September 21, 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
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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 August 17, 2026, meeting as presented.
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4.2. Executive Sessions
Description:
The Mount Union Area Board of Education held an Executive Session on September 14, 2026, for litigation.
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4.3. Safety Committee Meeting
Description:
Minutes from the August 13, and September 10, 2026, meetings 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 did not hold any Board Committee meetings during the month of September, 2026.
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4.5. Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the June 9 and August 11, 2026, meetings 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 September 10, 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 to Consent Vote - Finance and Purchase Item #13.
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8. CONSENT VOTE - BOARD
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8.1. Contracted Services - Mainstream Counseling
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Christy Steidle from Mainstream Counseling to present the Too Good for Drugs Program for the 2026-2027 school year (Health - Grade 9). Parental permission will be obtained for student participation prior to instruction.
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8.2. Science In Motion Program through Juniata College for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Agreement between Juniata College and the District for the Science In Motion Program for the 2026-2027 school year at the cost of $2,700 as presented.
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8.3. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. Agreement for SAP Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. Agreement for SAP services for the District including the Junior/Senior High School and the Elementary Schools effective for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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8.4. MOU - MUASD and HCCADC
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Mount Union Area School District (MUASD) and Huntingdon County Child & Adult Development Corporation (HCCADC) for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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8.5. Inter-District Agreement - Non-Public Title I Services - Mifflin County
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Inter-District Agreement for Non-Public Title I Services between Mifflin County and the District for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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8.6. PSBA Officers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize Board Secretary, Stephanie E. Stains, to cast a unanimous vote of the PSBA Officers for open positions.
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8.7. Resolution - eSignature
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Resolution (No. 2026-09) identifying and authorizing the newly appointed Superintendent of the Mount Union Area School District, to sign electronic agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Education as presented.
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8.8. Exoneration from Per Capita Taxes for 2026 - Newton Hamilton Borough
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the requests from Newton Hamilton Borough for exonerations from school district per capita taxes (2026) as presented by the tax collector.
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8.9. Veterans Exoneration - Real Estate Tax Exemption
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the exoneration of real estate taxes for disabled veteran James A. Laplant, 25 Coy Ln, McVeytown, PA 17051, effective for all real estate taxes becoming due on or after May 15, 2026, based upon certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (Philadelphia Regional Office, letter dated June 1, 2026).
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8.10. BerkOne Homestead/Farmstead Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept Option A proposal from BerkOne regarding Act 1 applications for 2026 Homestead/Farmstead at a rate of $0.4414/unit cost which includes printing, mailing forms, and envelopes plus a Professional Services cost of $185.
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8.11. Declare Items Surplus - iPads
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to declare surplus obsolete equipment as presented.
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8.12. Measles Exposure Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the Measles Exposure Plan as presented.
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9. CONSENT VOTE - PERSONNEL
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9.1. Day Off Without Pay
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9.2. Day Off Without Pay
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9.3. Conference Request - C. Mickle
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Chad Mickle to attend the School Leaders' Guide to Strategic Observations and Conversations for IU 10 and IU 11 at the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit on October 13, 2026, at a cost of $75 for registration.
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9.4. Conference Request - K. Hicks (1)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to allow Kelly Hicks to attend CRA - Whole Number Operations/Fractions/Pre-Algebra at the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit on September 23, November 12, and December 4, 2026, at an approximate cost of $360 for a substitute instructor.
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9.5. Conference Request - K. Hicks (2)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to allow Kelly Hicks to attend the Early Numeracy/Mathematical Fluency/Designing Practice in Math at the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit on February 11, March 16, and April 15, 2027, at an approximate cost of $360 for a substitute instructor.
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9.6. Conference Request - S. E. Stains
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Stephanie E. Stains to attend the 2026 PSBA School Board Secretaries Conference in Mechanicsburg on October 29 - 30,2026, at an approximate cost of $414.80 for registration, mileage, and accommodations.
