Public Meeting Agenda: November 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - School Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

1.A. Pledge to Flag/Moment of Silence

1.B. Roll Call

Description:

BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS	PRESENT	ABSENT	LATE ARRIVAL
Mr. Steven Bushey, President
Mr. Matthew Linder, Vice-President
Mrs. Michelle Nix, Treasurer
Mrs. Amy Beachy
Dr. Robert Creighton
Mr. Nicolas Marinaro
Mr. Michael Clair
Mr. Andy Sensenig
Mrs. Jennifer Walker
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
Dr. Ryan Axe, Superintendent
Dr. Amy Flannery, Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Kelly Martin, Board Secretary

2. Announcements

2.A. The November 16, 2026 School Board Meeting is open to the public and is also being streamed virtually.

3. Executive Sesison

3.A. An Executive Session was held on November 16, 2026, to discuss Legal matters.

4. Approval of Agenda

Description: Approval of the November 16, 2026 School Board Meeting Agenda.

5. Approval of Minutes

Description: Approval of the October 26, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes

Attachments: (1)

October 26, 2026 School Board Meeting Minutes

6. Recognition Presentations

Description:
Heather Anderson- Honorary American FFA Degree Winner
High School Ag Students

6.A. Learners of the Month

Description:

School Building	Learner	Grade	Presenter
Baron Elementary	Franklin Abreu	1st	Mrs. Bein
Doe Run Elementary	Tabitha Tlumach	2nd	Mrs. Clark
MC Middle School	Danielle Hess	7th	Mr. Burr
MC High School	Adam Winkler, Nate Weaver, Elijah Pierce, Abb. Goff		Dr. Kensinger
Willow Street CTC	Mea Redcay	12th	Dr. Weitzel

7. Recognition of Visitors and Public Comment

Description:

The Board encourages citizens of the district to come before the Board to present their petitions, inquiries or other communications of interest. The Board invites public (Citizens of the District) comment on any topic that is within the Board's jurisdiction. As outlined in Board Policy 903, the Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district.

Anyone wishing to address the board during public comment will need to be in person. If you wish to speak to the Board, please sign in prior to the meeting. Public participation in the meeting is the prerogative of the Board President who will establish the amount of time allowed for speaking. Out of respect for time, comments should be limited to under 3 minutes. For your convenience, a timer will be visible for your reference.

Participants are asked not make comments that are personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant.

8. Personnel

8.A. Retirement -- Professional Staff

Description:

David Hahn

FT Physical Education Teacher, High School, effective November 16, 2026.

Attachments: (1)

Retirement Agreement_Hahn signed

8.B. Retirement — Professional

Description:

Robert Kreider

FT Social Studies Teacher, High School, 35 years with Manheim Central and 35 years in Education, effective June 3rd, 2027.

8.C. Resignation — Professional Staff

Description:

Adrienne Kametz

FT Gifted/English Language Arts Teacher, High School, effective date to be determined.

8.D. Resignations — Support Staff

Description:

Stephanie Funk	FT Administrative Assistant to the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, effective November 25th, 2026.
Kelly Neifert	FT Assistant to Principal, Middle School, effective December 4th, 2026.

8.E. Resignation - Extracurricular

Description:

Craig Dietrich

Head Boys Varsity Volleyball Coach, High School, effective November 12, 2026.

8.F. New Employment - Professional Staff

Description:

Troy Peters	FT Temporary Professional Social Studies Teacher, High School, Bachelor's Degree, Year 1, Step 2, $68,795.00 (Prorated), effective start date to be determined, contingent on the timely completion of new hire paperwork and requirements (Replacing Employee #002496).
Gage McCabe	FT Temporary Professional Agriculture Teacher, High School, Bachelor's Degree, year 1, Step 2, $68,795.00 (Prorated), effective start date to be determined, contingent on the timely completion of new hire paperwork and requirements (Replacing Employee #000339).

8.G. New Employment — Support Staff

Description:

Montana Gonzales	PT Custodian, High School, Pay Grade 5, Year 0.375, $17.06 per hour, effective November 16th, 2026, contingent on the timely completion of new hire paperwork and requirements (Replacing Employee #002852).
Dil Dahal	FT Custodian, Doe Run, Pay Grade 5, Year 5.75, $18.52 per hour, effective start date to be determined, contingent on the timely completion of new hire paperwork and requirements (Replacing Employee #001244).

