Public Meeting Agenda: June 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM - June Rescheduled Board Meeting

A. MEETING OPENING

Speaker(s): Board President

A.1. School Safety Report

Description: Background: Chief Miller is required to do a mandatory annual school safety report.

A.2. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence/Roll Call

Speaker(s): Board President

A.3. Approval of Minutes

Speaker(s): Board President

B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Speaker(s): Board President

C. ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

Speaker(s): Board President

D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Speaker(s): Board President

E. REMARKS FROM VISITORS

F. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

G. Administrative Reports

G.1. Superintendent's Report

Speaker(s): Amy Todd

G.2. Elementary Principal Report

Speaker(s): Marissa Sacco

G.3. Middle School Principal Report

Speaker(s): Daniel Poland

G.4. Senior High Principal Report

Speaker(s): Lisa Zdravecky

G.5. Technology Administrator Report

Speaker(s): Travis Townsend

G.6. Maintenance Supervisor Report

Speaker(s): Gary Syrek

H. Human Resources (Sokol, Krull, Shuppe)

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

H.1. MOU-Cumberland Twp. and Carmichaels Area School District 2025-2027

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

H.2. Extra Curricular Activities (Non-Athletic) Positions

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

Description:

a.	5th & 6th Grade Academic League
b.	7th & 8th Grade Academic League	Kelly Kozel
c.	Elementary Band	Cynthia Hayhurst
d.	Elementary Chorus	Cynthia Hayhurst
e.	Elementary Literacy Group	Brittney Bell
f.	Elementary STEAM
g.	Elementary Student Council	Jeff Donaldson
h.	Elementary Yearbook	Tymme Freeman
i.	MS Band	Joanna Walker
j.	MS National Honor Society	John Hess
k.	MS Student Council	Megan Patton
l.	11th Grade Sponsor	Erin Keeney
m.	12th Grade Co-Sponsors	Carrie Thomas & Amanda Anderson
n.	HS Academic League	John Hess
o.	HS Band	Joanna Walker
p.	HS Asst Band	Jeanine Hudock
q.	HS National Honor Society	Kevin Willis
r.	HS Literacy Group	Cassie Menhart
s.	HS Student Council	Randi Knizner
t.	HS Yearbook	Dave Briggs
u.	Drama Coach	Jenna Panepinto
v.	Environmental Team	Kevin Willis
w.	Newspaper Sponsors	Dave Briggs/Brianna Rice
x.	SADD Advisor	Brianna Rice

H.3. Travel - Todd

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

H.4. Retirement - M. D'Antonio, PCA

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

Description:

Background: Mrs. Maggie D'Antonio, PCA, has submitted her letter of intent to retire effective June 30, 2026.

H.5. Travel - K. Kozel

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

Description: Academic Coaches Meetings - Penn West University

H.6. Policies 1st Reading

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

Description:

a.	Policy 223	Use of Bicycles and Motor Vehicles
b.	Policy 611	Purchases Budgeted

H.7. Sabbatical Leave Request

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

H.8. Long-Term Substitute Position – Special Education

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

H.9. Confidential Secretary Compensation Plan

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

H.10. Act 93 Agreement

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

H.11. Resignation Notice - M. Gulino, MS History Teacher

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

Description: Background: Mr. Michael Gulino has submitted his letter of resignation from Carmichael Area School District with an effective date of June 18, 2026.

H.12. SSO/SRO Agreement

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

Description:

Background: The administration drafted Term and Condition of Employee for School Security Personnel. The agreement covers the terms and conditions of employment for all security personnel employed by the district.

H.13. INFORMATION ITEMS

Speaker(s): Brian D Sokol

Description: The Superintendent’s evaluation has been completed by the CASD Board of Directors and will be posted according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. No action necessary.

I. Budget and Finance (Smith, Blaker, Sokol)

Speaker(s): Daniel E Smith

I.1. BluePrints PreK Counts Meal Service Agreement 2026-27

Speaker(s): Daniel E Smith

Description: Background: In collaboration with Carmichaels Area SD and BluePrints, the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Program will continue the Meal Service Agreement to the Pre-K children during the 2026-2027 school year.

I.2. Depositories

Speaker(s): Daniel E Smith

Description:

Background: The administration is requesting approval to utilize Community Bank and Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

I.3. Closing of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year

Speaker(s): Daniel E Smith

Description: Background: The administration is preparing for the closing of the fiscal year 2025-2026 and are requesting authorization for the items above. The administration will proceed with the closing and audit the financial transactions.