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9.7. Conference Request - J. Taylor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Jen Taylor to attend the New Superintendents' Academy in Harrisburg on September 16 - 17, November 5 - 6, 2026, and January 28 - 29, 2027, at an approximate cost of $1,131.74 for registration and accommodations.
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9.8. Conference Request - L. Snyder
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to allow Leonard Snyder to attend the Cybersecurity Training Session in Bellefonte on September 15, 2026, at an approximate cost of $47.85 for mileage. (Superintendent pre-approved)
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9.9. Conference Request - K. Vocco, N. Smith, E. Dell, and K. Danish
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kayla Vocco, Nelisha Smith, Erica Dell, and Keli Danish to attend the Intensive Skills Training for Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders at the TIU #11 on October 6, November 10, and December 2, 2026, at an approximate cost of $1,440 for substitutes.
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9.10. Conference Request - N. Smith and K. Vocco
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Nelisha Smith and Kayla Vocco to attend the PAPBS & MTSS Integrated Implementer's Forum at PaTTAN Central from November 4 - 6, 2026, at an approximate cost of $1,530 for substitutes, lodging, registration, and meals.
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9.11. Conference Request - B. Eberly
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Bethany Eberly to attend the Special Education Law Symposium 2026, in Altoona or virtually, on September 23, 2026, at a cost of $249 for registration.
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9.12. Conference Request - T. Grierson
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Thomas Grierson to attend the Intensive Skills Training for Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders at the TIU #11 on October 6, November 10, and December 2, 2026, with no cost to the district.
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9.13. Conference Request - T. Grierson
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Thomas Grierson to attend the 2026 SAS Showcase in Clearfield on October 21, 2026, with an approximate cost to the district of $91.93 for mileage.
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9.14. Conference Request - T. Grierson
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Thomas Grierson to attend the School Leaders Guide to Strategic Observations at TIU #11 on October 13, 2026, with no cost to the district.
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9.15. Conference Request - C. Dixon and B. Carper
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Cathy Dixon to attend the PASBO Human Resources Bootcamp and Bonita Carper to attend the PASBO Transportation Bootcamp in Harrisburg, from October 5 - 6, 2026, with an approximate cost to the district of $767.84 for registration, lodging, and mileage.
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9.16. Conference Request - J. Taylor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Jen Taylor to attend the Special Education Law Symposium in Altoona on September 23, 2026, with an approximate cost of $317.40 for registration and mileage.
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9.17. Conference Request - K. Masser
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kaitlyn Masser to attend the PHEAA Financial Aid Seminar/PSU Altoona Counselor Day on September 23, 2026, at no cost to the district.
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9.18. Conference Request - S. Rickabaugh
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Sandra Kay Rickabaugh to attend the School Leaders' Guide to Strategic Observations and Conversations at the TIU #11 on October 13, 2026, with a cost of $75 for registration.
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9.19. Conference Request - B. Burns
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Brittney Burns to attend IEP Writing Essentials at the TIU #11 on September 29, 2026, with cost to the district of $120 for a substitute.
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9.20. Conference Request - D. Shields
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Dawn Shields to attend Best Practice Imagine Learning at Lincoln Intermediate Unit with no cost to the district.
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9.21. Conference Request - K. Streightiff, S. Stains, C. McConaughey, and J. Schneider
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kristen Streightiff, Stephanie A. Stains, Cassandra McConaughey, and James Schneider to attend the IEP Essentials Training at the TIU #11 on September 29, 2026, with a cost of $360 for substitutes.
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9.22. Interim Head Cook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Rebecca Kelly as Interim Head Cook at Shirley Township Elementary School, effective retroactively to August 19, 2026, the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, at an hourly rate of $18.55 (Step 5).
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9.23. Amendment to Hourly Rate - C. Banks
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an amendment to the hiring of Cassie Banks as Head Cook at the Junior/Senior High School, changing her placement from Step 5 ($18.55 per hour) to Step 7 ($19.35 per hour), effective with the new contract.
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9.24. FMLA - Employee #662
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve FMLA for Employee #662 effective August 19 through September 21, 2026.
