Public Meeting Agenda: August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board Voting Meeting

1. Meeting Opening

1.A. Call to Order - Board President

All meetings will be recorded.
As per District Policy #008, Board Members are reminded when a conflict of interest exists, they are to state that they will be abstaining from a vote and the reason for doing so PRIOR to a vote being taken.

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

Please rise and join us in saying the Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

1.C. Roll Call

1.D. Agenda Edits - 1.D.1 - 1.D.2

Motion to approve the removal of item 12.3.1.10.1 (The following teachers are approved as Mentor(s) effective for the 2026-2027 school year, with a salary of $1,000.00 per mentee per school year payable at the end of the school year: 1. Christen Bagenstose, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center)
Motion to approve the revision of item 2.A.12.3.2.6 (6. Changing amount from $4,000.00 to $5,000.00)

1.E. Announcements - 1.E.1 - 1.E.2

There will be an Executive Session after tonight's meeting to discuss legal advice
Superintendent Report

1.F. Recognitions / Presentations

1.G. Procedures for Public Participation

Procedures for Public Participation

Prepared statements that are to be read to the Board should have a copy presented to the Board President prior to their being addressed.
Comments on agenda items will be made by rising and approaching the microphone and stating your name and address and signing on the sheet provided.
You will be granted up to three minutes to address the Board. Your three(3) minute time limit will start when you begin to speak. When three(3) minutes are over, you will be asked to be seated.
Any item that is not on the agenda, as well as agenda items acted upon, comments will be made at the designated section at the end of the agenda.

Act 20 of 1993 amended the law to grant residents and/or taxpayers of the district the right to comment on matters of concern, official action or deliberation that are or may be before the Board.
Act 93 of 1998 further amended the law requiring the Board to provide an opportunity for public comment by residents and taxpayers before taking official action.

1.H. Presentations by Public on Agenda Items

Please refer to the Procedures for Public Participation

2. CONSENT ITEMS - 2.A.1 - 2.A.15

All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval.

