June 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. Opening Ceremony
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A.1. Call to Order
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A.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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A.3. Roll Call
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B. Scheduled Speakers - Terry L. Boonie
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B.1. MWSD Strategic Road Map Survey Results
Speaker(s):
Dr. Dane Aucker and Mrs. Erin Slater
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C. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Description:
Public comment is restricted to three (3) minutes per speaker and on the subject of Agenda Action Items only. Any individual who wishes to address the Board on an agenda item should contact the Board Secretary by 1:00 p.m. the day of the Board Meeting at (570)837-0046.
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D. Business and Fiscal Action Items - Mr. Victor Abate
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under the following sections are considered to be routine, and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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D.1. Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on May 11, 2026.
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D.2. List of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the list of bills for May 12, 2026, through June 22, 2026.
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D.3. Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the Treasurer's Report for the General Fund, Capital Reserve Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Food Service Fund and Activity Fund for the period ending May 31, 2026.
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D.4. SpyGlass Snapshot Audit Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for SpyGlass Group, LLC to perform a technology audit of Midd-West School District services. Upon presentation of the completed audit, we may choose to proceed with or decline their recommendations.
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D.5. Facsimile Signature Authorization
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to grant authorization for the listed individuals to use the facsimile signature of the Board President and Board Treasurer for the 2026-2027 school year on behalf of the following funds:
Description:
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D.6. Authorization to Pay July Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to grant authorization to pay the bills that would normally come due during the month of July 2026, with submission of a list of those bills to presented for approval in August 2026.
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D.7. Financial Institutions
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the listed financial institutions as depositories for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027:
Description:
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D.8. Renewal Agreement with New Story Schools
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the attached agreement between Midd-West School District and New Story Schools for the tuition and related services provided by New Story Schools for identified students from Midd-West School District, effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027.
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D.9. Renewal Agreement with Soaring Heights School
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the 2026-2027 Educational Services Agreement between Pyramid Healthcare, Inc., t/d/b/a Soaring Heights School and the Midd-West School District for students' attendance that includes all related services, to be effective on August 1, 2026.
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D.10. Agreement with Rockland Academy
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the agreement between Midd-West School District and Rockland Academy for two (2) students to be educated by Rockland Academy for the 2026-2027 school year for a total cost of $4,200 per month.
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D.11. 2026-2027 Fall Athletic Transportation Bids
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the attached fall athletic transportation bids from Adam Transportation and Strawser Busing for the 2026-2027 school year, in the amount of $20,391.21.
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D.12. Summit Early Learning - MOU
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the Memorandum of Understanding between Summit Early Learning and Midd-West School District from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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D.13. Memorandum of Understanding with DTAC for CSBBH Services
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the Memorandum of Understanding between Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) to provide behavioral health services to students in the Midd-West School District.
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D.14. McGraw Hill Special Education Curriculum
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the purchase of the attached list of Special Education Curriculum from McGraw Hill for a total cost of $26,213.94.
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D.15. Medical Access Purchases
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D.16. Revised Classroom User Agreement - CSIU
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the revised Classroom User Agreement between Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit and Midd-West School District, effective July 1, 2026.
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D.17. Renewal Quote from Statewide Software Sales, IU 13
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the attached renewal quote from Statewide Software Sales, IU 13, in the total amount of $61,760.20, for Microsoft 365 services for the 2026-2027 school year.
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D.18. Renewal Quote for Building Access Systems
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the attached quote from Johnson Controls for building access systems in the amount of $2,101 effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
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D.19. Renewal Quote for Content Filtering Service
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the quote from Howard Technology Solutions for Linewize School Manager, totaling $6,820, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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D.20. Renewal Quote for Reflex Math
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the renewal quote from Explorer Learning for Reflex Math for Middleburg Elementary School and West Snyder Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year at a total cost of $5,931. {will be paid with Title Funds}
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D.21. Disposal of Listed Assets
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the disposal of the attached list of assets to be sold on Municibid.
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D.22. Renewal Agreement with CSIU for Grant Services
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the agreement between Midd-West School District and CSIU for the CSIU to provide access to consortium grant services through a third-party provider at annual cost of $8,137.
