August 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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1. Meeting Opening
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
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The Board President invites the audience to join the Board and administration in the Pledge of Allegiance & a moment of silence.
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1.B. Roll Call
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Mr. Steven Vituszynski, Board President Mr. Anthony Barrett, Vice-President Mr. Gerald Luchansky, Secretary Mrs. Gabrielle Shimkus, Treasurer Mrs. Rebecca Alunni Mr. Glenn Cashuric Mr. Robert Doughton Mr. Frank Galli Mrs. Tina Golumbeski
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1.C. Placement of Addendum Item(s)
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If Applicable:
Motion to place the following item(s) on the agenda for consideration/action by the Board of School Directors. |
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1.D. Questions from the Floor Regarding Agenda Items
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1.E. Minutes Approval - Regular School Board Meeting - June 17, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting - June 17, 2026, as submitted.
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2. Presentations
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3. Personnel
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3.A. Leave Request(s)
Description:
#1 - PS#01/26-27 - FMLA Leave - August 24, 2026 - November 4, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to review the Leave Request(s) listed , and to approve the same pending receipt of paperwork.
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3.B. Resignations/Retirements
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation notice(s) submitted by the staff members(s) listed.
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3.C. Appointments — Staff
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the personnel action(s) listed and the terms associated with the same. Applicants who have not provided the required clearances are deemed to be provisional for the period allowed by law; a provisional appointment will convert automatically to permanent provided the aforesaid reports are supplied during the provisional period, otherwise the appointment will become null and void.
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3.D. Appointments - Extra Curricular
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the personnel action(s) listed and the terms associated with the same. Applicants who have not provided the required clearances are deemed to be provisional for the period allowed by law; a provisional appointment will convert automatically to permanent provided the aforesaid reports are supplied during the provisional period, otherwise the appointment will become null and void.
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3.E. Volunteers
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the listed volunteers, contingent upon receipt of all clearances.
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3.F. Grant Tenure
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to grant tenure and a professional contract to the listed staff member.
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3.G. Position Transfer
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the request from Rachael Laboranti (Secondary 7-9 Principal) to be transferred from her administrative position and reassigned to a classroom teaching position (Social Studies).
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3.H. Position Reclassification
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to reclassify Nathaniel Bates from Part-Time IT Assistant to Full-Time IT Assistant at a rate of $21.50/hr. - Effective: 08/17/2026.
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3.I. Compensation Adjustment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a compensation adjustment to Stephen Hooper, Assistant to the Business Manager/HR Coordinator at a rate of $25.00/hr. - Effective: July 1, 2026
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3.J. School Physician Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the agreement with Dr. William Rotella as school physician for the 2026-2027 school year at a compensation of $10,000 + $100 for each football game attended.
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3.K. Department Chairpersons 2026-2027
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Department Chairpersons for the 2026-2027 school year.
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3.L. Employee Settlement Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the settlement agreement with employee PS#07/24-25
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3.M. Revision of Start Date
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to revise the start date of Kristen Yearing (School Counselor) to 08/03/2026.
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4. Curriculum & Instruction
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4.A. Field Trip Requests
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Field Trip request(s), as listed.
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4.B. Conference Request(s)
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the conference request(s), as listed.
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4.C. MV Virtual Academy Handbook 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the MV Virtual Academy Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year.
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4.D. Textbooks & Handbooks 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Textbooks & Handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year.
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4.E. Children's Service Center Agreement — 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agreement with the Children's Service Center Partial Hospitalization Agreement and Therapeutic Educational Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
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4.F. Contract Renewal - Agency for Community Empowerment of NEPA - 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the contract renewal with the Agency for Community Empowerment of NEPA's Head Start Program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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4.G. Secondary Center Program of Studies 9-12
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the MV Secondary Center Program of Studies 9-12.
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4.H. Graham Academy Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agreement with Graham Academy for the 2026-2027 school year.
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4.I. Student Settlement Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Student Settlement Agreement ST#01/26-27.
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4.J. Academic and Professional Guidelines for Educators 2026-2027
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Academic and Professional Guidelines for Educators for the 2026-2027 school year.
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4.K. A-TSI Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the A-TSI Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
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5. Building & Grounds
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5.A. Facility Use Request
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the facility use requests listed.
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6. Board Business & Policy
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6.A. Bus Drivers' Lists (MRL) 2026-2027 SY - Contracted Student Transportation Services
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Bus Drivers' List as submitted for the 2026-2027 school year. For any driver whose certification and/or clearances expire or are not renewed prior to the next scheduled school board meeting, their approval will become null and void the day following the expiration.
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6.B. Van Drivers' List (NEIU) 2026-2027 SY - Contracted Student Transportation Services
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Van Drivers' List as submitted for the 2026-2027 school year. For any driver whose certification and/or clearances expire or are not renewed prior to the next scheduled school board meeting, their approval will become null and void the day
following the expiration.
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6.C. Request for Proposal for Sound Study
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to advertise a Request for Proposal for a Sound Study.
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6.D. Kelly Education — Rate Increase
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the updated agreement with Kelly Education starting for the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.E. Resolution No. 6 of 2026 - Tax Rebate Program
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 6 of 2026 for a Real Estate Property Tax Rebate program for eligible senior citizens in accordance with the guidelines and criteria.
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7. Business Affairs
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7.A. Brian T. Kelly CPA - Auditor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agreement with Brian T. Kelly, CPA & Associates, LLC for auditing services for the year ending June 30, 2026.
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7.B. Authorization of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the list of bills payable June 23, 2026 through August 12, 2026 as submitted, and to attach a copy of the same in the minutes.
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7.C. Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the Treasurer's Report as posted, and to attach a copy of the same in the minutes.
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7.D. List of Checks Received
Recommended Motion(s):
That the list of checks received be approved as posted and placed in the proper accounts.
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7.E. Activity Fund Report
Recommended Motion(s):
That the Activity Fund report be approved as posted, and to attach a copy of the same in the minutes.
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7.F. Cafeteria Report
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Cafeteria report as posted, and to attach a copy of the same in the minutes.
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8. Informational
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9. Upcoming Events
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10. Meetings Held/Scheduled
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10.A. Meetings Held
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10.B. Meetings Scheduled
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11. Public Comment
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Questions/Comments from Public
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12. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn at ________ PM.
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