July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - General Board Meeting
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1. INSTRUCTIONS TO ACCESS THE MEETING VIRTUALLY
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This meeting will be held in person in the Walter L. Peters Board Room of the District Offices located at One Education Plaza, Nazareth, PA 18064 and virtually through the Zoom Webinar platform. To join the meeting virtually, click on this Streaming Meeting URL link before or during the session and enter your name and email address. You will be provided a public link to join the meeting from your electronic device.
A recording of this meeting will be available within 1-2 business days and can be accessed by clicking on the Recorded Meeting URL link below and entering your name and email address. Recorded Meeting URL Link - COMING SOON |
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2. PRELIMINARIES
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2.1. Call to Order
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The President of the Board will call the meeting to order. This meeting is being video and audio recorded.
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2.2. Executive Session
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• The Board has not met in Executive Session.
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2.3. Roll Call
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The Secretary (or appointee) of the Board will conduct a roll call.
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2.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2.5. Mission Statement
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The mission of the Nazareth Area School District, a catalyst for excellence in education, is to develop students through rigorous educational and co-curricular programs into critical, reflective thinkers with the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively, to integrate technology for learning, and to contribute to an ever-changing, diverse community.
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2.6. Public Comments on Agenda Items
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Residents or taxpayers of the Nazareth Area School District who wish to make a public comment on agenda items shall comply with Policy 903-Public Participation and shall register their intent with the Board Secretary in advance of the meeting and shall include the name and municipality of the participant and the topic to be addressed.
Nazareth ASD Board Meeting Comment Request Form Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments by an announcement of their name. A participant speaking during the agenda item public comment period is limited to a total of one (1)statement on agenda items not to exceed five (5) minutes. |
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2.7. Approval of Minutes
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Approve the minutes of the General Board
Meeting of June 23, 2026, as previously presented to the Board, which becomes part of this resolution through reference. |
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3. CORRESPONDENCE, PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
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3.1. Correspondence
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There are no items at this time.
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3.2. Recognitions
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There are no items at this time.
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3.3. Presentations
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There are no items at this time.
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4. AREA UPDATES - Student Government / Principal Reports
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4.1. Student Government Report
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Student Government Reports will resume in September.
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4.2. Principal Reports
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Building Principal Reports will resume in September.
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5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS / UPDATES
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5.1. Career Institute of Technology - Ms. Gladstone/Ms. Whiteash
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Career Institute of Technology Report - Ms. Gladstone/Ms. Whiteash
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5.2. Intermediate Unit #20 - Dr. Stubits
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Intermediate Unit #20 - Dr. Stubits
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5.3. PSBA Legislative Report - Dr. Stubits
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PSBA Legislative Report - Dr. Stubits
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5.4. Board Committee Updates - Committee Chairs
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There was no Committee of the Whole meeting in July.
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6. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BOARD ITEMS
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6.1. Educational Program and Information Technology Department Items for Resolution
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1. Approve the recommendation to donate or discard, in accordance with Board Policy 706.1 - Disposal of Surplus Property, Obsolete Equipment, and Real Estate, the attached list of library books and digital media from Lower Nazareth Elementary School, Shafer Elementary School, Nazareth Area Middle School and Nazareth Area High School.
2. Approve the following Teacher Leader position for the 2026-2027 school year: .png) 3. Approve the 2026-2027 Nazareth Area School District Induction Program Plan, as previously presented to the Board, and which becomes part of this resolution through reference. 4. Approve the 2026-2027 Nazareth Area School District Professional Development Plan, as previously presented to the Board, and which becomes part of this resolution through reference. 5. Honor Tatiana Seremula with the Susan B. Kichline Scholarship Award (year 2 of 4), in the amount of $2,500 for the 2026-2027 academic year. The award is contingent upon meeting the scholarship criteria and receipt of required documentation, as outlined in the scholarship parameters. 6. Honor Sudenaz Mohac with the Susan B. Kichline Scholarship Award (year 3 of 4), in the amount of $2,500 for the 2026-2027 academic year. The award is contingent upon meeting the scholarship criteria and receipt of required documentation, as outlined in the scholarship parameters. 7. Honor Jack Hasker with the Susan B. Kichline Scholarship Award (year 4 of 4), in the amount of $2,500 for the 2026-2027 academic year. The award is contingent upon meeting the scholarship criteria and receipt of required documentation, as outlined in the scholarship parameters. |
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7. FINANCIAL BOARD ITEMS
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7.1. Financial Items for Resolution
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1. RATIFICATION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS
In conformity with provisions under the Public School Code and Series 700 of the District Policy Manual, the Board at this time shall consider ratification/approval of current school district financial reports including the treasurer's report, all of which have been provided to the Board in advance of tonight's meeting and will be included in the official Minutes of this meeting. 2. RATIFICATION OF PAYMENT OF BILLS At this time, the Board shall consider ratification/approval of all the bills paid from the school district's funds since the last regular meeting of the Board, as previously presented to the Board prior to tonight's meeting and will be included in the official Minutes of this meeting. 3. Authorize use of 2024 G.O. Bond Fund for professional services costs associated with the Calandra building and athletic fields projects. 4. Approval of Bus Conduct and Bus Seating proposals in the amount of $2,645.00 as per attached. 5. Approve and authorize the Chief Operating Officer to pay bills for the month of July 2026 following the July 2026 Board meeting with board approval of payments to take place at the August 2026 Board meeting. 6.Approve the Threat Assessment Services Agreement between the District and St. Luke’s Physician Group, Inc., for a term beginning July 1, 2026, to provide specialized safety evaluations for students identified by the District. |
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8. PERSONNEL BOARD ITEMS
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8.1. Personnel Items for Resolution
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1. Approve and ratify the request for an uncompensated leave of absence from UL 26/27 - 1 on July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026, August 20, 2026 - August 21, 2026, September 30, 2026 - October 2, 2026 (10 days).
