May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Legislative Meeting

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We welcome members of the public to speak during the designated public comment portion of tonight’s meeting.

In accordance with Board Policy 800.1, speakers are asked to:

• State their name and address for the public record.
• Limit comments to items on tonight's agenda or issues within the district’s jurisdiction.
• Observe a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker, with a total public comment period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes.
• Refrain from personal attacks, remarks about staff or students, or comments that violate privacy or Board policy regarding civility and respect.
• Submit any written materials for distribution to the Board in advance, if possible, or leave them with the Superintendent after speaking, and they may distribute them to the board.

If you would like to engage in dialogue with Board members, we encourage you to attend a Planning Committee Meeting, which is generally held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 PM in the District Office Conference Room. Public comment is also available at the start of each Planning Meeting. Dates and agendas are posted on our district website at www.jmsd.org.

The Superintendent will follow up with any individual who speaks during public comment within 24-48 hours, if requested. Please ensure your name, email address, and phone number are clearly listed on the public comment sign-in sheet to facilitate timely communication.

Thank you for your interest in the Jefferson-Morgan School District.

We value your input and are committed to conducting public dialogue in an orderly and respectful manner

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Board Justification - Executive Session

The Board of School Directors is entering into Executive Session in accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act to discuss matters that are legally required to be held in private. Discussion topics may include personnel matters, legal issues, collective bargaining, safety, or potential litigation.

Executive Sessions provide the Board an opportunity to review sensitive information with the Superintendent, solicitor, or other advisors to ensure informed and lawful decision-making. No official action will be taken during the Executive Session.

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The Board of School Directors entered into Executive Session in accordance with the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act to discuss matters that are legally permitted to be held in private.

The Board met in Executive Session on Monday, May 11th, during its regularly scheduled Planning Meeting. Topics discussed included personnel matters.

Executive Sessions provide the Board an opportunity to review sensitive and confidential information with the Superintendent, solicitor, or other advisors to ensure informed and lawful decision making. No official action was taken during the Executive Session and any action resulting from these discussions will be considered at a public meeting

Description:  The administration has completed a review of the proposed 2026-2027 budget, with recommendations presented by Business Manager Mrs. Jennifer Foringer. This review ensures the budget aligns with district priorities, maintains fiscal responsibility, and supports the educational needs of students while balancing revenues and expenditures. This item represents the first required vote, with final adoption scheduled for June in accordance with the Pennsylvania School Code.

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The administration has reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 Greene County Career and Technology Center (CTC) budget to ensure it supports program needs, student opportunities, and responsible financial planning.

Jefferson-Morgan School District’s projected contribution is $635,906.94, an increase of $110,420.85, based on an estimated 76 students enrolled with 55 guaranteed seats under the Articles of Agreement.

Recent contributions:

• 2025-2026: $525,485.15 (increase of $102,843.84)
• 2024-2025: $422,641.31

Description:  Setting the annual summer work wage establishes a consistent and fair rate of pay for temporary summer employees supporting district operations. This ensures the district can effectively recruit and retain workers while maintaining fiscal responsibility and aligning compensation with current budget expectations

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JMSD is committed to ensuring that all athletic programs and student activities receive uniforms on a fair, predictable, and responsible replacement cycle. As part of this effort and as part of the district’s established uniform replacement cycle, the administration is recommending the purchase of new marching band uniforms for the 2026-2027 school year.

The current marching band uniforms are more than fifteen years old and are in need of replacement due to age, condition, and regular use over time. After meeting with multiple vendors, Mrs. Colebank received and reviewed multiple bids for replacement uniforms. These bids were then reviewed with Mr. Loring to determine the best option for the district and marching band program.

If approved, the uniforms would be purchased for the 2026-2027 school year, with a 6-month turnaround.

Description:  The addition of a Unified Bocce sponsorship supports inclusive extracurricular opportunities for students and aligns with the district’s commitment to student engagement and participation. Formalizing this through a Memorandum of Understanding ensures clarity within the collective bargaining agreement.

Description:  State law requires school districts to grant real estate tax exemptions for qualifying disabled veterans and reimburse any taxes paid after the effective approval date. Approval ensures compliance with Pennsylvania law and proper financial recordkeeping.

Description:  The Jefferson-Morgan School District is recommending the posting of a Middle School Science Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year due to the upcoming retirement of Mrs. Boyle at the conclusion of the current school year. Mrs. Boyle has provided many years of dedicated service to the district, and her retirement creates the need to begin the hiring process to ensure continuity of instruction for our middle school students.

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The Jefferson-Morgan School District is recommending the posting of a District Special Education Teacher position for the 2026-2027 school year to help address increasing special education programming and case management needs across the district. The position is intended to provide additional instructional and compliance support at both the elementary and secondary levels, while helping ensure students continue to receive services in accordance with their individualized education programs (IEPs).

The proposed position would support elementary Life Skills and Autistic Support students during part of the day, while also assisting with middle/high school special education instructional support and case management responsibilities. The administration has identified a growing need for additional staffing support due to increasing special education demands, caseload concerns, and student needs district wide.

Approval of the attached job description will formally establish the expectations, responsibilities, and qualifications for the position. Posting the position at this time allows the district to proactively recruit qualified candidates and appropriately plan staffing and student services for the 2026-2027 sc

Description:  The Jefferson-Morgan School District administration is recommending advertising for potential elementary teaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year in order to proactively build a qualified candidate pool as staffing and personnel decisions continue to be reviewed for the upcoming school year. In addition, if any position is officially approved in the future, the specific grade level and position would first be posted internally in accordance with contractual obligations prior to any external hiring action.

Description:  All substitute teachers and nurses working within the district must be formally approved by the Board of Education or ratified through the actions of the Superintendent. This ensures compliance with district policies, verifies appropriate certification or qualifications, and maintains accountability for all personnel providing direct services to students. Board approval also supports transparency in staffing and helps ensure the safety and integrity of educational and health-related services in the district.

Description:  All substitute bus drivers must be formally approved by the Board to ensure compliance with state transportation regulations and district policies. This process verifies that all required certifications, clearances, and qualifications are in place, and helps maintain safe and reliable transportation services for students.

Description:  Approval of summer workers is necessary to support essential district operations during the summer months, including building cleaning and Extended School Year (ESY) programming. These positions ensure facilities are prepared for the upcoming school year and that required student services are provided in compliance with educational plans.

Description:  Police officer contracts are issued on a year-to-year basis to allow for regular review and alignment with district needs and budgeting. A modest hourly increase of .75 cents per hour is recommended to account for cost adjustments and maintain competitive compensation for these positions.

Description:  Annual salary adjustments for district office personnel are reviewed to ensure compensation remains competitive, reflects job responsibilities, and supports retention of key staff members.

Description:  Anyone wishing to volunteer to open the weight room must submit a coaching application, provide all required volunteer clearances, and include the proposed days and times they plan to operate the facility outside of normal school hours. This ensures proper approval, supervision, and compliance with district procedures for all volunteer activities

Description:  Pennsylvania law requires school boards to conduct a formal annual evaluation of the superintendent based on mutually agreed upon performance standards. This evaluation reflects performance in areas such as student achievement, leadership, operations, communication, human resources, and professionalism.
 

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May 2026

• May Planning Meeting- Monday, May 11, 2026- 6:00 pm (time change due to Senior Awards Ceremony) 
• May School Board Meeting- Monday, May 18th, 2026- 6:30 pm

 

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• Planning Meeting- Monday, June 15th, 5:30 pm
• School Board Meeting- Monday, June 22nd, 6:30 pm