Public Meeting Agenda: August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS' REGULAR MEETING, FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

I. CALL TO ORDER

Description:

This meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.

II. ROLL CALL

Description:

Mr. Briscoe                      _______
Dr. Dougherty                  _______
Mrs. Flament                    _______ Mrs. Garry                        _______
Mr. Kennedy                    _______
Mr. Mountain                   _______
Mrs. Ott                            _______
Mr. Toprani                      _______
Mrs. Wilhelm                    _______

III. REPORTS

III.A. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Speaker(s): Superintendent

III.B. MON VALLEY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER REPORT

Speaker(s): Ms. Wilhelm

III.C. IU1 REPORT

Speaker(s): Dr. Dougherty

III.D. SHASDA REPORT

Speaker(s): Mrs. Ott

III.E. PSBA REPORT

Speaker(s): Mrs. Ott

III.F. ACSHIC REPORT

Speaker(s): Mrs. Ott

III.G. SOLICTOR’S REPORT

Speaker(s): Solicitor Beard

III.H. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Speaker(s): Mr. Briscoe

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

IV.A. Board Meeting Minutes

V. VISITORS’ REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

V.A. Public Comment

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

VI.A. Policy – Chairperson: Dr. Dougherty Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Garry and Mrs. Wilhelm

VI.B. Business and Financial Services – Chairperson: Mrs. Flament Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Ott and Mrs. Wilhelm

VI.B.1. Treasurers Report

VI.B.2. Payment of Bills

Description:

General Fund	$ 1,953,408.40
Cafeteria Fund	$5,874.63
Capital Reserve	$
Capital Projects

VI.B.3. Payment to HHSDR

Description:

Project	Invoice	Amount	Fund Account
RHS Phase 3	3	$40,304.25	Capital Projects Fund
RHS Phase 3	4	$42,991.20	Capital Projects Fund
Ginger Hill	18	$7,287.47	Capital Projects Fund
Ginger Hill	19	$7,287.47	Capital Projects Fund

VI.B.4. Payments for New Ginger Hill Transportation and Maintenance Building

Description:

Vendor	Invoice	Amount
Uhl Construction Company	#3	$607,559.93
A-1 Electric, Inc.	#2	$148,921.65
Hranec Sheet Metal, Inc.	#1	$7,987.50
Hillis Carnes	#1053705	$1,754.00
Hillis Carnes	#1055546	$784.00

VI.B.5. Trash and Garbage Removal

Description:

Year	School Year	Annual Amount
Year 1	2026-2027	$32,250.72
Year 2	2027-2028	$34,185.60
Year 3	2028-2029	$35,216.16
Year 4 (Optional)	2029-2030	$36,272.64
Year 5 (Optional)	2030-2031	$37,361.28

VI.B.6. Consent for Repository Sale

VI.C. Personnel and Administration – Chairperson: Mrs. Ott Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Flament and Mr. Mountain

VI.C.1. Acceptance of Resignations

Description:

Angela DeAngelo	Certified School Nurse for the Ringgold Elementary School South effective on or before the completion of a 60 day holding period.
Lisa Crowe	Special Education Teacher for the Ringgold Middle School effective on or before the completion of a 60 day holding period.
Kaylee Bartos	Mathematics Teacher for the Ringgold Middle School effective on or before the completion of a 60 day holding period.
Faith Martin	Kindergarten Teacher for the Ringgold Elementary School South effective on or before the completion of a 60 day holding period.
Amanda Komonich	Paraprofessional for the Ringgold School District effective end of the day August 4, 2026.
Madison Gaebler	Paraprofessional for the Ringgold School District effective end of the day July 21, 2026.
Jennifer Jones	Cook Manager for the Ringgold Elementary School South effective end of the day July 23, 2026.
Alyssa McQuillis	Cook/Baker for the Ringgold School District effective end of the day August 4, 2026.

