July 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - July 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
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1. OPENING PROCEDURES
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2. GUEST RECOGNITION & COMMENTS
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3. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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3.1. Review 2025-26 Student Performance Data
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joseph Rasmus
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3.2. District Updates
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4. APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES
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4.1. June 22, 2026 - Board Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to approve the June 22, 2026 Millville Area School District Board meeting minutes. (Voice Vote)
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5. BUDGET AND FINANCE
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5.1. Monthly Reports
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5.2. Expenditures
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the June 23, 2026 through July 20, 2026 general fund expenditures in the amount of $335,659.06 and cafeteria expenditures in the amount of $3,404.12.
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5.3. Pay July/August Expenditures
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve allowing the Business Manager to pay the remainder of July 2026 and August 2026 expenditures incurred that are due prior to the next scheduled meeting with final approval at the next scheduled meeting. (Roll Call)
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5.4. Donation - Millville Community Foundation
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the acceptance of a donation of $3,400 from the Millville Community Foundation towards the purchase of a basketball shooting machine, in coordination with the Millville Athletic Association.
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5.5. Donation - AYSO
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the acceptance of a donation of two soccer goals from AYSO, in coordination with the Millville Athletic Association.
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5.6. Accept 2026 Capital Blue Cross Live Healthy Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to accept the 2026 Live Healthy School Grant in the amount of $2,000 from Capital Blue Cross to promote physical health.
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5.7. Cafeteria Meal Prices
Description:
Breakfast
Lunch
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the 2026-2027 cafeteria meal prices and a la carte prices as presented, to meet the guidelines for CEP
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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6.1. CSIU Guest Teacher Agreement 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the agreement between the CSIU 16 and Millville Area School District for the CSIU to provide guest teacher substitute services for the 2026-2027 school year, not to exceed a cost of $500 (No change from previous year).
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6.2. CSIU Special Education Services Agreement 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the agreement with Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) for Special Education Programs and Services for the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.3. MOUs with Local Law Enforcement Agency
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the Memorandums of Understanding between Hemlock Township Police and the Millville Area School District for coverage in the Millville Junior-Senior High School and the Millville Elementary School.
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7. CURRICULUM / EDUCATIONAL
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7.1. Early College Enrollment Agreement with LCCC
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the Agreement between Millville Area School District and Luzerne County Community College for the Early College Program from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.
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7.2. CTE Students 2026-2027
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the enrollment of Millville Area School District students attending Career and Technical Education programs at the designated tuition rate(s) for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. In the event that a MASD student disenrolls from the CTE program of study or deviates from the prescribed scope and sequence of the approved program of study, their enrollment status will be reconsidered.
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7.3. Curriculum Associates: iReady Classroom 2024 Math Curriculum (Secondary)
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the acquisition of iReady Classroom 2024 Mathematics curriculum for use in grades 7, 8, and for Algebra I at a total cost of $14,196.05
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8. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
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8.1. Disposal Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the disposal of a vacuum cleaner in poor condition, as presented.
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8.2. Columbia-Montour SWAT Facility Use - Law Enforcement Training
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the request of the Columbia-Montour SWAT to use the High School Auditorium, Gymnasium, and Cafeteria on August 6, 2026 for the purpose of law enforcement training. Pending receipt of refundable deposit as per Administrative Regulation AR-707-1. Certificate of liability insurance on file.
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9. PERSONNEL AND ACTIVITIES
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9.1. Administrator Merit Based Increases
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve merit increases for the 2026-2027 fiscal year for Act 93 Administrators and the District Business Manager in a manner consistent with the 2025-2028 Act 93 Agreement and the evaluation and recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools. (Roll Call)
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9.2. Memorandum of Understanding - Designated Building Substitutes
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Millville Area Education Association and the Millville Area School District to appoint qualified professionals to serve as designated day-to-day substitutes within each school building for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.3. Resignation - V. Isenberg
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve acceptance of the resignation notice from VERONICA ISENBERG as Secondary Mathematics Teacher, effective July 15, 2026. (Roll Call)
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9.4. Resignation - K. Goldhorn
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve acceptance of the resignation notice from KAITLYN GOLDHORN as Paraprofessional, effective July 15, 2026. (Roll Call)
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9.5. Appoint Elementary Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve appointing LAURYN HOWER, as an Elementary Teacher starting in the 2026-2027 school year at Masters, Step 6, with a commensurate salary. (Roll Call)
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9.6. Mentor Professional Staff 2026-2027
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to consider and approve the mentor professional staff as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.7. Appoint High School Head Cook
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve appointing NADEANE FRY as the High School Head Cook, at the compensation rate of $15.60 per hour (inclusive of the differential related to the position), pending receipt of all necessary documentation.
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9.8. Appoint Paraprofessional
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve appointing KATIE PRESTON as a Paraprofessional at the compensation rate of $12.50 per hour, pending receipt of all necessary documentation.
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9.9. Employment Status Change - K. Edwards
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to approve an employment status change for KERI ANN EDWARDS, from Paraprofessional to Paraprofessional Substitute, effective the start of the 2026-2027 school year. (Roll Call)
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9.10. Co-Curricular Personnel 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion is needed to consider and approve the Co-Curricular Personnel recommendations for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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9.10.A. Appoint Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach - T. Carl
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to consider and approve the appointment of TRICIA CARL as Varsity Girls Basketball Head Coach for the 2026-2027 winter athletic season. Pending receipt of all necessary documentation.
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9.10.B. Appoint Junior High Softball Volunteer Coach - N. Pease
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to consider and approve the appointment of NICK PEASE as Junior High Softball Volunteer Assistant Coach for the 2026-2027 fall athletic season. Pending receipt of all necessary documentation.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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11. MEETINGS & CALENDAR
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11.1. Upcoming Meetings
Description:
-Millville Area School Board of Education Business Meeting - August 10, 2026 - 7:00 pm - HS Library -Millville Area School Board of Education Business Meeting - August 24, 2026 - 7:00 pm - HS Library |
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11.2. Most Recent Board Committee Meetings
Description:
Dates of the Most Recent Board Committee Meetings -Buildings & Grounds Committee: May 4, 2026 -Co-Curricular Committee: March 3, 2026 -Curriculum Committee: April 7, 2026 -Finance/Budget Committee: June 3, 2026 -Policy Committee: April 7, 2026 -Safety Committee: April 20, 2026 -Transportation Committee: October 22, 2024
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