October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting
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1. Opening Items
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Moment of Silent Reflection
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1.D. Roll call for Attendance
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1.E. Announcements
Description:
The Board met in executive session on September 10, 2026, for matters of personnel.
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1.F. Presentations
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1.F.1. Pride and Promise
Description:
Mr. Jesse Reynolds will be presenting the Pride and Promise Award to Mrs. Marcie McConnell.
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1.G. Approval of Minutes
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1.H. Public Comments
Description:
In accordance with Policy 903, the Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the public in Board meetings. The Board also recognizes its responsibility for proper governance of the District and the need to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner.
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1.I. Approval of Agenda
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1.J. Agenda Approval with Additions
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the agenda with the following additions:
2.A. Resignation/Retirement 2.F. Additions to Substitute Teacher List - Bus.Ed. 3.A. Election of Coaches/Approval of Volunteers - Winter Sports - Junior High Volleyball 5.A. Field Trips - PBIS Student Summit - FBLA Regional Leadership Conference |
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2. Personnel
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2.A. Resignation/Retirement
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the following resignation/retirement:
Name Effective Date & Reason Donna Mott December 31, 2026Secretary Retirement |
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2.B. Requests for Leave of Absence
Description:
Professional Staff Member #1229 is requesting a Leave of Absence under the Family & Medical Leave Act effective approximately February 20, 2027, using ill and personal days with an anticipated return to work of approximately May 28, 2027.
Professional Staff Member #348 is requesting an Unpaid Leave of Absence effective October 8 thru 28, 2026, with an anticipated return to work on October 29, 2026. |
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2.C. Amendment of Long-Term Substitute Action
Description:
Board action is requested to amend the Long-Term Substitute action at the Board meeting dated August 13, 2026, which will, effective October 13, 2026, replace Kelly Robles with Edward Frye for the remainder of the First Semester of the 2026-27 school term. Mrs. Robles will remain with the District as a day-to-day substitute teacher.
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2.D. Election of Short-Term Professional Staff Member
Description:
Board action is requested to elect the following individual to a short-term assignment for the 2026-27 school term only, as indicated:
Tiffany Wellman - Elementary Cyber @ $31.67/hr; Para @ current Step rate. |
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2.E. Supplemental Contract Amendments
Description:
Board action is requested to amend the Supplemental Contract assignments for the 2026-27 school term only as follows:
Will Tripoli - Student Activities K-6 Kaitlin Fiedler - Student Activities 7-9 Cynthia Welker/Joseph Heath - Student Activities 10-12 |
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2.F. Additions to Substitute Teacher List
Description:
Board action is requsted to approve the following individuals for addition to the substitute teacher list effective upon completion of a packet of new-hire paperwork set forth in the Office of the Superintendent, including pre-employment drug screening:
Act 33/83 Nina Sgro Bus. Ed. Jeanne Pursel Nurse Elizabeth Zarlingo Emergency Rebecca Hoppe Physics Edward Frye |
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2.G. Addition to Non-Professional Substitute List
Description:
Board action is requested to add the following individual to the substitute list indicated, effective upon completion of a packet of new-hire paperwork, including pre-employment drug screening:
Paraprofessional Trevor Melder |
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3. Athletics
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3.A. Election of Coaches/Approval of Volunteers - Winter Sports
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached list of winter coaches/volunteers for the 2026-27 school term/season.
Attachments:
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4. Professional Development
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4.A. Professional Development Requests
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached list of staff development requests.
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5. Field Trips
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5.A. Field Trip Requests
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached requests for field trips using District transportation.
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6. Use of Facilities
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6.A. Requests for Facility Usage
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached requests for use of facilities.
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7. Finances
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7.A. Treasurer's and Financial Reports
Description:
Treasurer's Reports
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8. Board Issues
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8.A. Sharon Regional Linkage Agreement
Description:
Board action is requested to authorize the District to continue its Linkage Agreement with Sharon Regional Health System for the Partial Hospitalization Programs Kite Strings for children 11 through 13 and Pathfinders for children ages 14 through 18 as needed for the 2026-27 school year
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8.B. Committee Reports
Description:
Athletics - Mr. Copple
Buildings and Grounds - Mr. Hasson Curriculum - Mrs. Houk Health/Wellness - Mr. Antuono Lawrence County Career and Technical Center - Mr. Lambo/Mr. Copple Legislative - Mrs. Houk Policy - Mrs. Schachern Safety - Mr.Lambo |
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9. Closing Items
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9.A. Information Items and Announcements
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9.B. Adjournment
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