August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting of the Cumberland Valley School District Board of School Directors
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Opening - Michelle Nestor, President |
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1.A.
Pledge of Allegiance |
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1.B.
Roll Call - Kathleen Milone, Board Secretary |
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1.C.
President's Report & Announcements |
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Committee Reports |
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Informational Reports |
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3.A.
CVEA Report - Mario de La Barrera, CVEA President |
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Administrative Discussion Items |
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4.A. Administration recommends adoption of a resolution by the Board of School Directors of the Cumberland Valley School District for the 2026-27 District Initiated Real Estate Tax Appeals Process Consistent with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruling on May 19, 2026. - Michael Dieffenbach |
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4.B. Administration requests authorization to execute documents granting Silver Spring Township a right-of-way for district property located on the west end of the District Office Building. – Michael Sokolas
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4.C. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Green Ridge Construction Project as listed in the attached change order report. – Michael Sokolas |
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4.D. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Eagle View Construction Project as listed in the attached change order report. – Michael Sokolas |
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4.E. Administration recommends approval for the purchase of appliances for Eagle View and Green Ridge to Lowes Pro (OMNIA Partners Contract #240805) in the amount of $42,781.84. This purchase will be funded by the 2026-2027 general fund. – Michael Sokolas
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4.F. Administration recommends approval of the purchase of K-1 playground equipment for Hampden Elementary School to George Ely Associates, Inc (Costars Contract #014-E23-299) at a cost of $149,143.00 to be funded by the Capital Reserve Fund. – Michael Sokolas
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4.G. Administration recommends approval of bus stops for the 2026-2027 school year. – Michael Sokolas |
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4.H. Administration recommends approval of contracted bus drivers for the 2026-2027 school year. – Michael Sokolas |
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4.I. Administration recommends approval of the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan. – Michael Sokolas |
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4.J. Administration requests approval of the attached facilities use request pursuant to Policy 707. – Michael Sokolas
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4.K. Administration recommends approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between United Way of the Capital Region and Cumberland Valley School District for participation in the School Readiness, Access to Health Care, and Workforce Development Initiatives. - Dr. Runkle
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4.L. Administration recommends the approval of one (1) Student Disciplinary Hearing Resolution — Dr. Runkle
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4.M. Administration recommends approval of an exception to Cumberland Valley Board Policy #201: Admission of Beginners — Dr. Runkle
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4.N. Pursuant to Policy 702 Gifts and Donations, the administration recommends approval of the district’s acceptance of a cash donation of $15,000 from Link Bank via Commonwealth Charitable Management, Inc., to support costs for secondary school extracurricular activity costs. - Dr. Runkle
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4.O. Pursuant to Policy 702 Gifts and Donations, the administration recommends the approval of the district’s acceptance of a cash donation of $4,000 from F&M Trust via Commonwealth Charitable Management, Inc., to support costs for secondary school extra-curricular activity costs. - Dr. Runkle
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4.P. Administration recommends approval of the following overnight field trip. - Dr. Runkle.
Description:
Four (4) student members of the Eagle View Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club are requesting to travel to the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts. The students will travel by school van on Thursday, September 10, 2026 and return Sunday September 13, 2026. Two (2) chaperones will accompany the students. |
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4.Q. Administration recommends approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 2026–2027 Title I Non-Public Program and Services Agreement for provision of Title I services to CVSD resident students attending nonpublic schools at a cost up to $19,030 and not to exceed the district's nonpublic equitable share funding. Costs will be paid with the district's allocation of Nonpublic Title I Federal Funds— Dr. Runkle
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4.R. Administration recommends approval of the purchase of student materials for the Amplify Algebra I Pilot at a cost of $8372.00. - Dr. Euker
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4.S. Administration recommends approval of an Addendum to the Contract for the Additional Purchase of One (1) Elementary Student Slot with River Rock Academy for the 2026-27 School Year at a cost of $47,175.00 - Doris Hagemann
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Public Comment - Michelle Nestor, Board President
Description:
The Cumberland Valley School District Board of School Directors encourages participation in public comment from residents or taxpayers of the Townships of Hampden, Middlesex, Monroe and Silver Spring.
