August 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - August Rescheduled Board Meeting
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A. MEETING OPENING
Speaker(s):
Board President
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A.1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence/Roll Call
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A.2. Approval of Minutes
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B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Speaker(s):
Board President
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C. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Board President
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D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Board President
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E. REMARKS FROM VISITORS
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E.1. Dave Kristian - U Source Energy
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E.2. Traci Dobish - Helping House Update
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F. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
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G. Administrative Reports
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G.1. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Amy Todd
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G.2. Elementary Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Marissa Sacco
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G.3. Middle School Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Daniel Poland
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G.4. Senior High Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Lisa Zdravecky
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G.5. Director of Special Education Report
Speaker(s):
Jeanine Hudock
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G.6. Technology Administrator Report
Speaker(s):
Travis Townsend
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G.7. Maintenance Supervisor Report
Speaker(s):
Gary Syrek
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H. Human Resources (Sokol, Krull, Shuppe)
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
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H.1. Student Re-Admission
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: The administration is requesting approval of one student agreement for the 2026–2027 school year.
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H.2. Policy 251 - Students Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care and Other Educational Instability
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: The administration is requesting approval of Policy 251 Students Experiencing Homelessness, Foster Care and Other Educational Instability for the first reading.
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H.3. Policies 2nd Readings
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
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H.4. Travel - A. Todd
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: Mrs. Todd is requesting retroactive approval for her attendance at the seminar relating to Practical Approaches to Strengthen Special Ed. The seminar addressed ways to evaluate and implement special approaches and reporting for transparency.
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H.5. SAP Liaison Services & Prevention Planning Agreement 2026-2027
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: Administration is requesting approval of the Letter of Agreement with Greene County Human Services. The agreement covers Student Assistant Program (SAP) & Prevention Programming for the 2026-2027 school year. |
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H.6. Elementary Kindergarten Position
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: The interview process was completed. Administration is requesting to offer the Elementary Kindergarten position to Ashley Over effective the 2026-2027 school year
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H.7. METZ Food Service Employee List 2026-27
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: Metz Culinary has submitted the food service employee list for the 2026-2027 school year. Administration is requesting approval of the food service employee listing. All employees have submitted the required clearances.
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H.8. Resignation Notice - M. Robinson, Business Office Administrative Assistant
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: Ms. Morgan Robinson has submitted her letter of resignation from Carmichael Area School District with an effective date of August 7, 2026.
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H.9. Sabbatical Leave Request
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: An elementary teacher has requested a full-term health sabbatical leave for the 2026-2027 school year,as per the Pennsylvania Public school Code of 1949 and Policy 338 Sabbatical Leave.
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H.10. Travel – K. Willis
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: The administration is requesting to approve the request for travel for Kevin Willis (Southwest Region HUB co-leader) to attend the PA ELIT Forum at Central Area IU in Enola, PA this is grant funded. |
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H.11. CAEA MOU-Virtual
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: The Administration is requesting approval of the memorandum of understanding with the Carmichaels Education Association relating to Carmichaels School District Cyber Program.
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H.12. Long-Term Substitute Position – Second Grade
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: Due to a sabbatical request, we have a need for a long term substitute teacher for the elementary school. The administration is recommending Gia Conner to fill the position for the 2026-2027 school year.
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H.13. Long-Term Substitute Position — Special Education
Speaker(s):
Brian D Sokol
Description:
Background: Due to a sabbatical request, we have a need for a long term substitute teacher for special education in the elementary school. The administration is recommending Beth Guty to fill the position for the 2026-2027 school year.
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I. Budget and Finance (Smith, Blaker, Sokol)
Speaker(s):
Daniel E Smith
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I.1. Public Bonds
Speaker(s):
Daniel E Smith
Description:
Background: The administration is requesting approval to secure public official bonds for the elementary principal. The bond will cover any administrator that is responsible for student or district funds.
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J. Activities and Athletics (Pratt, Lapkowicz, Smith)
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
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J.1. MS Softball Assistant Coach Position Transfer
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
Description:
Background: The athletic director and head coach are requesting to transfer Shelbee McCann to Middle School Assistant Softball Coach. Ms. McCann is currently a Booster funded assistant coach.
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J.2. Resignation - B. Pelzer, Assistant Football Coach
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
Description:
Background: Mr. Brennan Pelzer has submitted his resignation as Assistant Football Coach effective July 28, 2026.