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9.25. Guest Substitute Teachers - 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Burket Fleming - effective September 4, 2026; Marjorie Steiner - effective September 8, 2026, and Cassandra Riggleman as Guest Teacher Substitutes, pending receipt of all required paperwork.
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9.26. Additional Student Teacher - K. Winter
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kadence Winter, Juniata College student, as a Student Teacher at Shirley Township Elementary School - 3rd Grade and Special Education.
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9.27. Additional Act 86 Substitute Teachers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following as Act 86 Prospective Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year:
Rachel Horne - effective September 4 , 2026;
Brant Walters - effective September 22, 2026;
Abigail Scheinberg - effective September 22, 2026.
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9.28. Additional Custodial Substitute
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Jeremy Cooper as a substitute custodian for the 2026-2027 school year, effective September 4, 2026.
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9.29. Custodial Substitute - T. Decker
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Trenin Decker as a custodial substitute for the district, working up to 20 hours per week. As part of the PA CareerLink Youth Work Experience Program, CareerLink will fund and administer payroll for Mr. Decker's first 97.5 hours of employment. Upon completion of those 97.5 hours, Mount Union School District will assume payroll responsibility for Mr. Decker and continue his employment as a custodial substitute, effective September 22, 2026.
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9.30. Additional Cafeteria Substitute
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Cheryl Nagel as a substitute Cafeteria worker, pending receipt of all required paperwork.
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9.31. Long-Term Substitute - K. Roslund
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kari Roslund as a long-term substitute for Employee #16 effective September 3, 2026, at a rate of $130 per day.
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9.32. Long-Term Substitute - W. Maxwell
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve William Maxwell as long-term sub retroactive to August 21, 2026, at a daily rate of $130.
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9.33. New Hire - Choir - P. Yoder
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Preston Yoder as full-time Choir Teacher, B+24, Step 13, $65,388, to be pro-rated for the 2026-2027 school year, with an effective start date contingent upon release from his current employer.
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9.34. New Hire - H. Walker
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Hannah Walker as full-time Elementary Guidance Counselor, Bachelor, Step 1, $49,310, to be pro-rated for the 2026-2027 school year, with an effective start date contingent upon receiving all required paperwork.
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9.35. New Hire - E. Scott
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Ericka Scott as Elementary Special Education Teacher, Bachelor, Step 1, $49,310, effective after receipt of all required paperwork.
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9.36. New Hire - J. Smith
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve JoEllen Smith as full-time Paraprofessional at the High School, effective August 19, 2026, at $15.95 per hour.
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9.37. New Hire - J. Gray
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Joshua Gray as full-time Custodian, at an hourly rate of $18.50 (Step 1), effective after receipt of all required paperwork
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9.38. New Hire - Michael Arnold
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Michael Arnold as full-time Custodian, at an hourly rate of $18.50 (Step 1), effective after receipt of all required paperwork
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9.39. Head Cook - R. Kelly
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Rebecca Kelly as Head Cook at Shirley Township Elementary School, effective September 21, 2026, at an hourly rate of $18.55 (Step 5).
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9.40. Resignation - B. Eberly
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Bethany Eberly, full-time Elementary Special Education Teacher effective November 14, 2026.
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9.41. Voluntary Transfer - C. Llewellyn
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the voluntary transfer of Chad Llewellyn from Middle School Social Studies Teacher to Intern High School Principal, effective September 22, 2026.
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9.42. Voluntary Transfer - S. Chattin
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the transfer of Sara Chattin from Sub-At-Large to Middle School Social Studies Teacher, effective September 21, 2026.
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9.43. Voluntary Transfer - S. Miller
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the voluntary transfer of Sybil Miller from 3rd Grade Teacher to Library/STREAM, effective upon the hiring and start date of a replacement 3rd Grade Teacher to fill her vacated position.
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9.44. Revised Job Description - Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the revised job description for the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment as presented.
