August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Parkland School Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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1.1. Link for Live Broadcast
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Public Comment on Agenda Items
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4. Approval of Minutes
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4.1. July 21, 2026 - School Board Meeting
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4.2. August 10, 2026 - Committee as a Whole Meeting
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5. Report of Executive Sessions
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6. Acceptance of Treasurer's Report
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7. Academics, Arts & Athletics Committee
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carol Facchiano
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7.1. Approval of Affiliation Agreements
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7.1.1. Marywood University Affiliation Agreement
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement with Marywood University to establish at Parkland School District a student teaching/field experience site within our district. The attached agreement is for a term of five (5) years from the date of execution. This board approval is pending solicitor review of the agreement.
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7.1.2. Kutztown University Affiliation Agreement
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement with Kutztown University to establish at Parkland School District a student teaching/field experience site within our district. The attached agreement is for a term of five (5) years from the date of execution.
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7.1.3. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Affiliation Agreement
Description:
The Administration recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement with Indiana University of Pennsylvania to establish at Parkland School District a student teaching/field experience site within our district. The attached agreement is for a term of five (5) years from the date of execution.
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7.2. Approval of Addendum to Penn State University Affiliation Agreement
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement with Penn State University for a dual enrollment opportunity for fall 2026. This board approval is pending solicitor review of the agreement.
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7.3. Special Education and Student Services Annual Agreements
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The district maintains annual agreements with outside agencies for the provision of special education support and related services. These agencies are used when services cannot be provided internally and/or through the district’s consortium agreement with the CLIU-21.
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7.4. Newline Interactive Flat Panels
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement with Camcor, Inc. for a total amount of $30,095.00 per PA COSTARS pricing.
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8. Facilities and Operations Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jay Rohatgi
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8.1. Cetronia Property Demolition: Credit
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached credit change orders from the Cetronia Property Demolition.
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8.2. OMS: Engineer Contract for Sewer
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement with Bohler to perform professional services for the Sanitary Sewer Project.
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8.3. PHS Storm Sewer Line
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement to replace the existing 24-inch line with the required 30-inch line at a cost of $140,663.10. This includes 304 feet of pipe and is priced in accordance with the contract schedule of values.
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8.4. PHS: Steel
Speaker(s):
Mr. Art Oakes
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached agreement with Szoke to upsize the existing steel columns for the high school addition project at a cost of $211,861.00.
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8.5. Kratzer Change Order
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The Committee recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached change order credits from Empire Services as follows:
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8.6. Approval of the 2026-2027 Parkland School District Emergency Operation Plan
Description:
The Administration recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to sign the attached Emergency Operation Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9. Policy and Finance Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jay Rohatgi
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9.1. Personnel Items
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Resignations/Retirements - 8/18/26
a. Kimberly Molchany, Paraprofessional at Cetronia Elementary School, will be retiring after 11 years of service in education, revised effective October 2, 2026. b. Robert Walker, School Bus Driver has retired after 16 years of service in education, effective June 3, 2026. c. John Oplinger, Custodian at Kernsville Elementary School will be retiring after 5 years of service in education, effective September 2, 2026. d. Tyler Young, School Bus Driver has been terminated effective August 18, 2026. e. Shawn Levy, School Bus Driver has been terminated effective August 18, 2026. f. Nancy Fullenwider, Paraprofessional at Parkland High School has resigned effective July 31, 2026. g. Nicole Wert, Paraprofessional at Cetronia Elementary School has resigned effective July 28, 2026. h. Devon Palko, Paraprofessional at Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School has resigned effective August 14, 2026. i. Mindy Brugger, Paraprofessional at Orefield Middle School has resigned effective August 2, 2026. j. Jaimie Rosentel, Health Room Nurse at Parkway Manor Elementary School has resigned effective June 11, 2026. k. Pamela Pelekanos, DRP/Title I Aide at Veterans Memorial Elementary School has resigned effective July 30, 2026. l. Sarah Vogelgesang, DRP/Title I Aide at Ironton Elementary School has resigned effective July 21, 2026. m. Megan Rex, Part-Time Paraprofessional at Parkland High School has resigned effective June 9, 2026. n. Fadila Lefilef, Playground Aide at Fogelsville Elementary School has resigned effective July 20, 2026. o. Ivan Almonte, School Bus Driver has resigned effective June 9, 2026. p. Stephanie Albert, School Bus Driver has resigned effective August 6, 2026. q. Jasmine Rodriguez, School Bus Driver has resigned effective June 10, 2026. r. Duane Watson, School Bus Driver has resigned effective June 10, 2026. s. Jeffrey Roth, School Vehicle Driver has resigned effective June 10, 2026. t. Leanh Graeff, School Bus Driver has resigned effective June 9, 2026. u. Meghan Fainor, Middle School Dance Team Coach at Orefield Middle School has resigned effective July 27, 2026. v. Samantha Wegner, Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach at Orefield Middle School has resigned effective July 27, 2026. Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence - 8/18/26 a. Junie Laurore, Paraprofessional at Kratzer Elementary School, effective January 15, 2026. Request for FMLA - 8/18/26 a. Rebecca Ziegenfuss, Fifth Grade Teacher at Veterans Memorial Elementary School from October 1, 2026, not to exceed 12 weeks. Change of Status - 8/18/26 a. Caitlyn Keefer, from Playground Aide to DRP/Title I Aide at Schnecksville Elementary School, effective September 8, 2026, at an hourly rate of $24.46 to replace Mary Ann Stank who resigned. b. Deepshikha Rajak, from Playground Aide to Part-Time Food Service Employee at Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School, effective August 18, 2026, at an hourly rate of $18.73 to replace Sara Fritzinger who retired. c. Andrea Zapata, from Part-Time Clerical to DRP/Title I Aide at Fogelsville Elementary School, effective September 8, 2026, at an hourly rate of $24.46 to replace Sherry Reimert who had a change of status. d. Jillian Flintosh, from Playground Aide to DRP/Title I Aide at Fogelsville Elementary School, effective September 8, 2026, at an hourly rate of $24.46 to replace Rebecca Bidwell who resigned. e. Tina Cabush, from Playground Aide to Part-Time Clerical at Fogelsville Elementary School, effective September 4, 2026, at an hourly rate of $22.74 to replace Andrea Zapata who had a change of status. Employment of Personnel - 8/18/26 The following individuals are recommended for employment: a. Nancy Fullenwider, as a MDS Special Education Teacher at Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School, effective August 18, 2026 at annual salary of $68,369. Nancy is being recommended as a Temporary Professional Employee to replace Elaine Haddad who had a change of assignment. b. Saravanapriya Vijayakumar, as an English as a Second Language Teacher at Orefield Middle School, effective August 18, 2026 at an annual salary of $79,547. prorated. Saravanapriya is being recommended as a Substitute for a Temporary Vacancy to replace Rachelle Figueroa who is on a child rearing leave of absence. c. Madeline Nesfeder, as an English as a Second Language Teacher at Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School, effective August 18, 2026 at an annual salary of $76,433. prorated. Madeline is being recommended as a Substitute for a Temporary Vacancy to replace Karen Reyburn who is on a sabbatical leave of absence. d. Kassandra Opie, MDS Paraprofessional at Orefield Middle School, effective August 18, 2026, at an annual salary of $39,030 to replace Kelsey Christine who resigned. e. Kimberly Teprovich, as a Paraprofessional at Orefield Middle School, effective August 18, 2026, at an annual salary of $39,030 to replace Sara Deily who resigned. f. Hannah Sodl, as a Paraprofessional at Schnecksville Elementary School, effective August 18, 2026, at an annual salary of $39,030 to replace Michaelene Helm who resigned. g. Katherine Jansen, as a Paraprofessional at Ironton Elementary School, effective August 18, 2026, at an annual salary of $39,030 to replace Tina Corke who resigned. h. Sallie Zahour, as a Paraprofessional at Parkland High School, effective August 18, 2026, at an annual salary of $39,030 to replace Nancy Fullenwider who resigned. i. Jennifer Palaia, as a DRP/Title I Aide at Kernsville Elementary School, effective September 8, 2026, at an hourly rate of $24.46 to replace Donna Verna who resigned. j. Deepmala Sharma, as a Playground Aide at Parkway Manor Elementary School, effective August 24, 2026, at an hourly rate of $20.79 to replace Austin Yanders who had a change of status. k. Lauren Santiago, as a Playground Aide at Fogelsville Elementary School, effective August 24, 2026, at an hourly rate of $20.79 to replace Fadila Lefilef who resigned. Employment of Personnel - 8/18/26 The following individuals are recommended for employment: l. Ashely Marlatt, as a Health Room Nurse at Parkland High School, effective August 18, 2026, at an annual salary of $39,030 to replace Jodi Ortiz who resigned. m. Pamela Guzman Arias De Gomez, as a School Bus Driver, effective August 12, 2026 at the probationary rate of $134.84 to replace Tessica Vega who resigned. n. Randy Krause, as a School Bus Driver, effective August 12, 2026 at the probationary rate of $134.84 to replace Errol Barnes who retired. o. Nicholas Cassella, as a School Bus Driver, effective August 12, 2026 at the probationary rate of $134.84 to replace Jonathan Morales-Albino who resigned. p. Mariely Baret, as a School Vehicle Driver, effective August 12, 2026 at a daily rate of $118.00 to replace Ingrid Morel who resigned. q. Stacie Pisano, as a Part-Time Food Service Employee at Orefield Middle School, effective August 18, 2026 at an hourly rate of $18.73 to replace Michelle Staller who retired. r. Joel Nuez, as a Part-Time Custodian at Cetronia Elementary School, effective August 17, 2026 at an hourly rate of $24.27 to replace Matthew Schoch who resigned. s. Blanche Melamed, as a 2026 Summer Employee Extended School Year Paraprofessional at the auxiliary salary rate. t. Attached lists of Student Activities Advisors, Team Leaders and Department Chair for the 2026-2027 school year, at the contracted rate. u. Attached list of Mentors for the 2026-2027 school year, at the contracted stipend. v. Attached list of 2026-2027 School Year Additional Compensation for Afterschool Non-Teaching & Professional/Support Staff. w. Attached list of Intramural Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year, at the contracted stipend. x. The attached list of individuals are approved to serve as day-to-day substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year. When working as substitutes, the individuals are considered employees-at-will without tenure rights under the School Code. The District Administration may delete substitutes from the approved list at any time for any reason.
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9.1.1. Advancement on the Salary Schedule
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The attached list of individuals have completed additional studies. It is recommended that these individuals be placed on the appropriate column of the salary schedule as contracted for the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.2. Policy Updates
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First Reading of the following Board Policies:
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10. Student Affairs
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10.1. Approval of Settlement Agreement and Release
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The Administration recommends that the Board approve and authorize the Board President to execute the attached special education Settlement Agreement and Release for the student (2027-1-SA) identified in the Agreement.
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11. Approval of Accounts Payable
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12. Reports
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12.1. Lehigh Carbon Community College
Speaker(s):
Mr. David Hein
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12.2. Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21
Speaker(s):
Mr. Chris Pirrotta
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12.3. Parkland Community Library
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Lisa Roth
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12.4. Parkland Education Foundation
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carol Facchiano
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12.5. Legislative Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. David Hein
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13. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
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14. Roundtable
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15. Adjournment
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The next Parkland School District School Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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