October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Work Session Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Moment of Silence / Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Roll Call |
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4. Public Comments
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5. Board Presentations
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6. Report of Board Member Liasons
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6.A. Capital Area Intermediate Unit
Speaker(s):
Sidney Gray
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6.B. Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee
Speaker(s):
Eric S. Petery
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6.C. Harrisburg Area Community College
Speaker(s):
Tim Peterson
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6.D. Pennsylvania School Board Association
Speaker(s):
Josh Eggleston
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7. Administrator's Report
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8. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Lee Christine Garcia
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9. Discussion Items
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9.A. Employment of Part-Time Paraprofessional
Description:
It is recommended to approve the employment of Amy Zimmerman as a part-time paraprofessional. The hourly rate for this position is $13.00 per hour + $2.00 per hour while serving in a severe needs setting.
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9.B. Approval of Remediation Tutors
Description:
It is recommended that the following be approved as Remediation Tutors for the 2026-2027 school year at a rate of $27.00 per hour for each hour spent working with students after the workday:
1. Jill Herb 2. Crystal Romberger |
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9.C. Surplus Technology Recycling
Description:
It is recommended to approve listing the following items on Municibid:
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9.D. Soaring Heights School Educational Services Agreement
Description:
It is recommended to approve the attached Educational Services Agreement with Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
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10. Time Sensitive Voting Items
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10.A. Overnight Field Trip
Description:
The Middle and High School Student Council is requesting permission for an overnight field trip to attend the State Student Council Conference on November 13th and 14th in Kingsley, PA. They will depart on the afternoon of November 12th.
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10.B. Lease Agreement
Description:
It is recommended to approve the attached lease agreement with I.B. Abel Inc. to utilize the macadam areas of Lenkerville Elementary as a field office and staging. They will be working on two overhead line projects in the area which are anticipated to conclude by the end of November. In exchange, I.B. Abel will pay the district $500 rent per month for use of the space. This agreement was reviewed by our solicitor.
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10.C. Educational Services Agreement with New Story Schools
Description:
It is recommended to approve the attached Educational Services Agreement with New Story Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.D. McKinney-Vento Van Transportation Requests
Description:
It is recommended to approve two requests for transportation under the McKinney-Vento Act, as attached.
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10.E. Board Member Resignation
Description:
It is recommended to accept the resignation of Sidney Gray, Board Member, effective September 28, 2026, and direct the administration to advertise the open seat.
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11. Board Member Sharing
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12. President's Report
Speaker(s):
Jason Minnich
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13. Adjournment
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