August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. Opening Ceremony
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A.1. Call to Order
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A.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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A.3. Roll Call
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B. Scheduled Speakers - Terry L. Boonie
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C. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Description:
Public comment is restricted to three (3) minutes per speaker and on the subject of Agenda Action Items only. Any individual who wishes to address the Board on an agenda item should contact the Board Secretary by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the Board Meeting at (570)837-0046 Ext. 1100.
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D. Business and Fiscal Action Items - Mr. Victor Abate
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under this section are considered to be routine, and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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D.1. Renewal Quote for Raz-Plus
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the attached renewal quote from Learning A-Z for RAZ Plus for a total cost of $5,382. {will be paid with Title funds}
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.2. Disposal of Listed Assets
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the disposal of the following items to be sold on Municibid:
Description:
Hobart Warmer
Delfield Refrigerator Portable Softball Fence
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.3. Central Susquehanna Regional Guest Teacher Training/Education Major Consortium Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the Agreement between the Central Susquehanna Regional Guest Teacher Training/Education Major Consortium and the Midd-West School District to participate in the 2026-2027 Guest Teacher Training/Education Major Consortium due to the ongoing shortage of qualified substitute teachers in many disciplines and subject areas at a flat annual membership fee no greater than $500.00.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.4. Inter-District Agreement for Non-Public Title I Services - Mifflin County Christian Academy
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of an Inter-district Agreement with Mifflin County School District to provide Title I services to eligible Mifflin County Christian Academy non-public students that reside in the Midd-West School District's attendance area for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost estimated at $23,926.85. {will be paid with Title I non-public funds}
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.5. Inter-District Agreement for Non-Public Title I Services - Sacred Heart of Jesus School
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the Inter-district Agreement with Mifflin County School District to provide Title I services to eligible Sacred Heart of Jesus School non-public students that reside in the Midd-West School District's attendance area for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost estimated at $7,477.14.{will be paid with Title I non-public funds}
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.6. CSIU Special Education Services Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the agreement between the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) and the Midd-West School District for special education programs and services for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.7. Renewal Quote From One to One Plus
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the quote from Edutek Solutions, LLC for One To One Plus for a total of $3,189.68 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.8. CMSU Behavioral Health Renewal Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to renew the agreement with CMSU Behavioral Health for the provision of a Prevention Specialist to act as the district's SAP Liaison and provide small group counseling to Midd-West students in need. The cost of the position to the district is $33,424 for the 2026-27 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.9. Renewal Agreement with Safety Net Counseling
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the 2026-2027 Letter of Agreement and Business Associate Agreement between Safety Net Counseling Inc., and the Midd-West School District to cooperatively provide Intensive Behavioral Health services (I.B.H.S.) to Midd-West School District student with emotional difficulties to be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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D.10. Renewal Quote for Turnitin, LLC
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the quote from Turnitin, LLC, subscriptions for plagiarism detection from September 21, 2026, through September 20, 2027, for a total of $6,745.70.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E. Policy and Programs - Mr. Corey Smith
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under this section are considered to be routine, and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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E.1. 2026-2027 Midd-West School District Student Handbooks
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended of the attached 2026-2027 Midd-West School District Student Handbooks.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.2. Outdoor Education
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following outdoor education trips to Camp Mount Luther for Grade 5:
Description:
a) Middleburg Elementary School from October 7, 2026, through October 9, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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E.3. Field Trip Request
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following field trip:
Description:
Midd-West High School FFA - National Competition - Indianapolis, IN - October 19, 2026, through October 24, 2026 - Adults: 3 - Students: 12 - Estimated District Expense: $5,744
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F. Personnel - Mr. Corey Smith
Description:
Consent Agenda - All matters taken under this section are considered to be routine, and action will be taken with one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
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F.1. Resignations
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following resignations:
Description:
a) Cole Zimmerman - Mathematics Teacher - Midd-West High School - Effective: June 23, 2026
