Public Meeting Agenda: November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Legislative Meeting

1. OPENING ITEMS

1.A. Call to order - Pledge of Allegiance

Description: I pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all.

1.B. Roll call

Description:

PRESIDENT: Will the secretary please do roll call?

_____ Mrs. Ising
_____ Dr. Kline
_____ Mr. Kochasic
_____ Dr. Koscho
_____ Mr. Leonard
_____ Mr. Matarazzo
_____ Mr. Niemiec
_____ Mr. Otto
_____ Mr. Petrucci

We have a quorum.

1.C. Special Reports

Description: CWCTC - Mr. Matarazzo

1.D. Information - Dr. Harris

1.E. Suspension of board policy limiting public comment to 30 minutes

Description:

Move to suspend Board Policy No. 903 limiting public comment to thirty minutes for the duration of the Board of School Directors’ legislative meeting on November 2, 2026.

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

1.F. Recognition of visitors

Description: We have reached the public comment portion of the meeting.

Procedure for Audience Recognition

You must state your name, municipality, and group affiliation, if any.
Your statement will be limited to three minutes in duration.
All statements shall be directed to the president, and no participant may address or question a board member individually.
You may be interrupted if your statement is too lengthy, personally direct, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant.
Your name will be called in the order in which you signed up.

SPEAKERS:

2. OLD BUSINESS

2.A. (POLICY / PUBLIC RELATIONS / LEGISLATIVE / TITLE II) Approve a public hearing on closing of school(s) and reconfigure the district grade-level assignments to certain buildings

Description: Move to approve a Resolution scheduling a public hearing in accordance with Section 780 of the Pennsylvania School Code of 1949, as amended, for ___[date]___, on the question of closing _____________School, and authorize the Board Secretary to give public notice of the hearing as required by law.

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Description:

This evening, an executive session was held prior to the meeting to discuss...

The board also received information on...

4. CONSENT AGENDA

4.A. Items to be removed from the consent agenda for separate action

4.B. Consent agenda motion

Description:

If no items are removed from the list of Consent motions:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS, AS SUBMITTED, UNDER ONE MOTION?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, to approve the Consent Agenda Items, as submitted, under one motion. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

OR, if any board member requested that an item be removed:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS, EXCLUDING LETTER(S) ______, UNDER ONE MOTION?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, to approve the Consent Agenda Items, excluding letter(s) _______, under one motion. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

5.A. CONSENT - GENERAL MOTIONS

5.A.1. Payment of bills

Description:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2026?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, to approve the payment of bills for the month of November 2026. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.A.2. Approve minutes of the October 5, 2026 legislative meeting

Description:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 5, 2026?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, that the minutes of the legislative meeting held on Monday, October 5, 2026 be approved as presented. QUESTION??

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Note: These minutes are considered "draft" until approved by the board

5.A.3. Approve minutes of the October 19, 2026 board meeting

Description:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 19, 2026?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, that the minutes of the Board Meeting held on Monday, October 19, 2026 be approved as presented. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT?: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Note: These minutes are considered "draft" until approved by the board

5.B. CONSENT - ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR

5.B.1. Approve extracurricular hires

Description:

Move to approve the following athletic and extracurricular positions. Salaries are determined in accordance with the negotiated agreement. New employment is contingent upon the receipt of all current certification documentation, along with Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, Act 126, and Act 24 clearances from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 30 days.

POSITION	NAME	SALARY
Winter Colorguard Instructor	Karli Frank	$2,688
Winter Percussion Instructor	Joshua Bujakowski	$2,688
Keystone Testing Coordinator- Spring	Tiffany Stewart	$3,050
Bowling Co-Coach	Jason Zimmer	$1,163
Bowling Co-Coach	Nicole Burtch	$1,163
Swim Coach	David Babik	$9,438
Swim Coach/Asst.	Mark Martini	$5,234
Swim Coach/Asst.	Kim Graziano	$5,234
Head Wrestling Coach	Rich Ginther	$9,228
Asst. Varsity Wrestling Coach	Larry Hohman	$5,575
Asst. Varsity Wrestling Coach	Justin Smith	$5,575
Jr. High Wrestling Coach	John Doppelhauer	$4,934
Asst. Jr. High Wrestling Coach	Anthony Zona	$4,853
Basketball / Boys / Head	Doug Kelly	$9,438
Basketball / Boys / Assist.	Andy LoNigro	$6,056
Basketball / Boys / Assist.	Bob Divens	$6,056
Basketball / Boys / Head / Jr. High	Steve Freas	$4,856
Basketball / Boys / 7th Grade	Pat Lynn	$4,163
Basketball / Boys / 8th Grade	Nick Lynn	$4,163
Basketball / Girls / Head	Charles Fontana	$9,438
Basketball / Girls / Assist	Olivia Rizzo	$6,056
Basketball / Girls / Assist.	Pat O'Reilly	$6,056

