July 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.1. Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
The Chairperson will call the meeting to order with a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1.2. Roll Call of Directors
Description:
The Chairperson will direct the Board Secretary to take roll call of directors.
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2. STUDENT REPORTS/RECOGNITION
Description:
The Chairperson will open the floor for reports from the Student School Board Representative - Dane Varner.
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3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS - PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:
A member of the public present at a meeting of the Board may address the Board on Board agenda item(s) in accordance with Board's rules. If a group issue exists, a representative should be appointed by the group to speak. All presentations will be limited to five (5) minutes per speaker:
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES/EXECUTIVE SESSIONS/COMMITTEE UPDATES
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4.1. Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes from the June 22, 2026, meeting as presented.
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4.2. Executive Sessions
Description:
The Mount Union Area Board of Education held the following Executive Sessions during the month of July, 2026:
July 13, 2026 - Personnel |
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4.3. Safety Committee Meeting
Description:
Minutes from the June 11, 2026, meeting were given to the board members for their information. No action is needed on this item.
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4.4. Board Committee Updates
Description:
The Mount Union Board of Education held the following Board Committee meetings during the month of July, 2026.
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4.5. Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2026, meeting of the Huntingdon County Career & Technology Center as presented.
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4.6. Tuscarora Intermediate Unit #11
Description:
Highlights from the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit #11 meeting of June 11, 2026, were given to the board members for their information. No action is needed on this item.
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5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
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5.1. Administrators and Superintendent Reports
Description:
The Chairperson will open the floor for Administrators and Superintendent Reports.
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6. PRESENTATIONS
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7. CONSENT VOTE
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7.1. Consent Vote
Description:
To make more efficient use of meeting time, the Board of Education authorizes the use of a consent agenda as part of the meeting agenda. A Consent Agenda allows for one motion to approve multiple items, and such items are identified as such on the Agenda. The President of the Board will ask for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda and will ask if Board member(s) wish to have a discussion and/or clarification on specific item(s) contained with the Consent Agenda. Following the discussion, the Board will then vote on the Consent Agenda motion. In addition, a Board member may request to have an item removed from the Consent Agenda in order to vote on the motion separately.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Vote - Agenda Items as presented from Consent Vote - Board Item #8.1 to Consent Vote - Finance and Purchase Item #13.
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8. CONSENT VOTE - BOARD
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8.1. RAISETOWN Care Connect OT Service Agreement - 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the RAISETOWN Care Connect Occupational Therapy Services Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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8.2. TIU - Instructional Media Services Agreement 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the IMS (Instructional Media Services) Agreement between the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit #11 (TIU #11) and the district at the cost of $4.25 per student for a total cost of $4,721.75 for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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8.3. Contracted Services - Mainstream Counseling
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Student Assistance Program (SAP) Letter of Agreement between Mainstream Counseling and Mount Union Area School District as presented.
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8.4. Contracted Services — D. Northcraft
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the contract between the Mount Union Area School District and Dwayne Northcraft, Interim Senior High Principal, as presented.
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8.5. MOU's Law Enforcement Agencies Effective for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Safe Schools Memorandum of Understandings between the District and:
1. Mount Union Borough Policy Department for a two-year period effective with the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
2. Pennsylvania State Police - Huntingdon County Barracks for a two-year period effective with the 2026-2027 school year with the understanding that parents will receive written notification from the District of this agreement and the ability for the student to be interviewed by the State Police as presented in the attached.
3. Pennsylvania State Police - Mifflin County Barracks for a two-year period effective with the 2026-2027 school year with the understanding that parents will receive written notification from the District of this agreement and the ability for the student to be interviewed by the State Police as presented in the attached.
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8.6. Junior High, Senior High, and Academy for Customized Learning Handbooks - 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Junior High, Senior High, and Academy for Customized Learning handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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9. CONSENT VOTE - PERSONNEL
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9.1. Resignation - B. Fischer
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Bethany Fischer, full-time Elementary Counselor, effective July 7, 2026.
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9.2. Resignation - C. Frehn
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Cody Frehn as full-time Groundskeeper, effective July 17, 2026.
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9.3. New Hire - Natalie Richards - LPN Paraprofessional
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Natalie Richards as full-time LPN Paraeducator effective August 17, 2026, at a starting rate of $18.50 per MUAESPA Contract.
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9.4. New Hire - Jordan Kratzer - Parprofessional
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Jordan Kratzer as full-time Paraeducator effective August 17, 2026, at a starting rate of $15.95 per MUAESPA Contract.
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9.5. Payroll Information Sheet - 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Payroll Information Sheet as presented.
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9.6. Resignation - Junior Class Advisor - Y. Hoppel
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Yvonne Hoppel as Junior Class Advisor effective the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.7. FMLA - Employee #509
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve FMLA for Employee #509 from August 24 - September 4, 2026.
