Meeting Agenda
1. Meeting Opening
1.1. Call to Order
1.2. Pledge to the Flag
1.3. Silent Meditation
1.4. Roll Call - Members
1.5. Notation of Items to be added, deleted, or corrected to the Agenda
1.6. Agenda Approval
1.7. Sean Dunn - Resignation
2. Recognition of Visitors
2.1. Recognition of Visitors
3. Public Comments
3.1. Public Comments
4. Committee Reports
4.1. Education Committee - Joseph Meka
4.2. Technology Committee - Kelly Fisher
4.3. Erie County Technical School - Joseph Legnasky
4.4. Facilities Committee - Mike McConnell
4.5. Girard Foundation - Brady Sager
4.6. Human Resources - Melissa Smith
4.7. I.U. Board - Joseph Meka
4.8. Policy Committee - Mike McConnell
4.9. PSBA Report - Richard Brown
4.10. Recreation Board - Melissa Smith
4.11. Student Affairs/Activities - Daniel Maher
4.12. Finance Committee - Joseph Legnasky
5. Superintendent's Report
5.1. Superintendent's Report
6. Minutes
6.1. *Board Meeting Minutes - July 27, 2026
7. Administration
7.1. *K-12 School Guidance Plan
7.2. *Approval of Curriculum Revisions
7.3. *Schoolwide Title I School Plan
7.4. *Title I Teacher Equity Plan
7.5. *Title I LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy
7.6. *Title I EVES Parent and Family Engagement Policy
7.7. *2026-2027 Fort LeBoeuf School District - Agreement for Title I Services
7.8. *Northwest Tri-County IU5 - SAP Mental Health Liaison Letter of Agreement
7.9. *Gannon University - Advanced Certification/Student Teacher Candidates Agreement
7.10. *Board Policy - Second Reading and Approval
7.11. *Competitive Cheer Cooperative Sponsorship
7.12. *Student Transportation of America - New Bus Driver
7.13. *List of Buses and Bus Routes
7.14. *2026-2027 Base Hourly Rates and Assignments - Cafeteria
7.15. 2026-2027 Base Salaries and Assignments - Professional Employees
7.16. 2026-2027 Base Hourly Rates and Assignments - Aides
8. Business, Finance & Property
8.1. *Treasurer's Report
8.2. *Financial Report
8.3. *Activity Reports
8.4. *Athletic Report
8.5. *Cafeteria Report
8.6. *Investment Report
8.7. *Payment of Bills Excluding Check# 120928
8.8. *Activity Accounts - Trustees and Co-Signers
8.9. *Petty Cash - Staff Designation
8.10. *Surplus Items
8.11. Payment of Bills - Check # 120928
9. Personnel
9.1. *Michael Hlebik - Family Medical Leave
9.2. *John Simkovitch - Armed Event Security Guard for Girard School District
9.3. *Brian Beebe - Part-Time Recess Aide
9.4. *Jim Funk - Mentor for Zachary Young
9.5. *Greg Proper - Mentor for Kasey Short
9.6. *Erica Ratkowski - Mentor for Casie Morettini
9.7. *Randy Styborski - Mentor for Ashley Griffith
9.8. *Desirae Andrzejczak - Mentor for John Susnik
9.9. *Melissa Koma - Mentor for Emily Esterline
9.10. *Erin Benson - Mentor for Hunter Wade
9.11. *Cyber Course Monitors for 2026-2027
9.12. *Homebound Instructors and Instructional Tutors
9.13. *Title I Parent Involvement Activities
9.14. *Kindergarten Kickoff (EVES) Teacher Aides
9.15. *Hunter Wade - Resignation from Weightlifting Supervision
9.16. *AmeriCorps Service Members at EVES for 2026-2027 School Year
9.17. *Appoint Athletic Supplemental Positions for 2026-2027 School Year 
9.18. *Appoint Volunteer Assistants for 2026-2027 School Year
9.19. *The Nutrition Group Employees for 2026-2027 School Year
9.20. *ESS Northeast., LLC., School Psychologist Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
9.21. *ESS Northeast, LLC., Certified Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
9.22. *ESS Northeast, LLC., Emergency Permit Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
9.23. *ESS Northeast., LLC., Non-Instructional Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
9.24. David Koma - 2025-2026 Superintendent Evaluation 
9.25. Appoint Unified Strength & Conditioning Team Coaches
10. New Business
10.1. New Business
11. Students
11.1. *PIAA High School Girls Wrestling Team
11.2. *Penn State Survey Participation
12. Consent Items
12.1. Approval of Consent Items
13. Correspondence
13.1. I.U. Board Minutes - N/A
13.2. Erie County Technical School Minutes - June 25, 2026
13.3. Other
14. Adjournment
14.1. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Board of Education Meeting
Subject:
1. Meeting Opening
Subject:
1.1. Call to Order
Subject:
1.2. Pledge to the Flag
Subject:
1.3. Silent Meditation
Subject:
1.4. Roll Call - Members
Description:

