October 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee of the Whole
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1. Opening Items
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1.1. Will take place at the Regular Board Meeting on October 28, 2026.
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2. Public Comment
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2.1. Will take place at the Regular Board Meeting on October 28, 2026.
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3. Presentation
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3.1. State of Safety of Reading High School Students- Mrs. DiBlasi-Myers, Principal and Mr. Stiver, Assistant Director of Safe Schools
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4. Approval of Minutes - Minutes will be approved at the Regular Board Meeting next week.
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4.1. September 23, 2026 minutes will be approved at the Regular Board Meeting next week.
Description:
September 23, 2026 minutes will be approved at the Regular Board Meeting next week.
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5. Communications
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5.1. No items for consideration
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6. Financial Reports
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6.1. To ratify the September 2026 bill list of payments
Description:
To ratify the September 2026 bill list of payments for the following funds:
General Fund $21,042,123.32 Trust and Agency Fund $7,936.30 Special Revenue $1,145.23 Scholarship Fund $0 Food Service Fund $389,410.62 TOTAL $21,440,615.47 |
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6.2. To ratify the following August 2026 Reports
Description:
To ratify the following August 2026 Reports:
Financial Report General Bank Reconciliation Investment Report |
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6.3. To approve the October 2026 Construction related bill list of payments
Description:
To approve the October 2026 Construction related bill list of payments in the amount of $5,079,576.85
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6.4. To accept the following donations in September 2026
Description:
To accept the following donations in September 2026 as per attached
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6.5. To approve the following named personnel be granted permission to be absent from duty, with no deduction in pay, to attend the 72nd Annual PASBO Conference
Description:
To approve the following named personnel be granted permission to be absent from duty, with no deduction in pay, to attend the 72nd Annual PASBO Conference on March 9-12, 2027 at a cost to the District of $2,195.00 plus reimbursable expenses
Gary Drew Joseph Chiarelli Ken Chase April Halligan Rostek Christine MacDougal |
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6.6. PLACEHOLDER: To authorize the transfer of $[XXX] in unencumbered funds from [source budget line, account, or category] to the Board travel budget, [account 2310/580], for the 2026–2027fiscal year. The transfer is authorized as a transfer of an unencumbered balance from one budget item to another during the last nine months of the fiscal year. 24 P.S. § 6-687(d). The transfer does not increase the District’s total budgeted appropriations.
The administration is authorized to make the corresponding budget entries and to take all steps necessary to implement this transfer.
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PLACEHOLDER: To authorize the transfer of $[XXX] in unencumbered funds from [source budget line, account, or category] to the Board travel budget, [account 2310/580], for the 2026-2027fiscal year. The transfer is authorized as a transfer of an unencumbered balance from one budget item to another during the last nine months of the fiscal year. 24 P.S. § 6-687(d). The transfer does not increase the District’s total budgeted appropriations.
The administration is authorized to make the corresponding budget entries and to take all steps necessary to implement this transfer. |
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7. Administration/Operations/Legal
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7.1. To approve an agreement with PSBA
Description:
To approve an agreement with PSBA to prepare a compensation study for RSAA and RSSSA at a cost not to exceed $8,200
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7.2. To approve an agreement with Nymbol IT Solutions, Inc.
Description:
To approve an agreement with Nymbol IT Solutions, Inc., for information technology services through June 30, 2032 at the rates set forth in the attached
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7.3. To approve an agreement with TransPar Group
Description:
To approve an agreement with TransPar Group for transportation management services through June 30, 2030, at the rates set forth in the attached
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7.4. To approve the first reading of Policy 204.1 Virtual Instruction Program Wellness Checks
Description:
To approve the first reading of Policy 204.1 Virtual Instruction Program Wellness Checks
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7.5. To approve the attached Authorized Official Resolution in support of a Solar4Schools Grant from DCED for Glenside Elementary School
Description:
To approve the attached Authorized Official Resolution in support of a Solar4Schools Grant from DCED for Glenside Elementary School
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8. Curriculum
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8.1. To approve the Administration’s implementation of full-day prekindergarten scheduling at Lauer’s Park Elementary School and Northwest Area Elementary School
Description:
To approve the Administration’s implementation of full-day prekindergarten scheduling at Lauer’s Park Elementary School and Northwest Area Elementary School, effective October 19, 2026, within the District’s existing prekindergarten program, with the program day running from 8:05 a.m. to 2:05 p.m
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8.2. To enter into a 3-year agreement with Gage Personnel
Description:
To enter into a 3-year agreement with Gage Personnel for student employment services. Cost not to exceed $258,000, paid from General Funds.
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8.3. To approve the agreement between the Reading School District and Support Ed
Description:
To approve the agreement between the Reading School District and Support Ed for coaching services for ESL Paraprofessionals Cohort 2 district wide. Cost not to exceed $109,844.00, paid from Federal funds.
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8.4. To approve the agreement between the Reading School District and Solution Tree
Description:
To approve the agreement between the Reading School District and Solution Tree for training related to Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at Southern Middle School. Cost not to exceed $48,672.00, paid from Federal funds.
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8.5. To approve the agreement between the Reading School District’s Reading Virtual Academy and the Fulton Theatre
Description:
To approve the agreement between the Reading School District’s Reading Virtual Academy and the Fulton Theater. Cost not to exceed $370.00, paid from General Funds.
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8.6. To approve the purchase of two vehicles for Driver's Education Behind-the-Wheel instruction
Description:
To approve the purchase of two vehicles for Driver's Education Behind-the-Wheel instruction. Cost not to exceed $56,656.00, paid from General Funds
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8.7. To approve the following personnel for extra co-curricular stipends for activities for the 2026-2027 school year
Description:
To approve the following personnel for extra co-curricular stipends for activities for the 2026-2027 school year as attached:
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8.8. To approve the following personnel to provide support for Reading Virtual Academy-Credit Recovery Students
Description:
To approve the following personnel to provide support for Reading Virtual Academy-Credit Recovery Students. Cost not to exceed $3,000.00, paid from General Funds.
Emily Brown |
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8.9. To approve the following personnel to participate in various music events beyond the school day
Description:
To approve the following personnel to participate in various music events beyond the school day. Cost not to exceed $7,500 paid from general funds.
Aaron Oliver, Adam Gillen, Alexandra Booth, Bonnie (Calhoun) Repko, Bryan Sanguinito, David Rothenberger, Ella Roth, Ella Roth, Geoffry Whitcomb, Grace Mittleman, Holly Keown, Jessica Manning, Joel Evans, John Scanlon, Katerina (Lansang) Hermley , LeAnne Zettlemoyer, Lillie Risser, Margaret Craig, Michael Repko, Shanalyn Eckenrod, Timothy Goman, Veronica Sentgeorge |
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8.10. To approve the following personnel to participate in planning and hosting the Grand Opening event at the Reading High Innovation Academy
Description:
To approve the following personnel to participate in planning and hosting the Grand Opening event at the Reading High Innovation Academy. Cost not to exceed $2,275.20, paid from State funds.
Barbara Krause, Derek Evans, Elena Schanta, Georgann Ganas, Heily Montes, Johanna Baker, Lisa Comly, Michelle Emerich, Natalie Smith, Tonya Gilmore, Virginia Lemon, William Fehr |
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8.11. To create and deliver after-school professional development district-wide
Description:
To create and deliver after-school professional development district-wide. Cost not to exceed $7,584.00, paid from State funds.
Clara Worrall, Sharon Gundersen, Myranda Marquez, Megan Putt, Meghan Carl, Lora Gass, Amari Gilmore, Shannon Rohrer, Kelly Fuller, Karen Fineran |
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8.12. To approve the following personnel to participate in curriculum writing for multiple programs district-wide
Description:
To approve the following personnel to participate in curriculum writing for multiple programs district-wide. Cost not to exceed $20,287.20, paid from Federal funds.
ELA Aria Beighley, Brianna Testa, Caitlyn Tague, Carson Endy, Colleen Jackson, Erica Morris, Jaime Travis, Jaime Woolard, Kimberly Cannon, Lori Short, Maria Iacampo, Nicole Dysart, Sara Ritter, Stephanie Sauder, Suzanne Blaschick-Kerns, Valerie Chamberlin, Victoria Fredericksen Library Bonnie Fox, Drew Miller, Leah Kistler, Lisa Comly, Olivia Resh |
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8.13. To approve payment for the following personnel serving as mentors at the rate of $30.00 per hour for 5-10 hours each
Description:
To approve payment for the following personnel serving as mentors at the rate of $30.00 per hour for 5-10 hours each, paid from General funds.