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.B.2. Approve field trips

Description: Move to approve the following extracurricular trips:

October 31, 2026 (Lewistown, PA) for High School Marching Band to attend the Tournament of Bands PA State Championship at a cost to the district of $5,050 ($3,850 coach buses, $1,200 Enterprise rental).
April 14-17, 2027 (Dayton, OH) for High School Concert Percussion to attend WGI World Championships at a cost to the district of $8,494.60 ($800 registration, $5,200 buses, $1,400 Enterprise rental, $1,094.60 substitute teachers).
October 24-25, 2026 (Dublin, OH) for the High School Competitive Cheerleading Team to attend the UCA (Universal Cheerleading Association) Regional competition at no cost to the district.
January 27-February 1, 2027 (Orlando, FL) for the High School Competitive Cheerleading Team to attend the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships. Cost to the district is $875.68 for a substitute teacher.

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

RESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.C. CONSENT - PERSONNEL AND CURRICULUM

5.C.1. Approve personnel agenda

Description:

Move to approve the personnel agenda. New employment is contingent upon the receipt of all current certification documentation, along with Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, Act 126, and Act 24 clearances from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 30 days. A copy of the Personnel Agenda will become an official part of the minutes of this meeting.

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.C.2. Approve early graduation

Description: Move to approve Ezza Lapcevic for early release and graduation with the Class of 2028; she will graduate at the end of the 2027-2028 school year. Ezza has been recommended by the High School Principal and the Superintendent. Verification will be on file in May 2028 that Ezza has fulfilled all State and district requirements for graduation in accordance with State Law and district policies.

QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.C.3. Approve conferences

Description: Move to approve Dr. Tiffany Nix's request to attend the following conferences:

January 26-29, 2027 - Future of Education Tech in Orlando, FL. The cost to the district is $1,500.
February 27 - March 2, 2027 - 2027 East Education Congress in Atlanta, GA. The cost to the district is $522.

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

6. PERSONNEL AND CURRICULUM (Mr. Otto)

6.A. Employ personnel

Description: Move to employ the following personnel. New employment is contingent upon the receipt of all current certification documentation, along with Act 34, Act 151, Act 114, Act 126, and Act 24 clearances from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 30 days.

NAME	POSITION	BUILDING	SALARY	START DATE
Justin Adamson	Color Guard Instructor Pos#2(Split)	District	$2,476	10/14/26
Justin Adamson	Asst Band Instructor(Split)	District	$844	10/14/26
Adam Farbarik	Asst. Track Coach	District	$5,420	26/27 Season
Dylan Stewart	Asst. Track Coach	District	$5,420	26/27 Season
Frank Pecora	JV Head Baseball Coach	District	$5,420	26/27 Season
Brooke Cleland	JV Softball Coach	District	$2,900	26/27 Season
Dave Babik	Track and Field Coach (interim)	District	$7,414	26/27 Season
Joe Spinogatti	Asst Band Instructor	District	$1,687	10/26/26
Kara Sweatt	SuperSub	LG	$170/day	10/26/26
Addison Wilson	PCA	HS	$16.70/hr	10/19/26
Shelby Miller	Long Term Sub	HS	$220/day	10/26/26-5/24/27
Kelly Doman	Long Term Sub	TE/LG	$220/day	10/30/26-12/08/26 M,Tu, Th, Fr Wed-off

seconded by ____________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Description: Motion by ____________________, seconded by ______________ that the meeting be adjourned at _____________p.m. Motion carried.

November 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Legislative Meeting

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