Per board policy, individuals must complete and submit a comment card prior to the start of the public comment period. Speakers will be acknowledged by the chairperson after submitting the completed card. Each speaker will be allotted five (5) minutes for public comment. Members of the public may also send written communications to the full Board of School Directors and the Superintendent via the email address: Schoolboard@cvschools.org. |
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Board Discussion Items |
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7.
Adjourn Work Session - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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Call to Order, Regular Board Meeting - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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Approval of the Agenda |
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Approval of the Minutes - Michelle Nestor, Board President |
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11.
Action Items |
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11.A. Administration recommends adoption of a resolution by the Board of School Directors of the Cumberland Valley School District for the 2026-27 District Initiated Real Estate Tax Appeals Process Consistent with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruling on May 19, 2026. - Michael Dieffenbach |
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11.B. Administration requests authorization to execute documents granting Silver Spring Township a right-of-way for district property located on the west end of the District Office Building. – Michael Sokolas
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11.C. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Green Ridge Construction Project as listed in the attached change order report. – Michael Sokolas |
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11.D. Administration recommends approval of the change orders for the Eagle View Construction Project as listed in the attached change order report. – Michael Sokolas |
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11.E. Administration recommends approval for the purchase of appliances for Eagle View and Green Ridge from Lowes Pro (OMNIA Partners Contract #240805) in the amount of $42,781.84. This purchase will be funded by the 2026-2027 general fund. – Michael Sokolas
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11.F. Administration recommends approval of the purchase of K-1 playground equipment for Hampden Elementary School to George Ely Associates, Inc (Costars Contract #014-E23-299) at a cost of $149,143 to be funded by the Capital Reserve Fund. – Michael Sokolas
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11.G. Administration recommends approval of bus stops for the 2026-2027 school year. – Michael Sokolas |
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11.H. Administration recommends approval of contracted bus drivers for the 2026-2027 school year. – Michael Sokolas |
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11.I. Administration recommends approval of the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan. – Michael Sokolas |
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11.J. Administration requests approval of the attached facilities use request pursuant to Policy 707. – Michael Sokolas
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11.K. Administration recommends approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between United Way of the Capital Region and Cumberland Valley School District for participation in the School Readiness, Access to Health Care, and Workforce Development Initiatives. - Dr. Runkle
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11.L. Administration recommends the approval of one (1) Student Disciplinary Hearing Resolution — Dr. Runkle
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11.M. Administration recommends approval of an exception to Cumberland Valley Board Policy #201: Admission of Beginners — Dr. Runkle
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11.N. Pursuant to Policy 702 Gifts and Donations, the administration recommends approval of the district’s acceptance of a cash donation of $15,000 from Link Bank via Commonwealth Charitable Management, Inc., to support costs for secondary school extracurricular activity costs. - Dr. Runkle
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11.O. Pursuant to Policy 702 Gifts and Donations, the administration recommends the approval of the district’s acceptance of a cash donation of $4,000 from F&M Trust via Commonwealth Charitable Management, Inc., to support costs for secondary school extra-curricular activity costs. - Dr. Runkle
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11.P. Administration recommends approval of the following overnight field trip. - Dr. Runkle.
