October 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Voting Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
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1.A. Call to order/Flag Salute
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
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1.B. Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
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1.C. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
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1.D. Approve the Agenda
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
Description:
With the recommendation of the school board leadership, RESOLVED, that the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors motion to approve the following agenda as presented for the board: Per Board Policy 006: The Board may deliberate or take official action on matters not included in a posted agenda only under the following circumstances: Emergencies - The matter of business relates to a real or potential emergency involving a clear and present danger to life or property. Business Arising Within Twenty-Four (24) Hours Prior to the Meeting - The matter of business has arisen within twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting, is de minimis (minor) in nature, and does not involve the expenditure of funds or entering into a contract or agreement. Business Raised by Residents or Taxpayers During the Meeting - When a matter of Board business is raised by a resident or taxpayer during a meeting:
Majority Vote - During a meeting, the Board may add a matter of business to the posted agenda by a majority vote of the school directors present and voting. The reason for adding an item to the posted agenda must be announced at the meeting before conducting the vote. Once announced and approved by majority vote, the Board may take official action on the item of business. The agenda shall be amended to reflect the new item of business and the amended agenda shall be posted to the district’s website and at the administrative office no later than the first business day following the meeting at which the agenda was amended. The unanimous consent procedure may not be used in place of majority vote for this purpose. The public posting of agenda requirements and rules for adding items to a posted agenda apply to both regular and special open meetings of the Board. These requirements and rules do not apply to:
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1.E. Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
Description:
On September 9, 2026, from 5:45-7:28 PM, the Board met in executive session with consultant Tom Templeton to discuss the superintendent search, including the selection of finalists for second-round interviews, and a student incident. On October 1, 2026, from 8:46-9:51 PM, the Board met in executive session to discuss IT employment, the CMHS football program, AP textbooks, second-round interview dates for superintendent candidates, and a student incident. Following the October 8, 2026, Voting Meeting, the Board will enter into executive session to receive an update from the Administration regarding AP textbooks. |
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2. Hearing of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
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2.A. Hearing of Visitors
Description:
The Keystone Central Board of Directors encourages public comment from members of the community. Each community member may speak for no longer than four (4) minutes, in accordance with Board policy. Please understand that the public comment period is not intended for dialogue or discussion with the Board. The Board will listen to all comments and consider them as appropriate during its deliberations. Individual Board members' email addresses are available on the District website should you wish to contact your Board representative directly. Complaints of a personal nature regarding an individual employee should be directed to the Superintendent. District Policy 903 |
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3. Student Government Presentations
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3.A. Central Mountain High School - Student Government Representative
Speaker(s):
Kathryn Farrall, Student Government Representative
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3.B. Bucktail High School - Student Government Representative
Speaker(s):
Carrie Ditty or Emma Gentzyel, Student Government Representative
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4. School Board, Committee Meetings and Minutes
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4.A. Curricular/Co-Curricular Committee Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Manny Rodriguez
Description:
The curriculum meeting was canceled because of the superintendent search. Curricular/Co-Curricular Committee Meeting - Mr. Manny Rodriguez, Dr. Baldino and Ms. Shelby Bohartz Time: 6:00 pm Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88173269035?pwd=YUgyd3NPUDNTY2N4bHdBMGp3K0lHdz09 Meeting ID: 881 7326 9035 Passcode: kcsd |
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4.B. Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Christopher Scaff
Description:
Approve the Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Facilities Committee Minutes.
Dates: (no meeting in June, July, Nov, or Dec) J Time: 3:00 pm |
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4.C. Finance Committee & Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Christopher Scaff
Description:
These minutes are provided for informational purposes only. The Finance Committee meeting did not constitute a quorum. Click here to view the Finance Committee Meeting. Chris Scaff (Chair) and Committee of the Whole Dates: (no meeting in June, July, Nov, or Dec) Time: 3:00 pm Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88173269035?pwd=YUgyd3NPUDNTY2N4bHdBMGp3K0lHdz09 Meeting ID: 881 7326 9035 Passcode: kcsd
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4.D. Policy Committee & Minutes
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Christopher Scaff
Description:
Approve the minutes from the Policy Meeting. Dates: (no meeting June, July, or Dec);
Time: 10:00 am Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88173269035?pwd=YUgyd3NPUDNTY2N4bHdBMGp3K0lHdz09 Meeting ID: 881 7326 9035 Passcode: kcsd
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4.E. Work Session Minutes
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
Description:
The September 3 Work Session was canceled due to unexpected weather-related issues.