b) Lydia Witherite - Co-Technical Director - Midd-West School - Effective: July 2, 2026 c) Katie Sassaman - Guidance Counselor - Midd-West High School - Effective: July 8, 2026 d) Marlena Ford - Business Teacher - Midd-West High School - Resignation: July 17, 2026 e) Orry Walter - Vocal Director - Midd-West High School - Effective: July 26, 2027 f) Nichole Hill - Cafeteria Worker - West Snyder Elementary School - Effective: July 30, 2026 (resigned before starting) g) Stacey Moyer - Paraprofessional - Midd-West High School - Effective: August 5, 2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.2. Professional Employments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the employment of the following individuals:
Description:
a) Chloe Wagner - Physical Education Teacher - Middleburg Elementary School - Salary: $58,750 - Effective: August 19, 2026 or upon release from school district {Replacement/Brubaker}
b) Jacob Schenck - Mathematics Teacher - Midd-West High School - Salary: $56,638 - Effective: August 17, 2026 or upon release from school district{Replacement/Romig} c) Harley Straub - Guidance Counselor - Midd-West High School - Salary: $66,406 - Effective: August 19, 2026, or upon release from school district {Replacement/Romig} d) Amanda Rothrock - Business Teacher - Midd-West High School - Salary: $65,350 - Effective: August 19, 2026, or upon release from school district {Replacement/Romig}
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.3. Extra-Curricular Appointments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals as extra-curricular appointments at Midd-West High School for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Nicholas Ryan - Marching Band Director - Stipend: $5,050
b) Allison Appleton - Student Council Advisor - Stipend: $1,065 c) Shannon Pyle - DECA Advisor - Stipend: $1,065 d) Trisha Bailey - Key Club Advisor - Stipend: $1,065 e) Jennifer Hummel - National Honor Society Advisor - Stipend: $565 f) Chelsey Beaver - Eighth Grade Class Co-Advisor - Stipend: $336.50
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.4. Extra-Curricular Reappointments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the attached list of individuals as extra-curricular reappointments for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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F.5. Mentor Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following appointments as mentor teachers for new teacher inductions:
Description:
a) Devin Flynt as mentor teacher for Nicholas Ryan for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years with a stipend of $500 per year.
b) Chandler Sheaffer as mentor teacher for Jacob Schenck for the 2026-27 year with a stipend of $500 per year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.6. Classified Employments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following classified employments, pending receipt of required clearances:
Description:
a) Kaci Deamer - Paraprofessional (Learning Support) - Midd-West High School - $16.30/hr {Replacement/Slater}
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.7. Uncompensated Leaves of Absence
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following uncompensated leave of absence:
Description:
Employee 2026-09 - West Snyder Elementary School - FMLA - Approximately August 21, 2026, through November 13, 2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.8. Professional Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended to grant Rahdazz Henderson a professional employee contract.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.9. Extendend-Rate Substitute Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the employment of Jennifer Miller as Extended-Rate Substitute Kindergarten Teacher at West Snyder Elementary School, Effective: August 19, 2026, through November 13, 2026 - Salary: Regular daily substitute teacher rate for the first thirty (30) consecutive days and $298.83 per day for the remainder of the assignment.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.10. Long-term Clerical Assistant Substitute
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for Kelsey Beaver as a Long-term Clerical Assistant Substitute at Middleburg Elementary School, effective August 31, 2026, through December 1, 2026, at the rate of $108 per day.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.11. After-school Tutors
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following individuals as After-School Tutors at Midd-West High School for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Chandler Sheaffer
b) David Klinger c) Adam Steininger Jr. d) Tyler Bishop
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.12. Athletic Event Personnel
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the attached list of fall athletic event personnel for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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F.13. Athletic Volunteers
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following athletic volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Cole Keister - Boys Soccer
b) Colby Gehers - Boys Soccer c) Timothy Devine - Boys Soccer d) Alexis Hollenbach - Cheerleading e) Andria Renninger - Cheerleading f) Jeremiah Kuhns - Wrestling g) Harley Straub - Field Hockey h) Lance Burris - Boys Soccer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F.14. Athletic Reappointments
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval is recommended for the following reappointments for the 2026-2027 school year:
Description:
a) Delvin Hahn - Assistant Boys Basketball - Stipend: $3,928
b) Victoria Wolfe - Assistant Girls Basketball - Stipend: $3,556 c) Laura Elliott - Assistant Bowling - Stipend: $3,640 d) Patrick O'Donnell - Junior High Wrestling - Stipend: $2,667 e) Andrew Wagner - Junior High Boys Basketball - Stipend: $2,835 f) Victoria Wolfe - Assistant JH Girls Basketball - Stipend: $1,778
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G. Other
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G.1. Amendment to Quote for Ipads
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of a retroactive amendment to amend the June 22, 2026, approved motion for 150 Kindergarten Apple iPads, adjusting the final total amount from $60,442.50 to $75,442.50.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G.2. Discussion - ACT 93 MOU
Description:
Discussion of the Director of Food Services/Assistant to the Business Manager Position and the MOU with the ACT 93 Agreement to change working titles and days within document.
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H. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Description:
Comment from the public is limited to three (3) minutes per person, and at the discretion of the Board President.
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I. Reports
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I.1. Board and/or Administrator Comments - Mr. Terry Boonie
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J. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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