November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Work/General Purposes Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Roll Call
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1.4. Executive Session Announcement
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2. Presentations (none scheduled)
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3. Board Discussion Items
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4. Public Comment
Description:
Community Agenda Questions; Other Questions/Concerns - Please complete and submit yellow card to the Board Recording Secretary prior to the start of the meeting
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5. Board Business
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5.1. Setting of Board Reorganization Date
Description:
Requesting Approval for setting of the Special Meeting date for the Reorganization of the Governor Mifflin Board of School Directors, to take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7:00pm, in the Education Center Board Room
Note: The Reorganization meeting and the Work meeting are both scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2026 due to Monday, November 30th being a district holiday (last day of Thanksgiving break). The Reorganization must be held in the first week of December. |
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6. Finance
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6.1. Budget Transfers
Description:
Requesting Approval for monthly Budget Transfers
Note: Data will be available for the November 16th Voting meeting |
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6.2. Print Shop Equipment Upgrade Lease
Description:
Requesting Approval of a proposal from Edwards Business Systems for the upgrade and leasing of Print Shop equipment for a 66-month term, as presented
(This will replace the expiring lease agreement. New devices will replace three devices that have reached their useful life; includes reduced monthly rates related to usage).
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6.3. 2027-2028 Budget Timeline (Informational Item)
Description:
Kelly Price, CFO, will review the 27-28 Budget Timeline with the Board
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6.4. Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution
Description:
Requesting Approval of the Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution for the 2027-2028 fiscal year, as presented
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7. Human Resources (Voting Items)
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7.1. Appointment of Cumru Elementary Principal (V)
Description:
Requesting the Appointment of Mrs. Victoria "Tory" Bilger as Cumru Elementary Principal; effective December 1, 2026; Act 93 Administrative salary $123,000 (replacing Mr. Brian Cote - resignation) Mrs. Bilger currently serves as a High School Associate Principal.
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7.2. Kutztown University Internship Agreement
Description:
Requesting Approval for the renewal of a School-Based Internship Agreement with Kutztown University for the next five-year period; Agreement allows qualified Kutztown University students to participate in student teaching, intern and observation experiences at GM, as presented
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7.3. Retirements
Description:
Requesting Approval for Retirements, as presented
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7.4. Resignations
Description:
Requesting Approval for Resignations, as presented
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7.5. Terminations (none)
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7.6. Employments
Description:
Requesting Approval for Employments, as presented
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7.7. Status Changes (V)
Description:
Requesting Approval for Status Changes, as presented
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7.8. Leaves of Absence
Description:
Requesting Approval for Leaves of Absence, as presented
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7.9. Professional Development Course Requests (none)
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7.10. MOTION TO APPROVE Human Resources Agenda Items 7.1 and 7.7, as presented
Description:
Requesting Approval for Human Resources Agenda Items 7.1 and 7.7, as presented
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8. Curriculum/Instruction
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8.1. High School Ski Club Annual Trip
Description:
Requesting Approval for the High School Ski Club's annual trip to Vermont; February 25-28, 2027; cost to the district is four (4) substitute teachers for one day, as presented
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8.2. High School Service Learning Club Annual Trip
Description:
Requesting Approval for the High School Service Learning Club's annual trip to Arizona and Utah for volunteering, educational site visits and historical and environmental exploration; June, 2027, at no cost to the district, as presented
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8.3. Updated 2026-2027 GM Pre-K Counts Emergency Instructional Time Template
Description:
Requesting Approval to submit the updated 2026-2027 GM Pre-K Counts Emergency Instructional Time Template to the PA Office of Child Development & Early Learning (OCDEL), as presented
Note: Update removes outdated language related to COVID-19 and adds language to ensure the plan goes into effect if a child must be absent from school for an extended, excused absence due to a medical condition. |
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9. Student Services
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9.1. Settlement Agreement & Release 809461
Description:
Requesting Approval of Settlement Agreement & Release for Student 809461, as presented
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10. Athletic/Co-Curricular (Voting Item)
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10.1. 2026-2027 Winter Season Coaching List (V)
Description:
Requesting Approval for the 2026-2027 Winter Season Coaching list, as presented
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10.2. Mifflin Park Elementary Unified Champion Schools MOU
Description:
Requesting Approval of a revised MOU with Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools for Mifflin Park Elementary, to include Bocce for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented
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10.3. MOTION TO APPROVE Athletic Co-Curricular Agenda Item 10.1
Description:
Requesting Approval for Athletic/Co-Curricular Agenda Item 10.1, as presented
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11. Operations
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11.1. EMS & ADA Signage Installation
Description:
Requesting the Awarding of a contract for EMS and ADA Signage installations at the High School, Middle School, and GMIS to the lowest qualified bidder; project is funded through the 2025-2026 PCCD School Safety & Mental Health Grant; Bid Opening is scheduled for November 4, 2026; details of awarded contract to be supplied prior to November 16th Voting meeting
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12. Policy
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12.1. Second Reading of Revision to Policy 226
Description:
Requesting Approval for the Second Reading of revision to Policy 226 - Searches, as presented
Note: The Board will conclude discussion on edits before the draft is finalized for the November 16th Voting meeting.
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12.2. First Reading of Revision to Policy 807
Description:
Requesting Approval for the First Reading of Revision to Policy 807 - Opening Exercises/Moment of Silence/Flag Displays, as presented
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13. Technology (No scheduled items)
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14. Facilities Use
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14.1. Facilities Use Requests
Description:
Requesting Approval for Facilities Use Requests, as presented
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15. Communications
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15.1. Mr. Jeffrey Wolfe - Revision of Policy 223
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15.2. Mr. Cody Hancock - Female Sports at GMSD
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16. Right-to-Know Requests
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16.1. Mrs. Alyssa Oxenreider
Description:
Mrs. Alyssa Oxenreider requested total cost, including conference fees, airfare, meals and other costs for years 2024, 2025 and 2026 for every employee attending Learning Forward conferences
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16.2. Mr. Mark Johnson
Description:
Mr. Mark Johnson requested an Employee Directory of all staff members.
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17. Grant Applications (none)
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18. Information Items
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18.1. What Happened at the BCIU - October, 2026
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18.2. BCIU NewsLink - October, 2026
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18.3. BCIU Legislative Update - October, 2026
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18.4. BCTC Minutes - August, 2026
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18.5. BCTC Mtg Briefs - September, 2026
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19. Closing Comments (Board)
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20. Meeting Adjournment (Voice)
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