Adrienne Puglia, Aleisa Cahn, Alicia Good, Allison Pearson, Amanda Hartman, Andrew Albrecht, Angela De Cicco, Angela Donohue, Angela Woodworth, Ashley Byerly, Ashley Rowe , Ashley Weiss , Barbara Kruase , Bethany Bower , Beverly Coe , Bonnie Fox , Brianna Testa , Brittany Trofe , Bryan Librizzi , Caitlin Weniger , Caitlyn Marrella , Cerisse Foster , Chelsea Storms , Chrissy Vaccaro , Christina Braun , Christina Zvorsky , Christopher Bowe , Cody Kelly , Colby Beiler , Dana Kline , Daniel Dixon , David Immendorf , Dean Garges , Denise Wilkinson , Devon Roberts , Dorothy Jordan , Duane Kring , Dylan Rutt , Elizabeth Barr , Elizabeth Whitehouse , Emily Mazur , Erika Tarnoski , Gary Smith , Geina Beaver , Georgann Ganas , Gina Walters , Gregory Zelinske , Hannah Moffett , Heily Montes , Holli Kline , Hope Guelzow , Howard Brosnan , Ian Moore , Jaime Kerwood , Jami Fry , Jamie Petro , Jamie Sgroi , Janna Carrozza , Jennifer Duley , Jennifer Johnson , Jennifer Swavely , Jennifer Voelker , Jocelyn Morales , John Getz , John Scanlon , John Walker , Joseph Andrieux , Kaitlyn Lessard , Kasey Sanders , Kathryn Hansen , Kelly Decembrino , Kimberly Waterson , Kristen Heim , Kristen Levan , Kristen Stankiewicz , Kristin Lebo , Kristin Moyer Ringler , Kylene White , Kym Downer , Lacey Soler , Lauren Beisker , Lauren Mayer , Lauren Walton , Lindsay O'Hara , Louise Disch , Maria Iacampo , Marianne Scherb , Mark Sewell , Martha Good , Megan Smith , Melissa Davis , Michelle Emerich , Michelle Petrizzo , Michelle Wilt , Molly Sarangoulis , Morgan Siegel , Nicholas D'Abbene , Nico Carwll , Pamela Visalli , Patti Loughery , Rachel Coller, Rebecca DiSarro , Rebecca Kauffman , Ryan Thom , Samantha Gillem , Samantha Wolf , Sarah Rothenberger , Scott Baker , Shana Holler , Shannon Darlington , Shannon Duff , Sherry Brinker , Stacey Campbell , Stacy Fritz , Stephanie Sauder , Steven Snisky , Tanya Phillips , Tara Miller , Veronica Sentgeorge , Victoria Achenbach , Victoria Troutman |
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8.14. To approve the following personnel to attend the Sixteenth Century Society Conference
Description:
To approve the following personnel to attend the Sixteenth Century Society Conference, October 29, 2026 to October 30, 2026, in Chicago, IL. At no cost to the district.
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8.15. To approve the following personnel to attend the National Literacy Institute Conference
Description:
To approve the following personnel to attend the National Literacy Institute Conference, November 13, 2026 to November 14, 2026, in Houston, TX. Cost not to exceed $2,136.00, paid from State funds.
Nicole Dysart |
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8.16. To approve the following personnel to attend the NYS AHPERD Conference
Description:
To approve the following personnel to attend the NYS AHPERD Conference, November 19, 2026 to November 20, 2026, in Verona, NY. At no cost to the district.
Megan Mohl |
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8.17. To approve the following personnel to attend the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association (PSCA) Annual Conference
Description:
To approve the following personnel to attend the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association (PSCA) Annual Conference, December 2, 2026 to December 4, 2026, in State College, PA. Cost not to exceed $4,940.88, paid from Federal funds.
Julieana Burgoyne, Leanne Eckenrode, Lydia Snow, Melissa Gillard, Stacey Campbell |
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8.18. To approve the following personnel to attend the Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo and Conference
Description:
To approve the following personnel to attend the Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo and Conference, February 7, 2027 to February 10, 2027, in Pocono Manor, PA. Cost not to exceed $6,773.18, paid from Federal funds.
Aaron Thompson , Caitlin Zook , Daniel Sharp , Randi Bartusik , Shawn Moore , Tyler Davies |
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8.19. To approve the following personnel to attend the Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work Summit
Description:
To approve the following personnel to attend the Professional Learning Community (PLC) at Work Summit, February 22, 2027 to February 25, 2027, in Phoenix, AZ. Cost not to exceed $24,008.64, paid from State funds.
Paige Weitzel, Stacey Hoffman, Morgana Schlick, Lindsey Stock, Joy Post, Geina Beaver |
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8.20. To approve the following personnel to attend the 2027 Pennsylvania Department of Education Data Summit
Description:
To approve the following personnel to attend the 2027 Pennsylvania Department of Education Data Summit, March 22, 2027 to March 24, 2027, in Hershey, PA. Cost not to exceed $891.36, paid from General funds.
Jennifer Langan |
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8.21. To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Team Competition in Lynchburg, VA
Description:
To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Team Competition in Lynchburg, VA from November 13, 2026 to November 14, 2026. At no cost to the district.
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8.22. To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Team Competition in Henrico, VA
Description:
To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Team Competition in Henrico, VA from January 22, 2027 to January 23, 2027. At no cost to the district.
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8.23. To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Team Competition in Pocomoke, MD
Description:
To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Team Competition in Pocomoke, MD from January 29, 2027 to January 30, 2027. At no cost to the district.
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8.24. To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Team Competition in Tottenville, NY
Description:
To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Team Competition in Tottenville, NY from February 5, 2027 to February 6, 2027. At no cost to the district.
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8.25. To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Annual Raider Competition in Bedford, VA
Description:
To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Annual Raider Competition in Bedford, VA from February 19, 2027 to February 21, 2027. At no cost to the district.
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8.26. To approve a category 3 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the National Drill Championship Competition in Bryan, TX
Description:
To approve a category 3 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the National Drill Championship Competition in Bryan, TX from February 24, 2027 to February 28, 2027. At no cost to the district.
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8.27. To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Annual YPFT Competition in Elizabeth, NJ
Description:
To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Annual YPFT Competition in Elizabeth, NJ from March 12, 2027 to March 13, 2027. At no cost to the district.
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8.28. To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Competition in Lowell, MA
Description:
To approve a category 2 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Drill Competition in Lowell, MA from March 12, 2027 to March 14, 2027. At no cost to the district.
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8.29. To approve a category 3 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Marine Boot Camp educational experience in Beaufort, SC
Description:
To approve a category 3 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Marine Boot Camp educational experience in Beaufort, SC from March 22, 2027 to March 27, 2027. At no cost to the district.
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8.30. To approve a category 3 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Annual All Service National High School Drill Championship Competition in Daytona Beach, FL
Description:
To approve a category 3 field trip for Reading High JROTC students to participate in the Annual All Service National High School Drill Championship Competition in Daytona Beach, FL from May 7, 2027 to May 12, 2027. At no cost to the district.
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8.31. To ratify the following personnel from Student Services to facilitate professional development for the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Description:
To ratify the following personnel from Student Services to facilitate professional development for the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), October 12, 2026. Cost not to exceed $3,500.00, paid from State funds.
Amanda Wargo, Celeste Quirindongo, Christine Wasser, Emily Snisky, Jade Stern, Julieana Burgoyne, Kaitlyn Balthaser, Marsha Ganter, Rebekah Bowland |
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8.32. To amend resolution 8.01 of the April 22, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.01 of the April 22, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the agreement between the Reading School District and Northstar Education Advisors to provide professional consultation services to the district for three years. Cost not to exceed $610,000.00, paid from State funds.
Add Revised end date (August 31, 2027) Addition of professional development and coaching for administrators New cost not to exceed $716,000.00
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8.33. To amend resolution 8.02 of the May 27, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.02 of the May 27, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the agreement between Reading School District and the Berks County Intermediate Unit for the Pre-K counts partnership services for the 2026-2027 school year.
To increase amount by $7,125.00
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8.34. To amend resolution 8.29 of the June 24, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.29 of the June 24, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to participate in LETRS Training Cohorts 1&2 in support of the District's implementation of the science of reading. Cost not to exceed $575,853.12, paid from State funds.
Add Susan Busher New cost not to exceed $579,152.16 |
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8.35. To amend resolution 8.33 of the June 24, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.33 of the June 24, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to attend The 23rd Annual Association of Latino Administrators and
Superintendents National Summit in Denver, CO from October 14, 2026, to October 17, 2026. Cost not to exceed $17,904.00, paid from Federal funds. Add Osvaldo Samboy Perez New Cost not to exceed $22,366.41 |
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8.36. To amend resolution 8.9 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.9 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the agreement between Reading School District and Chaz Perez for the Turn Pain Into Passion/Wellness Assembly at Northeast Middle School and Northwest Middle School, cost not to exceed $3,000.00, paid by General funds.
Add Northwest Middle Agreement New cost not to exceed $6,000.00, paid by State funds.
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8.37. To amend resolution 8.11 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.11 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to participate in the Student Assistance Program (SAP) Committee at the following schools. Cost not to exceed $31,739.04, paid from State Funds.
Add 13th and Green Christina Katz , Erin Carter , Laura Tranovich , Sabrina Gonzalez , Valerie Garvin Reading High Carolyn Foster New cost not to exceed $35,910.24 |
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8.38. To amend resolution 8.13 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.13 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to participate in the Guiding Coalition Committee at the following schools. Cost not to exceed $5,688.00, paid from State funds.
Add 13th and Union Ana Traverso Hazi, Jill Faber, Katharine Dianna, Nicole Sherman, Sherry Katrinak, Taylor Eckert, Wendy Ganster Reading High Christine Schuler Destinne Parker Steward New Cost not to exceed $14,599.20 |
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8.39. To amend resolution 8.14 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.14 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to participate in the Restorative Practices Committee at Northeast Middle School. Cost not to exceed $4,171.20, paid from State funds.