Description:
Four (4) student members of the Eagle View Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Club are requesting to travel to the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts. The students will travel by school van on Thursday, September 10, 2026 and return Sunday September 13, 2026. Two (2) chaperones will accompany the students. |
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11.Q. Administration recommends approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 2026–2027 Title I Non-Public Program and Services Agreement for provision of Title I services to CVSD resident students attending nonpublic schools at a cost up to $19,030 and not to exceed the district's nonpublic equitable share funding. Costs will be paid with the district's allocation of Nonpublic Title I Federal Funds— Dr. Runkle
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11.R. Administration recommends approval of the purchase of student materials for the Amplify Algebra I Pilot at a cost of $8,372. - Dr. Euker
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11.S. Administration recommends approval of an Addendum to the Contract for the Additional Purchase of One (1) Elementary Student Slot with River Rock Academy for the 2026-27 School Year at a cost of $47,175.00 - Doris Hagemann
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Personnel Actions |
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12.A. Administration recommends approval of the following additional Extra Duty Contracts. - Tim Cohen
Description:
EV Head Unified Bocce (Academic EDC, Range 4, Base Wage $1,500.00)
MV Head Unified Bocce (Academic EDC, Range 4, Base Wage $1,500.00) |
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12.B. Administration recommends approval of the following Consent Agenda items. - Tim Cohen
Description:
Approval of the following child-rearing leave:
Miranda Lard, Reading Specialist, SS, beginning on or around October 20, 2026, and ending on or around May 23, 2027 Approval of the following child-rearing leave adjustment: Alyse Hunt, Autistic Support Teacher, SpH, beginning on or around May 6, 2026, and ending on or around May 3, 2027 Approval of the following retirements: Bethann Bortner-Goss, Educational Assistant III, HS, retiring after 22 years of service to the district, effective 05/29/2026 Frank Slater, Custodian I, EV, retiring after 8 years of service to the district, effective 07/27/2026 Elizabeth Stelzer, Food Service Aide, HS, retiring after 4 years of service to the district, effective 05/28/2026 Approval of the following resignations: Adam Beck - Assistant Director of Human Resources/DO/08/07/2026 Meagan Beekler - Science Teacher/MV/06/02/2026 Madison Blejwas - Educational Assistant III/HA/05/29/2026 Andrew Casale - Winter Conditioning Football/07/31/2026 Andrew Casale - 1st Assistant Varsity Football/07/31/2026 Andrew Casale - Spring Conditioning Football/07/31/2026 Andrew Casale - Summer Conditioning Football/07/31/2026 Makenna Chappell - 4th Grade Teacher/HA/06/02/2026 Amber Earhart - Educational Assistant III/HS/05/29/2026 Emily Eckerd - Learning Support Teacher/HS/TBD Ashlynn Gipe - Educational Assistant III/WC/05/29/2026 Emma Hardy - Educational Assistant III/SpH/05/29/2026 Mandy Kirby - Kindergarten Teacher/WC/06/02/2026 Brendan Labra - HS Fall Play Advisor/06/30/2026 Jorden McVeagh - Aquatic Aide/07/22/2026 Jillian Minnaugh - Educational Assistant I /SpH/07/09/2026 Dawn Moody - Educational Assistant III/HS/05/29/2026 Cameron Orwig - Educational Assistant I/CV9/05/29/2026 Faith Pinci - Educational Assistant III/HA/05/29/2026 Gregg Sheibley - Age Group Diving Head Coach/07/29/2025 Emily Shield - Gifted Teacher/WC/06/02/2026 Jennifer Shumaker - Teacher's Assistant/GR/05/29/2026 Erin Stefanic - Music Teacher/SH/06/02/2026 Sydney Trimmer - Head EV Girls Basketball Coach/02/27/2026 Lynsey Weaver - 4th Grade Teacher/MI/06/02/2026 |
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12.C. Administration recommends approval of the following for employment (employment is contingent upon receipt of all necessary clearances and verification forms) - Tim Cohen
Description:
Lianet Abad Perez, Food Service I (Utility Aide), MV, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $18.00 per hour
