August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Moment of Silence
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1.C. Salute of Flag
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1.D. Roll Call
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2. Public Comment
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Registered Speakers:
Robert Nied Kathleen Nied |
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3. Approval of Minutes
Description:
The minutes are considered Draft until approved.
It is recommended that the Board approve the minutes of the June 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting as presented.
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4. Reports
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4.A. Cafeteria Report
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It is recommended that the Board approve the Cafeteria Report as presented.
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4.B. Treasurer's Report
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It is recommended that the Board approve the Treasurer's Reports as presented.
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4.C. Capital Reserve Fund Financial Report
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It is recommended that the Board approve the Capital Reserve Fund Financial Report as presented.
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4.D. Financial Board Summary
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It is recommended that the Board approve the Board Summary Report as presented.
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4.E. Student Activities Accounts
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It is recommended that the Board approve the Student Activities Accounts as presented.
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4.F. Realty Transfer Report
Description:
It is recommended that the Board accept the Realty Transfer Report as presented.
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5. Organizational Chart 2026-2027
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached Wallenpaupack Area School District Administrative Organizational Chart for the 2026-27 school year.
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6. Bills
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6.A. Bills - Pre-Approval
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It is recommended that the Board authorize the payment of additional August 2026 bills and the listing will be presented for approval at the September 14, 2026 Board meeting.
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6.B. Approval of Bills
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Approval of bills prepaid and current - general fund account, capital reserves account, and construction fund account.
It is recommended that the Board approve the bills prepaid and current as presented. |
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7. Audit Findings (Informational)
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The Department of Human Services (DHS) has received its copy of the audit report on Wallenpaupack Area School District for the period ended June 30, 2025, as well as a copy of the transmittal letter from the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management. The report contains no findings with regard to DHS funding, therefore it is considered closed. |
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8. 403b Plan Adoption (Informational)
Description:
Attached is the Wallenpaupack Area School District 403b Plan Adoption Agreement.
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9. Resolution - WAVE Fund
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10. Agreements
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10.A. Interpretek Updated Service Terms
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached updated Service Terms between the Wallenpaupack Area School District and Interpretek.
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10.B. Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit Lease Agreement
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached lease agreement between the Wallenpaupack Area School District and the Northeast Educational Intermediate Unit.
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10.C. New Story Schools - Educational Service Agreement
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached Educational Services Agreement between New Story Schools, Throop, PA 18512, and the Wallenpaupack Area School District.
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10.D. Wayne Memorial Hospital In-School Walking Program
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached agreement for Wayne Memorial Hospital to provide the In-School Walking Program to the Wallenpaupack Area High School and the Wallenpaupack South Elementary School.
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10.E. PATH Agreement
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached agreement between the Wallenpaupack Area School District and PA Treatment & Healing - East Stroudsburg.
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10.F. Arbor Vitae Behavioral Health Agreement
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached agreement between the Wallenpaupack Area School District and Arbor Vitae Behavioral Health, LLC, Lakeville, PA 18438.
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10.G. Agency for Community Empowerment of NEPA - Agreements
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached agreements between the Wallenpaupack Area School District and the Agency for Community Empowerment of NEPA, Scranton, PA 18503.
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10.H. NRG Controls - Agreement
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached agreement between the Wallenpaupack Area School District and NRG Controls North, Inc, Selinsgrove, PA 17870.
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10.I. Title 1 Agreement
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached agreement for Title 1 Services between the Wallenpaupack Area School District and the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19.
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11. Title III Consortium - Memorandum of Understanding
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the Wallenpaupack Area School District and the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 of Northeastern PA.
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12. Northampton Community Collage Dual Enrollment Program - Memorandum of Understanding
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA 18020 and the Wallenpaupack Area School District.
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13. 2026-2027 Physical Exam Fee Schedule
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following physical exam fee schedule for the 2026-2027 school year:
Athletic Examination: $40.00 Re-Certification of Athletic Exam: $25.00 Student Physical Exam: $40.00 Employee Physical Exam: $80.00 Tine Test for New Employees: $40.00 Hydration Certification: $15.00 |
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14. Act 80 Submission
Description:
It is recommended that the Board request approval from the Department of Education for early dismissal days for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with Act 80.
