July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of School Directors
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1. Executive Session
Description:
Personnel Issues
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2. Opening Items
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2.1. Call to Order
Description:
Mr. Jon Guizar called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at the Bellefonte Area Middle School, 100 North School Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823.
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2.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
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2.3. Roll Call
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2.4. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the agenda for the July 14, 2026, Board Meeting be approved as presented.
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3. Comments from the Public
Description:
The Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the public in Board meetings. The Board also recognizes its responsibility for proper governance of the district and the need to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner.
The Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district or anyone having registered a legitimate interest in a contemplated action of the Board; anyone representing a group in the community or school district; any representative of a firm eligible to bid on materials or services solicited by the Board; any district employee; or any district student. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic, unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually. From Board Policy 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings |
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4. Presentations/Discussions
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4.2. School Handbooks
Speaker(s):
Principals
Attachments:
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5. Approval of Minutes
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5.1. Approval of Minutes from the June 30, 2026 meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the minutes from the June 30, 2026 Board of School Directors meeting.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Legislation
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Smith
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6.2. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rakszawski
Attachments:
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7. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bean
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the Treasurer's report as presented.
Attachments:
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8. Authorization to Pay Bills
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8.1. Board Bill List
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the Board Bill Lists associated with the various funds for .
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9. Investment Report
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9.1. Investment Reports
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bean
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the Investment Reports for June 2026.
Attachments:
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10. Personnel
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10.1. Retirements/Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the retirements and resignations as presented.
Attachments:
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10.2. New Hires
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the new hires as presented.
Attachments:
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10.3. Extra Duty/Extra Pay
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the extra duty/extra pay appointments as presented.
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10.4. Leave Requests
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve leave requests as presented.
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10.5. Volunteers
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the volunteers listed.
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11. Educational and School Activities
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11.1. Slippery Rock University Uniform Clinical Training Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the agreement with Slippery Rock University to provide uniform clinical training opportunities in the District.
Attachments:
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11.2. BAHS TSI Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended approval of the BAHS TSI Plan.
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11.3. High School Exchange Student
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the attached exchange student for the 2026-2027 school year pending verification of required paperwork. This student meets all criteria under Board Policy 239, Foreign Exchange Students.
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11.4. Nittany Learning Services - Middle School Intervention
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve Nittany Learning Services to provide an intervention specialist for the Middle School at an annual cost of $74,250 for the 2026-27 & 2027-28 school years.
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12. Finance
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12.1. Clear Investigate
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve purchase of Clear Investigate at a cost of $15,036.00 annually to confirm residency status for charter school and District students.
Attachments:
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12.2. Rogers Stadium Track Maintenance
Description:
Vasco will perform maintenance on the track at Rogers Stadium, including inspection, repairs, cleaning and striping.
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve payment to Vasco in the amount of $23,495.00 for maintenance and repairs of the track surface at Rogers Stadium.
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13. Items Removed from Consent
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13.1. HRG Payments
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve payment to HRG, Inc. in the amounts of $33,698.97 & $19,736.18 for services rendered as shown.
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13.2. Sitelogiq
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve payment to Sitelogiq in the amount of $8,850.90 for commissioning services for the new Bellefonte Elementary.
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13.3. Bellefonte Elementary Construction Payments
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve payment to 11400 LLC. in the amount of $11,647.72.
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13.4. Jessica Quinn-Horgan Law Office
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve payment to Jessica Quinn-Horgan law office in the amount of $6,545.00.
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13.5. New Hire Approvals
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the Board approve the authorization of the Superintendent to hire personnel as necessary through September 1, 2026.
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13.6. Board Ad-Hoc Branding Committee
Attachments:
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13.7. Action On Personnel Issue
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the decision in matter of employee #1689.
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13.8. Roof Repairs
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve Tremco, Inc. for roof repairs at the High school in the amount of $435,095 & at Marion Walker in the amount of $870,825.
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13.8.1. Solar Panels
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommend to approve BAI to remove the solar panels at the High School ($43,680) and Marion Walker elementary school ($68,760) in order to facilitate the roof repairs.
Attachments:
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14. Items for Future Discussion
Description:
This section of the agenda is related to items Board Members may wish to bring up at a future meeting.
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15. Adjournment
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15.1. Meeting Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend to approve the meeting be adjourned.
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16. Executive Session
Description:
Personnel issues
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