Brooke August, Speech and Language Pathologist, MV, full time, new, effective TBD $68,175.00 MS Step 4; Education: Lebanon Valley College, 2023; Experience: Carlisle School District, 2023-2026 Helena Augusto, Educational Assistant I, MV, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $19.35 per hour Kayley Barnett, 3rd Grade Teacher, MI, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $64,025.00 BS Step 1; Education: Millersville University, 2025 Marissa Beebe, Educational Assistant III, HA, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.60 per hour Tyler Billet, Social Studies Teacher, MV, full time, replacement, effective 08/20/2026; $64,025.00 BS Step ; Education: Messiah University, 2026 Tekeia Bush, Educational Assistant II, EV, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.10 per hour Janay Carelock, Food Service I, GR, part time, replacement, effective 08/25/2026; $18.00 per hour Jena Chehovin, Social Studies Teacher, HS, full time, new, effective 08/20/2026; $64,025.00 BS Step 1; Education: Millersville University, 2026 Rebecca Chrisman, Educational Assistant III, SH, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.60 per hour Natalie Clifford, Educational Assistant I, HA, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $19.35 per hour Morgan Cromie, Educational Assistant III, HA, full time, replacement, effective 08/21/2026; $20.60 per hour Kathleen Cutia, Educational Assistant I, EV, full time, new, effective 08/27/2026; $19.35 per hour LidiaAnn Edwards, Learning Support Teacher, HS, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $66,525.00 BS Step 4; Education: Shippensburg University, 2020; Experience: West Perry School District, 2023-2026 Carrie Emmons, Educational Assistant III, HS, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.60 per hour Jamee Fetterman, Building Secretary, EV, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.10 per hour Julia Fiddler, 4th Grade Teacher, HA, full time, replacement, effective 08/20/2026 $64,025.00 BS Step 1; Education: Penn State University, 2022 Emmalee Fisher, Teachers Assistant, WC, full time, replacement, effective 08/27/2026; $23.20 per hour Mollie Fuller, 3rd Grade Teacher, SS, full time, LTS, effective 08/20/2026; $64,025.00 BS Step 1; Education: Bucknell University, 2026 Katherine Gerstner, Educational Assistant III, WC, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.60 per hour Marion Gorman, Educational Assistant I, MO, part time, replacement, effective 08/31/2026; $19.35 per hour Issabella Graff, Kindergarten Teacher, WC, full time, LTS, effective 09/17/2026; $64,525.00 BS Step 2; Education: Elizabethtown College, 2025; Experience: Cumberland Valley School District, 2025-2026 Dale Gross, Security Officer II, HS, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $21.70 per hour Heather Haney, Educational Assistant I, MI, full time, replacement, effective 08/27/2026; $19.35 per hour Skyelar Hirata, Educational Assistant III, HA, full time, new, effective TBD; $20.60 per hour Shanell Holland, Educational Assistant II, MI, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.10 per hour Jeremiah Howard, Technology Technician I, DSF, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $26.20 per hour Robert Jamison, Social Studies Teacher, MV, full time, LTS, effective TBD; $64,025.00 BS Step 1; Education: Millersville University, 2025 Valerie Kell, Kindergarten Teacher, HA, full time, replacement, effective 08/24/2026; $70,525.00 BS Step 8; Education: Lycoming College, 2008; Experience: Cumberland Valley School District, 2008-2020 Alissa Kelly, Building Secretary, SH, full time, replacement, effective 08/14/2026; $20.10 per hour Madelyn Kressler, 5th Grade Teacher, SpH, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $64,525.00 BS Step 2; Education: James Madison University, 2024; Experience: Albemarle County Public School District, 2025-2026 Kelly Lang, Educational Assistant I, SS, part time, replacement, effective 08/27/2026; $19.35 per hour Jessica Lingenfield, 1st Grade Teacher, WC, full time, LTS, effective 08/20/2026; $64,025.00 BS; Step 1; Education: Millersville University, 2025 Samantha Lohman, 4th Grade Teacher, HA, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $64,025.00 BS Step ; Education: Shippensburg University, 2025 Jayci London, Educational Assistant III, SH, full time, replacement, effective 08/21/2026; $20.60 per hour Reese Long, School Psychologist, SS, full time, replacement, effective 08/20/2026; $68,375.00 MS+30 Step 1; Education: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2026 Yuri Mininger, Math Teacher, MV, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $65,675.00 MS Step 1; Education: University of California, 2016 Gabriella Passalacqua, Educational Assistant II, EV, full time, new, effective TBD; $20.10 per hour Gopal Pokwal, Custodian I, GR, full time, new, effective TBD; $18.00 per hour Michelle Pryzie, Educational Assistant I, SpH, part time, replacement, effective 08/27/2026; $19.35 per hour Yamilka Romero, Educational Assistant III, WC, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.60 per hour Kylie Schwab, Science Teacher, MV, full time, replacement, effective 08/20/2026; $65,525.00 BS Step 3; Education: Bloomsburg University, 2023; Experience: Lee County School District (2024-2025), Manheim Central School District (2025-2026) Annaelena Siperko, Educational Assistant II, MI, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $20.10 per hour Elena Spadaccino, Music Teacher, SH, full time, replacement, effective 08/20/2026; $67,525.00 BS Step 5; Education: Lebanon Valley College, 2021; Experience: Fairfax County Public Schools, 2021-2024, City of York School District, 2024-2026 Sarah Thompson, Building Secretary, SpH, full time, replacement, effective 08/14/2026; $20.10 per hour Joshua Whitney, 4th Grade Teacher, HA, full time, replacement, effective TBD; $64,525.00 BS Step 2; Education: Elizabethtown College, 2021; Experience: Manheim Central School District, 2021-2023 Alexis Worrall, Educational Assistant III, GR, full time, new, effective TBD; $20.60 per hour Jennifer Zeigler, Educational Assistant I, MI, part time, replacement, effective TBD; $19.35 per hour Tatiana Zimenko, Food Service I (Utility Aide), EV, full time, replacement, effective 08/25/2026; $18.00 per hour |