BOARD MEMBERS

___Richard Brown, President

___Mike McConnell, Vice President

___Joseph Legnasky, Treasurer

___Kelly Fisher

___Daniel Maher

___Joseph Meka

___Brady Sager

___Melissa Smith

Subject:
1.5. Notation of Items to be added, deleted, or corrected to the Agenda
Description:

NOTE: Items noted with an asterisk will be included on the Consent Agenda.

Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any member.

Subject:
1.6. Agenda Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Agenda as presented.
Subject:
1.7. Sean Dunn - Resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to accept the resignation of School Board Member Sean Dunn from the Girard School District Board of Education effective August 24, 2026.
Subject:
2. Recognition of Visitors
Subject:
2.1. Recognition of Visitors
Subject:
3. Public Comments
Subject:
3.1. Public Comments
Subject:
4. Committee Reports
Subject:
4.1. Education Committee - Joseph Meka
Subject:
4.2. Technology Committee - Kelly Fisher
Subject:
4.3. Erie County Technical School - Joseph Legnasky
Subject:
4.4. Facilities Committee - Mike McConnell
Subject:
4.5. Girard Foundation - Brady Sager
Subject:
4.6. Human Resources - Melissa Smith
Subject:
4.7. I.U. Board - Joseph Meka
Subject:
4.8. Policy Committee - Mike McConnell
Subject:
4.9. PSBA Report - Richard Brown
Subject:
4.10. Recreation Board - Melissa Smith
Subject:
4.11. Student Affairs/Activities - Daniel Maher
Subject:
4.12. Finance Committee - Joseph Legnasky
Subject:
5. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
5.1. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
6. Minutes
Subject:
6.1. *Board Meeting Minutes - July 27, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the July 27, 2026 Board of Education Meeting minutes.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Administration
Subject:
7.1. *K-12 School Guidance Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Girard School District's K-12 School Guidance Plan (formerly known as Chapter 339), as required by Pennsylvania Department of Education, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2. *Approval of Curriculum Revisions
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the following Curriculum revisions, as presented.
Description:
  • Kindergarten English Language Arts
  • Kindergarten Social Studies
  • Kindergarten Math
  • K-5 Art
  • K-4 Music
  • 6th Grade Content Literacy Social Studies
  • 6th Grade Content Literacy Science
  • 7th Grade Content Literacy Social Studies
  • 7th Grade Content Literacy Science
  • 8th Grade Content Literacy Social Studies
  • 8th Grade Contenct Literacy Science
  • 8th Grade STEM Innovation Lab
  • Foundations of Keyboarding
  • Foundations of Ukulele
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3. *Schoolwide Title I School Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge the Schoolwide Title I School Plan for 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4. *Title I Teacher Equity Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the required annual Title I Teacher Equity Plan for 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.5. *Title I LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Title I LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy 2026-2027, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.6. *Title I EVES Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Title I EVES Parent and Family Engagement Policy 2026-2027, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.7. *2026-2027 Fort LeBoeuf School District - Agreement for Title I Services
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve a letter of agreement for Title I Services effective retroactive to August 15, 2026 through June 30, 2027 between Fort LeBoeuf School District and Girard School District, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.8. *Northwest Tri-County IU5 - SAP Mental Health Liaison Letter of Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve a Letter of Agreement for the Northwest Tri-County IU5 Student Assistance Program Mental Health Liaison Program for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.9. *Gannon University - Advanced Certification/Student Teacher Candidates Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve an Advanced Certification/Student Teacher Candidates Agreement between Gannon University and Girard School District, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.10. *Board Policy - Second Reading and Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the second reading and approval of the following Board Policy, as presented.
Description:
Policy 338 - Sabbatical Leave
Attachments:
Subject:
7.11. *Competitive Cheer Cooperative Sponsorship
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve participation by Girard School District as a member school in the cooperative sponsorship of PIAA Competitive Cheer for 2026-2027 school year hosted by Fairview School District. Cost to the district is $100. Students will provide their own transportation for this sport.
Subject:
7.12. *Student Transportation of America - New Bus Driver
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve new hire bus driver with Student Transportation of America (STA) for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Description:

