1. Executive Session will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. to discuss personnel and legal matters.
2. Call to Order and Roll Call
Description:
Board Member
Present
Absent
Mr. Todd Allison
Mr. Daryl Bodenschatz
Dr. Brady Hamady
Dr. Richard Knavel
Dr. Timothy Ondrejik
Dr. Brandi Penatzer
Mrs. Deborah Petrunak
Mrs. Colleen Wolfhope
Mr. Galen George, President
3. Consent Meeting Agenda
Description: Motion to approve the Board Agenda as presented
Motion by _______________________
Seconded by ____________________
4. Public Comments (if applicable)
Description: Recognition of visitors regarding agenda items/public comment in accordance with applicable board policies:
Any topic
For residents of the District
Individual speakers are limited to 3 minutes
The Board will take public comment, but will not respond
Entire public comment period may not exceed 60 minutes
5. Operational Reports
Description: Approval of the minutes of previous Board Meetings for June 24, 2026 and July 20, 2026. Treasurer's Report Tax Collector's Reports Approval of payrolls and invoices
School District payrolls
General Fund invoices
Cafeteria invoices
Junior-Senior High School Activity/Athletic Fund Invoices
Accept for filing and audit
Comparative Budget Summary of Expenditures
Comparative Budget Summary of Revenue
Investment Portfolio Report
Cafeteria Reports
Motion by ___________________
Seconded by ___________________
Retirement of Junior-Senior High School Art Teacher, Carol Cecere, after 36 years, effective August 1, 2026.
Recommendation of Elementary School Art Teacher - _______________.
Recommendation of Long-term Junior-Senior High School Building substitute teacher - Michelle Vitez.
Recommendation of Long-term Elementary School Building substitute teachers - Jackie Carpenter (through Ignite) and _________________.
Support Staff:
Resignation of Custodian, James Webb, effective August 1, 2026.
Retirement of Jr-Sr High School Cafeteria employee, Cynthia Vizzini, effective July 31, 2026.
Intermittent unpaid FMLA request by employee #69464 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Intermittent FMLA request by employee #69185 for the 2026-2027 school year.
Extra-Curricular Staff:
Resignation of Spirit Club Co-Advisor and Department Chairperson, Carol Cecere.
Resignation of Junior High Drama Advisor, Gina Satkovich.
Recommendation of Junior High Drama Advisor - _________________.
Recommendation of MS Developmental Hockey Assistant Coach - _________________.
Roll Call Vote
Yes
No
Absent
Abstain
Mr. Todd Allison
Mr. Daryl Bodenschatz
Dr. Brady Hamady
Dr. Richard Knavel
Dr. Timothy Ondrejik
Dr. Brandi Penatzer
Mrs. Deborah Petrunak
Mrs. Colleen Wolfhope
Mr. Galen George, President
7. Agreements, Proposals, Requests
Description:
Motion to authorize the Assistant Superintendent to sign and certify documents as the Chief School Administrator on behalf of the Forest Hills School District when the Superintendent is unavailable or otherwise unable to do so, as permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and other applicable governmental or regulatory authorities. This authorization shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded by the Board of School Directors.
Motion to approve School-to-Work Transition Program at the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Student Assistant Program Letter of Agreement between the Forest Hills School District and the Cambria County Drug & Alcohol Program and Cambria County Behavioral Health and Developmental Supports Program.
Motion to approve the Ignite Letter of Agreement for Title I Services for the Johnstown Christian School for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion to approve the Ignite Letter of Agreement for Title I Services for Divine Mercy Catholic Academy East Campus/Bishop McCort Catholic Academy East Campus for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion to approve the following staff to serve as representatives of the local educational agency (LEA) in IEP meetings: Mrs. Rebecca Roberts - Coordinator of Student Services
Mrs. Olivia Kudlawiec - School Psychologist
Mr. Lucas Jacobs - Director of Federal Programs and Elementary Principal
Mrs. Elissa Boyd - Elementary Assistant Principal
Mrs. Kristin Wilson - Junior-Senior High School Principal
Mr. Chris Evans - Junior-Senior High School Assistant Principal
Mr. Dillion Charlton - Elementary School Dean
Mrs. Cassandra Layman - Special Education Dean
Ms. Tammy Ohler - Junior-Senior High School Dean
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Junior-Senior High School Teacher Handbook.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Junior-Senior High School Student Handbook.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 FH Academy of Digital Learning Teacher Handbook.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Elementary School Teacher Handbook.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Elementary School Student Handbook.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Paraprofessional Handbook.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Athletic & Extra-Curricular Handbook.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Athletics Emergency Action Plan & Standard Operating Procedures Handbook.
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Booster/Parent Organization Handbook.
Motion to approve the Bus Driver Lists for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion to approve Navigate360, a Compass Behavior Intervention for students, at a cost of $3,858.75 for the Elementary School and $2,000.00 for the Junior-Senior High School for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion to approve the Proposal for Disposal/Donation of old cheer mats.
Motion to approve the Proposal of Old Weight Room Equipment.
Motion to approve the dishwasher purchase for the Elementary School Cafeteria at a cost of $89,700.00.
Motion to approve the request to facilitate a blanket facilities request for the following youth sports for the 2026-2027 school year: Cheer, Basketball, Wrestling, Football and Majorettes. This is pending receipt of insurance certificate, designation of responsible officers for each facility booking, and approval of use by athletic director and facility director.
Motion to approve the request by the PTO to install a storage shed at the Elementary School. The PTO will work with Mr. Christ to finalize the placement and delivery.
Motion to approve the Gaga pit turf bids.
Motion to approve the recommendation to charge the following fees for athletic event livestreaming: $5 for an individual event, $20 for a monthly subscription, and $120 for an annual subscription.
Motion to approve a new classification of coach - Volunteer Clinician.
Discussion to review the weight lifting program and to authorize the Athletic Director to begin discussions.
Discussion of Virtual Instruction Day (VID) protocols.
Motion by ________________________
Seconded by _____________________
