September 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board Meeting

Description:  COMMENCEMENT OF MEETING

Description:  BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. Daniel B. Rice, II, President
Mr. John M. Hamme, Vice President
Mr. Todd A. Gettys, Treasurer
Mr. Chad A. Deardorff
Dr. Christina L. Dugan
Mr. Shawn L. Harlacher
Ms. Jeanne J. Herman
Ms. Jamye C. Shah

Dr. Todd M. Davies, Superintendent
Ms. Erin N. Holman, Assistant Superintendent 
Ms. Sheri L. Schlemmer, CFOO and Board Secretary
Ms. Kristina L. Jacoby, Human Resources Director

Description:  US Flag

Description:  Approval of the September 8, 2026, Work Session Minutes.

Description:  Samina Quayyum, Student Council President, will provide a Student Council update/happenings for the Board.

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PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES  

• The Board of School Directors encourages comments from the community (the Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district) during the Public Comment section of the Agenda.
• If a community member present in the Boardroom wishes to express Public Comment, a request card must be completed to include his/her name, address, contact phone number, and/or email address. 
• The presiding officer will accept Public Comment from only those attending the meeting in person. Upon recognition by the presiding officer of the Board, the individual may begin speaking.
• In accordance with Board Policy 903, a community member may be limited to *five minutes, or a time set at the beginning of the meeting. Please understand that comments are timed, and the presiding officer of the meeting, or designee, will halt comments as appropriate.
• Further, Board policy indicates that the Board will take questions and concerns under advisement and issue a response after due deliberation. A representative of the Board or District administration will contact the individual at the phone number or email provided to share the Board’s response.
• The Board does not allow complaints of a personal nature be initiated at a Public Meeting. Any such complaints will be referred to the Superintendent.

*The presiding officer may alter allotted time for comments should the number of attendees wishing to provide public comment be significantly more than anticipated. This is to allow everyone an opportunity to speak.

Description:  The Board of School Directors will consider the ten (10) eligible applicants who submitted the required materials for the current vacancy on the Board. Board members will vote to identify the candidates who will advance to the interview phase of the selection process. The candidates receiving the highest level of Board support will be invited to participate in in-person interviews at the September 22, 2026, Board meeting.

Description:  ACTION ITEMS

Description:  Approval of baseball field upgrades including fencing along the home side, approx. 100 ft ($4,000) and stones removed from dugouts and replaced with warning track material ($9,000) and bleachers moved from MS to baseball field.  The costs will be paid from the Construction funds. 

Description:  Approval for the purchase of a Mule UTV at a cost not to exceed $11,000 from Don's Kawasaki Yamaha & Sea-Doo. This will be paid from the Construction fund. 

Description:  Approval for the purchase of a softball storage & concession shed from Black Bear Sheds, Brogue, PA in the amount not to exceed $11,000, as attached. 
 

Description:  Administration recommends entering into an affiliation agreement with Liberty University to allow their students to perform field experience (student teaching) in our District.  This agreement is consistent with agreements the District has entered into with other colleges/universities.

Description:  Administration recommends entering into a Practicum Articulation Agreement with Liberty University for the placement of students to complete practicums as a part of their degree program.

Description:  Act 55 requires each school district, CTC, and charter school to enter into an agreement with an institution of higher education to allow students to enroll in college coursework prior to high school graduation.  This is a 3-year renewal and offers our students a reduced rate of 75% off of the in-state tuition cost.

Description:  This PA Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) Program Local Education Agency (LEA) Letter of Agreement (LOA) for the 26/27 school year, is a required document for when the State monitors LEAs on McKinney-Vento compliance.

Description:  A detailed list of the proposed personnel appointments, presented for approval.

Description:  A detailed list of proposed personnel transfers, presented for approval.

Description:  A detailed list of personnel resignations, presented for approval.

Description:  A detailed list of the personnel retirements, presented for approval.

Description:  A detailed list of the proposed volunteers, presented for approval.

Description:  A detailed list of the proposed student teachers, presented for approval.

Description:  A detailed list of the proposed salary column moves, presented for approval.

Description:  Approval of the appointment of Ms. Erin Holman as Substitute Superintendent effective 9/17/2026 through 12/14/2026 with a $75 per day stipend.

Description:  Approval of the appointment of Mr. Jonathan Hoffman as Safety and Security Coordinator effective for the 2026-2027 School Year.  This appointment will include a stipend of $1,500/semester.

Description:  Financial Statement

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• Enrollment Report
• Conferences Report (Exec. Content)
• Rentals

Description:  Assessment Committee still needs one (1) additional Board Member to be part of the committee.  A date for the first meeting needs to be set as well.

Description:  ADJOURNMENT

Description:  An Executive Session may be held to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters.