October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Voting Meeting
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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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1.A. Executive Session - 5:30 p.m.
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2. MEETING OPENING
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2.A. Roll Call
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3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
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3.A. Public Participation at School Board Meetings: Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer, come to the microphone and preface their comments by announcing their name, address, and group affiliation if applicable. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer or Superintendent; no participant may address or question Board members individually. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes per individual. The Board Secretary will monitor the allotted time. Groups should identify a single spokesperson to avoid repetition. Please be seated after making comments. Only community members will be permitted to speak.
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4. PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Rep. Mandy Steele |
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4.A. Superintendent's Report
Description:
3-Year Improvement Plan:
"EmPOWERing Every Student to a Bright Future."
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5. BILLS/PAYMENTS - Mr. Pollino
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5.A. Bills/Payments
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the September 2026 Treasurer's Report, the payment of bills (Disbursement Ledger) and the Accounts Payable List.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA OPERATIONS/FINANCE - Mr. Pollino, Mrs. Crumb, Mr. Derringer
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6.A. Approve All Consent Items 6.B to 6.M
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve Consent Agenda Items 6.B. to 6.M.
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6.B. Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the September 1, 2026, Planning Meeting Minutes.
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6.C. Approval of Voting Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the September 8, 2026, Voting Meeting Minutes.
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6.D. Acmetonia Roof Project Pay Application#4
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend Board approve Pay Application#4 from Strongland Roofing in the amount of 152,651.07 from Capital Reserve Funds.
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6.E. 2026-27 PCCD Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend Board authorize Administration to apply for the 2026-27 PCCD Grant in the amount of $138,493/-
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6.F. T-mobile Friday Night Sweepstakes
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept the T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights Sweepstakes in the amount of $5,000/- (the district will continue to participate in the program for additional winnings)
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6.G. 26-27 AIU Joint Purchasing delegates
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend Board approve Resolution appointing Dr. Rajgopal as the primary delegate and Dr. Graczyk as secondary delegate with the joint purchasing agreement with the Allegheny Intermedite Unit (AIU3).
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6.H. Transition Services
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve transition services with Wesley Family Services for one (1) Springdale Jr-Sr High School student for the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.I. Pay Application# 11 Arch Masonry
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve Pay Application#11 in the amount of $4,500/- to Arch Masonry related to the Masonry Project at Springdale Jr-Sr High School.
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6.J. 2026-27 PSBA Delegate Assembly
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve Ms. Amy Sarno to attend the 2026-27 PSBA Delegate Assembly on Saturday, November 7, 2026 starting at 9:00 a.m. at Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland Valley School District (Lodging $137.64, mileage, tolls and meals extra)
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6.K. Purchase of Freezer Athletic Field
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board ratify the purchase of 2 Freezers for the concession stand of the Athletic Field in the amount of $2,460.65 from Web Restaurant Store.
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6.L. e-Rate Consultant Renewal
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve renewal of e-Rate consulting services by Van Strien Consulting, LLC
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6.M. 26-27 SmartFutures District License
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve proposal in the amount of $2,000/- with SmartFutures for students in Grades 7-12 .
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7. OPERATIONS/FINANCE - Mr. Pollino, Mrs. Crumb, Mr. Derringer
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7.B. Purchase of used Truck
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board authorize administration to purchase a used truck from Allegheny Valley Fire Hall based on appraisal from Capital Reserve funds.
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7.C. Solar for Schools Project Grant
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend Board authorize Administration to accept the Solar for Schools Grant Award in the amount of $300,000/- for Acmetonia Elementary.
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7.D. Bus Patrol Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend Board approve agreement with Bus Patrol (pending solicitor review)
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7.E. SHS Auditorium seating consultant Canzian
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board authorize the administration to consult with Canzian Johnston & Associates for preliminary scope review and cost estimate for the replacement of auditorium seating at Springdale Junior / Senior High School.
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7.F. Colfax property retaining wall consultant Canzian
Description:
Colfax property and Ellwyn Street
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board authorize the administration to consult with Canzian Johnston & Associates for review and cost estimate for the replacement of retaining wall and sidewalk repairs at Colfax property.
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7.G. Healthy Snack Vending Machine at SHS
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend Board authorize Administration to proceed with a Healthy Snack Dispensing Machine at Springdale Junior Senior High School.
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8. EDUCATION - Ms. Sarno, Ms. Mundok, Mrs. Renaldi
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8.A. Report.
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8.B. Complimentary School Privileges
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve complimentary school privileges for the 2026-2027 school year, under Section 1302 of the PA School Code, for one (1) Springdale Jr-Sr High School student (2026-3) who is under the guardianship of a resident of the District. The proper notarized papers have been submitted to the business office.
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8.C. 2027 Spring Marching Band Trip
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve Mrs. Elizabeth Bicking, Mrs. Elizabeth Minda, Ms. Morgan Blanchflower and the marching band and show choir students to participate in a 2027 Spring Marching Band Trip to Pigeon Forge, TN on March 4-6, 2027 (alternate dates May 6-8, 2027). The only cost to the District is substitute coverage.
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9. TECHNOLOGY - Mrs. Paulovich, Mrs. Mundok, Mr. Pollino
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9.A. Report.
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10. PERSONNEL - Ms. Haas, Mrs. Renaldi
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10.A. Report.
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10.B. Employment of Athletic Staff
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the employment of athletic staff for the 2026-2027 school year as listed.
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10.C. Independent Volunteers
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve independent volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year as listed:
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10.D. Employment of Supplemental Staff
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the employment of supplemental staff for the 2026-2027 school year as listed.
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10.E. Resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept, with regret, the resignation of Jennifer Stiner, Asst. Cook, effective September 14, 2026.
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10.F. Leaves of Absence
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve leaves of absence as listed:
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10.G. Employment of Classified Staff
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the employment of classified staff as listed:
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11. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Mr. Pollino, Mr. Derringer, Ms. Sarno
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11.A. Report.
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11.B. Appoint School Safety and Security Coordinator
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board appoint Mr. Andrew Leviski as the School Safety and Security Coordinator, effective October 13, 2026.
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12. ATHLETICS & STUDENT ACTIVITIES - Mr. Derringer, Mrs. Mundok, Mrs. Paulovich
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12.A. Report.
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13. POLICY/LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Mrs. Crumb, Mrs. Mundok
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13.A. Report.
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13.B. Policy Review - First Reading
Description:
Policy 816 - District Social Media Policy 902 - Publications Program Policy 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings Policy 908 - Relations With Parents/Guardians Policy 909 - Municipal Government Relations Policy 911 - News Media Relations Policy 913 - Nonschool Organizations/Groups/Individuals Policy 914 - Relations With Intermediate Unit Policy 917 - Parental/Family Involvement
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the first reading of the policies as listed.
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14. FORBES ROAD CTC & EASTERN AREA SPECIAL SCHOOLS REPORTS
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14.A. Forbes Road CTC - Mr. Derringer
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14.B. Eastern Area Special Schools - Ms. Sarno
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15. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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15.A. Report.
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16. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
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16.A. Public Participation at School Board Meetings: Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer, come to the microphone and preface their comments by announcing their name, address, and group affiliation if applicable. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer or Superintendent; no participant may address or question Board members individually. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes per individual. The Board Secretary will monitor the allotted time. Groups should identify a single spokesperson to avoid repetition. Please be seated after making comments. Only community members will be permitted to speak.
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17. ADJOURN
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17.A. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board adjourn the meeting.
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