July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM - IU Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.A. Call to order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Roll Call / Ms. Weaver
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1.D. Recognition of Visitors
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1.E. Public Comment
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Any individual who wishes to address the Board is required to announce his or her name, address and group affiliation if appropriate.
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1.F. Announcements
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1.G. Approval of Minutes
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Administration recommends the approval of the following minutes:
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2. CIU 10 Facility and Finance Committee Report
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The July 9, 2026, Facility and Finance Committee meeting was canceled.
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3. Executive Director's Report
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The Executive Director will provide a monthly update:
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3.A. Administrative Authorizations 2026/2027
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Administration recommends the authorization of the following items for the 2026/2027 fiscal year:
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3.B. State of the Unit Year In Review
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4. Personnel
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4.A. Personnel Actions
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Administration recommends the approval of personnel actions as presented.
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4.B. Driver List
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Administration recommends the approval of the individuals included in the driver list as authorized van drivers for CIU 10.
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5. Business Office Report
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5.A. Financial and Treasurers Reports
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Administration recommends the approval of the June and July Financial and Treasurer's Reports as presented.
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5.B. Line of Credit
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Administration recommends the extension and increase of the line of credit with CNB Bank for an additional 12 months. The total line of credit is $3,500,000 The maturity date will be June 30, 2027. No fees are incurred unless the line is used. The board authorizes the Board President and Director of Business Services to sign any and all paperwork related to the line of credit.
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5.C. Items for Disposal
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Administration recommends the approval of items for disposal as presented.
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5.D. Director of Business Services will provide an update.
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6. Director Reports
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6.A. Adult Education - Ms. Jenna Witherite
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Director of Adult Education and Special Projects will provide an update.
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6.B. Curriculum and Innovation
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Director of Curriculum and Innovation will provide an update.
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6.C. PreSchool Early Intervention
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Director of PreSchool Early Intervention Services will provide an update.
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6.D. Special Education and Non-Public Student Services
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Director of Special Education and Non-Public Student Services will provide an update.
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6.E. Information Technology
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Director of Information Technology will provide an update.
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7. Purchases over $4,000
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7.A. The Nutrition Group
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Administration recommends the approval of the catering order with The Nutrition Group at West Branch Area School District for employee in-service on August 12-13, 2026. Total cost is $4,993.50.
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7.B. Apple – Preschool EI Budget
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached purchase of LAMP apps for previously purchased iPads for the Preschool EI Department. Total is $9,599.36
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7.C. Global Industrial – Preschool EI Budget
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached purchase of Classroom office furniture for new classrooms and playground equipment for the Port Matilda Classroom & playground. Total is $26,210.94
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7.D. Kaplan Early Learning Co. – Preschool EI Budget
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached purchase of Classroom material for new classrooms and playground equipment for the Port Matilda Classroom & playground area. Total is $15,782.48
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7.E. School Specialty – Preschool EI Budget
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached purchase of Classroom material for new classrooms for the Port Matilda Classroom. Total is $5,003.46
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7.F. Versare – Preschool EI Budget
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached purchase of Classroom wall system for new classrooms for the Port Matilda Classroom. Total is $8,689.70
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7.G. Willy Goat – Preschool EI Budget
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached purchase of playground equipment for the Port Matilda Classroom playground area. Total is $16,000.00
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8. Contracts and Agreements
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8.A. Transportation Services
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Administration recommends the approval of annual transportation contracts with the attached transporters.
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8.B. 2026-2027 Adult Education Student Handbook
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Administration recommends the approval of the 2026-2027 Adult Education Student Handbook effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027.
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8.C. 2026-2027 Special Education Services
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached Special Education Service contract for the 2026-2027 school year. This contract represents an estimated number of hours/days of services that school district has requested.
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8.D. IDEA 611 Contracts
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Administration recommends the approval of annual IDEA 611 contracts with Districts as presented.
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8.E. Centre County Correctional Facility
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached proposal with Bellefonte Area School District to provide instruction with Incarcerated Youth in the Centre county jail.
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8.F. Clearfield County Correctional Facility
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached proposal with Clearfield Area School District to provide instruction with Incarcerated Youth in the Clearfield county jail.
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8.G. Central Counties Youth Service Center
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Administration recommends the approval of the attached proposal with Bellefonte Area School District to provide instruction with Incarcerated Youth in the Centre County Youth Detention Center.
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8.H. Allied Instructional Service Contract
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The special education department recommends the approval of a contract with Allied Instructional Services (AIS) for Braille transcription to support the adaptation of materials at the request of one of our member schools. The cost will be billed monthly to the district at a set hourly rate.
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8.I. DeafBlind Resource Team Agreement
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The DeafBlind Resource Team (DBRT) is a partnership with a statewide effort to build a system for students, families, and schools who support children in the DeafBlind disability category. Team members will engage in professional learning to provide targeted supports within our region over a three year timespan. This program is incentivized through a federal grant disbursed during the years of implementation ($20,000 each year over the first two years).
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8.J. District Training Requests
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Administration recommends the approval of district training requests as presented.
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9. Policy
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10. Community & Staff Engagement Committee
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11. Closing Activities
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11.A. Items for New Business
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11.B. Upcoming Meetings
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