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D.23. Renewal Agreement - CCRES
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the Agreement of Services between Midd-West School District and CCRES for Educational and Behavioral Health Services to be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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E. Policy and Programs Action Items - Mr. Corey Smith
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under the following sections are considered to be routine, and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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E.1. Revised Policy Guides - Second Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the listed revised policy guides on second reading.
Description:
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E.2. Revised Policy Guides - First Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the listed revised policy guides on first reading.
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E.3. Affiliation Agreement - Commonwealth University
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of an Affiliation Agreement between Commonwealth University and the Midd-West School District to provide an educational experience to the University's students enrolled in the teacher education programs, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
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E.4. Midd-West High School - 2026-2027 Club List
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the 2026-2027 list of clubs at Midd-West High School.
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E.5. Midd-West Middle School - 2026-2027 Club List
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the 2026-2027 list of clubs at Midd-West Middle School.
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E.6. Emergency Operations Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is requested of the Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan to provide information on how to respond to emergency incidents by outlining the responsibilities and duties of the school district and its employees.
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F. Personnel Action Items - Mr. Corey Smith
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under the following sections are considered to be routine, and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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F.1. Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the listed resignations.
Description:
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F.2. 2026-2027 Substitute Teacher and Athletic Event Staff Per Diem Rates
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the attached 2026-2027 per diem rates for substitutes and event staff.
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F.3. 2026-2027 Cyber Instructors
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals as cyber school instructors at an hourly rate of $25.00 per hour, as indicated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
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F.4. 2026-2027 Cyber Monitors
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the listed individuals as cyber school monitors at an hourly rate of $25.00 per hour, as indicated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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F.5. Classified Employments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the listed classified employments.
Description:
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F.6. Professional Employment
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for Nicholas Ryan as Instrumental Music Teacher at Midd-West High School, beginning the 2026-2027 school year, with a salary of $55,582. {Replacement/Romig}
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F.7. Uncompensated Leave
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the uncompensated leave of absence for Employee 2026-08 from August 21, 2026, through December 1, 2026, at Middleburg Elementary School.
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G. Other
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G.1. Board Treasurer Nominations
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board President requests a motion for nominations for Board Treasurer. {Currently Victor Abate}
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G.2. Closing Nominations - Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board President requests a motion to close nominations for Board Treasurer.
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G.3. Appointment - Board Treasurer
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to appoint _________________ as Board Treasurer effective July 1, 2026.
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G.4. Salary Recommendations - Administrative Staff
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the attached Act 93 Team Members' salaries based upon the contractual requirements found in the Act 93 Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.
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G.5. Salary Recommendations - At-Will Employees
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the hourly rates for the listed at-will employees for the 2026-2027 school year to be effective July 1, 2026.
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G.6. Salary Recommendation - Superintendent
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of a salary adjustment for Joseph W. Stroup, Superintendent of Schools, with a salary of $150,000 to be effective on July 1, 2026, based upon his contract.
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G.7. Employments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is requested to grant permission to the Administration to employ the necessary personnel to fill any vacant positions for a smooth transition of the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, with final approval by the Board of Directors at the September 14, 2026, Regular Meeting or unless a Special Meeting is scheduled before that time.
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G.8. Quote from Hilly Ridge Sales and Service
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the quote from Hilly Ridge Sales and Service for a Toro Grandstand lawnmower.
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G.9. Quote for Ipads - Kindergarten
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the purchase of 150 Apple Ipad's for Kindergarten students for a total amount of $60,442.50.
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G.10. Purchase of Storage Containers
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the purchase of two (2) 40 ft. storage containers for the stadium from Blue Box Sales and Rentals, with delivery and setup under the bleachers at a cost not to exceed $10,400. {football boosters is paying $2,500, and the remainder will come from Capital Fund}
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G.11. Energy By 5
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for Energy By 5 as consultants to lock in our electricity rates for the next five (5) years.
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G.12. Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the 2026-2027 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution authorizing homestead and farmstead exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions for the school year beginning July 1, 2026, under provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Tax Payer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006).
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H. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Description:
Comment from the public is limited to three (3) minutes per person, and at the discretion of the Board President.
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I. Reports
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I.1. Board and/or Administrator Comments - Mr. Terry Boonie
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J. Adjournment
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