Daniel Kochera - effective retroactive to August 4, 2026
Subject:
7.13. *List of Buses and Bus Routes
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the list of buses and bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented. (Bus Routes are on file in the Administration Office.)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.14. *2026-2027 Base Hourly Rates and Assignments - Cafeteria
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Cafeteria personnel for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with the Non-Instructional Contract, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.15. 2026-2027 Base Salaries and Assignments - Professional Employees
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the 2026-2027 base salaries and assignments of Professional Employees under the terms and conditions of the Professional Employee's Contract, as presented. (Mike McConnell to abstain and state reason.)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.16. 2026-2027 Base Hourly Rates and Assignments - Aides
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Non-Instructional Aide personnel for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with the Non-Instructional Contract, as presented. (Mike McConnell to abstain and state reason.)
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Business, Finance & Property
Subject:
8.1. *Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Treasurer's Report as of July 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.2. *Financial Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve General Fund Report as of August 14, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.3. *Activity Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Activity Reports for:
Description:

EVES  - July 2026
RAMS - July 2026
GHS   - July 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
8.4. *Athletic Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Athletic Report as of July 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.5. *Cafeteria Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Cafeteria Report for July 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.6. *Investment Report
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Investment Report for July 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.7. *Payment of Bills Excluding Check# 120928
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the payment of bills excluding check # 120928.
Description:

General Fund Checks

Check # 120810 - #120810, Dated and Mailed 07/24/2026
Check # 120811 - #120821, Void Printer Issue
Check # 120822 - #120831, Dated and Mailed 07/24/2026
Check # 120832 - #120835, Dated and Mailed 07/27/2026
Check # 120836 - #120847, Dated and Mailed 07/31/2026
Check # 120848 - #120859, Dated and Mailed 08/07/2026
Check # 120860 - #120868, Dated and Mailed 08/14/2026
Check # 120869 - #120945, Dated 08/25/2026

Cafeteria Fund Checks
Check # 11623 - #11623, Dated and Mailed 07/28/2026
Check # 11624 - #11625, Dated and Mailed 08/20/2026

Attachments:
Subject:
8.8. *Activity Accounts - Trustees and Co-Signers
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve designation of the following persons as Trustees and Co-signers respectively for the Activity Accounts for 2026-2027 school year and authorization to secure a performance bond for each of them.
Description:

Accounts Trustee Co-Signers Backup Co-Signer

Girard High School

Eric Louis Emily Knorr Jacob Hagmaier

Rice Avenue Middle School

Michael Trudnowski 

Jennifer Schlosser

Jacob Hagmaier

Elk Valley Elementary School

Shannon Holley Andrea Fails Jacob Hagmaier
Subject:
8.9. *Petty Cash - Staff Designation
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve assignment of the following persons for responsibility for the various Petty Cash funds to be maintained on an imprest basis:
Description:

Accounts Trustee Amount
Girard High School Eric Louis $100
Rice Avenue Middle School Michael Trudnowski

$100

Elk Valley Elementary School Shannon Holley $100
Administration Office Jacob Hagmaier $100
Subject:
8.10. *Surplus Items
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to declare items surplus to the needs of the district and delegation of authority to the Superintendent and Director of Business to dispose of same as listed:
Description:

GHS Volleyball
  • 5 warmup jackets (1990s)
  • 50 jerseys (1990s)
  • 44 jerseys (early 2000s)
  • 1 damaged volleyball storage bag
  • 14 damaged volleyball team bags (1990s)
Golf
  • 6 white men's golf t-shirts (dated 2016)
Basketball
  • 10 miscellaneous basketball shorts (1990s)
Football
  • 50 worn pairs of shoulder pads (early 2000s)
EVES
  • 1 broken exam table (attached)
GHS
  • English Dept. Novels:
    1. 103 copies of To Kill a Mockingbird.  Harper Lee.  Warner Books, 2003.
  • Math Dept. Texts:
    1. Algebra 1: 85 copies of Holt McDougal, ISBN: 978-0-547-64703-6
    2. Algebra 1: 35 copies of Pearson, ISBN: 0-13-052316-x
    3. Algebra 2: 85 copies of Holt McDougal, ISBN:  978-0-547-64704-4
    4. Geometry: 85 copies from Holt McDougal, ISBN: 978-0-547-64709-8
    5. Geometry: 30 copies of Pearson ISBN: 0-13-062560-4
    6. Common Core Math: Holt McDougal, 978-0-547-71069-3
    7. Prentice Hall Workbooks: 5 copies of 0-13-180763-3
Attachments:
Subject:
8.11. Payment of Bills - Check # 120928
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Payment of Bills - Check #120928.
Description:

