August 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular
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1. MEETING OPENING
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1.A. Call to Order
Description:
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Spring Cove School District will be held at 7:00 pm on August 3, 2026 in the Administration Office Board Room.
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence
Description:
Pledge of Allegiance & Moment of Silence
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1.C. Roll Call
Description:
Roll Call
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2. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS ANNOUNCED
Description:
Executive Sessions were held on July 23 and 29, 2026 for personnel matters relative to the superintendent search. There will also be an executive session following tonight's meeting to discuss the Bishop McCort Litigation. |
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3. SPECIAL RECOGNITION OR PRESENTATION
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4. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
Description:
Recognition of Visitors
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5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description:
Superintendent's Report
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6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Acker-Knisely
Description:
Motion to approve the August 3, 2026 Regular Meeting agenda.
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7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Acker-Knisely
Description:
Motion to approve the July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes.
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8. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
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8.A. Superkids Reading Program
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Bettwy/Mrs. Acker-Knisely/Mrs. Moses/Ms. Smith
Description:
Motion to approve the following pilot programs for Spring Cove Elementary:
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9. FINANCE & LEGAL COMMITTEE
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9.A. Contracts/Agreements
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wright/Mrs. Fisher/Mrs. McGregor/Mr. Smith
Description:
Motion to approve the following contracts/agreements, pending any revisions required by the District Solicitor and/or the District:
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9.B. Annual Renewal of Insurance Policies
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wright/Mrs. Fisher/Mrs. McGregor/Mr. Smith
Description:
Motion to approve the annual renewal of the District's insurance policies listed below at a cost of $153,245
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9.C. BoardDocs Renewal
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wright/Mrs. Fisher/Mrs. McGregor/Mr. Smith
Description:
Motion to approve the purchase of the BoardDocs agenda software for the 2026/27 school year at the cost of $2,700.
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9.D. E-Signature Resolution
Description:
Motion to approve the Resolution authorizing Mr. Steven Foor, Acting Superintendent, to electronically sign any and all contracts, agreements, grants and/or licenses with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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10. STUDENT SERVICES & ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
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10.A. Administrative Recognition Form
Description:
Motion to approve the following Administrative Recognition Form:
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10.B. Correction to Coaching Assignment
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Fisher/Mrs. Bettwy/Mrs. Moses/Ms. Smith
Description:
Motion to correct Aaron Bower's coaching assignment to JH Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach.
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11. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
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11.A. Request for Waiver of Rental Fees
Speaker(s):
Mr. Wright/Ms. Smith/Mr. Smith/Mrs. Snowberger
Description:
Motion to approve the following requests for waiver of rental fees:
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12. PERSONNEL & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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12.A. Additional Volunteers for the 2026/27 School Year
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Acker-Knisely/Mrs. Bettwy/Mrs. Moses
Description:
Motion to approve the list of additional volunteers for the 2026/27 school year.
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12.B. Resignations
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Acker-Knisely/Mrs. Bettwy/Mrs. Moses
Description:
Motion to approve the following resignations:
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12.C. Hiring of Data Manager
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Acker-Knisely/Mrs. Bettwy/Mrs. Moses
Description:
Motion to employ Leigh Wesner as Data Manager, pending receipt of all required paperwork, with her start date to be September 1, 2026. This position will be for 260 days per year with an annual salary of $60,000, prorated based on start date, and with all benefits as outlined under the Act 93 Agreement for non-tenured employees.
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12.D. Hiring of Paraprofessional
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Acker-Knisely/Mrs. Bettwy/Mrs. Moses
Description:
Motion to employ Rhonda Miller, pending receipt of all required employment paperwork, as a Paraprofessional at Spring Cove Elementary, for the 2026/27 school year. The position is for 5.5 hours per day and 182 days per year with the starting rate of pay set at $13.25 per hour. |
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12.E. Hiring of Paraprofessional
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Acker-Knisely/Mrs. Bettwy/Mrs. Moses
Description:
Motion to employ Megan Rush, pending receipt of all required employment paperwork, as a Paraprofessional at Spring Cove Middle School, for the 2026/27 school year. The position is for 5.5 hours per day and 182 days per year with the starting rate of pay set at $13.25 per hour.
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12.F. Creation of Temporary Director of Education Position
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Acker-Knisely/Mrs. Bettwy/Mrs. Moses
Description:
Motion to approve the creation of the temporary position of Director of Education.
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12.G. Retirement Revision
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Acker-Knisely/Mrs. Bettwy/Mrs. Moses
Description:
Motion to retroactively revise Stephanie Thompson's intended retirement date from August 3, 2026 to no later than October 31, 2026 and to pay Mrs. Thompson at her 2026/27 per diem rate for continued employment as the Director of Education until her retirement. Mrs. Thompson will report directly to Acting Superintendent Steven Foor.
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13. NEW BUSINESS
Description:
New Business
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14. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Description:
All meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the Administration Office Board Room unless otherwise noted.
Monday, August 10, 2026
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15. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
Adjournment
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