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15. School Start Times
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the Wallenpaupack Area School District time schedule for the 2026-2027 school year. A copy of the schedule is attached.
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16. Settlement Agreement and Release
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached settlement agreement and release for student SE2627-01.
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17. Board Policy - Final Review
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the final review of the following policies:
Policy #716 Integrated Pest Management |
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18. Title 1 Federal Coordinator Representatives
Description:
It is recommended that the Board appoint Amanda Cykosky, Clay LaCoe and Jay Starnes as the District Title I Federal Coordinator representatives.
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19. Perkins Coordinator
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the appointment of Dr. Diane Szader as the Perkins Coordinator, effective January 1, 2026.
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20. Home Education
Description:
It is recommended that the Board excuse the following students from regular education to participate in a Home Education Program as requested by the parents in accordance with the District Home Education Policy for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all required paperwork:
Family #11, Family #12, Family #13, Family #14, Family #15, Family #16, Family #17, Family #18, Family #19, Family #20, Family #21, Family #22, Family #23, Family #24, Family #25, Family #26, Family #27, Family #28, Family #29, Famil #30, Family #31, Family #32, Family #33, Family #34, Family #35, Family #36, Family #37, Family #38, Family #39, Family #40, Family #41, Family #42, Family #43, Family #44, Family #45 |
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21. Community Education - Fall 2026
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached Community Education instructors and Special Interest/Enrichment courses for the Fall 2026 program.
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22. Job Descriptions
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached job descriptions.
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23. Handbooks
Description:
It is recommended the Board approve the attached handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year.
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24. Data Management Manual (Informational)
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25. Student Teaching
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following student teachers from East Stroudsburg University:
Student: Christopher Ross, Cooperating Teacher: Amy Baker, Dates: 09/08/2026-12/12/2026 Student: Paige Theodore, Cooperating Teacher: Henry Schmalzle, Dates: 09/08/2026-12/12/2026 Student: Megan Morman, Cooperating Teacher: Allison Francesco, Dates: 10/20/2026-12/19/2026 Student: Mckenna Smith, Cooperating Teacher: Stephen Krushnowski, Dates: 09/08/2026-12/09/2026 |
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26. Transportation
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26.A. New Drivers
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following bus/van drivers, pending receipt of Act 34 and all required paperwork:
Joseph Mohr, Tafton, PA 18464, Bus/Van Driver Kevin Weibley, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, Bus/Van Driver |
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26.B. Bus Route Transfer
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It is recommended that the Board approve the transfer of Bus Route 64 from Cykosky Busing to Ed Cykosky, Jr. Inc.
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26.C. Transportation Handbooks
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached Transportation Handbooks for the 2026-27 school year.
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26.D. Bus Evacuation Drills
Description:
It is recommended that the Board acknowledge that bus evacuation drills will be held on Wednesday, September 9, Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11, 2026. Spring bus evacuation drills will
also be held on Tuesday, March 16, Wednesday, March 17, and Thursday, March 18, 2026. |
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27. Volunteer Coach
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following volunteer coach for the 2026-2027 school year:
Erin (M'Liss) Bonagura, Girls Soccer Coach |
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28. Personnel
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28.A. Probationary Employees
Description:
It is recommended that the Board appoint the following as permanent employees as they have completed their probationary period:
Leanne DiTaranto, Health Assistant, Wallenpaupack Area High School |
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28.B. Substitute List
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year.
