to be dated December 11, 2026.

Description:  Approve the Marotta Main Architects, Inc. Standard Form of Agreement between the Annville-Cleona School District and MM Architects, Inc., for Elementary School Improvements at different school sites, as presented.

Description: 

Approve the disposal and/or sale of the following items pursuant to Board Policy 706.1: 

To be disposed of/sold

• 3M Overhead Projector
• Record Player
• Precalculus Textbooks
• Projecta Scope
• Understanding Statistics Texbooks
• Mahogany Desk in TV Studio

Description:  Ratify and appoint Dean Warkentin to the position of Middle School Science Teacher at the Secondary School (replacing Jennifer Archut, who resigned), effective November 9, 2026, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, pending completion of all state and district requirements.

Description: 

Appoint the following first-year mentor for the 2026-2027 school year, at a pro-rated stipend of $800.00, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement: 

A-C Teacher	Mentor to
Jonathan Lum	Dean Warkentin

Description:  Ratify and approve Jake Malloy as a long-term substitute teacher from November 3, 2026, through January 15, 2027, at the daily rate of $275.00, pending completion of all state and district requirements.

Description:  Ratify and appoint the following personnel to assume extracurricular positions for the 2026-2027 school year at the stipend indicated:

First Name	Last Name	Position	Units	Stipend
Danielle	Marker	FCCLA  Advisor	50	$632.00

Description:  Ratify and approve the following personnel to assume extracurricular positions for the 2026-2027 school year at the adjusted stipend indicated:

First Name	Last Name	Position	Units	Stipend
Anna	Carullo	Fall Play - Costumes & Make-Up	100	$1,264.00

Description:  Ratify and approve the following day-to-day professional substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year, at the board-approved rate, pending completion of all state and district requirements.

First Name	Last Name
Lucille	Kosoff
Jillian	Smith
Marcus	Mazza
Christopher	Spiker
Kevin	Bayliff

Description: 

Ratify and approve the following day-to-day Paraprofessional/Aide substitute for the 2026-2027 school year at the board-approved substitute rate, pending completion of all state and district requirements.

First Name	Last Name
Laura	Mueller

Description:  Approve the following day-to-day custodial substitute for the 2026-2027 school year, at the board-approved hourly rate, pending completion of all state and district requirements.

First Name	Last Name
Joscephus	Wallace

Description:  Ratify and approve the following staff for Ames for the 2026-2027 school year:

First Name	Last Name
Ben	Ressler

Description:  Ratify and approve the following staff for Nutrition, Inc., for the 2026-2027 school year:

First Name	Last Name
Bryann	Kingsbury

Description:  Ratify and approve the following contracted transportation driver for the 2026-2027 school year:

First Name	Last Name
Lisa	Thome

Description:  Approve livestreaming and recording of monthly board meetings to be posted on the district website and retained until the minutes of the recorded meeting are board-approved, per board policy 800 Records Management.

Description:  Approve the following option for the Elementary Renovation & Building Project:
 

Options	Description
Option A	Renovate Cleona Elementary and Annville Elementary.  Add Grade 3 at Cleona Elementary and add a band room at Annville.
Option B1	Renovate Cleona Elementary for PreK-1 and build a new Grades 2-6 school at the secondary campus.
Option B2	Renovate Cleona Elementary and build a PreK-6 addition at Cleona Elementary.
Option C	Build a new PreK-6 school at the secondary campus.
Option D	Continue discussion with a plan to re-present in June 2027.

 

Board Member	Option A	Option B1	Option B2	Option C	Option D
Kathy Blouch
Brent Copenhaver
Cynthia Eby
Sara Fiebig
Mark Frattarole
Darren Grumbine
Heather Hostetter
Rebecca Lebo
Colleen Shay

Description:  The following student teachers have been approved for the 2026-2027 school year:
Student Teachers

• Sophia Gilbert
• Scarlet Laity

Description:  Approve Family Medical Leave for the following district employees, pending 45-day recertification:

• 2627-006 
• 2627-007 intermittent leave
• 2627-008 intermittent leave
• 2627-009

Description: 

• Transfer Dorothy Rumpf from  Autistic Support Paraprofessional at the Secondary School to Emotional Support Paraprofessional at Annville Elementary (replacing Emma Schultz, who resigned), effective November 2, 2026, at her current rate of pay.

Description: 

The following Booster Clubs and Club Sports have applied for recognition for the 2026-2027 school year:

Booster Clubs

• Girls Basketball
• Winter Track Club

Description:  The following donations were made to the district during the 2026-2027 school year:

Donation From	Amount	Purpose
Dr. Adrian Sosenko	pumpkins	Kindergarten Students
Frey's Greenhouse	pumpkins	Kindergarten Students
Kiwanis Club	Health room supplies	Nurses/Students
Annville United Methodist Church	$550	Social Work Fund
Zion EC Church	monetary	Assisted family with electric bill to avoid shutoff.
Mark Hershey Farms	$5,898.83	FFA

Description: 

Date	Meeting	Time	Location
November 9, 2026	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
December 7, 2026	Board Reorganization Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
January 4, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
January 11, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
February 1, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
February 8, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
March 1, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
March 8, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
April 5, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
April 12, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
May 3, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
May 10, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
June 7, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
June 14, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
August 2, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
August 9, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
September 13, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
September 20, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
October 4, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
October 11, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
November 1, 2027	Board Work Session Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
November 8, 2027	Board Regular Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom
December 6, 2027	Board Reorganization Meeting	6:00 PM	District Office Boardroom

Description: 

There were no topics tabled or left unresolved from the previous meeting.

Description: 

Is there any new business to come before the board?

Description: 

This is the second opportunity for Public Comment during the Board Meeting. At this time, we will entertain public comments on any issue or concern within the following parameters pursuant to Board Policy No. 903- Public Participation in Board Meetings.

The Board requires that public participants be:

• Residents, taxpayers, employees, or students of the District.
• A representative of a firm eligible to bid on materials or services solicited by the Board.
• A representative of a group in the School District may only speak if they have registered their intent.

To keep the meeting length within reasonable limits, each statement made by a participant not registered with the Board Secretary at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting shall be limited to two (2) minutes in duration. Individuals who register with the Board Secretary at least three (3) days in advance of the meeting will be limited to five (5) minutes. The portion of the meeting during which the public is invited to speak shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes.  No participant may speak more than once on the same topic unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually. The presiding officer may refer the statement to another School District official. 

Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments with an announcement of their name, address, and group affiliation if applicable.

The presiding officer may:

• Request any individual to leave the meeting when that person does not observe reasonable decorum.
• Request the assistance of law enforcement officers to remove a disorderly person when the person's conduct interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting.
• Call a recess or adjourn to another time when the lack of public decorum interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting.
• Waive these rules with the approval of the Board.

Please remember to be polite and respectful of everyone present. Board meetings do not function in a "town hall" fashion with back-and-forth discussion on public comment. The Board will take your comments under consideration and ask for clarification if needed. If required, the Board will respond to the issue at a later date.

Description: 

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 PM.  The Board went into an executive session from 7:03 PM to 8:09 PM to discuss legal matters.  The Board did not reconvene into public session.