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9.8. New Hire - Noah Werner - Groundskeeper
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Noah Werner as full-time Groundskeeper effective pending completed paperwork at a starting rate of $17.85 per MUAESPA Contract.
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9.9. New Hire - Bruce Jenkins - Custodian
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Bruce Jenkins as full-time Custodian effective pending completed paperwork at a starting rate of $17.85 per MUAESPA Contract.
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9.10. Conference Request - C. Sieber and M. Baker
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Cody Sieber and Michael Baker to attend the Aircraft Systems Workshop at Wilkinsburg, PA from August 11 through August 13, 2026, as presented.
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9.11. Voluntary Transfer - Kleda Evans
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the voluntary transfer of Kleda Evans from the position of 2nd Grade Teacher to Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 17, 2026.
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9.12. Conference Request - K. Streightiff, B. Eberly, J. Taylor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kristen Streightiff, Bethany Eberly, and Jen Taylor to attend the Practical Approaches to Strengthen Special Education Systems and Reduce Risk - Reclaiming Trust, Time and Money in Harrisburg from August 5 through August 6, 2026 as presented.
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9.13. Voluntary Transfer - Joe Loner
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the voluntary transfer of Joe Loner from the position of 4th Grade Teacher to 5th Grade Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, effective August 17, 2026.
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9.14. New Hire - Sara Chattin
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Sara Chattin as full-time Sub-At-Large Teacher effective August 17, 2026, at a salary of $49,310 per year, Step 1, per the Mount Union Area Education Association Contract.
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10. CONSENT VOTE: EDUCATION
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10.1. Fundraiser - Shirley Township and Kistler - Fall Calendar Raffle
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Shirley Township Elementary and Kistler Elementary to have a fall calendar raffle from September 8 - September 25, 2026.
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10.2. Fundraiser - Class of 2027 - Power House Subs
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Class of 2027 to sell Power House Subs in January 2027, to raise money for senior year expenses.
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10.3. Fundraiser - Class of 2027 - Marianna Hoagies
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Class of 2027 to sell Marianna Hoagies in April 2027, to raise money for senior year expenses.
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10.4. Fundraiser - Class of 2027 - Gardners Candy Sale
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Class of 2027 to sell Gardners Candies in November 2026, to raise money for senior year expenses.
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10.5. Fundraiser - Class of 2027 - The Pie Shoppe
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Class of 2027 to sell pies from The Pie Shoppe in December 2026, to raise money for senior year expenses.
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10.6. Fundraiser - Class of 2027 - Lemonade Fridays
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Class of 2027 to sell Lemonade on Friday's during the 2026-2027 school year, to raise money for senior year expenses.
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10.7. Fundraiser - Class of 2027 - Thompson's Candle Co.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Class of 2027 to sell Thompson's Candles in October 2026, to raise money for senior year expenses.
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10.8. Fundraiser - Class of 2027 - Little Caesar's Pizza
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Class of 2027 to sell Little Caesar's Pizza Kits in August and September 2026, to raise money for senior year expenses.
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10.9. Revised Course Description Book - 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the revised Course Description Book for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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11. CONSENT VOTE: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
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11.1. Facility Use - R. Booher Memorial
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the family of Russell Booher to use the football field on July 8, 2026, for a Celebration of Life from 6-8 p.m. (Prior approval per Superintendent)
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11.2. Facility Use - Elementary Wrestling
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the MU Booster Club to u se the High School Wrestling room for Elementary Wrestling practice as presented.
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11.3. Facility Use - Teener League
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to allow the Teener League to use the baseball field on July 25-26, 2026 for League Championship Games.
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11.4. Facility Use - Elementary Wrestling
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to allow the Wrestling Booster Club to use the High School Wrestling Room for Elementary practice as presented.
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11.5. Mount Union River Walk
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the Mount Union Borough Riverwalk Committee to continue improvements to the walking trail on District property, as described, subject to any conditions the administration/solicitor deems necessary.
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11.6. Football Consession Stand Addition
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the addition to the football concession stand as presented.
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12. CONSENT VOTE: TRANSPORTATION AND ATHLETICS
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12.1. Fall Coaches and Salaries
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Fall Coaches and salaries as presented.
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12.2. Game workers - 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Game Workers as presented.
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12.3. EMS Services for Football Games 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve contract between Mount Union EMS and the District as presented.
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12.4. Pay Rates for Officials 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the pay rates for Officials for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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12.5. Cross Country Coach
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Casey Hanlon as Head Cross Country Coach for the 2026-2027 school year, with a stipend of $4,400.
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12.6. Cheerleading Coaches and Salaries
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Cheerleading Coaches and Volunteers as presented.