I.4. Insurance Rates 2026-27

Speaker(s): Daniel E Smith

Description: Background: Annual renewal is required for School District insurance package. The cost of the insurance package for the 2025-2026 school year is $170,430 which is an increase of $9,923 or approximately 6.18%

I.5. Final Budget & Tax Structure

Speaker(s): Daniel E Smith

Description:

Background: The 2026-2027 final budget of the Carmichaels Area School District and the following tax rates, which is a zero tax increase, are submitted for adoption:

1/2 of 1% Wage Tax

1/2 of 1% Realty Estate Transfer Tax

$5.00 Flat Rate Occupation Tax

I.6. Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Resolution 2026-27

Speaker(s): Daniel E Smith

Description: Background: The District received notification from PA Department of Education that $697,091.71 will be allocated from the state gaming monies for the Homestead/Farmstead exclusion under the provision of Act 50 and Act 1 for the school year beginning July 1, 2026. This resolution details the exclusion and all calculations involved in the accessed value reduction for approved homeowners.

I.7. Time Clock Plus

Speaker(s): Daniel E Smith

J. Activities and Athletics (Pratt, Lapkowicz, Smith)

Speaker(s): Stephen C Pratt

J.1. MS 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 Dayton Reynolds a middle school coaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.

J.2. MS Football Assistant Coach

Speaker(s): Stephen C Pratt

Description: Background: Mr. Thomas Ricco, Athletic Director and Mr. Ken Perkins, Head football coach are recommending to offer Trenton Piper a middle school assistant coaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.

J.3. Extra Assistant Football Coach Positions-Booster Funded

Speaker(s): Stephen C Pratt

Description: Background: Mr. Thomas Ricco, Athletic Director and Mr. Ken Perkins, Head football coach are recommending to offer an assistant football booster funding positions to Carson Hillsman and Chevy Miller for the 2026-2027 school year.

J.4. Resignation - T. Dobish, Gr 5 & 6 Academic League Sponsor

Speaker(s): Stephen C Pratt

J.5. Field Trips

Speaker(s): Stephen C Pratt

Description: a.) 5/6 & 7/8 Gr. - Academic League Competitions Penn West University 9/29, 10/8, 10/22, 11/6, 11/18, 12/4.

K. Transportation and Building/Grounds (May, Blaker, Pratt)

Speaker(s): Lewis G May

K.1. BluePrints PreK Counts Lease Agreement 2026-27

Speaker(s): Lewis G May

K.2. Facilities

Speaker(s): Lewis G May

Description:

a.	Dominique Lowry	Carmichaels Youth Football	FB Stadium/Concession Stand/Announcer Booth/Restrooms	Aug. 16, 22, 30 and Sept. 5, 2026
b.	Cameron Coffey	Volleyball Practices	HS Gym	Retroactive - June 2 through July 30, 2026
c.	Donaldson, J.	Cross Country Meeting	HS Cafe	Retroactive - June 10, 2026
d	Menhart, C.	Aviation Camp	Media Center/Football Stadium	Retroactive - June 9, 2026
e.	Walker	Summer Band Camp	BandRm/Aux Gym/HS Cafe/FB Field/Classrooms on 6th Gr Flr	7/21-23, 7/27-7/30, 8/2-6, 8/11-8/13, 8/18, 8/19, 8/25, Every Wed. in Sept., Every Wed. in Oct.
f.	Dave Rankin	Carm Post 400/King Coal Youth Baseball	Baseball Field	Retroactive June 1 through July 31, 2026

K.3. Items for Disposal

Speaker(s): Lewis G May

K.4. STA Bus Contract

Speaker(s): Lewis G May

Description: Background: The administration is requesting the board to approve an extension for transportation services with Student Transportation of America. The current agreement expires at the end of the 26-27 school year. The renewal will secure services until June 30, 2031. The district has a five year commitment. However, the district can opt out if necessary after the completion of year 3.

L. Technology, Curriculum & Instruction (Krull, Lapkowicz, May, Shuppe)

Speaker(s): Jami L Krull

L.1. Center for Hearing & Deaf Services Inc. Agreement

Speaker(s): Jami L Krull

Description: Background: The administration is requesting to approve the agreement with Center for Hearing and Deaf Services, Inc. to provide educational services to students in the Carmichaels Area School District.

L.2. ProCare Therapy Extended School Year Agreement

Speaker(s): Jami L Krull

L.3. ProCare Therapy Agreement 2026-27

Speaker(s): Jami L Krull

M. Business Manager/Board Secretary

Speaker(s): Board Secretary

M.1. Bills for Payment

Speaker(s): Board Secretary

M.2. Secretary/Treasurer/Financial Reports

Speaker(s): Board Secretary

Description:

Background: The financial reports for the month of May, 2026 are submitted for approval.

N. Other Reports

Speaker(s): Board President

N.1. Federal Programs (Sacco)

N.2. Legislative Reports (Blaker)

N.3. Public Relations (Menhart, Todd, Pratt, Shuppe, Sacco, Poland, Zdravecky)

N.4. Comprehensive Plan Representative (Krull)

N.5. GCC & TC Representative (May)

N.6. Safety & Security (Menhart, Pratt, May)

N.7. Enrollment/Sponsor/Booster Reports

O. Adjournment

Speaker(s): Board President

O.1. Adjourn

June 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM - June Rescheduled Board Meeting

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