August 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM - Special Board Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.A. Call To Order
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1.B. Roll Call
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1.C. Silent Meditation
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1.D. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.E. Public Comment
Description:
Process and procedures for Public Comment are guided by ECASD School Board Policy #903. Public Comment is limited to residents or taxpayers of the District. Any individual who wishes to address the Board is required to announce his or her name, address, and group affiliation if appropriate. Each individual will have three (3) minutes to address the Board on Agenda items only. The Public Comment section of the agenda is for comment only. Dialogue and questions will not be entertained.
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2. Revenue/Finance - Gray, Biehls
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3. Personnel - Tillia, Mancini, Cirelli
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3.A. Hire K-2 Autistic Support Teacher
Description:
Motion to hire ____________________as the K-2 Autistic Support Teacher for the 2026-27 school year in accordance with the current EAEA Agreement, pending receipt of necessary documents.
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3.B. Approve Mentor Teacher
Description:
Motion to approve Kristin Roberts as a teacher mentor for the K-2 Autistic Support Teacher.
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3.C. Accept Resignation
Description:
Motion to accept the resignation of Kayla Brandt, Instructional Aide effective August 14, 2026.
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3.D. Accept Resignation
Description:
Motion to recommend that the Board accept the resignation of Cara Huth, Elementary Principal, subject to the District’s rights under applicable Pennsylvania law, including the right to require continued service for up to sixty (60) days following receipt of the employee’s resignation and to authorize the Superintendent to waive the requirement of continued service.
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3.E. Resolution to Eliminate Position and Approve Agreement to Voluntarily Reassign Staff
Description:
Resolution to eliminate the position of Director of Educational Programs and approve the agreement for the positional realignment of Mr. Daniel Parson to the position of North Side Primary School Principal at the salary of $_____________.
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3.F. Appoint Federal Programs Coordinator
Description:
Motion to appoint Mr. Daniel Parson as Federal Programs Coordinator at a stipend of ________________.
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3.G. Approve Cafeteria Substitute
Description:
Motion to approve the following as a support staff substitute for the 2026-27 school year:
1. Jordyn Strabel - Cafeteria Substitute |
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3.H. Approve Additional Fall Coach
Description:
Motion to approve the following as a fall coach for the 2026-27 school year:
1. Tracy Covert - Volunteer Cross Country Coach |
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4. Athletics/Facilities & Community - Boots, Gray, Mancini
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4.A. Disposal of Equipment
Description:
Motion to sell seven milk coolers between all schools to Marburger Dairy at a price of $300 - $500 per cooler which is in compliance with Policy #706.1.
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4.B. Recognize Booster Groups
Description:
Motion to Recognize Booster Groups as affiliate organizations of the Ellwood City Area School District for the 2026-27 School year:
1. EC Soccer Boosters 2. EC Track and Field Boosters 3. EC Cross Country Boosters |
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4.C. Approve Facility Request
Description:
Motion to approve the following facility requests:
1. Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival Committee is requesting the use of the Sgt. Leslie H. Sabo Jr. Memorial Auditorium for "A Christmas with Pure Gold" on Sunday, November 29, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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5. Education/Student Affairs - Cirelli, Tillia, Fauzey
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6. Meeting Closing
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6.A. New Business
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6.B. Public Comment
Description:
Process and procedures for Public Comment are guided by ECASD School Board Policy #903. Public Comment is limited to residents or taxpayers of the District. Any individual who wishes to address the Board is required to announce his or her name, address, and group affiliation if appropriate. Each individual will have three (3) minutes to address the Board. The Public Comment section of the agenda is for comment only. Dialogue and questions will not be entertained.
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6.C. Adjournment
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