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J.3. Assistant Football Coach Position
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
Description:
Background: Mr. Thomas Ricco, Athletic Director and Mr. Ken Perkins, Head football coach are recommending to offer Logan Willis the position of an assistant football coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The stipend for this position will be shared with Dayton Reynolds and Joe Piper
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J.4. Resignation - J. Donaldson, Elementary Student Council Sponsor
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
Description:
Background: Mr. Donaldson has submitted his letter of resignation as Elementary Student Council sponsor.
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J.5. Ambulance Service
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
Description:
Background: The administration is requesting to approve the agreement with Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company to provide ambulance service during the home football games for the 2026-2027 season.
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J.6. Wana B Park Facilities
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
Description:
Background: Administration and the athletic director are requesting approval to utilize Wana B Park for the 2026-2027 school year, on an as needed basis, pending approval by the Cumberland Township Park and Recreation Board. |
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J.7. Fitness Room Concierge, LLC Agreement
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
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J.8. Middle School Soccer Co-Op
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
Description:
Background: The Administration and Athletic Director have conducted a survey relating to a cooperative with Central Greene School District for Middle School Soccer. Based on the limited responses, the administration is requesting approval to participate in a cooperative MS soccer team with Central Greene School District. Transportation logistics and liabilities will be the sole responsibility of the parents or guardians.
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J.9. Equipment Donation
Speaker(s):
Stephen C Pratt
Description:
Background: Eron Bowman from HEADS-UP would like to donate Stryker power stretcher and Lucas 2 CPR device for the EMT Classes.
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K. Transportation and Building/Grounds (May, Blaker, Pratt)
Speaker(s):
Lewis G May
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K.1. Mountain State Waste Service Agreement
Speaker(s):
Lewis G May
Description:
Background: Administration is requesting approval of the Mountain State Waste Service renewal for three years at the monthly cost of $2,700.
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K.2. STA Bus/Van Driver List 2026-27
Speaker(s):
Lewis G May
Description:
Background: Student Transportation of America (STA) has submitted the employee bus and van driver list for the 2026-2027 school year. Administration is requesting approval of the bus and van drivers. All drivers have submitted the required clearances.
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K.3. Facilities
Speaker(s):
Lewis G May
Description:
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K.4. Bus Rosters 2026-27
Speaker(s):
Lewis G May
Description:
Background: Administration has reviewed all bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year. Administration is requesting approval of the bus routes as presented.
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K.5. Donation of Presidential Flag Sets
Speaker(s):
Lewis G May
Description:
Background: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kowalewski are requesting to donate presidential flag sets to replace the auditorium flag sets.
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L. Technology, Curriculum & Instruction (Krull, Lapkowicz, May, Shuppe)
Speaker(s):
Jami L Krull
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L.1. DePaul for Hearing & Speech Agreement
Speaker(s):
Jami L Krull
Description:
Background: Administration is requesting approval of the vision services agreement with DePaul for a student for the 2026-2027 school year. |
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L.2. Steel Academics Agreement
Speaker(s):
Jami L Krull
Description:
Background: Administration is requesting approval of the educational agreement with Steel City Academies - Beth Center for student educational placements.
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L.3. Usage Agreement for Chromebooks
Speaker(s):
Jami L Krull
Description:
Background: The district offers Chromebook damage coverage to students each year. The administration is requesting approval of the parent/guardian agreement and fees for the 2026–2027 school year. There is no increase in cost for the insurance for the 2026–2027 school year.
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M. Business Manager/Board Secretary
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
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M.1. Bills for Payment
Speaker(s):
Rachael Pratt
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M.2. Secretary/Treasurer/Financial Reports
Speaker(s):
Rachael Pratt
Description:
Background: The financial reports for the month of July, 2026 are submitted approval.
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N. Other Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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N.1. Federal Programs (Sacco)
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N.2. Legislative Reports (Blaker)
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N.3. Public Relations (Menhart, Todd, Pratt, Shuppe, Sacco, Poland, Zdravecky)
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N.4. Comprehensive Plan Representative (Krull)
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N.5. GCC & TC Representative (May)
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N.6. Safety & Security (Menhart, Pratt, May)
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N.7. Booster/Sponsor Reports/Tentative CTC Enrollment
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O. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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