August 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Action Agenda - Elizabethtown Area Board of School Directors
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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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1.A. Board Executive Session will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Description:
An Executive Session of the Board will be held at 5:00 p.m. for Safety and Security.
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2. OPENING ITEMS
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2.A. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The action meeting will be called to order, and the agenda for the evening will begin.
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2.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board and attendees will recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2.C. Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board and attendees will observe a moment of silence.
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2.D. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Becky Maxwell, School Board Secretary
Description:
Roll call will be conducted, and Board member attendance will be recorded.
Board Members: Mrs. Kelly Carter Mr. James Gilles, Jr. Mrs. Liza Bazarian Mrs. Danielle Lindemuth Mr. Stephen Lindemuth Mr. Menno Riggleman Mrs. Lynda Shrum Mrs. Tina Wilson Mrs. Melody Yoder |
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2.E. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the posted agenda for the meeting in accordance with Board Policy 006.
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2.F. Student Celebration Recognition
Speaker(s):
Ms. Megan Moffett, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Description:
Every day, incredible things are happening across the Elizabethtown Area School District, and we are proud to recognize the students and staff who make our schools exceptional.
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2.G. Board President Remarks
Description:
We make informed decisions to provide an effective learning culture, allowing every student to graduate ready to live, learn and thrive in a global community.
The Elizabethtown Area School District Board of Directors will convene for their regularly-scheduled monthly action meeting in the Elizabethtown Area Middle School Auditorium. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or virtually. Per School Board Policy 903, the School Board invites interested stakeholders to offer public comment on agenda AND non-agenda items. Stakeholders that wish to address the Board of School Directors in-person during Public Comments must complete a Yellow Card (available at the meeting) in its ENTIRETY and place it in the box next to the Board Secretary BY 7:00 P.M. Yellow cards will not be accepted after 7:00 p.m. Each person wishing to speak during public comment must register for themselves and deposit the Yellow Card for themselves. Completing and/or depositing a Yellow Card on behalf of someone else is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Incomplete cards and those received after 7:00 p.m. WILL NOT be honored. Public comments are limited to three minutes. If you are unable to attend the meeting or you are not interested in delivering your remarks publicly, the Board wants to remind stakeholders that they may submit, in writing, their comments on agenda and non-agenda items to the School Board via the School Board Secretary (Mrs. Becky Maxwell) at 600 E. High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or at becky_maxwell@etownschools.org or 717-367-1521. The Board Secretary provides a copy of all comments submitted in writing to each Board member. These are not read out loud at the public meeting. Details on how to access the meeting online can be found on the District website at www.etownschools.org. The District publishes a recording of each action meeting on the District's YouTube Channel by the Friday immediately following the meeting. You can access the EASD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pEwdDmQAkf5Mvwo8gox1g. |
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2.H. District Announcements
Speaker(s):
Dr. Walter Smith, Director of Pupil Services
Description:
The Board will receive updates on current District news, events, and initiatives. Additional information is available on the District website and official social media channels.
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2.I. Superintendent Announcements
Speaker(s):
Mr. Tom Strickler, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will provide updates and share information of interest to the Board and the public.
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3. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - NO ACTION REQUIRED
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3.A. Emergency Operations Plan
Speaker(s):
Dr. Walter Smith, Director of Pupil Services
Description:
A summary of the District’s Emergency Operations Plan for the 2026-2027 school year will be presented.
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4. POLICY COMMITTEE ITEMS
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4.A. Policy 815 - Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Tina Wilson, Policy Committee Chairperson
Description:
Discussion will be held regarding Policy 815 - Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.
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4.B. Policy 109 - Library Materials
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Tina Wilson, Policy Committee Chairperson
Description:
Discussion will be held regarding Policy 109 - Library Materials.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items - All public comments are limited to THREE (3) minutes per individual in accordance with Board Policy 903 Public Participation in Board meetings.
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5.A. Public Comment on Agenda and Non Agenda Items
Description:
Per School Board Policy 903, the School Board invites interested stakeholders to offer public comment on agenda AND non-agenda items.
Stakeholders that wish to address the Board of School Directors in-person during Public Comments must complete a Yellow Card (available at the meeting) in its ENTIRETY and place it in the box next to the Board Secretary BY 7:00 P.M. Yellow Cards will not be accepted after 7:00 p.m. Each person wishing to speak during public comment must register for themselves and deposit the Yellow Card for themselves. Completing and/or depositing a Yellow Card on behalf of someone else is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Incomplete cards and those received after 7:00 p.m. WILL NOT be honored. Public comments are limited to three minutes. If you are unable to attend the meeting or you are not interested in delivering your remarks publicly, the Board wants to remind stakeholders that they may submit, in writing, their comments on agenda and non-agenda items to the School Board via the School Board Secretary (Mrs. Becky Maxwell) at 600 E. High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or at becky_maxwell@etownschools.org or 717-367-1521. The Board Secretary provides a copy of all comments submitted in writing to each Board member. These are not read out loud at the public meeting. Details on how to access the meeting online can be found on the District website at www.etownschools.org. The District publishes a recording of each action meeting on the District's YouTube Channel by the Friday immediately following the meeting. You can access the EASD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pEwdDmQAkf5Mvwo8gox1g. |
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6. ACTION ITEMS
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6.A. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
Consideration of approval of the following meeting minutes:
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6.B. District Credit Card Users
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Liza Bazarian, Finance Chairperson
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the list of District credit card users.
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6.C. Authorization to Receive Donations
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Liza Bazarian, Finance Chairperson
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the authorization for the administration to accept donations exceeding $1,000 from the Big E Booster Club, Elizabethtown Area Education Foundation, Music Club, MiniTHON, EAEA, and PTOs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
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6.D. E-rate Services Contract for Funding Year 2026-2027
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Liza Bazarian, Finance Chairperson
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the contract with CSM Consulting Inc. for administration of E-rate services for Funding Year 2026-2027.
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6.E. Waived Tuition Requests for the 2026-2027 School Year
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Liza Bazarian, Finance Chairperson
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the waived tuition requests for eligible students in accordance with Board Policy 202.
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6.F. Acceptance of Donation
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Liza Bazarian, Finance Chairperson
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the acceptance of a donation as detailed in the supporting documentation.
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6.G. 2026-2027 Approval of Anticipated Field Trips
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stephen Lindemuth, Educational Planning Chairperson
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the list of anticipated field trips, including overnight trips and overnight athletic trips, for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.H. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Etown Mountain Biking Club
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stephen Lindemuth, Educational Planning Chairperson
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Elizabethtown Area School District and the Etown Mountain Biking Club.
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6.I. Bear Mascot
Speaker(s):
Mr. Stephen Lindemuth, Educational Planning Chairperson
Description:
The Board will consider approval of directing the administration to explore the design and development of a new Elizabethtown Area School District Bear mascot.
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6.J. Proposed Policy Approvals - Second Reading
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Tina Wilson, Policy Committee Chairperson
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the following policy revisions presented for second reading: Board-Initiated Revisions
PSBA-Initiated Revisions
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6.K. Finance Report
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the Treasurer's Report for the period ending July 31, 2026.
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6.L. Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Tom Strickler, Superintendent
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the Personnel Report, pending receipt of all required documentation for new hires.
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7. CLOSING ITEMS
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7.A. Announcement of Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
Announcement of any Executive Session held prior to or scheduled following the meeting, in accordance with the Sunshine Act.
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7.B. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The meeting will be adjourned.
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