January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Executive Session (6:00PM)

Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

Approval of Agenda - Regular Meeting January 26, 2026

Remarks by Visitors (Agenda related comments and questions at this time)
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors)

Presentations

Staff Recognition - 3rd Grade: Tiffany Biagini, Maureen Cortese, Sue Gilbert; 6th Grade: Jackie Newman, Keara Welsh; Jr./Sr High School: Louise Hilty

Fort Cherry Musical - Mrs. Andrea Garry and student performers: Jack Longstreth, Cadence O'Brien

Action on the approval of the Minutes from the Regular/Reorganization Meeting of December 1, 2025

Secretary's Correspondence 

Treasurer's Actions

Action on the approval of Bills for Payments 

Action on the approval of Treasurer's Report Account Summaries 

Action on the approval of Budget Control Reports

Reports

Board Reports

Solicitor's Report

Superintendent's Report

Personnel and Curriculum 

Acknowledge the resignation of Mrs. Sally Cowden, Food Service Director, effective January 2, 2026.

Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Robert Sterling, part-time cleaner, effective December 19, 2025.

Action on the approval of the Food Service Director/Assistant Transportation Director job description as attached, subject to final review and approval of the District Solicitor. 

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Anthony Campoll as a full-time Cleaner, per the Fort Cherry ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval of Ms. Sydney Weaver, Long Term Substitute, Elementary teacher, per the FCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement at Bachelor's Level, Step 1, commencing on January 20, 2026 through the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. John Cowden as a part-time Cleaner, per the Fort Cherry ESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval to hire ___________________ as Food Service & Assistant Transportation Director, per the attached employment agreement, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fort Cherry School District and the Fort Cherry Secretaries/Aides ESPA regarding the position consolidation of the Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS) and the administrative Payroll Clerk position. MOU is subject to final review and approval of the District Solicitor.

Buildings and Grounds

Action on the approval of the five (5) year Service Agreement between Fort Cherry School District and Johnson Controls Fire and Security for  Fire Alarm monitoring, pending Solicitor's final review and approval. First year, February 1, 2026-January 31, 2027 charge is $1,440.00.

Transportation 

Action on the approval to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for transportation services. The RFP is subject to review and approval of the District Solicitor.

Action to retroactively approve the following additional GG&C Bus Company monitor, contingent upon receipt and final review of any and all paperwork; Nancy Popich

Finance 

Action to adopt Resolution #2-2026-01-26- Appointment of Mrs. Reneé Miller, Tax Collector for Borough of Midway

Action to adopt Resolution #3-2026-01-26- Appointment of Mrs. Reneé Miller, Tax Collector for Borough of McDonald

Action to adopt Resolution #4-2026-01-26- Appointment of Mrs. Reneé Miller, Tax Collector for Borough of Robinson

Action to adopt Resolution #5 - 2026-01-26 - Act 1 Taxpayer Relief Act for Budget Year 2026-2027.

Action to adopt Resolution #6 - 2026-01-26- Setting the Bond for the Real Estate Tax Collectors for Mt. Pleasant Township

Action to adopt Resolution #7 - 2026-01-26 - Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Joint Purchasing Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year

Technology

Athletics

Acknowledge the resignation of Ms. Rebecca Belhy, Cross Country Assistant Coach, effective immediately.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Zachary Skrabski as the High School Varsity Cross Country Coach per the FCEA Collective Bargaining agreement, contingent upon the receipt and final review of any and all paperwork.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Ben Maxin as the High School Varsity Cross Country Assistant Coach per the FCEA Collective Bargaining agreement, contingent upon the receipt and final review of any and all paperwork.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Jack Merckle as the High School Weight Room Coordinator per the FCEA Collective Bargaining agreement, contingent upon the receipt and final review of any and all paperwork.

Action on the approval of Ms. Jacelyn Alberts as a volunteer Varsity Cross-Country coach, contingent on the final receipt and review of all paperwork.

Action on the approval of Mr. Michael Cappelli as a volunteer Varsity Track coach, contingent on the final receipt and review of all paperwork.

Action on the approval for Mr. Thomas Scarpone, Athletic Director, to attend the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association (PSADA) conference in Hershey, PA from March 17 - March 20, 2026.

Action on the approval of the Boys Basketball Team to attend an overnight trip to Cleveland, Ohio on March 7-8, 2026 to attend a Cleveland Cavalier's game.

Activities 

Policy

Miscellaneous 

Action on the approval to accept a $500.00 donation from Jake G.Schneider Bus Contractor to be used to partially fund a new stadium AED. 

Action on the approval of the District Budgetary Planning Meetings for the 2026-2027 school year.

Action on the approval to nominate _______________ as a candidate to serve on the Intermediate Unit I Board of Directors for (up-to) a three (3) year term. The IU1 Board of Directors will be elected at the March 24, 2026 IU1 Annual Convention held at the Penn West Convocation Center. 

Action on the approval of an agreement with Amergis Educational Staffing to provide nursing/staffing services as needed, at the discretion of the District. There will be no charge unless services are used.

Public Comment 
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors)

Executive Session 

Adjournment