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9.45. MOU - MUASD & MUAESPA - Special Event Nursing Coverage
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Mount Union Area School District and the Mount Union Area Education Association regarding special event nursing coverage.
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9.46. Additional Teaching Assignments - 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the additional Teaching Assignments for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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9.47. Probationary Period Complete - N. Werner
Description:
Notification from Mr. Jason McClure that Mr. Noah Werner has successfully completed his probationary period as full-time groundskeeper, effective September 3, 2026.
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9.48. Probationary Period Complete - L. Gearhart
Description:
Notification from Mr. Jason McClure that Mr. Larry Gearhart has successfully completed his probationary period as a full-time maintenance, effective August 25, 2026.
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10. CONSENT VOTE: EDUCATION
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10.1. Field Trip - Journalism - Juniata College
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to allow Susan Dimoff accompany 10-13 Journalism students to Juniata College on October 9, 2026.
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10.2. Field Trip - Kistler Elementary - PBIS
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kistler Elementary PBIS to attend At the Barnyard in McVeytown on October 9, 2026, with the PBIS Group covering all costs.
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10.3. Field Trip - Ag - Fall Stream Study
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Macy Albright, Ben Smith, and Jeff Vogus, to accompany 27 students to Licking Creek for Fall Stream Study on September 25, 2026, with costs to the district for use of district vans.
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10.4. Field Trip - PBIS Summit
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Sarah Haefner and Kaitlyn Masser to accompany 6 students to the PBIS Summit at Saint Francis University on October 13, 2026, with costs to the district for use of district vans.
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10.5. Field Trip - Life Skills Senior High - At The Barnyard Corn Maze
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Autumn Byler, Jodi Booher, Tina Krause, Carol Walker, JoEllen Smith, and Gail Gearhart to accompany 16 life skills students to At The Barnyard Corn Maze in McVeytown, on October 7, 2026, with costs to the district being the use of two district vans.
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10.6. Field Trip - FBLA - Business Trick-Or-Treat
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Vicki Cooper and Michael Baker to accompany 3-5 students to participate in Business Trick-Or-Treat at various business in Huntingdon County on October 19 and October 21, 2026, with costs to the district for use of district van.
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10.7. Field Trip - FBLA - Library Story Time
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Vicki Cooper and various students to participate in Library Story Time at the Mount Union Library with no cost to the district as presented.
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10.8. Field Trip - FBLA - Lincoln Caverns
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Vicki Cooper to accompany 8-10 students to Lincoln Caverns "Ghosts & Goblins" on October 10, 2026, with cost to the district for use of district van.
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10.9. Field Trip - Shirley Twp. - 4th Grade
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Tobie Fortney and 8 chaperones to accompany 86 students to Penns Cave on October 9, 2026, with no cost to the district.
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10.10. Field Trip - Outdoor Club - Whipple Dam
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Stephanie A. Stains, Jeff Vogus, Ben Smith, Autumn Byler, and Raquel Earnest to accompany 10-20 students to Whipple Dam on September 29, 2026, with cost to the district for use of district vans.
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10.11. Field Trip - Marching Band - Sharrar House
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Tyler Dixon, Marie Dixon, Michael Baker, and Katelyn Masser to accompany 45 Marching Band students to the Sharrar House on October 3, 2026, with no cost to the district.
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10.12. Field Trip - Transition - Cabinetworks
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Stephanie A. Stains and Tamra Naple to accompany 10-15 students to Cabinetworks in Mount Union on October 2, 2026, with costs to the district for use of 2 district vans.
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10.13. Field Trip - Youth Leadership Program
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kaitlyn Masser to accompany 7 students to the Youth Leadership Program Meet and Greet in Huntingdon on October 9, 2026, with cost to the district for use of district van.
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10.14. Field Trip - Class of 2027 - Walt Disney World
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Yvonne Hoppel, Heidi Glunt, Stacy Horne, and David Rutter to accompany the Class of 2027 (total number of students not determined yet) to Cocoa Beach, Florida and Walt Disney World from February 20 - 25, 2027.