November 5, 2026 - 6:30 pm - Work Session Administration Board Room November 12, 2026 - 6:30 pm - Voting Session Administration Board Room December 3, 2026 - 6:30 pm - Reorganization Administration Board Room Administration Board Room December 10, 2026 - 6:30 pm - Voting Meeting Administration Board Room |
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4.F. Voting Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
Description:
Approve the minutes from the Voting Session held on September 10, 2026.
November 5, 2026 - 6:30 pm - Work Session Administration Board Room November 12, 2026 - 6:30 pm - Voting Session Administration Board Room December 3, 2026 - 6:30 pm - Reorganization Administration Board Room Administration Board Room December 10, 2026 - 6:30 pm - Voting Meeting Administration Board Room
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5. Reports (Information/Discussion Items)
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5.A. Enrollment Report
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, School Board President
Description:
A review of current enrollment figures, including the total student count for each school building. The enrollment report has been updated to include SVRCS enrollment numbers.
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5.B. TCC Financial Reports
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President, and KCSD TCC Representative
Description:
Keystone Central School District Earned Income Tax collections from Berkheimer.
The reports from Berkheimer are not finalized. They should be available for the Voting Meeting. This is informational only.
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6. Board Review and Discussion
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6.A. KCSD CTC Occupational Advisory Committee Member 26-27
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, School Board President
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, be it resolved that the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the following recommendation: A motion to approve the Occupational Advisory Committees as presented in the exhibit.
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6.B. KCSD CTC items for sale
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, School Board President
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the sale of the items listed on the attached exhibit from the KCSD CTC. The items will be offered for sale through Municibid.
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6.C. Policy 005 Meetings
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
Description:
In Policy 005, under "Board Committees" line item #5 titled Finance, Auditing and IT Committee, the school board members will discuss and decide Finance Committee membership. Currently "Committee of the Whole", a minimum of 5 school board members must be in attendance. Every other school board committee requires 3, not 5 members.
Policy Link
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7. Policy - Second Read
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7.A. Policy - Second Read - Policy
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Christopher Scaff
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the attached exhibit. This exhibit was reviewed by the Policy Committee on September 9, 2026, and recommended for advancement to the Board for approval.
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7.B. Policy - Second Read - Policy
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Christopher Scaff
Description:
Reviewed by the Policy Committee on September 9, 2026, and recommended to advance to the Board.
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7.C. Policy - Second Read - Policy
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Christopher Scaff
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the attached exhibit. This exhibit was reviewed by the Policy Committee on September 9, 2026, and recommended for advancement to the Board for approval.
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7.D. Policy - Second Read - Policy
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Christopher Scaff
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the attached exhibit. This exhibit was reviewed by the Policy Committee on September 9, 2026, and recommended for advancement to the Board for approval.
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7.E. Policy - Second Read - Policy
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Christopher Scaff
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the attached exhibit. This exhibit was reviewed by the Policy Committee on September 9, 2026, and recommended for advancement to the Board for approval.
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7.F. Policy - Second Read - Policy
Speaker(s):
Chair, Mr. Christopher Scaff
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the attached exhibit. This exhibit was reviewed by the Policy Committee on September 9, 2026, and recommended for advancement to the Board for approval.
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8. Business
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8.A. Bills Paid
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, RESOLVED, that the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the monthly list of payments as presented.
These are bills that the Board would need to approve as they would be unbudgeted expenses.
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8.B. Checks for review
Description:
This is an informational item only unless an invoice is listed for
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8.C. Geisinger Donation
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, School Board President
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, be it resolved that the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the donation of two Hillrom Centrella beds from Geisinger. The beds include built-in bed weights, alarms, and adjustable mattress settings. The District worked with Geisinger Chief Nursing Officer Chelsea Reichard and Christina Yerasimos regarding the donation. The approximate value of each bed is $4,000, for a total estimated value of $8,000. |
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8.D. Potential Make-Up Day – April 19, 2027
Speaker(s):
Joni MacIntyre, Business Manager, Designee Superintendent
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approved the designation of Monday, April 19, 2027, as a potential make-up day on the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar. This date is being designated to provide a make-up day for the instructional day missed due to the District’s closure resulting from flooding and hazardous conditions in the area.