Check #     1209282 Dated 08/25/2026 — Rabe Environmental System

(Rich Brown to abstain and state the reason)

Subject:
9. Personnel
Subject:
9.1. *Michael Hlebik - Family Medical Leave
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge the intermittent Family Medical Leave request of Michael Hlebik (RAMS Teacher) effective retroactive to August 19, 2026 through June 9, 2027, not to exceed 60 days.
Subject:
9.2. *John Simkovitch - Armed Event Security Guard for Girard School District
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the Armed Event Security Guard Employment Agreement between Girard School District and John Simkovitch, effective August 24, 2026 through June 30, 2027, as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.3. *Brian Beebe - Part-Time Recess Aide
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Brian Beebe as Part-Time Recess Aide at Elk Valley Elementary School, effective 2026-2027 school year with a start date to be determined, pending receipt and approval of all required clearances, 3.25 hours per day, $16.15 per hour. Pay and benefits in accordance with the Non-Instructional Contract. Assignment may be in any school building and is subject to change. (Vacancy is due to the voluntary transfer of Lisa Alexander.)
Subject:
9.4. *Jim Funk - Mentor for Zachary Young
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Jim Funk as Mentor I/II for Zachary Young (GHS Technology Education Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
Subject:
9.5. *Greg Proper - Mentor for Kasey Short
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Greg Proper as Mentor I/II for Kasey Short (RAMS Special Education Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
Subject:
9.6. *Erica Ratkowski - Mentor for Casie Morettini
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Erica Ratkowski as Mentor I/II for Casie Morettini (RAMS School Counselor) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
Subject:
9.7. *Randy Styborski - Mentor for Ashley Griffith
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Randy Styborski as Mentor II for Ashley Griffith (RAMS 8th Grade Science Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $500.
Subject:
9.8. *Desirae Andrzejczak - Mentor for John Susnik
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Desirae Andrzejczak as Mentor I/II for John Susnik (EVES Special Education Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
Subject:
9.9. *Melissa Koma - Mentor for Emily Esterline
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Melissa Koma as Mentor I/II for Emily Esterline (EVES Music Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $750 and the 2027-2028 school year at a salary of $500.
Subject:
9.10. *Erin Benson - Mentor for Hunter Wade
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Erin Benson as Mentor II for Hunter Wade (EVES Health and Physical Education Teacher) for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $500.
Subject:
9.11. *Cyber Course Monitors for 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint the following as Cyber Course Monitors for the 2026-2027 school year paid by a one-time stipend of $2,100 for professionals willing to use multiple certifications to balance rosters with the goal of not exceeding 30 each, as presented. Should the student enrollment exceed 30 students for any one cyber monitor, an additional $225 will be paid to that monitor. If no students enroll in a content area, no stipend will be paid.
Description:
Secondary English Jeff Paslowski
(Vacancy due to the resignation of Karen Kobierski.)
Subject:
9.12. *Homebound Instructors and Instructional Tutors
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint all Girard School District Professional Personnel as Homebound Instructors, Instructional Tutors, and After-School Academic Enhancement Activity Personnel for the 2026-2027 school year and delegation of authority to the Superintendent to make assignments as needed.
Subject:
9.13. *Title I Parent Involvement Activities
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint all Girard School District Professional Personnel for parent involvement Title I activities for the 2026-2027 school year and delegation of authority to the Superintendent to make assignments as needed.
Subject:
9.14. *Kindergarten Kickoff (EVES) Teacher Aides
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to retroactively approve the following teacher aides for Kindergarten Kickoff at Elk Valley Elementary School, August 17 and 18, 2026, for three (3) hours per session. Total of six (6) hours in accordance with the non-instructional contract pending enrollment numbers.
Description:

Chloe Barnes
Christy Barnes
Melanie Bova
Jessica Durante - approved at June 22, 2026 Board Meeting
Lauren Korb - approved at June 22, 2026 Board Meeting
Tina Twichel - approved at June 22, 2026 Board Meeting
Subject:
9.15. *Hunter Wade - Resignation from Weightlifting Supervision
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to accept the resignation of Hunter Wade from Weightlifting Supervision for the 2026-2027 school year effective retroactive to August 4, 2026.
Subject:
9.16. *AmeriCorps Service Members at EVES for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge three (3) full-time AmeriCorps Service Members for Elk Valley Elementary School for 2026-2027 school year with start date of September 1, 2026, as presented.
Description:

