September 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Committee Of The Whole
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1. OPENING ITEMS
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1.A. Call To Order
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Board President
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1.B. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
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Mark R. Baker Erin N. Barlup Jessica E. Baumgardner Paula R. Dickson Brent A. Erb R. Brian Ketchem Rose M. Salvo E. Terry Styers Cody L. Wian |
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2. COMMUNICATION REPORTS
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2.A. School Board Secretary
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Board Secretary
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2.B. School Board Members
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2.C. Superintendent
Speaker(s):
Vance Varner
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2.D. Chief Academic Officer
Speaker(s):
Steven DeArment
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2.E. Chief Operations Officer
Speaker(s):
Clint Aurand
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2.F. Director of Buildings and Grounds
Speaker(s):
Tom White
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2.G. Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment at this point in the agenda should pertain only to items listed on the agenda. Please state your first and last name and the town you reside in. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert’s Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for Board approval by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to ensure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
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4.B. Policies and Curriculum
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4.B.1. Approval of the following draft policies as a second/final reading, to replace the board’s previously adopted board policies of the same number if they exist: 231 - Social Events and Class Trips - PSBA Update
233 - Suspension and Expulsion - PSBA Update 716 - Integrated Pest Management - PSBA Updates |
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4.C. Finance
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1. Review of Treasurer Reports for month ended August 31, 2026
a. Kish Bank
b. PSDLAF - PSDMAX/FULL FLEX c. Capital Projects Fund (PLGIT) 2. Review of listing of bills for payment 3. Review of Revenue and Expense Summaries 4. Real Estate and Per Capita Tax Collector Report 5. Recommend approval to exonerate Mifflin County Tax Claim Bureau from collecting delinquent 2024-2025 real estate tax on parcel 12,06-0525A-,001 6. Recommend approval of Offer on Repository on property map number 16,23-0815--,000 7. Per Capita Tax Exoneration Requests from former Burnham Borough Tax Collector retroactive to December 31, 2025 (if received - all other collectors received and approved) 8. Informational: Multi-Sports Facilities Foundation Receipts
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4.D. Cafeteria
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4.E. Transportation
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the following Transportation items:
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4.F. Student Related
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Nothing at this time.
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4.G. Personnel
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of all personnel items listed below and on the attached personnel sheet.
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4.H. Athletics and Activities
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the listed Athletics/Activities items.
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Nothing at this time.
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4.I. Consent Agenda Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 4A - 4H as presented.
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5. BOARD ACTION/ROLL CALL ITEMS
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5.A. Supervision of Private School Teacher for Certification
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of a $500 stipend for DAVID M. PORTZLINE for supervision of one teacher at the Pre-K Counts classroom at Hide-N-Seek Christian Daycare for the 2026-2027 school year, in order for this teacher to acquire their Level II certification. The stipend is paid by the daycare.
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5.B. TSA State Conference
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval for MCHS TSA's (Technology Student Association) participation in the PATSA State Conference at Seven Springs Mountain Resort on April 14, 2027 through April 17, 2027. Students would depart mid-day on the 14th and return on the 18th around 4:00 PM.
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5.C. Agreement for the Use of School Facilities as Mass Care Centers
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Agreement for the Use of School Facilities as Mass Care Centers During Disasters between the Mifflin County School District and the Mifflin County Emergency Management Agency for the 2026-2027 school year.
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6. OTHER BUSINESS
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6.A. Discussion Regarding Athletic Photography Contract
Speaker(s):
Orris Knepp
Recommended Motion(s):
Discussion regarding contract with MSP to provide photography services for MCSD athletic programs.
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7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment at this point in the agenda may pertain to any district-related items. Please state your first and last name and the town you reside in. Comments will be limited to 5 minutes.
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8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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8.A. August Executive Session(s)
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8.B. Convene into Executive Session
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8.C. Reconvene to Regular Session
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9. ADJOURNMENT BY PRESIDENT
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