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8.E. Summer Recreation Program
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, School Board President
Description:
The Board will discuss the 2027 Summer Recreation Program, including weather-related considerations and the continuation of the program. With the recommendation of the Administration, RESOLVED, that the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the 2027 Summer Recreation Program and authorize the Business Office to budget $__________ for the program in the 2027-2028 fiscal year budget. |
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8.F. Addendum to Central Intermediate Unit 10 for Special Education Services
Speaker(s):
Justin Evey, Director of Human Resources
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approves the addendum to the 2026-2027 agreement with Central Intermediate Unit 10 for special education services, which was previously approved by the Board on June 18, 2026. The addendum reflects the removal of educational interpreter services from the agreement.
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8.G. Miller Sports - Bucktail High School Gym Floor
Speaker(s):
Joni MacIntyre, Business Manager and Designee Superintendent
Description:
The Board discussed the proposal from Miller Sports Construction (MSC/Miller) for the repair of the water-damaged gym floor at Bucktail High School. Proposal Serial No. 26-08656 includes all necessary materials, labor, and equipment, with the project priced using prevailing wages. The project is subject to a $25,000 insurance deductible, with insurance covering the remaining eligible costs. The attached agreement was executed to allow the contractor to access the building and begin preparing the gym floor so the facility could be ready for athletic and physical education use. With the recommendation of the Administration, the Board approved the proposal as presented.
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9. Personnel and Negotiations
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9.A. Personnel and Support Staff
Speaker(s):
Justin Evey, Director of Human Resources
Description:
With the recommendation of the administration, RESOLVED, that the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the following recommendation for the board: Approve the Human Resources recommendations as shown in exhibits.
The Human Resources exhibit includes the recommended leave of absences, employment, transfers, resignations and retirements. Existing positions will be identified as filled due to vacancy and any newly added position will be identified as a new position. Employee leave—whether medical, personal, disciplinary or otherwise—can imply sensitive personal information about an employee’s health, family, or personal circumstances. Publicly posting the employee’s name could inadvertently disclose private details protected under laws such HIPPA or ADA. Even without specifying the type of leave, others may be able to infer private details based on timing or patterns if names are listed. By using an employee ID, the district ensures transparency of board actions (e.g., approving leaves) without the risk of violating confidentiality provisions.
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9.B. Athletics
Description:
With the recommendation of the administration, RESOLVED, that the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the following recommendation for the board: A motion to approve the Athletic Recommendations as presented in Exhibit. |
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9.C. Act 93 MOU Cafeteria Managers
Speaker(s):
Justin Evey, Director of Human Resources/ Federal Programs Coordinator
Description:
An Act 93 MOU agreement as recommended by the district solicitor, summarizing the cafeteria manager's pay adjustment for the redistribution of responsibilities from an unfilled 3rd position and outlining if any type of position is needed in the future related to this reduction, the rights of the district.
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9.D. Interim Curriculum Director
Speaker(s):
Joni MacIntyre, Business Manager and Designee Superintendent
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approved an agreement appointing Mr. Justin Evey as the Interim Curriculum Director, effective October 8, 2026, through June 30, 2027, at a stipend of $10,000 for the responsibilities outlined in the attached job description.
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9.E. School Safety and Security Coordinator
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, School Board President
Description:
With the recommendation of the Administration, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approved an agreement appointing Mr. David Scott VanGorder as the School Safety and Security Coordinator, effective October 8, 2026, through June 30, 2027, at a stipend of $6,000 for the responsibilities outlined in the attached job description.
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10. Curricular/Co-curricular
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10.A. Student Activities
Description:
With the recommendation of the administration, RESOLVED, that the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approve the following recommendation for the board: A motion to approve the Student Activities Recommendations as presented in Exhibit.
The Student Activities personnel exhibit includes the recommended for all student activities. |
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11. Future Discussions
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11.A. Future Discussions
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
Description:
The Board will consider topics for future discussion, review, and potential action at upcoming meetings.
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12. Future Meeting
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12.A. Future Meeting
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, School Board President
Description:
The PSBA Pilot Program will be held on Monday, November 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Room. This will be held as an Executive Session and will serve as a training session. The next Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Room. This will be a Work Session Meeting. |
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13. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Elisabeth Lynch, KCSD School Board President
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