Motion to approve the following Financial Reports for JUNE 2026 & JULY 2026 (see attachments)
1. Cafeteria Statement
2. Treasurer's Report
3. General Fund Statement
4. General Fund Budget Sheet
5. Student Activities
6. Capital Reserve Fund
7. Trial Balance
Motion to approve the payment of bills from JUNE 8, 2026 through AUGUST 14, 2026
Motion to approve the budgetary transfers for JUNE 2026
(Business / Finance) - Motion to approve the annual renewal of School Physician Agreement with Ludwig's Village Family Medicine, LLC (Amy Capoocia) and Daniel Boone Area School District, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, at an annual cost of $25,000.00
(Business / Finance) - Motion to approve the annual renewal of the agreement with Dr. Dina Karalis to be the Daniel Boone Area School District Dentist for the 2026-2027 school year
(Business / Finance) - Motion to accept a $4,311.39 donation from the Blazer Foundation for the Daniel Boone Area Primary Center for the Library program utilizing Playaway Products
(Business / Finance) - Motion to accept a $2,999.97 donation from the Blazer Foundation for the Daniel Boone Area Primary Center for the Music program to purchase Nino percussion 8-piece deluxe classroom cajon sets with stools
(Business / Finance) - Motion to approve the Settlement Agreement and Release with parents of a Daniel Boone Area School District student
(Business / Finance) - Motion to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement to provide configuration and build support for Skyward for the Daniel Boone Area School District Business Office, at a rate of $75/hour - not to exceed $7,500.00
(Operations) - Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School Class of 2027 Senior Class Out-of-State trip to Six Flags in Jackson Township, NJ on May 27, 2027, approximately 200 students and 8 faculty chaperones, charter bus, paid by the Class of 2027
(Operations) - Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Daniel Boone Area School District K~12 Student Handbook
(Personnel) - Motion to approve the following:
1. Resignations / Retirements
  1. Administration
    1. Matthew Brand, Director of Safety & Security, Daniel Boone Area School District - District Office, resignation effective July 24, 2026
  2. District Contracted Services
    1. Ashley Griffith, Wellness Coordinator, paid by grant from Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, resignation effective August 5, 2026 (with last day being August 4, 2026)
  3. Professional
    1. Andrew Puleo, Instrumental Music Teacher, Daniel Boone Area High School, resignation effective July 27, 2026 or no later than sixty(60) days from July 27, 2026 upon release from Administration per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement(CBA)
  4. Classified
    1. Denetra Bauer, Human Resources Specialist, Daniel Boone Area District Office, resignation effective July 24, 2026 (with last day of work being July 23, 2026)
    2. Nevaeh Bradley, FT Special Ed Instructional Aide, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, resignation effective July 2, 2026 (with last day of work being June 5, 2026)
    3. Bailee Greenfield, FT Special Education Instructional Aide, Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center, resignation effective July 27, 2026 (with last day of work being June 5, 2026)
    4. Elyse Wasson, PT Instructional Aide, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, resignation effective July 1, 2026 (with last day of work being June 5, 2026)
  5. Extracurricular
    1. Andrew Puleo, Instrumental (Band) Director, Daniel Boone Area High School, resignation effective July 27, 2026 or no later than sixty(60) days from July 27, 2026 upon release from Administration per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement(CBA)
2. Leaves
  1. Professional
    1. #25044, Daniel Boone Area School District, unpaid leave of absence from August 17, 2026 through September 23, 2026 - (26 unpaid days)
    2. #13987, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, unpaid FMLA/Child Rearing leave of absence from August 17, 2026 through June 4, 2027 or the 2026-2027 school year
  2. Classified
    1. #24012, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, unpaid leave of absence on May 27, 2026 - (1 unpaid day)
    2. #25018, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, unpaid leave of absence on May 12, 2026 - (1 unpaid day)
    3. #24036, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, unpaid leave of absence on May 15, 2026 - (1 unpaid day)
    4. #17415, Daniel Boone Area High School, unpaid leave of absence beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, on an as-needed, intermittent basis to be used after all paid days are exhausted, if warranted
    5. #58823, Daniel Boone Area District Office, paid leave of absence beginning August 31, 2026 through April 13, 2027 utilizing employee paid time
    6. #20002, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, unpaid leave of absence on May 18, 2026 - 1/2 PM through May 21, 2026, June 2, 2026, and June 4, 2026 - (5.5 unpaid days)
    7. #25025, Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center, unpaid leave of absence on May 8, 2026 - (1 unpaid day)
3. Appointments
  1. Professional
    1. Brooke Bollinger, LTS - Teacher - Kindergarten, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a daily rate of $311.58 (replace A. Macbeth)
    2. Josephine Burry, Teacher - ELA, Daniel Boone Area High School, effective for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, at a Bachelors - Step 1 salary of $58,888.00 (replace D. Godfrey)
    3. Amy Hicks, Department Head - 5-12 ELA, Daniel Boone Area School District, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, with a stipend of $3,000.00 (replace D. Godfrey)
    4. Alicia Housel, 0.6 Teacher - STEM, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, effective for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, at a Bachelors - Step 1 salary of $35,332.80 (replace M. Lawlor)
    5. Meghan Kaplan, Teacher - Learning Support, Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center, effective for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, at a Masters +12 - Step 12 salary of $87,023.00 (replace G. Sweet)
    6. Alyssa Klusewitz, LTS Teacher - Kindergarten, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a daily rate of $311.58 (replace K. Pursell)
    7. Natasha Moser, Teacher - Kindergarten, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, effective for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, at a Bachelors - Step 2 salary of $59,802.00 (replace J. Kearney)
    8. Madison Spitko, School Psychologist, Daniel Boone Area School District, effective for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, at a Masters +12 - Step 1 salary of $70,575.00 (new position)
    9. Robert Thomas, Teacher - ELA, Daniel Boone Area High School, effective for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, at a Bachelors - Step 1 salary of $58,888.00 (replace K. Hausman)
    10. The following teachers are approved as Mentor(s) effective for the 2026-2027 school year, with a salary of $1,000.00 per mentee per school year payable at the end of the school year:
      1. (REMOVED)~~Christen Bagenstose, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center~~
      2. Nichole Deininger, Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center
      3. Jennifer Derrick, Daniel Boone Area High School
      4. Rachel Ewing, Daniel Boone Area Middle School
      5. Andrea Jarvie, Daniel Boone Area Middle School
      6. Kelly Jones, Daniel Boone Area High School
      7. Matt Kade, Daniel Boone Area Middle School
      8. Johanna Latimer, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center
      9. Amelia Mintzer, Daniel Boone Area Middle School
      10. Felicia Pritchard, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center
      11. Meghann Scheetz, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center
      12. Jessica Tomaselli, Daniel Boone Area High School
      13. Pamela Ulrich, Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center
      14. Maureen Wildman, Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center
      15. Diana Yarrish, Daniel Boone Area High School
    11. The following teachers will be working for the ESY program on the following dates: June 29~July 2, July 6~July 9, July 13~July 16, July 20~July 23, and July 27~July 29, 2026 at a rate of $42.00 per hour:
      1. Shannon Niewood
  2. Classified
    1. Lauren Bonis, FT Special Ed Instructional Aide, Tier 2 - 5 Days - 7 Hours, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, effective August 25, 2026, at an hourly rate of $20.10 (replace S. Satterwhite)
    2. Stacey Boykin, FT Special Ed Instructional Aide, Tier 1 - 5 Days - 7 Hours, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, effective August 25, 2026, at an hourly rate of $18.67 (replace B. Algeo)
    3. Maria Ciaciak, PT Instructional Aide, Tier 1 - 5 Days - 3.5 Hours, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, effective August 25, 2026, at an hourly rate of $18.67 (replace D. Harris)
    4. Aliyah Daniels, FT Special Ed Instructional Aide, Tier 1 - 5 Days - 7 Hours, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, effective August 25, 2026, at an hourly rate of $18.67 (replace B. Greenfield)
    5. Jenna Rushin, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Daniel Boone Area School District Office, effective approximately August 14, 2026, at a prorated salary of $61,000.00 (replace A. Martin)
    6. (ITEM REVISED) Jenna Rushin, School Board Recording Secretary, Daniel Boone Area School District Office, effective approximately August 14, 2026, at a prorated stipend amount of ~~$4,000.00~~ $5,000.00 (replace A. Martin)
  3. Extracurricular
    1. Bryan Bossler, Sports Manager, Daniel Boone Area High School and Daniel Boone Area Middle School, effective August 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, with a salary of $10,000.00 per year (paid in three seasonal increments FALL/WINTER/SPRING) - (position renewal)
    2. Matthew DePaul, Football - Assistant Coach, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, effective for the 2026-2027 Fall season, at a salary of $2,970.00 (replace R. Yergey)
    3. Lauren DiCerchio, PT Athletic Trainer, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, effective August 1, 2026, at $35.00 per hour, with a maximum of 25 hours per week (renewal)
    4. Robert Kutzler, Football - Head Assistant Coach, Daniel Boone Area High School, effective for the 2026-2027 Fall season, at a salary of $3,960.00 (replace J. Okuniewski)
    5. Mores Manoyrine Jr., Football - Assistant Coach, Daniel Boone Area High School, effective for the 2026-2027 Fall season, at a salary of $3,630.00 (replace C. D'Angelo)
    6. Anthony Razzi, Football - Assistant Coach, Daniel Boone Area High School, effective for the 2026-2027 Fall season, at a salary of $2,970.00 (replace S. Martin)
    7. Nikolaus Stoltzfus, Football - Head Coach, Daniel Boone Area Middle School, effective for the 2026-2027 Fall season, at a salary of $3,300.00 (replace G. Herbst)
  4. Volunteers
    1. David Ritzman, Football - Volunteer, Daniel Boone Area High School, effective for the 2026-2027 Fall season
    2. Carter Speyerer, Football - Volunteer, Daniel Boone Area High School, effective for the 2026-2027 Fall season
(Personnel) - Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School and Daniel Boone Area Middle School Fall Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year
(Other Business) - Motion to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2026 Voting Meeting
(Other Business) - Motion to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 Special Voting Meeting

