September 21, 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 of September 21, 2026

Presentation

PSBA Award Presentation - Ms. Chelsey Pucka presenting milestone anniversary awards on behalf of PA School Board Association

Mrs. Nikki Sarchet - Director Heritage Public Library

Transportation Briefing - Mrs. Lindsey Richards, Elementary School Principal/Transportation Director

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 August 10, 2026

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 

Action on the approval of the Speech Language Pathology agreement between MKG Therapy LLC and Fort Cherry School District for the 2026-2027 school year.

Acknowledge the resignation of Mrs. Elizabeth Kramer, Professional Employee, Elementary Teacher, effective August 24, 2026.

Action on the approval to hire Ms. Sydney Weaver, professional employee, Elementary teacher, per the FCEA Collective Bargaining agreement, Bachelor's level Step 2, contingent on the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval of ????, Long Term Substitute, Elementary Teacher, per the FCEA Collective Bargaining Agreement at Bachelor's Level, Step 1, for the 2026-2027 school year, contingent upon the final receipt and review of all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval of ???? as a part-time paraprofessional per the FCSD Secretary/Aide Collective Bargaining Agreement, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Buildings and Grounds

Action on the approval to hire A+ Doorman to add badge swiping entrance hardware to the Elementary and High School main doors, for $6,575.00, per the attached quote. (PCCD funding)

Action on the approval to hire Donald M. Miller Inc. to repair the High School gymnasium roof ridge for $6,000.00, per the attached quote.

Transportation 

Finance 

Technology

Action on the retroactive approval to purchase three (3) Newline boards from Howard Technology Solutions for $5,574.00 per the attached quote.

Action on the approval of the renewal of the District technology inventory system TDT-Asset for a one year agreement at $1,350.00 per the attached quote.

Action on the approval to renew the server warranty for a one-year cost of $5,124.67 per the attached quote.

CISCO Umbrella renewal (Reneé asked Chris on 9/4)

Athletics

Action on the approval of Mr. Ethan Faletto as a volunteer 7/8 grade football coach, contingent on the final receipt and review of all paperwork.

Action on the approval of Mr. Nick Rogers as a volunteer 7/8 grade football coach, contingent on the final receipt and review of all paperwork.

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

Action on the approval to hire Mr. James Watson as the High School Weight Room Coordinator per the FCEA Collective Bargaining agreement, effective August 27, 2026.

Action on the approval of Mr. Zachary Vincenti as a volunteer 7th and 8th grade Football coach, contingent on the final receipt and review of all paperwork.

Action on the approval for the Varsity Boys Baseball Team to attend the Ripken Experience at Myrtle Beach, SC for their Spring Training event.  The approximate dates are March 17-21, 2027. The boosters will be funding the trip and plan to request the use of the school vans.

Action on the approval of Mr. Gavin Miller as a volunteer volunteer Varsity Baseball coach, contingent on the final receipt and review of all paperwork.

Activities 

Action on the retroactive approval for the Fort Cherry Marching Band to attend the Morgantown High School Band Spectacular at the WVU stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia. The event will take place on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Action on the approval of Mr. Jason Gao as a marching band volunteer, contingent upon the receipt and final review of all required clearances.

Action on the approval of Mr. Logan Schutz as a marching band volunteer, contingent upon the receipt and final review of all required clearances.

Action on the approval of Ms. Jessica Mehalich as a marching band volunteer, contingent upon the receipt and final review of all required clearances.

Action on the approval of Mrs. Rachel Nelson as a marching band volunteer, contingent upon the receipt and final review of all required clearances.

Policy

Acknowledge the first reading of Policy 626 - Federal Fiscal Compliance. Update made to name of the Bureau of Food and Nutrition.

Miscellaneous 

Action on the approval of the attendance of Mr. Aaron Smith in Fort Cherry School District's Vocational Agriculture Program, on a full-day basis, effective the 2026-2027 school year with the understanding that the Montour School District, Mr. Smith's district of residence, will be responsible for the tuition costs of the Program, and for transportation to and from this Program, if the parent does not provide transportation.

Action on the approval of the Letter of Agreement between Fort Cherry School District and Outside In School of Experiential Education for counseling services provided to Fort Cherry Students for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Action on the approval of the Targeted Support and Improvement Plan. 

Action on the approval of an MOU agreement with Washington County Children and Youth Services to establish truancy prevention and referral services as attached.

Action on the approval of the Schoolwide Title I Plan for Fort Cherry Elementary Center for the 2026–27 school year as attached.

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

Executive Session 

Adjournment