8.H. New Employment — Substitute Staff

Description:

Victoria Zellers

Day-to-Day Support Staff Substitute, District Wide, effective November 17th, 2026.

8.I. Change of Status — Support Staff

Description:

Ashley Groff

From: PT Instructional Assistant, Doe Run, To: FT Emotional Support Personal Care Assistant, Doe Run, Pay Grade 4, Year 2.15, $16.65 per hour, effective date to be determined (New Position).

8.J. Tenure for Professional Staff

Description: 1. Approval of tenure for the following Professional Staff who have satisfactorily completed three (3) years of service in the District:

Tyler Roth (Business Education Teacher, High School)

8.K. Supplemental Agenda

9. Superintendent's Report

9.A. Fall/Winter Update

9.B. Message to Local Businesses

9.C. PA Cell Phone Bill

10. Assistant Superintendent's Report

10.A. Heather Anderson- Honorary American FFA Degree Winner

10.B. Residency Update

11. Treasurer's Report

Description:
1. Approval of the Financial Statements and Budget Transfers for October.
2. Approval of the Monthly Invoices for October.

Attachments: (12)

12. Board Committee Reports

12.A. Business Operations and Facilities Committee Report- Mr. Linder

Description: 1. Next Meeting will be held on January 11, 2027, at 6 PM.

12.B. Academic Committee Report - Mrs. Walker

Description: 1. Next Meeting will be held on January 11, 2027, at 4 PM.

12.C. Activities Committee Report - Mr. Sensenig

Description: 1. Next Meeting will be held on January 11, 2027, at 5 PM.

13. General Actions Items

13.A. Approval of the Occupational and Local Advisory Committee Members for the 2027 School Year.

Description: Alyssa Collins
Dr. Ryan Axe
Eric Beiler
Brad Wagner
Steven Bushey
Allyson Heckman
Megan Shumaker
Olivia St. Clair
Tracey Zimmerman
Dr. Joshua Weitzel

13.B. Approval of the Contract with Soaring Heights for Special Education Services.

Attachments: (1)

26-27 Manheim Central School District Contract

13.C. Approval of Renewal Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Attachments: (4)

13.D. Approval for the Dual Enrollment agreement with Rosedale Technical College for the Diesel Technology Program for the agricultural Program.

Attachments: (1)

Rosedale Tech Articulation Agreement (002)

13.E. Approval of the Agreement with the IU13 for Additional PD Dates and/or Consultation Services for 12/10/2026.

Attachments: (1)

Draft-MC ELA contract 2026-2027.docx (1)

13.F. Approval of the list of Bus Drivers for 2026-2027.

Graybill's Bus Drivers:
Richard Weaver - Bus Driver

Faithful Bus Drivers:
Zaur Mehtiyer - Van Driver
Doreen Schreck - Van Driver
Daniel Biester - Van Driver
Alexis Keysock - Van Driver

13.G. Approval for Amy Keefer and Natalie Sanchez to attend the PASBO conference from March 9–12, 2027, in Hershey, PA, for a total cost of $798, to be paid out of the business office account for staff development.

13.H. Second Reading and Approval of Manheim Central School District Policy 816.1.

13.I. Approval of Additional Field Trips and Fundraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Attachments: (2)

13.J. Approval of the Coach Volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year.

14. Board Representatives Reports

14.A. Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 - Mrs. Beachy

14.B. Lancaster County CTC Report- Mr. Marinaro

14.C. PSBA/Legislative Report - Mrs. Nix

14.D. Lancaster County Academy - Mrs. Walker

15. Informational Items

15.A. Enrollment Report

Attachments: (2)

15.B. Upcoming School Board Meeting Information

Description: 1. The School Board Reorganization Meeting will be held on December 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Manheim Central District Office.
2. The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on December 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Manheim Central District Office.

16. Board Comments

17. Meeting Adjournment

Description: Adjournment of the School Board Meeting.

November 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - School Board Meeting

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