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12.7. Resignation - Head Football Coach - J. Brumbaugh
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Jamie Brumbaugh, Head Football Coach, effective at the conclusion of the 2026 football season.
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12.8. Resignation - Assistant Varsity Cheer Coach - R. McGonigle
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Rebekah McGonigle as Assistant Varsity Cheer Coach effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
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12.9. Bus Contractors - 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following Bus Contractors for the 2026-2027 School Year:
- Smith-Long Busing, LLC
- Varner Bus Company, LLC
- D. Booher, Inc.
- R & S Morgan, LLC
- Grubco Busing, Inc.
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12.10. Cheerleaders - Away Varsity Football Games - 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to allow the High School Cheerleaders to attend away Varsity Football Games for the 2026-2027 season with costs to the District for bus transportation. Away games will be on 9/18/26, 10/9/26, 10/16/26, and 10/30/26.
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12.11. Retirement - J&L Rhone Services, LLC
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the separation from J&L Rhone Services, LLC due to selling of the business.
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13. CONSENT VOTE: FINANCE AND PURCHASE
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14. GENERAL: BOARD
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14.1. Superintendent Goals
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Superintendent Goals as presented.
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15. GENERAL: PERSONNEL
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15.1. Social Studies Vacancy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the administration's recommendation to address the vacated Social Studies position through the redeployment of existing certified staff for the 2026-2027 school year.
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15.2. Choir Vacancy
Description:
The board will consider the following options regarding the choral music position vacated through resignation for the 2026-27 school year:
Option 1 (Administration Recommendation): Motion to approve the redeployment of existing certified staff to cover choral instruction for grades 7-12 for the 2026-27 school year as a one-year pilot at a cost not to exceed $1,156.73, with a formal program review and data-driven recommendation to be presented to the board prior to the start of the 2027-28 budget cycle. Option 2: Motion to approve the permanent redeployment of existing certified staff to cover choral instruction for grades 7-12, with the understanding that a formal recommendation will be brought to the board should enrollment data or program quality concerns require revisiting. Option 3: Motion to approve the hiring of a full-time certified choral director for the 2026-27 school year at an estimated year-one cost of $102,406.35 inclusive of salary, benefits, and PSERS contributions.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Option #______ as presented.
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15.3. Job Description and MOU - Curriculum Coordinator
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Curriculum Coordinator job description and Memorandum of Understanding as presented.
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15.4. Superintendent Hiring Authorization 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the Superintendent to hire candidates for the following positions, between Board meetings as needed, subject to ratification at the next Regular Board meeting:
English, Chemistry/Physics, Science, Special Education, 2nd Grade, Sub-At-Large, Elementary Guidance, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and any additional vacancies that may arise prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
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16. GENERAL: EDUCATION
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17. GENERAL: POLICY
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17.1. Policy #237- Electronic Devices - First Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy #237 - Electronic Devices as presented.
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18. GENERAL: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
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19. GENERAL: TRANSPORTATION AND ATHLETICS
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20. GENERAL: FINANCE AND PURCHASE
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20.1. Treasurer's Report
Description:
Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2026 as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2026 as presented.
Attachments:
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20.2. Bills
Description:
Motion to approve the bill for July 2026 for the Activity Fund, Cafeteria Fund and General Fund as presented:
Activity Fund (paid): $4,900.97 General Fund (paid): $4,863,583.67 Payroll Fund (paid): $268,136.84 Cafeteria Fund (to be paid): $15,156.69 General Fund (to be paid): $234,675.96
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the bill for July 2026 for the Activity Fund, Cafeteria Fund and General Fund as presented:
Activity Fund (paid): $4,900.97
General Fund (paid): $
Payroll Fund (paid): $268,136.84
Cafeteria Fund (to be paid): $15,156.69
General Fund (to be paid):
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20.3. Capital Reserve Funds
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the temporary use of funds from the Capital Reserve Fund, if necessary, to cover payroll, accounts payable, and health insurance expenses until Basic Education Subsidy and Real Estate Tax revenues are received by the district. Any funds utilized from the Capital Reserve Fund will be returned to the Fund immediately upon receipt of these revenues.
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21. PUBLIC COMMENTS - END OF MEETING
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21.1. Public Comments - 3 minutes - No Personnel Items
Description:
A member of the public present at a meeting of the Board may address the Board on items except for personnel items in accordance with the Board's rules. If a group issue exists, a representative should be appointed by the group to speak. All presentations will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
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22. CORRESPONDENCE
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22.1. FBLA Thank you notes
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23. OTHER ITEMS TO DISCUSS
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23.1. Board Meetings for August 2026
Description:
The Mount Union Area Board of Education will hold the following meetings during August 2026:
Items for the regular board meeting agenda should be in the District Office by Monday, August 3, 2026. |
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24. ADJOURNMENT
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24.1. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting at _________ p.m.
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