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12.D. Administration recommends the approval of the following Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 school year. - Tim Cohen
Description:
Matthew Astorino, 1st Varsity Assistant Football Coach, $5,750.00, effective 08/11/2026
Mollie Fuller, Assistant JH Field Hockey Coach, $1,500.00, effective 08/11/2026 Ryan Priest, Assistant JH Football Coach, $2,500.00, effective TBD Michael Spagnulo, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, $4,250.00, effective 08/11/2026 Martin Springman, Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach, $3,250.00, effective 08/11/2026 Douglas Titus, Assistant Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach, $2,000.00, effective TBD Reese Watson, Assistant Golf Coach, $2,000.00, effective TBD |
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12.E. Administration recommends approval of the following Volunteer Coaching Positions for the 2026-2027 school year — Tim Cohen
Description:
Bryan Kelly, Football, effective 08/11/2026
Michael Murphy, Girls Wrestling, effective 08/11/2026 |
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12.F. Administration recommends the approval of the following transfers. — Tim Cohen
Description:
Erika Edwards, transferring from Educational Assistant II (7.5 hours per day), HS, to Educational Assistant III (7.5 hours per day), SpH, at an hourly rate of $20.85, effective 08/21/2026
Teresa Johns, transferring from Educational Assistant I (4 hours per day), SS, to Educational Assistant I (7.5 hours per day), SS, at an hourly rate of $20.10, effective 08/27/2026 Tamara Life, Educational Assistant II (7.5 hours per day), GR, to Learning Support Teacher, HS, at an annual salary of $64,025.00, effective TBD Korra Neidig, transferring from Educational Assistant II (7.5 hours per day), EV, to LTS - Special Education Teacher, SpH, at an annual salary of $64,025.00, effective 08/20/2026 Megan Paukert, transferring from Long Term Substitute, WC, to Kindergarten Teacher, WC, at an annual salary of $71,175.00, effective 08/20/2026 Danielle Villarreal, transferring from Educational Assistant I (4 hours per day), MI, to Educational Assistant I (7.5 hours per day), at an hourly rate of $19.85, effective 08/27/2026 |
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12.G. Administration recommends the approval of the following ELD staff. - Tim Cohen
Description:
Kristine Buysse, Substitute Teacher, $45.00 per hour, effective 07/13/2026
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12.H. Administration recommends the approval of the following Summer Help for the Custodial Department. - Tim Cohen
Description:
Rachel Goodwin, at an hourly rate of $17.40, effective 07/01/2026 |
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Superintendent's Report - Dr. Blanchard, Superintendent |
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Other Business - Michelle Nestor, Board President
Description:
The Board President will call for any additional business members of the Board of School Directors may wish to present. |
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Adjourn Regular Board Meeting — Michelle Nestor, President |
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16.
Informational Items |
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16.A.
2026-2027 Regular Meetings of the Board of School Directors
Description:
All regular meetings of the Board of School Directors are scheduled to take place in the District Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. Schedule and/or location are subject to change. Please check the district website under the School Board tab for updates.
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16.B.
2026-27 Cumberland Valley School District Board of School Directors Committee Meetings
Description:
All committee meetings of the Board of School Directors are scheduled to take place in the District Office Boardroom as noted below. Schedule and/or location are subject to change. Please check the district website under the School Board tab for updates. Curriculum & Education (4:00 p.m.) Facilities Committee (5:00 p.m.) Facilities Committee (4:00 p.m.) Policy Committee (5:15 p.m.) |
