August 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work Session/Regular Meeting
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1. Welcome
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
The Chair is to recognize a resident or taxpayer of the Sayre Area School
District who wishes to address the Board about Title I programming or any other matter of concern or interest, provided it is properly raised in a public session. Please give your name and address, and the subject of the content you will be addressing. It is requested that all comments be kept to three (3) minutes. Moreover, please note that comments regarding private student or employee matters should be directed to the Superintendent outside the meeting. |
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2. Amend Agenda
Description:
Motion was made to amend the agenda and move Athletics and Recreation Coach #5, A, line #2 to a roll call item.
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3. Minutes (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Minutes from the July 13, 2026, meeting of the Sayre Area Board of Directors.
Attachments:
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4. Instruction (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
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4.A. Conference Request
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Agnew
Description:
Conference Request
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5. Finance (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
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5.A. Public School Facility Improvement Grant
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Authorized Official Resolution that the Sayre Area School District of Bradford County requests a Public School Facility Improvement Grant of $5,000,000.00 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used for Electrical repairs, plumbing upgrades, Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning upgrades, as well as overall health and safety upgrades.
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5.B. Linkage Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Hickey
Description:
Linkage Agreement between Sayre Area School District and The Children's House Child Advocacy Center. This agreement establishes a collaborative partnership effective September 1, 2026, and will remain in effect through August 31, 2027.
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6. Athletics and Recreation (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Employment of Athletic/Recreation Personnel.
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7. District Personnel (Consent)
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
District Personnel employment requests.
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8. District Policy (Consent)
Description:
Updated District policy based on recommendations from PSBA.
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9. Roll Call Items
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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9.A. Employment of Administration
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Employment of Mrs. Kristine Podolinski, K-12 Assistant Principal. Mrs. Podolinski's salary for the 2026–2027 school year will be set at $94,000.00.
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9.B. Act 93 Contract Updates
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
Description:
Modify the Act 93 Agreement to reflect the noted changes to the K-12 Assistant Principal's salary and work days.
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9.D. Employment of Athletic/Recreation Personnel
Description:
Employment of an athletic coach Brian Miller.
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10. Reports
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10.A. High School Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Ely
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10.B. Elementary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Handrick
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10.C. Director of Student Services Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tietjen
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10.D. PSBA Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Cole
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10.E. NTCC Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Cole
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10.F. Board President Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Blythe
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10.G. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wells
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