September 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Committee of the Whole
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1. Personnel - Missy Platt, Chairperson
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1.A. Recommend approval to add Jenny Wallace, Jamie Bastidas, Cynthia Long, Ben Cotchen and Michael Gordon to the Ignite Education Solutions substitute list, pending completion of all relevant clearances and other paperwork and acceptance thereof by the district.
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1.B. Recommend approval to hire Misty Hetz, as a Secretary, effective October 12, 2026, at a starting annual salary of $33,000, pending completion of all relevant clearances and other paperwork and acceptance thereof by the district.
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1.C. Recommend approval for Katie Howard to be paid 6 additional summer hours.
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1.D. Recommend approval of the resolution to authorize Dr. Wayne Miller III to be the authorized signatory for the Meyersdale Area School District as presented.
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1.E. Recommend approval for Candace Donaldson to attend a three-day, October 7, October 19 and November 19, conference at the IU8 office in Duncansville. Approximate cost to the district:
Registration $150.00 Mileage $337.44 Substitute $ 600.00 Total $1,087.44 |
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1.F. Recommend approval for Breiann Yoder to attend the ECYEH Regional Homeless Liaison Fall meeting at Bedford Middle School on September 28, 2026. Approximate cost to the district is:
Milegae $ 69.31 |
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1.G. Recommend approval for Breiann Yoder to attend the Be Utility Wise Annual Conference at UPJ on November 9, 2026. Approximate cost to the district is:
Mileage $ 62.32. |
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1.H. Recommend approval for Breiann Yoder to attend a seminar at BHSSBC Bedford Office on October 7,2026. Approximate cost to the district is:
Registration $20.00 Mileage $ 64.90 Total $ 84.90 |
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1.I. Recommend permission to accept the resignation of Brittania Cahill, Instructional Aide, effective September 21, 2026.
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1.J. Discussion on current substitute rates.
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1.K. Recommend approval of the Training Agreement with Grafton School, Inc. for the Ukeru training as presented.
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2. Academic Education - Mark Ferris, Chairperson
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3. Legislation and Policy — Jodi Delancy, Chairperson
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3.A. Recommend approval of the following changes to the MASD policy manual:
Updated: 202 |
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3.B. Note: The following policy is presented for review and will be recommended for approval at the November board meeting:
Updated policy: 102, 105, 204.1, 209, 246, 249, 704, 803, 805.2 |
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4. Budget, Purchasing, and Tax Collection, Travis Smith, Chairperson
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4.A. Discussion on PSFIG grant and options moving forward.
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4.B. Recommend approval of the agreement between the Meyersdale Area School District and the Children's Aid Home in Somerset as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.
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5. Transportation - Mandy Marteney, Chairperson
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6. Athletics and Extracurricular - Matthew Bennett, Chairperson
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6.A. Recommend the following coach(es) and volunteer(s) be approved, as listed, for the upcoming 2026-2027 sporting season, pending completion of all relevant clearances and other paperwork and acceptance thereof by the district:
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6.B. Recommend James Whitacre be approved as the 2026-2027 middle school ski club assistant advisor.
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6.C. Recommend Michael Whitacre be approved as the 2026-2027 high school ski club assistant advisor.
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6.D. Recommend approval of the Junior High Boys Basketball sports cooperative with Salisbury School District, effective November 2026.
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7. Building and Ground - Brian Deist, Chairperson
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7.A. Updates on Buildings & Grounds
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7.B. Recommend approval for Little Raider Wrestling Boosters to use the high school gym, boys' and girls' locker room, home ec room and LGI room on January 8 and 9, 2027 and January 15 and 16, 2027 for a wrestling tournament
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7.C. Recommend permission for Little Raider Wrestling Boosters to use the wrestling room and bat cave for practices every Monday and Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. starting December 2, 2026, through February 26, 2027, when school is in session.
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8. Vocational Education - Mandy Marteney, Chairperson
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