Add At the following schools: Central Middle Catherine Schultz , Chloe Remaly , Courtney Krempasky , Ethan Resh , Lael Schwartz , Lillie Risser , Scott Baker , Shannon Wallace New cost not to exceed $6,901.44 |
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8.40. To amend resolution 8.15 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.15 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to participate in the School Improvement Planning (SIP) Committee at the following schools. Cost not to exceed $11,944.80, paid from State funds.
Add 13th and Green Aimee Zajac , Alia Emery , Andrea Ottinger , Brittany Yaculak , Chrsitina Katz , Erin Carter , Felicia Owens , Jessica Novak , Kathleen Boyle , Kayla Heisy , Laura Lizcz-Tranovich , Pamela Yoe , Sabrina Gonzalez , Shontai Greene 16th and Haak Stephen Paquette New cost not to exceed $22,941.60 |
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8.41. To amend resolution 8.17 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.17 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to participate in the We R UKnighted Committee at the following schools. Cost not to exceed $4,550.40, paid from State funds.
Add 13th and Union Evelyn Olivera-Leon , Jennifer Toledo , Kristy Minnick , Norma Espada , Olivia Knauss-Hauck , Pamela Roberts Southwest Middle Jessica Bossler New cost not to exceed $7,388.04 |
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8.42. To amend resolution 8.20 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.20 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting: To Approve the following personnel to participate in the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Committee at the following schools. Cost not to exceed $36,934.08,
paid from State funds. Add 10th and Green Adrienne Derrer , Ashley Rank , Bethann Pagano , Crystal Rauenzahn , Kaitlin Loveall , Nina Murphy , Sherry Brinker Riverside Kelly Debiec Rachel Coller New cost not to exceed $44,593.92 |
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8.43. To amend resolution 8.26 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.26 of the August 26, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to conduct Family Engagement Activities during the 2026-2027 School Year. Cost not to exceed $12,704.73, paid from Federal Funds.
Add (New language: To approve the following Parent Outreach Assistants to participate in District Wide Family Engagement Activities during the 2026-2027- School year) Damaricie Vega, Dolly Smith Jimenez, Eric Sanchez, Jinnetzis Jimenez New cost not to exceed $14,234.22 |
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8.44. To amend resolution 8.9 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.9 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to participate in the Collaborative Team Meetings (CTM) committee at Central Middle School. Cost not to exceed $53,220.24, paid from State funds.
Add To approve the following personnel to participate in the Collaborative Team Meetings (CTM) committee at the following schools. Amanda E. Stout Allison Roberts , Alyssa Herbert , Andrea Fogelman , Andrea Mollura , Angeline Pedraza , Araceli Castaneda , Ashley Rambo , Ava Parese , Brianna Santiago , Brittany Light , Camry Slaybaugh , Carley Gonzalez , Dana Froehlich , Darlene Petersen , Deborah Gingrich , Emily LaCoe , Geraldine Nemirow , Hanna Thomas , Heather Peck , Janel Derr , Jennifer Duley , Jennifer Sell , Jessica Chambers , Jessica Ortiz , Julie Innis , Katie Herbein , Kayla Hazlett , Kayla King , Kim Rankin , Melanie Leal , Melissa Davis , Melissa Moyer , Molly Garcia , Natalie Curtis , Patricia Hartman , Randi Bartusik , Reanna Santarelli , Sabrina Lee , Samantha Boyer , Sarah Miller , Silbia Huertas , Skylar Hummel , Trisha Herrera , Vanessa Wallace Riverside Allison Garman , Asia Crawford , Clara Worrall , Connie Howland , David Fisher , Denise Laguidara , Dietlinde Hoffman , Erin Spatz , Ian Moore , Isabelle Wilde , Jade Yingling , Jennifer Bard , Jennifer Pope , Kathleen McCauley , Kristina Williams , Lori Dubel , Meredith Coyle , Michelle Yoder , Nicole Cartwright , Nicole Valentino , Rachel Lindenberg , Rachel O'Day , Rhea Antonellos , Riley Adam , Samantha Wolfe , Tiffany Keller , Tracy Cobb New cost not to exceed $101,302.80 |
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8.45. To amend resolution 8.22 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.22 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to participate in the ESL Programming Development. Cost not to exceed $65,222.40, paid from Federal funds.
Add Ami Zacker , Stephanie Morales , Trisha Herrera , Victoria Leonard At no additional cost |
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8.46. To amend resolution 8.23 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.23 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to participate in After School Programs at the following schools. Cost not to exceed $50,471.52 paid from State funds.
Add 16th and Haak-Read Alliance Katie Longlott 16TH and Haak- Strategic gaming & Problem Solving Ann Wondowski, Kayla LaFaver, Megan DeBock, Saeeda Biswas 16th and Haak-Book Club Danielle Goodman Molly Spatola 16th and Haak-STEAM Club Alize Thompson, Aulora Jackson, Jacob Geist, Ryan Oberly 16th and Haak- Strong Girls Club Logan Flinn, Marisa Rodriguez, Sara Scheirer, Sheila Perez Tyson-Schoener- Read Alliance Erica Crisafulli, Jodi Charnigo, Michaela Chang, Shae'Lynn Harris New Cost not to exceed $77318.88 |
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8.47. To amend resolution 8.25 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.25 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to attend the Career Academy Leaders Collaborative Conference in Orlando, FL from October 16,2026 to October 21, 2026, at a cost not to exceed $4,992.00, paid from Federal Funds.
Change date to reflect October 17, 2026 to October 21,2026. |
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8.48. To amend resolution 8.26 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.26 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to attend the Pennsylvania Neglected and Delinquent Symposium Summit in Erie, PA from October 26, 2026 to October 28, 2026. Cost not to exceed $3,000, paid from Federal funds.
Add Emily Snisky Steven Snisky New Cost not to exceed $3,762.08 |
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8.49. To amend resolution 8.36 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.36 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to plan and conduct Family Engagement Activities at the following Schools. Cost not to exceed $44,341.9, paid from Federal Funds.
Add 13th and Union Ana Maria Taverso-Hazi Riverside Hasel Perdomo New Cost not to exceed $45,289.90 |
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8.50. To amend resolution 8.37 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 8.37 of the September 23, 2026 Board Meeting: To approve the following personnel to conduct Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) activities at the following schools. Cost not to exceed $96,349.12, paid from State Funds.
Add 10th and Green Alexis Schweizer , Alison Mauger , Amy Caltagirone , Anna Vega , April Groft , Ashley Rank , Camie Bertolet , Jessica Beidler , Taylor Hartline 10th and Penn Aubrey Adams , Danielle Greene , Elizabeth Denlinger , Erika Alena , Jordan Lasco , Kristina Roxburgh , Lisa Amato , Raquel Middleton , Regina Malarkey , Sara Golden , Sherry Kendra , Sierra Dittmar Amanda E. Stout Ashley Rambo , Ava Parese , Brittney Light , Deborah Gingrich , Emery Elton , Katie Herbein , Kayla Hazlett , Kelly Boettger , Patricia Hartman Northwest Elementary Alicia Zwoyer , Amanda Angstadt , Anastasia Noll , Carly Weyandt , Clarissa Pena , Emily Noel , Kristin Vogel , Rebecca Hoover , Rebecca Lutz , Sarah Richard , Teresa Heckman New cost not to exceed $120,238.72 |
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9. Extracurricular
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9.1. To approve the purchase of fitness, strength, and conditioning equipment for the high school fitness and weight rooms
Description:
To approve the purchase of fitness, strength, and conditioning equipment for the high school fitness and weight rooms from Webster Fitness in the amount of $ $315,938.00 to be paid out of the general fund. CO-STARS#014-E23-298
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9.2. To approve the Winter coaches for the 2026 - 2027 school year
Description:
To approve the Winter coaches for the 2026 - 2027 school year, as attached 100% paid through the general fund
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9.3. To amend resolution 9.01 of the June 24, 2026 board meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 9.01 of the June 24, 2026 board meeting to approve the fall coaches, changes in bold.
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9.4. To ratify the following staff members to coach intramurals
Description:
To ratify the following staff members to coach intramurals to be paid $62.37 per session from the general fund
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9.5. To ratify the following staff members to work as athletic game workers for the 26-27 school year
Description:
To ratify the following staff members to work as athletic game workers for the 26-27 school year to be paid from the general fund based off the game worker salary approved 9.04 of the May 27, 2026 board meeting
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9.6. To ratify the following employees to be paid $30/hr as athletic study hall proctors/tutors for the 26-27 school year
Description:
To ratify the following employees to be paid $30/hr as athletic study hall proctors/tutors for the 26-27 school year. Please see the attached document.
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9.7. To ratify the following employees to be paid as aquatics for the 26-27 school year
Description:
To ratify the following employees to be paid as aquatics for the 26-27 school year per the game worker salary rates from the general fund. Please see attached list
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9.8. To ratify the following staff members to attend Digital Scoreboards in Columbia, IL
Description:
To ratify the following staff members to attend Digital Scoreboards in Columbia, IL from 10/21/2026 to 10/23/2026 at a cost not to exceed $1435 per person paid from the general fund.
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10. Student Services
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10.1. To approve an agreement between the Reading School District and Emily Sweet MS CCC/SLP
Description:
To approve an agreement between the Reading School District and Emily Sweet MS CCC/SLP to provide speech and language services through June 30, 2027, at a rate of $550.00 per monolingual evaluation, $800.00 per bilingual evaluation and $85.00 per hour for professional services to be paid with general funds.
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10.2. To approve an agreement between the Reading School District and EasterSeals, Eastern, PA
Description:
To approve an agreement between the Reading School District and EasterSeals, Eastern, PA to provide speech and language services through June 30, 2027, at a rate of $350.00 per evaluation and $120.00 per hour for therapist individual services to be paid with general funds
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10.3. To approve an agreement between the Reading School District and Strong Pulse
Description:
To approve an agreement between the Reading School District and Strong Pulse to provide CPR, AED and First Aid training for paraprofessionals through August 26, 2027 at a rate of $50.00 per person to be paid with general funds.
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10.4. To approve a Memorandum of Understanding between InMind Services, LLC and the Reading School District
Description:
To approve a Memorandum of Understanding between InMind Services, LLC and the Reading School District to include services related to conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans, as well as related training, consulting, and collaboration for district staff and partners for the 2026-27 school year at a cost not to exceed $100,000 to be paid with general funds.
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10.5. To approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Vision to Learn and the Reading School District
Description:
To approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Vision to Learn and the Reading School District for the 2026-27 school year at no cost to the district
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10.6. To approve an agreement between the Allegany College of Maryland and the Reading School District
Description:
To approve an agreement between the Allegany College of Maryland and the Reading School District for the 2026-27 school year at no cost to the district. Pending Solicitor Approval
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10.7. To approve Homebound Instructions for the following students
Description:
To approve Homebound Instructions for the following students:
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10.8. To approve the following school psychologists to attend the National Association of School Psychologists Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina
Description:
To approve the following school psychologists to attend the National Association of School Psychologists Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 23-26, 2027. Cost not to exceed $20,000.00 to be paid with general funds.
Jessie Kessler Crysten Campbell Jonathan Pelachick Desirie Rodriguez-Reid Stacy Leathery Xiomara Colon Lauren McClure |
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10.9. To approve the following school psychologists to attend the Virtual Express National Association of School Psychologists Conference
Description:
To approve the following school psychologists to attend the Virtual Express National Association of School Psychologists Conference on February 23-26, 2027. Cost not to exceed $2,000.00 paid from General Funds.
Charishma Aviles Hairo Duran Rebecca McQuoid |
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10.10. To amend resolution 10.13 of the June 26, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 10.13 of the June 26, 2024 Regular Board Meeting of the agreement between the Reading School District and Aveanna Healthcare Legal Entities to include new Schedule A rates.
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10.11. To amend resolution 10.9 of the August 26, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Description:
To amend resolution 10.9 of the August 26, 2026 Regular Board Meeting to include the approved provider listed below to provide special educational services for the 2026-2027 RSY (Regular School Year). Capstone Academy: Annual Tuition: $105,859.38; The Pathway School: Annual Tuition: $79,000; The Vista School: Annual Tuition $79,000
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10.12. To approve a Settlement Agreement
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10.13. To approve a Settlement Agreement
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11. Technology
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11.1. No items for consideration
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12. Facilities and Safe Schools
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12.1. To approve the Design Scope Services Amendment No #1 for the Schrader Group - ADD $12,000.00
Description:
To approve the Design Scope Services Amendment No #1 for the Schrader Group - ADD $12,000.00
This Service Amendment is for the Reading High School Athletic Locker Room and Shower redesign of the Athletic Renovations Phase II |
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12.2. To approve the change order PC-CO-02 for Vision Mechanical - DEDUCT $14,717.51
Description:
To approve the change order PC-CO-02 for Vision Mechanical - DEDUCT $14,717.51
This change order is a credit for unused material allowance for the Reading High School Innovation Academy
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12.3. To approve the change order #2 for Weatherproofing Technologies Inc - DEDUCT $2,765.94
Description:
To approve the change order #2 for Weatherproofing Technologies Inc - DEDUCT $2,765.94
This change order is a credit for the removal of labor and materials related to the Simple Seal installation on coping joints due to material delays for the Glenside Elementary School Roof Replacement Project. |
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12.4. To approve the change order #2 for Weatherproofing Technologies Inc - DEDUCT $2,765.94
Description:
To approve the change order #2 for Weatherproofing Technologies Inc - DEDUCT $2,765.94
This change order is a credit for the removal of labor and materials related to the Simple Seal installation on coping joints due to material delays for the Thomas Ford Red Knight Accelerated Academy Roof Restoration Project |
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12.5. To approve the proposal from Unified Door and Hardware for Reading High School Innovation Academy
Description:
To approve the proposal from Unified Door and Hardware for Reading High School Innovation Academy.
