August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of School Directors
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1. Executive Session
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2. Opening Items
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2.1. Call to Order
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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 August 11, 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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5. Approval of Minutes
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5.1. Approval of Minutes from the July 14, 2026 Meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended that the minutes for the July 14, 2026, Board Meeting be approved as presented.
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6. Reports
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6.1. Central Intermediate Unit #10
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Barnhart
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6.2. Legislation
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Smith
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6.3. Director of Curriculum and Instruction's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Wynkoop
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6.4. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rakszawski
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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.
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8. Authorization to Pay Bills
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the Board Bill Lists associated with the various funds as attached.
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8.1. Board Bill List
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 August 2026.
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10. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
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10.1. Personnel
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10.1.1. Retirements/Resignations
Description:
It is recommended to approve the retirements and resignations as presented.
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10.1.2. New Hires
Description:
It is recommended to approve the new hires as presented.
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10.1.3. Extra Duty/Extra Pay
Description:
It is recommended to approve the extra duty/extra pay appointments as presented.
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10.1.4. Approval of Mentor Teachers
Description:
It is recommended to approve the mentors listed.
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10.1.5. Instructional Technology Coordinators and Instructional Technology Trainers
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Instructional Technology Coordinators and Instructional Technology Trainers for the 2026-2027 school year:
Elementary Instructional Technology Coordinators - $1500/yr Brenna Arnoldi and Elizabeth Stover - Bellefonte Elementary Jena Jodon - Marion-Walker Elementary Jessica Cetnar - Pleasant Gap Elementary Middle School Instructional Technology Coordinator - $2000/yr Bryan Kresley High School Instructional Technology Coordinator - $3000/yr Kevin Harman Elementary Instructional Technology Trainers - $1000/yr Jamie Beard, Nicole Harris, Rebecca Leitzell, Michele Litten - Bellefonte Elementary Adam Gearhart & Stacey Miller - Pleasant Gap Elementary Marisa Maines & Nicole Tucker - Marion-Walker Elementary Secondary Instructional Technology Trainers - $1000/yr Jon Clark, Kelly McManus, Morgan Rosenberger - Middle School Carla Cipro, Drew Eddinger, Kelley Kreiger, Matt Trumbull, Andrew Weigold - High School
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10.1.6. Appointment of a District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Description:
It is recommended to approve Dr. Joe Eckenroth as the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.1.7. Volunteers
Description:
It is recommended to approve the volunteers listed.
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10.1.8. Student Teacher/Internships
Description:
It is recommended to approve the listed student teachers and interns:
Lydia Baum - Speech-Language Pathology (Cooperating Teacher: Christina Peterson) Haley Tate - Social Work (Cooperating Teacher: Maria McClatchey) Rebecca Brag-Social Studies (Cooperating Teacher: Matt Cernuska) Anna Polsky-Elementary (Cooperating Teacher: Tanya Packer) |
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10.1.9. Department Chairs
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Department Chair positions for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.
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10.1.10. Tenure
Description:
It is recommended that the Board award tenure to the following teacher(s), as they have successfully completed three years of satisfactory teaching in the Bellefonte Area School District:
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10.1.11. Principal Internship
Description:
It is recommended that Ms. Billie Heverly, Middle School Learning Support Teacher, complete her principal internship in Educational Leadership at Penn Western University, with Dr. Joe Eckenroth at the Bellefonte Area Middle School during the Fall 2026.
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10.2. Educational and School Activities
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10.2.1. Approval of Items for Salvage – Athletics
Description:
The Athletic Director recommends the approval of the following items for salvage, as they are no longer able to be reconditioned due to age:
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the salvage of the athletic items as presented.
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10.2.2. Booster & Activity Clubs
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following affiliate booster clubs and activity clubs for the 2026-2027 school year; and that the
clubs must act in accordance with Bellefonte Area School District policies and procedures to qualify for coverage under school district insurance: Bellefonte Boys Basketball Bellefonte Touchdown Club Bellefonte Cheerleading Lady Raider Basketball Bellefonte Cross Country Bellefonte Lacrosse Bellefonte Girls' Soccer Bellefonte Swimming Lady Raider Volleyball Bellefonte Wrestling Bellefonte Track & Field Lady Raider Softball Bellefonte Boys Soccer Bellefonte Baseball Performing Arts Booster Club Class of 2027 Parent Group Class of 2028 Parent Group Class of 2029 Parent Group |
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10.2.3. School Handbooks
Speaker(s):
Principals
Description:
It is recommended to approve the 2026-2027 school handbooks as presented.
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10.2.4. Event Staff
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Event Staff list as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.
Gregory Davis David Williams Lenny Marucci Kelly Gibboney |
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10.2.5. Dual Enrollment Agreements
Description:
It is recommended to approve the following dual enrollment agreements for the upcoming school terms.
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10.2.6. Bus Drivers
Description:
It is recommended to approve the bus drivers as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.2.7. Bus Routes
Description:
It is recommended to approve the bus routes for the 2026-2027 School Year with adjustments to be made as needed throughout the school year.
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11. LHAC Settlement Agreement (Claim no. 254334)
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Settlement and Release Agreement with Bishop McCort Catholic Academy as presented and authorize the execution of all necessary documents to effectuate same.
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12. Finance
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12.1. Approval of 2026-2027 Van Rates for D & D Transportation, Inc.
Description:
D & D Transportation, Inc. has submitted proposed transportation rates for the 2026-2027 school year. The proposed rates are $2.10 per mile for 7-passenger or less vans and $2.60 per mile for chair vans.
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the 2026-2027 transportation rates for D & D Transportation, Inc. as presented.
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12.2. Bayada Home Health Care Inc.
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the contract between the Bellefonte Area School District and Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.
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12.3. Bellefonte Elementary School Zone Signs
Recommended Motion(s):
It is recommended to approve the attached proposal for static signs.
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13. 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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14. Adjournment
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14.1. Meeting Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend to approve the meeting be adjourned.
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15. Executive Session
Description:
Personnel and Legal Topics
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