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10.15. Field Trip - NHS - Rise Up Against Hunger
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Nancy Corson and Macy Albright to accompany 8 students to Rise Up Against Hunger in McConnellstown on October 18, 2026, with cost to the district for use of district van.
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10.16. Fundraiser - FBLA - Root Beer Floats/Snack Cart
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to allow FBLA to have a Root Beer Float/Snack Cart fundraiser on December 9-11, 2026 and February 8-12, 2027, to raise funds for charity/service events.
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10.17. Fundraiser - Class of 2027 - Donation Calendar
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Class of 2027 to have a donation calendar fundraiser in November, 2026, and February, 2027, to raise money for the senior class trip.
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10.18. Fundraiser - Kistler PBIS - Roast Post Gift Cards
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Kistler Elementary PBIS to have a Roast Post Gift Card fundraiser from November 18 - December 3, 2026, to raise fund for PBIS field trips, prizes, and celebrations.
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10.19. Fundraiser - Kistler PBIS - OIP Pizza Night
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kistler PBIS to have an OIP Pizza Night for PBIS on October 8, 2026 as presented.
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10.20. Fundraiser - Student Council - Spirit Week
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Student Council to have a Homecoming Spirit Week September 28 - October 2, 2026, to raise funds for student council.
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11. CONSENT VOTE: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
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11.1. Facilities Use - Lil Trojans Boys Elementary Basketball Program
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Mount Union Lil Trojans Boys Elementary Basketball Program to use the Kistler Elementary gymnasium for practice from October 26, 2026 - February 26, 2027, as presented.
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11.2. Facilities Use - Mount Union Vikings
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Mount Union Vikings Organization to use the football field and concession stand on October 4, 2026, for the annual night game and on October 24, 2026, for the Super Bowl.
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11.3. Professional Services Agreement - ARRO Consulting, Inc.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Professional Services Agreement between the Mount Union Area School District and ARRO Consulting, Inc., as presented.
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12. CONSENT VOTE: TRANSPORTATION AND ATHLETICS
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12.1. District Owned Vehicles - Additional Drivers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to add the following individuals to the Listing of Approved Drivers for District Owned Vehicles:
Autumn Byler, Cory McClain, Stephanie R. Hancock, Robert Grajeda, Yvette Satteson, Michelle Shields, Josh Snyder, Tammy Smith, and Corey Wertz.
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12.2. Additional Contracted Drivers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Danny Moore and Benjamin Dean as additional contracted drivers for the 2026-2027 school year.
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12.3. Transportation Routes, Costs, and Contracts
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the transportation bus routes, contracts, and costs for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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12.4. Bus Evacuation Drills
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the bus evacuation drills for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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12.5. Extracurricular Trip Mileage Increase
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an increase in the extracurricular trip mileage rate from $1.65 per mile to $2.20 per mile, effective September 21, 2026, to address increased fuel and operating costs associated with school bus transportation.
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12.6. Co-Op Agreement - Girls Wrestling
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to renew the 2026-2027 Co-Op Agreement between the Mount Union Area School District and Southern Huntingdon County School District for PIAA Girls' Wrestling with cost to the Mount Union Area School District being a $100.00 fee paid to the PIAA to cover processing and handling costs.
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12.7. Head Softball Coach - K. Wilson
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Kassandra Wilson as Head Softball Coach for the 2026-2027 school year with a stipend of $4,400 per year.
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12.8. Softball Coaches and Volunteers 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following Coaches and Volunteers for the 2026-2027 Softball season, pending receipt of all required paperwork:
Kassandra Wilson - Varsity Head Coach - $4,400
Natalee Buckley - Varsity Assistant Coach - $2,200
Sara Chattin - Varsity Assistant Volunteer/Scorekeeper
James Chattin - Varsity Assistant Volunteer
Tommy Bilger - Varsity
Assistant Volunteer
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12.9. Additional Band Boosters Volunteers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Lori Varner and Stefanie Sechrist as additional Band Boosters volunteers, pending paperwork.