Brianne Misoff
Brooke Proper
Haley Weber

Subject:
9.17. *Appoint Athletic Supplemental Positions for 2026-2027 School Year 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint the following Athletic Supplemental Positions and Salaries as shown for the 2026-2027 school year in accordance with the Professional Contract as presented. Salaries for Athletic Supplemental Positions will be prorated in the event of a season being interrupted for any reason.
Description:

Contract Supplement B-2

(Athletic Positions)

Girls' Basketball 

(Total allocated by 2026-2027 Professional Contract is $23,266)

Assistant Varsity Coach (Split)

(OPEN)  Adam Suscheck - retroactive to August 10, 2026

Salary $  1,500
RAMS 7th Grade Coach (Split)

(OPEN) Adam Suscheck - retroactive to August 10, 2026

Salary $  2,200
Head Coach

Sean Murphy
*approved at July 27, 2026 Board Meeting

Salary $10,168
Assistant Varsity Coach (Split) Andy Pratt
*approved at July 27, 2026 Board Meeting
Salary $  3,000
Assistant Varsity Coach (Split)

(OPEN)

Salary $  2,798
RAMS 8th Grade Coach (Split) Mark Amenta
*approved at July 27, 2026 Board Meeting
Salary $  1,800
RAMS 8th Grade Coach (Split) Greg Amenta
*approved at July 27, 2026 Board Meeting
Salary $  1,800
Subject:
9.18. *Appoint Volunteer Assistants for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint the following as Volunteer Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year at a salary of $1.00:
Description:

Boys Basketball Volunteer     Greg Majchrzak - retroactive to August 4, 2026
 
Girls Basketball Volunteer     Rylee Schwartz - retroactive to August 5, 2026
 
Football Volunteer                   Mathew Burnside - retroactive to August 5, 2026
 
Volleyball Volunteer               Ashlynn Rictor - retroactive to August 17, 2026
Subject:
9.19. *The Nutrition Group Employees for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve The Nutrition Group employees for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented.
Description:

Nicole Henning - retroactive to July 1, 2026
Janel Messmer - retroactive to August 18, 2026
Subject:
9.20. *ESS Northeast., LLC., School Psychologist Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., School Psychologist Substitutes for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:

Rachel Converse - retroactive to July 28, 2026
Subject:
9.21. *ESS Northeast, LLC., Certified Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., Certified Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:

Greg Holland - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Subject:
9.22. *ESS Northeast, LLC., Emergency Permit Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., Emergency Permit Substitutes for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:

Traci Adiska - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Evgenia Bayramgalin - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Jill Blaga-Walz - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Cynthia Dropcho - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Kevin Louis - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Tammy Ransom - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Liam Santry - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Priya Sharma - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Maryann Udoh - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Reese Wetzel - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Leslie Yurcak - retroactive to August 5, 2026
Matthew Michaels - retroactive to August 18, 2026
Keri Ackerman - retroactive to August 21, 2026
Kate Littlefield (nurse) - retroactive to August 21, 2026
Subject:
9.23. *ESS Northeast., LLC., Non-Instructional Substitutes for 2026-2027 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the following ESS Northeast, LLC., Non-Instructional Substitutes for the 2026-2027 School Year:
Description:

Tavia Dewit (nurse) - retroactive to August 11, 2026
Subject:
9.24. David Koma - 2025-2026 Superintendent Evaluation 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to acknowledge receipt of a proficient evaluation rating from the Board of Directors for Mr. David Koma, Superintendent of Schools, for the 2025-2026 school year.
Subject:
9.25. Appoint Unified Strength & Conditioning Team Coaches
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to appoint Melissa Howells and Melissa Spaulding as Unified Strength & Conditioning Team Coaches at a salary of $387 each for the 2026-2027 school year. (Mike McConnell to abstain and state reason.)
Subject:
10. New Business
Subject:
10.1. New Business
Subject:
11. Students
Subject:
11.1. *PIAA High School Girls Wrestling Team
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the establishment of a PIAA high School Girls Wrestling program effective 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
11.2. *Penn State Survey Participation
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve the participation of RAMS 6th Grade students in the Penn State CORE Mentoring Program surveys.
Subject:
12. Consent Items
Subject:
12.1. Approval of Consent Items
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented:
Description:

Minutes:
6.1
Administration:
7.1 to 7.14
Business, Finance & Property:
8.1 to 8.10
Personnel:
9.1 to 9.23
Students:
11.1 to 11.2

Subject:
13. Correspondence
Subject:
13.1. I.U. Board Minutes - N/A
Subject:
13.2. Erie County Technical School Minutes - June 25, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
13.3. Other
Subject:
14. Adjournment
Subject:
14.1. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Resolution for Adjournment.

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