3. BUSINESS / FINANCE Added Consent - 3.A.1

All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

NONE

4. CURRICULUM / INSTRUCTION / TECHNOLOGY Added Consent - 4.A.1

All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

NONE

5. FACILITIES / MAINTENANCE Added Consent - 5.A.1

All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

NONE

6. OPERATIONS Added Consent - 6.A.1 - 6.A.7

All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School Band Overnight field trip to the PMEA District 10 Band Festival, at TBD in TBD, PA, from January 14, 2027 through January 16, 2027 (approximately 9 students/1 chaperone) District Van to the event and parent transportation home, funded by the Music Department
Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School Chorus Overnight field trip to the PMEA District 10 Chorus Festival, at TBD in TBD, PA, from January 28, 2027 through January 30, 2027 (approximately 9 students/1 chaperone) District Van to the event and parent transportation home, funded by the Music Department
Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School Orchestra Overnight field trip to the PMEA District 10 Orchestra Festival, at TBD in TBD, PA, from February 4, 2027 through February 6, 2027 (approximately 9 students/1 chaperone) District Van to the event and parent transportation home, funded by the Music Department
Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School Band Overnight field trip to the PMEA Region V Band Festival, at TBD in TBD, PA, from February 18, 2027 through February 20, 2027 (approximately 9 students/1 chaperone) District Van to the event and parent transportation home, funded by the Music Department
Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School Chorus Overnight field trip to the PMEA Region V Chorus Festival, at TBD in TBD, PA, from March 4, 2027 through March 5, 2027 (approximately 9 students/1 chaperone) District Van to the event and parent transportation home, funded by the Music Department
Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School Orchestra Overnight field trip to the PMEA NERO Region Orchestra Festival, at TBD in TBD, PA, from March 11, 2027 through March 13, 2027 (approximately 9 students/1 chaperone) District Van to the event and parent transportation home, funded by the Music Department
Motion to approve the Daniel Boone Area High School Music Department Overnight field trip to the PMEA All-State Festival, at Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA, from April 14, 2027 through April 17, 2027 (approximately 9 students/1 chaperone) District Van to the event and parent transportation home, funded by the Music Department