2. Accept the resignation for purpose of retirement from Cinda Young, Custodian (NAHS), effective on September 8, 2026. 3. Accept the resignation for purpose of retirement from Michele Tomaino, Administrative Assistant Special Education (District Office), effective on December 14, 2026. 4. Ratify the resignation from Jose Santiago, Custodian (Shafer), effective on July 13, 2026. 5. Ratify the resignation from Hannah Kassim, Special Education Teacher (Butz), effective on June 19, 2026. 6. Ratify the resignation from Julia Arena, Title I Associate Teacher (Grant Funded) (NAIS), effective on June 10, 2026. 7. Ratify the resignation from Amanda Colbeth, 3.25 Food Service Helper (NAIS), effective on June 18, 2026. 8. Approve the request from Employee BL 25/26 - 1 for extended bereavement leave on June 22, 2026. 9. Approve the recommendation to hire Amy Koch as Administrative Assistant to Pupil Services/Central Registration (replacing Lisa Moyer - retirement) with an initial assignment location at District Offices,effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 10. Approve the request to hire Maria DaCosta as Custodian, replacing Curtis Glantz (movement), effective on a date to be determined, with an initial assignment at Nazareth Area High School, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Teamster Union Local #773 Collective Bargaining Agreement, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received and satisfactory, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 11. Approve the recommendation to hire Taylor Sweeney as a teacher replacing Colleen O'Leary (retirement), with an initial assignment at Lower Nazareth Elementary School, effective at the start of the 2026-2027 school year, at Step 2 of the Bachelor's Salary Schedule, $59,474 and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Education Association pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 12. Approve the recommendation to hire Cozette Evans as a teacher replacing Denise Nolder (movement), with an initial assignment at Lower Nazareth Elementary School, effective at the start of the 2026-2027 school year, at Step 1 of the Master's Salary Schedule, $60,613 and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Education Association pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 13. Approve the recommendation to hire Gretchen Eugster as a teacher replacing Cynthia Pizzoferrato (retirement), with an initial assignment at Lower Nazareth Elementary School, effective at the start of the 2026-2027 school year, at Step 1 of the Bachelor's Salary Schedule, $57,951 and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Education Association pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 14. Approve the recommendation to hire Sarah Strubhar as Administrative Assistant to Teaching & Learning (New position) with an initial assignment location at District Offices, effective on a date to be determined, and with other terms and conditions currently in effect between the Nazareth Area School District and the Support Personnel Association, pending receipt of all required paperwork. It is understood that employment is provisional until all required paperwork is received, based on the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 15. Acknowledge the removal of the following substitutes from the appropriate substitute list: a. Margaret Nash - Substitute Teacher
b. Anne McEntire - Substitute Teacher c. Eliza Bauder - Prospective Teacher Substitute, Substitute Associate Teacher d. Marty Ponist - Substitute Teacher 16. Approve the following EPED Fall Athletic assignments for the 2026-2027 school year, subject to receipt of all required paperwork and satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education: .png) 17. Approve the following as Game Workers for the Athletic Department for the 2026-2027 Fall/Winter/Spring season subject to receipt of all required paperwork and satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the Public Employee Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Department of Education: .png) .png) 18. Approve the following 2026-2027 Academic EPED, subject to all clearances being current and satisfactory to the district. .png) |
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9. SUPPORT SERVICES BOARD ITEMS
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9.1. Facilities and Operations Department Items for Resolution
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1. Approve and ratify the facility use requests, as previously presented and approved by the Administration, and which becomes part of the resolution through reference.
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9.2. Athletics and Extra Curricular Activities Items for Resolution
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1. Approve the Nazareth Area High School Boys Varsity Wrestling Team to compete in the Cumberland Valley Kick-Off Classic at Cumberland Valley High School, from Friday, December 4 through Saturday, December 5, 2026. All costs associated with this tournament (except district van transportation) will be covered by the NAHS Wrestling Booster Club. |
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9.3. Transportation Department Items for Resolution
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There are no items at this time.
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10. POLICY BOARD ITEMS
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10.1. Policy Items for Resolution
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There are no items at this time.
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11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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11.1. Board Update - Dr. Resende
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The Superintendent may provide updates to the School Board.
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12. SOLICITOR'S REPORT
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12.1. Board Update - Attorney Luke
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Solicitor may provide updates to the School Board.
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13. OLD BUSINESS
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13.1. Old Business
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Platform is open for the Board to discuss old business.
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14. BRIEF COMMUNITY CORNER
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14.1. Comments on Non-Agenda Items
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Residents or taxpayers of the Nazareth Area School District who wish to make a public comment on non-agenda items shall comply with Policy 903-Public Participation
. Nazareth ASD Board Meeting Comment Request Form Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments by an announcement of their name. A participant speaking during the non-agenda item public comment period is limited to a total of one (1) statement not to exceed five (5) minutes. |
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15. NEW BUSINESS
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15.1. New Business Items
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Platform is open for the Board to discuss new business.
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16. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS
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16.1. Upcoming Meeting Dates
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.png) Committee of the Whole meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:00 pm. General Board meetings are generally held on the fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm. Personnel Committee may take place prior to or after board and/or committee meetings and are closed meetings. |
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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17.1. Motion to Adjourn
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A motion is made to adjourn the meeting.
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