VI.C.2. Employment of Personnel

Description:

Name	Position	Location	Salary for 2026-2027 School Year	Degree
Full-time Employment List
Kathryn Gomes	Special Education Teacher	RSD	$ 46,500.00	BS
Stephanie Goodwin	School Counselor	RMS	$ 64,500.00	MS
Katherine Latkowski	Science and Social Studies Teacher	RMS	$ 53,000.00	MS
Karen Lake	Special Education Teacher	RSD	$ 57,500.00	MS
Christy Zacchero	Certified School Nurse	RSD	$ 46,500.00	BS
Penny DeBerardinis	4.5 Hour Utility Worker	RESN
Substitute Employment List
Damon Nicodemus	Bus Driver	RSD

VI.C.3. Appointment of Extracurricular Positions

Description:

Individual	Position	Amount
Chris McConnell	MS Director of Students	$2,017.00
Ryan Shannon	MS Lead Teacher Science	$1,772.00

VI.C.4. Granting Teacher Tenure

Description:

Darcy Cheek

Cassandra Davies

Derek Jobes

Michael Gismondi

VI.C.5. Request to Attend a Conference

Description: Act 67 School Security Personnel Training
Police Department
Michael Ackman and Leo DiCesare
August 22-23 and 29-30, 2026
$540.82 per person

VI.D. Curriculum and Technology – Chairperson: Mrs. Wilhelm Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Ott and Mr. Toprani

Description: Personnel and Administration - Chairperson: Mrs. Ott Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Flament and Mr. Mountain

VI.D.1. Approval of Agreements

Description:

Outside In School of Experiential Education
Merakey Pennsylvania
SPHS Behavioral Health
Transformation Learning Corporation
Watson Institute
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC)
Washington County Probation Services - Juvenile Probation Division
Hope Academy
WDAC

VI.D.2. AIU Non-Public Title I Services

VI.D.3. School Plans

VI.E. Athletics – Chairperson: Mr. Toprani Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Garry and Mr. Mountain

VI.E.1. Appointment of Coaches

Description: Cross Country
Nick Sinz - Cross Country Assistant Coach at a salary of $2,700.00
Kirsten McMichael - Cross Country Volunteer Assistant Coach
Wrestling
Ryan Scalise - Girls’ Wrestling Head Coach at a salary of $3,121.20
Kristen Scalise - Girls’ Wrestling Volunteer Assistant Coach
Golf
Michael Dixson - Boys’ Golf Head Coach at a salary of $3,000.00
Soccer
Michael Wilson - Boys’ Soccer Volunteer Assistant Coach
Keaton Jennings - Girls' Soccer Volunteer Assistant Coach
Football
John Mincin - Varsity Football Volunteer Assistant Coach
Ryan Breisinger - Middle School Football Volunteer Assistant Coach
Volleyball
JaSona Belyeu - Volleyball Head Coach at a salary of $5,000.00

VI.E.2. PIAA State Championships Request

Description:

Cross Country - November - Hershey

Football - December - Hershey

Golf - October - State College

Soccer - November - Hershey

Girls Tennis - November - Hershey

Volleyball - November - State College

Track and Field - May - Shippensburg University

Basketball - March - Hershey

Baseball - June - State College

Softball - June - State College

Swimming - March - Bucknell University

Boys Tennis - May - Hershey

Wrestling - March - Hershey

Competitive Spirit - December - Hershey

VI.F. Health, Wellness, and Security – Chairperson: Mr. Kennedy Co-chairpersons: Mrs. Garry and Mr. Toprani

VI.G. Facilities, Planning, and Transportation – Chairperson: Mr. Mountain Co-chairpersons: Dr. Dougherty and Mr. Kennedy

VI.G.1. Use of Facility Request

Description: Ringgold Youth Wrestling

Use of RMS gym for practices on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from November 1, 2026, through March 1, 2027, from 6:00pm-9:00pm
School affiliated group
All fees according to policy

VI.G.2. Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program Resolution

VI.G.3. Approval of Transportation Agreements

Description:

Student Transportation of America, LLC
Allegheny Medical Transport
BDJ Transportation, LLC

VII. ADJOURNMENT

VII.A. Adjournment

August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS' REGULAR MEETING, FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

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