August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - August 13, 2026
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1. Call to Order
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.B. Roll Call
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1.C. Public Comment - Agenda Items Only
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2. Secretary's Report
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2.A. Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 9, 2026.
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3. Adoption of Agenda
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3.A. Adoption of Agnda Incorporating Additions/Deletions
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of adoption of agenda incorporating additions/deletions
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4. Financial Reports, Budget Transfers & Bills
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4.A. Activities Fund
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4.B. Food Service Fund
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4.C. General Fund
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4.D. Capital Reserve Fund
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4.E. Cash Balance
Description:
Cash balances as of 6/30/26:
General Fund Central Penn Bank - $1,473,510.91 General Fund Scholarships - $29,641.01 General Fund PLGIT - $19,069,688.96 Cafeteria Fund Central Penn Bank - $37,728.60 Cafeteria Fund PLGIT - $1,103,232.75 Activities Fund Central Penn Bank - $33,569.30 Activities Fund PLGIT - $406,176.85 Capital Reserve Fund PLGIT - $9,091,447.27 Total Cash - $31,244,995.65 |
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4.F. Budget Transfers
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4.G. Bill List
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4.H. Approval of Financial Reports, Budget Transfers & Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the financial reports, budget transfers and bill list as presented.
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5. Student Board Members
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6. Solicitors Report
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7. Communications
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8. Old Business
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9. New Business - Activities Committee (D. Deitirch)
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9.A. Trips and/or Conferences
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the following trips and/conferences:
Description:
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9.B. Resignation - A. Reid
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend accepting the resignation of Alexis Reid as Assistant Field Hockey Coach effective July 20, 2026.
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9.C. Resignation - G. Lynn
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend accepting the resignation of Grace Lynn as SMS Yearbook Advisor and SMS Prayer Club Advisor effective July 29, 2026.
Description:
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9.D. Resignation - M. McConnell
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend accepting the resignation of Matt McConnell as Head Girls Track & Field Coach effective August 5, 2026.
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9.E. Coach Appointments
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the following coaches:
Description:
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9.F. Theater/Forensics Volunteers
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the following volunteers for the Theater/Forensics for the 2026/27 school term:
Description:
Matt Shively (Paid Musical Staff)
Stefan Eisenhower (Paid Musical Staff) Dan Bailer (8th Grade English) Brittany Bunting-Specht Kathy Specht Jeff Specht Olivia Weaver Joanna Shively Micah Shively Angela Laubach (Paid Musical Staff) Josh Laubauch Bryan Wolfe Marilyn Gresh Renee Albertson Ryan Albertson (Paid Musical Staff) Emily Chiboroski Sabrina Dreese Angie Heim Kelly Karshner Jonathan Bromley Anna Wiest Chad Wiest Anissa DeCapria Sanduta Tessa Balliet Matt Balliet Camden Hare Jasmine Burgos Kama Edinger Bria Felmy Stephanie Apfelbaum Cassie Godlewski Lonnie Bickel Martha Krieger |
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9.G. Donation - Community Giving Foundation
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend accepting a $2,000 donation from The Community Giving Foundation for the Entrepreneurship Program.
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10. New Business - Cafeteria Committee (J. Eister-Whitaker)
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11. New Business - Community Foundation (W. Wiest)
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12. New Business - Education Committee (L. Garman)
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12.A. ATSI Plans
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approving the updates to the Shikellamy Middle School and Shikellamy High School Targeted Support and Improvement Plans.
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12.B. Title Plans
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the Title I Plans for Chief Shikellamy Elementary School, Oaklyn Elementary School and Priestley Elementary School.
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12.C. CCLC After School Program Funding
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend authorizing After School Programming to be held for K-2 After School STEAM for programming at an estimated cost of $100,000, which will be funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Education Ready to Learn Block Grant funds.
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12.D. Student Placements
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the following student placements for the 2026/27 school term:
Description:
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13. New Business - Finance Committee (C. Bucher)
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13.A. Tax Assessment
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend adjusting tax parcel 042-00-048-014 tax due to $704.45 (face value). County assessment issued an approved change notice on 07/24/2026 due to a razed building on property.
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13.B. Veterans Exemption
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of Veterans Exemption for school district real estate taxes in the face amount of $1,178.36 for parcel number 039-00-035-074 as requested by Kenneth E/Robin Hall based on approved Veterans Exemption notice on 05/20/2026 with an effective exemption date of 04/13/2026.
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14. New Business - Personnel Committee (T. Sprenkel)
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14.A. Resignation - H. Harvey
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend accepting the resignation of Hanna Harvey as a temporary professional employee effective sixty days from July 24, 2026 or upon release from her professional duties by the Superintendent.
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14.B. Resignation - L. Hower
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend accepting the resignation of Lauryn Hower as a temporary professional employee effective sixty days from July 21, 2026.
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14.C. Resignation - T. Foor
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend accepting the resignation of Timothy Foor as Athletic Director effective July 24, 2026.
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14.D. Resignation - H. Freeman
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend accepting the resignation of Hunter Freeman as a Technology Specialist effective August 21, 2026.