7. PERSONNEL Added Consent - 7.A.1 - 7.A.7

All agreements and contracts are dependent upon solicitor approval

Motion to approve the following Retirements / Resignations:
1. Professional
  1. Lauren Palladino, School Nurse, Daniel Boone Area High School, resignation effective October 11, 2026 or no later than sixty (60) days from August 11, 2026 upon release from Administration per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
Motion to approve the following Leaves:
1. Professional
  1. #57300, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, unpaid leave of absence from September 17, 2026 through June 4, 2027 (preceded by paid leave of absence from August 18, 2026 through September 17, 2026 utilizing employee accrued time) - (168 unpaid days)
  2. #71700, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, unpaid leave of absence from February 8, 2027 through February 9, 2027 (preceded by paid leave of absence from February 4, 2027 through February 5, 2027 utilizing employee accrued time) - (2 unpaid days)
Motion to approve the following Appointments:
1. Professional
  1. Christopher Cooper, Instrumental Music Teacher, Daniel Boone Area High School, effective approximately October 6, 2026 or upon release from current employer, with a Bachelors +24 - Step 2 prorated salary of $62,893 (replace A. Puleo)
  2. The following teachers are approved as Mentor(s) effective for the 2026-2027 school year, with a salary of $1,000.00 per mentee per school year payable at the end of the school year:
    1. Emily Cornish, Daniel Boone Area High School
    2. Lisa McCullough, Daniel Boone Area Middle School
    3. Susan Murray, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center
2. Classified
  1. Alycia Panamarenko, FT Special Ed Instructional Aide, Tier 2 - 7 hours - 5 days, Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center, effective August 25, 2026, at an hourly rate of $20.10 (replace J. Friend)
  2. Molly Rapposelli, PT Instructional Aide, Tier 1 - 3 hours - 5 days, Daniel Boone Area Primary Center, effective August 25, 2026, at an hourly rate of $18.67 (replace E. Wasson)
  3. Susan Rivera, Human Resources/Benefits Specialist, Daniel Boone Area District Office, effective August 17, 2026, with a prorated salary of $57,680.00 (replace D. Bauer)
  4. Monica Stufflet, FT Special Ed Instructional Aide, Tier 1 - 5 Days - 7 Hours, Daniel Boone Area Intermediate Center, effective August 25, 2026, at an hourly rate of $18.67 (replace S. Trostle)
Motion to approve a prorated stipend of $10,000.00 for Jason Withers, Director of Facilities & Contracted Services effective August 18, 2026 through June 30, 2027, to serve as the Safety & Security Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Daniel Boone Area School District and the Confidential Administrative Assistants regarding a change in title from Administrative Assistant to Accounts Payable to Accounts Payable Specialist, effective August 17, 2026, as presented (Attachment 8-17 #12V)
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Daniel Boone Area School District and the Confidential Administrative Assistants regarding the addition of a new administrative position titled Human Resources/Benefits Specialist, effective August 17, 2026, as presented (Attachment 8-17 #13V)
Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Daniel Boone Area School District and the Confidential Administrative Assistants regarding a change in title from Administrative Assistant to Payroll & Benefits to Payroll/Food Services Specialist, effective August 17, 2026, as presented (Attachment 8-17 #14V)

8. OTHER BUSINESS Consent - 8.A.1 - 8.A.2

Motion to approve the minutes from the August 3, 2026 Special Voting Meeting (Attachment 8-17 #10V)
Motion to approve the minutes from the August 3, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting (Attachment 8-17 #11V)

9. Presentations by Public on Issues

Please follow the procedures outlined in "Procedures for Public Participation"

10. Meeting Adjournment

August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board Voting Meeting

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