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12.10. Basketball Coaches and Volunteers - Junior High
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following Junior High Boys Basketball Coaches, Volunteers, and Scorekeeper, pending receipt of all required paperwork: CJ Booher - Jr. High Head Coach - $2,500; Devin Delo - Jr. High Assistant Coach - $2,200; Brian Benson - Varsity
Volunteer Coach; Kyle Percival - Jr. High Volunteer Coach; and Donovan Hicks - Scorekeeper.
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12.11. Additional Game Workers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following additional Game Workers, pending receipt of all required paperwork:
Kelly Hicks - Volleyball Scorekeeper/Game Worker;
Patrick Joyce - Game Worker; Eric Boozel - Game Worker; Mark Sieber - Game Worker; Sara Chattin - Game Worker; Racheal Baker - Game Worker; and Cathy Dixon - Game Worker.
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12.12. Additional Softball Game Worker
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Jessica Scott for the paid Game Worker position of Scorekeeper, retroactive to the start of the 2026 softball season. Ms. Scott was previously approved as a volunteer on March 13, 2026, but has since served in the capacity of Scorekeeper for the season.
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12.13. Additional Volunteer Coach - Volleyball
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Shanee Clemens as a Volunteer Volleyball Coach, pending receipt of all required paperwork.
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13. CONSENT VOTE: FINANCE AND PURCHASE
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14. GENERAL: BOARD
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15. GENERAL: PERSONNEL
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15.1. Library Restructuring - Additional Compensation - N. Corson
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve additional compensation for Nancy Corson in the amount of $2,508 for hours worked beyond the originally approved $2,000 for the restructuring of the Junior High/Senior High library, for a total project cost of $4,508.
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15.2. Long-Term Substitute - J. Vogus
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Jeff Vogus as a long-term Substitute Teacher for Physics/Chemistry, retroactive to August 31, 2026, for a half-day daily assignment at a rate of $100 per half-day session.
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15.3. Health Insurance - J. Vogus
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize district-paid group health insurance coverage for Jeff Vogus and his eligible spouse, in connection with his Long-Term Substitute assignment approved above, at the district's standard monthly premium cost of approximately $3,000, effective September 1, 2026.
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15.4. Revised ACT 93 Non-Professional/Non-Supervisory Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the revised ACT 93 Non-Professional/Non-Supervisory Contract, including the addition of the Federal Programs Coordinator/Student Services position.
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15.5. Superintendent Hiring Authorization
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the Superintendent to hire candidates for current open positions, between Board meetings, for the next 30 days, as needed, subject to ratification at the next regular Board meeting.
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15.6. Conference Request - C. McClure
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Christian McClure to attend Safety Bootcamp in Harrisburg on October 5 - 6, 2026, at an approximate cost of $511.20 for mileage and accommodations.
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16. GENERAL: EDUCATION
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17. GENERAL: POLICY
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17.1. Policy - 2nd & Final Reading of Policy #237 - Electronic Devices
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2nd final 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
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the Treasurer's Report for the month of August 2026 as presented.
Attachments:
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20.2. Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the bill for September 2026 for the Activity Fund, Cafeteria Fund, General Fund and Payroll Fund as presented:
Activity Fund (paid): $808.32
General Fund (paid): $1,054,145.85
Payroll Fund (paid): $144,634.15
Cafeteria Fund (to be paid): $75,796.52
General Fund (to be paid): $552,855,.11
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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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23. OTHER ITEMS TO DISCUSS
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23.1. Board Meetings for October 2026:
Description:
The Mount Union Area Board of Education will hold the following meetings during October, 2026:
Items for the regular board meeting agenda should be in the District Office by Monday, October 5, 2026. |
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23.2. PSBA Honor Roll - J. Martinez
Description:
The PSBA Honor Roll of School Board Service Award recognizes school board directors who have reached a five-year milestone. This award honors Johnny Martinez for five years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the Mount Union Area School District, its students, families, and community.
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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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