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14.E. Appointment —J. Snyder
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing Jill Snyder as a professional employee effective the 2026-2027 school term at a salary of $70,300 at the 6th step of the Master's +15 professional salary scale The initial assignment will be Social Worker.
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14.F. Appointment - G. Bucher
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing Grace Bucher as a temporary professional employee effective the 2026-2027 school term at a salary of $57,800 the 1st step of the Bachelors professional salary scale The initial assignment will be Learning Support at Chief Shikellamy Elementary School.
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14.G. Appointment - C. Ferster
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing Colleen Ferster as a temporary professional employee effective the 2026-2027 school term at a salary of $57,800 the 1st step of the Bachelors professional salary scale The initial assignment will be Life Skills at Shikellamy High School.
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14.H. Appointment LTS - C. Fitzgerald
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing Connor Fitzgerald as a Long Term Substitute Emotional Support Teacher at a prorated salary of $57,800 for a minimum of 45 days effective the start of the 2026/27 school term.
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14.I. Appointment LTS - C.Doebler
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing Charles J. Doebler as a Long Term Substitute English Teacher at a prorated salary of $57,800 for a minimum of 45 days effective the start of the 2026/27 school term.
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14.J. Appointment -W. Perkins
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing William Perkins as part-time Athletic Director at a pro-rated annual salary of $42,000 ($37,800 pro-rated) for the 2026/2027 school term ending June 30, 2027 effective August 14, 2026.
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14.K. Appointment - C. Ross
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing Chandler Ross as BOOST Coordinator at an hourly rate of of $25.00, effective August 31, 2026, with employment expiring on April 30, 2029.
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14.L. Appointment — J. Donnelly
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing Jacklyn Donnelly as Human Resource Administrative Assistant at a salary of $40,000 effective August 31, 2026.
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14.M. Department Lead
Description:
Recommend appointing Shelby Crawford as Department Lead - K-12 School Counselors/Social Workers for the 2026/27 school term at a stipend of $800.
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14.N. Mentors
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing the following:
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14.O. Intervention Specialist
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend appointing the following individuals as an Intervention Specialist 5 hours per day at an hourly rate of $20.50 effective for the 20226/27 school term.
Description:
Megan McCowan (Priestley)
Lindsey Fleming (Oaklyn), Emily Chiboroski (Chief) |
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14.P. Substitutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the following substitutes for the 2026/27 school term:
Travis Fisher - Elementary Ed
Lori Piekanski- Elementary Ed
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14.Q. FMLA - Employee #930
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of FMLA for Employee #930 effective on or about September 14, 2026 and not to exceed twelve (12) weeks.
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14.R. Salary Adjustment
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the listed salary adjustments for the 2026/27 school term.
Description:
Jennifer Shay — (Master's +15 Step 18) $93,100
Paula Shaffer - (Master's +15 +3 Step 3) $64,600 Marley Sprenkel - (Masters +15 Step 3) $64,600 |
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14.S. Authorizing Superintendent to fill Vacacies
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend authorizing the Superintendent to hire personnel between August 13, 2026 through September 10, 2026, as needed to recruit candidates to fill vacancies.
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15. New Business - Policy Committee
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15.A. Policy Adoption and/or Revision - Second & Final Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the second and final reading of the following policies:
Description:
BP 237 - Electronic Devices
BP 824 - Maintaining Professional Adult/Student Boundaries |
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16. New Business - Property Committee (J. Stutzman)
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16.A. RFP Solicitation
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend authorizing the administration to solicit for RFP's for a Feasibility Study of the Shikellamy High School.
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16.B. Auctioneer Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend authorizing the administration to enter into an agreement with Jeffrey Dunkelberger Auctioneer to conduct an online auction on a date to be determined.
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16.C. Proposal - NRG Controls
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of a Co-stars proposal from NRG Controls North, Inc. for equipment and installation of wiring for the secure entrance at Oaklyn Elementary School in the amount of $8,820, which will be paid through Capital Reserve.
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16.D. Bid Solicitation - SMS Siding Project
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend authorizing the administration to solicit bids for the Shikellamy Middle School siding project, which will be paid for out of Capital Reserve.
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16.E. Donation - D. Evans
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommendaccepting a donation from David Evans for two large boulders at an estimated value of $200, to be placed near the newly created parking lot at Oaklyn Elementary School.
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17. New Business - Public Communications/Legilsation/Grant Committee (C. Bucher)
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17.A. Grant - 2026-2028 Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend accepting the 2026-2028 Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking Grant in the amount of $18,934.
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18. New Business - Safety/Security/Transportation Committee (J. Eister-Whitaker)
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18.A. Drivers
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval of the 2026-27 drivers employed by Amity Leasing CS of Northumberland, PA and bus routes authorized by the School District Administration.
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19. New Business - Technology Committee (J. Brosius)
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20. New Business - CSIU (S. Shreck)
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21. New Business - SUN Area Technical Institute (J. Eister-Whitaker)
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22. Public Comment
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23. Information
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24. Adjournment
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24.A. Adjourn Meeting & Announce Executive Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend approval to adjourn the meeting.
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