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28.C. Long-Term Substitutes
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following long-term substitute appointments, pending receipt of Act 34 and all required paperwork:
Rebecca Castimore, Lords Valley, PA 18428, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School, 8th Grade Math Long-Term Substitute, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, salary at Level 1 Bachelor's. Erika Reiprich, Lake Ariel, PA 18436, Wallenpaupack North Intermediate School Para Educator Long-Term Substitute, effective for the 2026-27 school year, salary as per contract. Allison Brown, Tafton, PA 18464, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School 8th Grade Social Studies Long-Term Substitute, effective for the 2026-27 school year, salary at Level 1 Bachelor's. Shannon Cavanaugh, Wallenpaupack Area High School Family Consumer Science Long-Term Substitue, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, salary at Level 3 Master's. |
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28.D. Teacher Induction Mentors
Description:
It is recommended that the following professional staff members be approved as Teacher Induction Mentors at the August 10, 2026 School Board Meeting:
YEAR 1 Middle School Term: 2026-27 Mentee: Rebecca Castimore, Mentor: Steven Peters Mentee: TBD, Mentor: Tanya Hohfeler Mentee: Allison Brown, Mentor: Brian Irvine High School Term: 2026-27 Mentee: Michael Quigley, Mentor: Jim Winagle Mentee: Jane Fiore, Mentor: Allyson Diefenbach Mentee: Kaitlyn Erbe, Mentor: Steve Krushnowski YEAR 2 North Primary School Term: 2026-27 Mentee: Susan Besteder, Mentor: Lori Hosking |
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28.E. Appointments
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It is recommended that the Board approve the following appointments, pending receipt of Act 34 and all required paperwork:
Marc Manara, Canadensis, PA 18425, Wallenpaupack Area School District School Police Officer - Part-Time, effective September 2, 2026, salary as per contract. Ryan Brennan, Hawley, PA 18428, Wallenpaupack Area School District School Police Officer - Part-Time, effective September 2, 2026, salary as per contract. Kristina Miklos, Hawley, PA 18428, Wallenpaupack Area High School Para Educator, effective for the 2026-27 school year, salary as per contract. Maria Howard-Markoulli, Forest City, PA 18421, Wallenpaupack North Intermediate School Para Educator, effective for the 2026-27 school year, salary as per contract. Gregory Martucci, Milford, PA 18337, Wallenpaupack Area School District School Police Officer - Part-Time, effective September 2, 2026, salary as per contract. Michael Quigley, Greentown, PA 18426, Wallenpaupack Area High School BCIT Teacher, effective for the 2026-27 school year, salary at Level 1 Master's+42. Jane Fiore, Cresco, PA 18326, Wallenpaupack Area High School English Teacher, effective for the 2026-27 school year, salary at Level 1 Master's. Kaitlyn Erbe, Tyler Hill, PA 18469, Wallenpaupack Area High School English Teacher, effective for the 2026-27 school year, salary at Level 3 Master's+60. William Glatz, Greentown, PA 18426, Wallenpaupack Area High School Part-Time 5-hour Cafeteria Worker, effective for the 2026-27 school year, salary as per contract. |
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28.F. Transfers
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following transfers:
Cynthia Fehringer, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School 8th Grade English Teacher, effective for the 2026-27 school year. Amanda Rosemergy, Wallenpaupack Area High School Protective Services Teacher, effective for the 2026-27 school year. |
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28.G. Days Without Pay Requests
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following days without pay requests:
Employee #3395 - June 4, 2026 Employee #2828 - Junne 10, 2026 (half-day) |
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28.H. Resignations
Description:
It is recommended that the Board accept the following resignations:
Accept a letter of resignation from Robert Vogler, Wallenpaupack North Intermediate School Teacher, effective November 6, 2026, for retirement, with regret. Accept a letter of resignation from Kimberly Loftus-Toy, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School Teacher, effective November 23, 2026, for retirement, with regret. Accept a letter of resignation from Debora Lloyd, Wallenpaupack North Intermediate School Para Educator, effective June 18, 2027, for retirement, with regret. Accept a letter of resignation from Tracy Kwiatowski, Wallenpaupack North Primary School Custodian, effective September 29, 2026, for retirement, with regret. Accept a letter of resignation from Thomas Lofburg, Wallenpaupack Area High School Teacher, effective the end of the 2025/2026 school year, with regert. |
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29. Other Business
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30. Correspondence
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31. Adminstrators' Reports
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32. Superintendent's Report
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33. Future Meetings
Description:
Executive Session - Monday, September 14, 2026
High School Library - 3:30pm Act 34 Hearing - Monday, September 14, 2026 High School Library - 4:00pm Committee Meeting - Monday, September 14, 2026 High School Library - 5:30pm Regular Board Meeting - Monday, September 14, 2026 High School Library - 6:00pm |
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34. Adjournment
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