September 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Action Agenda - Elizabethtown Area Board of School Directors
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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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1.A. Board Executive Session will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Description:
An Executive Session of the Board will be held at 5:00 p.m. for personnel issues.
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2. OPENING ITEMS
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2.A. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The action meeting will be called to order, and the agenda for the evening will begin.
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2.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board and attendees will recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2.C. Moment of Silence
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board and attendees will observe a moment of silence.
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2.D. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Becky Maxwell, School Board Secretary
Description:
Roll call will be conducted, and Board member attendance will be recorded.
Board Members: Mrs. Kelly Carter Mr. James Gilles, Jr. Mrs. Liza Bazarian Mrs. Danielle Lindemuth Mr. Stephen Lindemuth Mr. Menno Riggleman Mrs. Lynda Shrum Mrs. Tina Wilson Mrs. Melody Yoder |
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2.E. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the posted agenda for the meeting in accordance with Board Policy 006.
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2.F. Student Celebration Recognition
Speaker(s):
Ms. Megan Moffett, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Description:
Every day, incredible things are happening across the Elizabethtown Area School District, and we are proud to recognize the students and staff who make our schools exceptional. This month, we are proud to recognize EAHS Student Ambassadors to the Susquehanna University String Summit and Bear Creek School’s Beary Pawesome Award program. Mr. Richard Winey from the High School will introduce our String Summit honorees, while Bear Creek students Noelle Ortiz, Marie Ostberg and Tucker Shoenfelt will join us to represent the Beary Pawesome program, which has recognized more than 400 students since its launch in 2024. |
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2.G. Board President Remarks
Description:
We make informed decisions to provide an effective learning culture, allowing every student to graduate ready to live, learn and thrive in a global community.
The Elizabethtown Area School District Board of Directors will convene for their regularly-scheduled monthly action meeting in the Elizabethtown Area Middle School Auditorium. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or virtually. Per School Board Policy 903, the School Board invites interested stakeholders to offer public comment on agenda AND non-agenda items. Stakeholders that wish to address the Board of School Directors in-person during Public Comments must complete a Yellow Card (available at the meeting) in its ENTIRETY and place it in the box next to the Board Secretary BY 7:00 P.M. Yellow cards will not be accepted after 7:00 p.m. Each person wishing to speak during public comment must register for themselves and deposit the Yellow Card for themselves. Completing and/or depositing a Yellow Card on behalf of someone else is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Incomplete cards and those received after 7:00 p.m. WILL NOT be honored. Public comments are limited to three minutes. If you are unable to attend the meeting or you are not interested in delivering your remarks publicly, the Board wants to remind stakeholders that they may submit, in writing, their comments on agenda and non-agenda items to the School Board via the School Board Secretary (Mrs. Becky Maxwell) at 600 E. High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or at becky_maxwell@etownschools.org or 717-367-1521. The Board Secretary provides a copy of all comments submitted in writing to each Board member. These are not read out loud at the public meeting. Details on how to access the meeting online can be found on the District website at www.etownschools.org. The District publishes a recording of each action meeting on the District's YouTube Channel by the Friday immediately following the meeting. You can access the EASD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pEwdDmQAkf5Mvwo8gox1g. |
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2.H. Students of the Month Recognition
Speaker(s):
Mr. Tom Strickler, Superintendent
Description:
The Board will recognize the following Students of the Month for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their schools and the District: Rotary Club
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2.I. District Announcements
Speaker(s):
Dr. Walter Smith, Director of Pupil Services
Description:
The Board will receive updates on current District news, events, and initiatives. Additional information is available on the District website and official social media channels.
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2.J. Superintendent Announcements
Speaker(s):
Mr. Tom Strickler, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will provide updates and share information of interest to the Board and the public.
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3. PRESENTATION
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3.A. RLPS Presentation
Description:
RLPS will do a presentation regarding the building project timeline.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items - All public comments are limited to THREE (3) minutes per individual in accordance with Board Policy 903 PUblic Participation in Board Meetings.
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4.A. Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
Description:
Per School Board Policy 903, the School Board invites interested stakeholders to offer public comment on agenda AND non-agenda items.
Stakeholders that wish to address the Board of School Directors in-person during Public Comments must complete a Yellow Card (available at the meeting) in its ENTIRETY and place it in the box next to the Board Secretary BY 7:00 P.M. Yellow Cards will not be accepted after 7:00 p.m. Each person wishing to speak during public comment must register for themselves and deposit the Yellow Card for themselves. Completing and/or depositing a Yellow Card on behalf of someone else is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Incomplete cards and those received after 7:00 p.m. WILL NOT be honored. Public comments are limited to three minutes. If you are unable to attend the meeting or you are not interested in delivering your remarks publicly, the Board wants to remind stakeholders that they may submit, in writing, their comments on agenda and non-agenda items to the School Board via the School Board Secretary (Mrs. Becky Maxwell) at 600 E. High Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or at becky_maxwell@etownschools.org or 717-367-1521. The Board Secretary provides a copy of all comments submitted in writing to each Board member. These are not read out loud at the public meeting. Details on how to access the meeting online can be found on the District website at www.etownschools.org. The District publishes a recording of each action meeting on the District's YouTube Channel by the Friday immediately following the meeting. You can access the EASD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pEwdDmQAkf5Mvwo8gox1g. |
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5. ACTION ITEMS
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5.A. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the following meeting minutes:
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5.B. Building Project Engineers Meeting
Description:
The Board will consider requesting approval for the EASD Administration to reimburse Elizabethtown Borough for engineering fees regarding Conditional Use and Traffic requirements discussions for the Secondary Building project.
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5.C. Acceptance of Donation
Description:
The Board will consider approval of accepting the following donations.
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5.D. Adult Cafeteria Price Increases
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the adult cafeteria price increases.
Based on the annual Food Service report to PDE, the District needs to increase prices as listed. Adult Breakfast Pricing Increase Menu Price by $0.10 Adult Lunch Pricing Increase Menu Price by $0.80 |
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5.E. 2027 PSBA Slate of Officers
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the 2027 PSBA Slate of Officers.
2027 Slate of Candidates: President-Elect - 1-year term Vice President - 1-year term Eastern Zone Representative - 1-year term |
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5.F. Finance Report
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the Treasurer's Report for the period ending August 31, 2026.
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5.G. Personnel Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Tom Strickler, Superintendent
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the Personnel Report, pending receipt of all required documentation for new hires.
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6. CLOSING ITEMS
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6.A. Announcement of Executive Session
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
Announcement of any Executive Session held prior to or scheduled following the meeting, in accordance with the Sunshine Act.
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6.B. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kelly Carter, School Board President
Description:
The meeting will be adjourned.
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