December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Re-Organization/Regular Board Meeting

Executive Session (6:00PM)

Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance

Reorganization of the Board

Acknowledge the Certificates of Election From the County Department of Elections

Oath of Office

Election of a Temporary Chairperson

Nominations for Board President 2026

Election of Board President for 2026

Nominations for Board Vice President 2026

Election of Board Vice President 2026

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda - Regular/Reorganization Meeting of December 1, 2025

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)

Action on the approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 27, 2025

Secretary's Correspondence 

Treasurer's Actions - Reports will be reviewed in January 2026

Reports

Board Reports

Solicitor's Report

Superintendent's Report

Personnel and Curriculum 

Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Troy Cook as School Security Officer effective November 13, 2025.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. William Harris as School Security Officer, per the attached contract, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork. 

Acknowledge the request for Sabbatical Leave for Professional Employee 2025-26-04 for the 2nd semester of the 2025-2026 school year (January 19, 2026- June 5, 2026)

Acknowledge maternity leave extention of professional employee #2024-25-05 through the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

Action on the approval of the PIMS Administrator, Child Accounting, and Payroll Clerk job description as attached, subject to final review and approval of the District Solicitor. 

Action on the approval of the Administrative Assistant/General Registrar, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable job description as attached, subject to final review and approval of the District Solicitor. 

Action on the approval to purchase Accelerated Reader curriculum from Renaissance for $1,301.50. Accelerated Reader will replace Read n' Quiz curriculum. Contract is through June 30, 2026.

Action on the approval of the Pennsylvania Dropout Recovery Program Agreement between Fort Cherry School District and the Graduation Alliance for the 2025-2026 school year for $7,702.60 per pupil, per the attached quote.

Buildings and Grounds

Action on the approval to authorize McClure Company to perform an audit of the District’s facilities as part of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract, in accordance with Pennsylvania Procurement Code Title 62, Acts 163, 57, 77, and 39. The audit will identify opportunities for energy savings, capital improvement needs, and preventive maintenance planning. There is no cost to the District and no obligation to proceed with any project unless subsequently approved by the Fort Cherry School Board.

Action on the approval of the Combustion Service and Equipment Company annual service contract effective December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026, per the attached quote of $2,600.00.

Action on the approval of the Huckestein Mechanical HVAC Contract Service Plan Renewal for the upcoming term, November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026, per the attached quote of $22,382.00.

Action on the approval to install softball and baseball benches from C.M. Eichenlaub Company for $5,177.00 for Option 1, per the attached quote.

Action on the approval to hire Bulldog Tree Care to cut and remove several trees on campus in various locations for $10,200.00, per the attached quote.

Transportation 

Action to retroactively approve the following additional GG&C Bus Company drivers and monitors, contingent upon receipt and final review of any and all paperwork; Bonnie Cowden, Codi Fuller and William Mitchell.

Finance 

Action on the approval to pay Force Turf Solutions, Inc. the final application as submitted, including all change orders 1-7 as submitted, and authorize dropping the retainage to 5% pending final resolution of all issues, pending review by the District Solicitor.

Technology

Athletics

Acknowledge the resignation of Ms. Carolena Gasbarro as Cross Country head coach effective November 17, 2025.

Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Kevin Center as the Weight Room Coordinator, effective January 20, 2026.

Action on the approval of Mr. Anthony Cherico as a volunteer Varsity Boys' Basketball coach, contingent on the final receipt and review of all paperwork.

Activities 

Policy

Miscellaneous 

Action on the approval of the District calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.

Action on the approval of the Schedule for Regular Board Meetings for the 2026 calendar year.

Action on the approval to hold the 2026 Board Meetings in person and virtually.

Action on the approval of appointing Andrews and Price as District Solicitor for the 2026 calendar year at a monthly retainer rate of $550.00 per month ($550.00 in 2025) and an hourly rate of $125.00. ($125.00 in 2025)

Action on the approval of a $5,500.00 donation to the Heritage Public Library from the General Fund. 

Action on the approval to accept a $500.00 donation from Green's Taxi Service. Donation will be used to partially fund a new stadium AED. Balance of the AED funding will come from AEDGrant company. The grant was secured by Olivia Brooker, Fort Cherry Athletic Trainer.

Action on the approval for Mrs. Jodie Hoover to attend the National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference in Nashville, TN from December 8-11, 2025 at a cost that is estimated to be $1,430.50.

Action on the approval of the Letter of Agreement between Southwest Behavioral Care, Inc, The CARE Center, Inc. and the Fort Cherry School District, commencing January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2027.

Action on the approval of an affiliation agreement between Fort Cherry School District and Mercyhurst University.

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

Executive Session 

Adjournment