This proposal is for 318 Sargent Signature keycores for the Reading High School Innovation Academy at a cost of $46,625.00. Unified Door and Hardware COSTARS Contract #008-E26-1756. |
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12.6. To approve the proposal from Element Environmental Solutions for asbestos containing materials consulting
Description:
To approve the proposal from Element Environmental Solutions for asbestos containing materials consulting.
This proposal is to provide design and bid services, remediation oversight and air sampling for the Art Room Wing renovation at Reading High School at a cost of $12,990.00 |
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12.7. To approve an architectural predesign assessment of Thomas Ford Elementary School by Kautter & Kelley Architects
Description:
To approve an architectural predesign assessment of Thomas Ford Elementary School by Kautter & Kelley Architects at a cost not to exceed to $72,065
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12.8. To approve the change order #3 for Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. - DEDUCT $2,227.39
Description:
To approve the change order #3 for Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. - DEDUCT $2,227.39
This change order is for the cost Reading School District incurred to fix the damaged fiber at Glenside Elementary School.
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12.9. To approve the change order #3 for Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. - DEDUCT $349.99
Description:
To approve the change order #3 for Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. - DEDUCT $349.99
This change order is for the cost to replace the Starling that was damaged at Reading Knight Accelerated Academy at Thomas Ford. |
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12.10. To approve the quote from Singer Equipment for Reading High School Athletic Facility.
This quote is for the items for the upgraded Concession Area at Reading High School Athletic Facility for $21,063.53
Description:
To approve the quote from Singer Equipment for Reading High School Athletic Facility.
This quote is for the items for the upgraded Concession Area at Reading High School Athletic Facility for $21,063.53 |
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12.11. To approve permission to dispose of a 2002 Jeep Wrangler from the district's vehicle fleet
Description:
To approve permission to dispose of a 2002 Jeep Wrangler from the district's vehicle fleet: vehicle is deemed unusable and will be scrapped.
2002 Jeep Wranlger Vin#: 1JFA39S62P728424 Milage: 93,456 |
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12.12. To approve COSTARS Contract 008-E23-1076 with CM3 Building Solutions
Description:
To approve COSTARS Contract 008-E23-1076 with CM3 Building Solutions for the renewal of our annual maintenance contract of building automation systems in the amount of $166,428.00
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12.13. To approve COSTARS Contract # 008-E23-1067 with Landis Bonfitto Mechanical Group
Description:
To approve COSTARS Contract # 008-E23-1067 with Landis Bonfitto Mechanical Group for a 1-year preventative maintenance program for 7 school buildings to include chillers, pumps, cooling towers and refrigerant monitors in the amount of the amount of $86,810.00
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12.14. To approve COSTARS Contract # 008-E23-1067 with Landis Bonfitto Mechanical Group
Description:
To approve COSTARS Contract # 008-E23-1067 with Landis Bonfitto Mechanical Group for the installation of new water treatment equipment in the amount of the amount of $38,944.96
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12.15. To accept COSTARS Contract # 014-E23-334, 008-E24-1406 with R. Smith Paving
Description:
To accept COSTARS Contract # 014-E23-334, 008-E24-1406 with R. Smith Paving for the milling and re-paving of the rear driveway of 13th and Green Elementary School in the amount of $65,950.00
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12.16. To accept COSTARS Contract # 008-E23-1067 with Ladis Bonfitto Mechanical Group
Description:
To accept COSTARS Contract # 008-E23-1067 with Ladis Bonfitto Mechanical Group to install temporary steam boiler hook ups at the Thomas Ford Elementary School in the amount of $24,500.00
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12.17. To accept COSTARS Contract # 014-E22-249 with Recreation Resource USA
Description:
To accept COSTARS Contract # 014-E22-249 with Recreation Resource USA for the installation of a new playground and play surface at 13th and Union Elementary in the amount of $252,713.00
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13. Executive Session
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13.1. The next meeting of the Reading School District Board of Directors will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7 pm in the Administration Building Boardroom, 800 Washington Street, Reading PA.
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13.2. The Board will be moving into an executive session to discuss the Personnel section of the agenda. They will not return to an open session.
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14. Personnel
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14.1. To approve General Items as listed:
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14.2. To approve Retirements as listed:
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14.3. To approve Resignations as listed:
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14.4. To approve Terminations as listed:
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14.5. To approve Employment Ratifications as listed:
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14.6. To approve Change of Status Ratifications as listed:
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14.7. To approve Employment Approvals as listed:
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14.8. To approve Change of Status Approvals as listed:
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14.9. To approve Leave of Absence Requests as listed:
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14.10. To approve Return from Leave of Absence Requests as listed:
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14.11. To approve Position Control items as listed:
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14.12. To approve Miscellaneous Items as listed:
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15. Adjournment
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15.1. Adjourn the Meeting
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