August 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Committee of the Whole
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1. Roll Call
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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2.A.
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3. Educational Presentations
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4. Hearing of Visitors
Description:
Guidelines- For anyone who would like to make a comment, please state your name, group affiliation if applicable, and whether you are a taxpayer and/or resident.
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5. Committee Reports
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5.A. Berks County Intermediate Unit
Speaker(s):
Mr. Andrew L. Eaton, Sr.
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5.B. Reading- Muhlenberg CTC
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Cindy L. Mengle
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5.C. PSBA Liasion
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Kristyna Eagle
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5.D. Muhlenberg Community Library
Speaker(s):
Ms. Susan M. Roeckle
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5.E. School Safety and Security Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Enrique Castro, Jr., Mr. S. Wayne Hardy and Mr. Robert Mengle
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5.F. Capital Projects Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Andrew L. Eaton, Sr., Mr. Ronald J. Haas, Sr., Ms. Susan M. Roeckle and Mr. Robert Mengle
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5.G. Educational Programs
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gangi E. Cucciuffo
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6. Personnel/Human Resources
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6.A. Administrative Appointments
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6.B. Professional Appointments
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6.C. Classified Appointments
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6.D. Acceptance of Resignations
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6.E. Request for Leave of Absence/FMLA Leave
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6.F. Summer Hours for Staff
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6.G. AFJROTC Instructor Salary/Stipend for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.H. MESPA Mentor Stipend
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6.I. Approval of Job Descriptions
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6.J. Substitute Pay Rates
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6.K. Health Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.L. BCIU Bus Drivers and Aides for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.M. Fall 2026 Coaching Assignments
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6.N. Sports Event Monitors for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.O. Pre-Educator Assignments for MSD Unplugged 2026
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6.P. Salaries for Professional Staff for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.Q. Administrative Salary Increases and Adjustments for the 2026-2027 School Year
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6.R. Mentor Assignments
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6.S. Employment Contract for Chief Financial Officer
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6.T. Employment Contract for Executive Director of Strategic Programs & Employee Development
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7. Management
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7.A. Opening Day/In Service Breakfast
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Opening Day/In Service breakfast on August 19, 2026 at a cost not to exceed $1,500.00.
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7.B. 2026-2027 Annual Membership to Berks Business Education Coalition
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the annual membership to the Berks Business Education Coalition for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $900.00.
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7.C. Amended Muhlenberg Act 93 Agreement I
Description:
Resolved, by the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District that the Muhlenberg Act 93 Agreement I is hereby amended to include the revised positions to Article I as recognized positions, as presented.
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7.D. Amended Muhlenberg Act 93 Agreement II
Description:
Resolved, by the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District that the Muhlenberg Act 93 Agreement II is hereby amended to include the revised positions to Article I as recognized positions, as presented.
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7.E. Muhlenberg School District Organizational Chart
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Muhlenberg School District Organizational Chart as presented.
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7.F. Representatives for the Berks County Schools Health Trust Consortium
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the appointment of Mr. Shane M. Mathias as the school district's Management and Mr. Douglas Olexy as the district's Labor Representative for the Berks County Schools Health Trust Consortium, effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028.
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8. Physical Plant and Transportation
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8.A. Approval of Change Orders High School Renovation Project
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the change orders for the unforseen electrical items for the Muhlenberg High School addition and renovations at a cost of $64,258.51 as presented.
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8.B. Approval of Scoreboard Change Orders
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the change orders for the scoreboards for the 5/6 middle school in a cumulative no-cost change order for the district as presented.
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8.C. New Fencing for District
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve new fencing for various areas around the campus for the district at a total cost of $208,172 (funded through Capital Reserve Fund) as presented.
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8.D. Application for a Variance and Special Exemption Petition
Description:
Approve and authorize:
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9. Budget and Finance
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9.A. Approval of Financial Reports
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following financial reports and they become part of the permanent record of the meeting:
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9.B. Firewall Purchase Agreement - Trebron Security, LLC
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District ratify the purchase agreement between the Muhlenberg School District and Trebron Security, LLC for firewall protection for a three-year term at total cost of $22,408.36 as presented.
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9.C. NinjaOne Software Renewal Agreement - Trebron Security, LLC
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District ratify the purchase agreement between the Muhlenberg School District and Trebron Security, LLC for endpoint and IT management platform services for a three -year term at total cost of
$35,683.20 as presented.
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9.D. Disposal of Surplus Property
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District authorize the disposal of the following surplus property in accordance with district Policy 706.1, Disposal of Surplus Property as presented:
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9.E. Annual Auditing Services
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the audit engagement services of Cherry Bekaert LLP for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 as presented.
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10. Education
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10.A. School Handbooks for the 2026-2027 School Year
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following school handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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10.B. Extended School Year Student Tuition Agreement
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following extended school year student tuition agreement as presented:
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10.C. Student to Complete Senior Year as Non-Resident Student
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the request for the following senior to complete the 2026-2027 school year as a non-resident student:
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10.D. The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Agreement
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the agreement with The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth for fourteen (14) slots for students in grades K-6 at The Academy for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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10.E. Richard J. Caron Foundation Agreement
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the agreement with the Richard J. Caron Foundation to provide services for the district's Student Assistance Program at the rate of five (5) days per week per two specialists for a total cost of $134,442, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 as presented.
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10.F. Certificate of Support Students
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the enrollment of Certificate of Support Students, PA School Code 1302, for the 2026-2027 School Year as listed.
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10.G. Settlement Agreement and Release
Description:
Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Settlement Agreement and Release for the following student as presented:
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11. Minutes
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11.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
Review minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 17, 2026 and the Regular Board Meeting of June 17, 2026.
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12. Old Business
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13. New Business
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13.A. Memoriam of Ms. Gloria Jean M. Bergey
Description:
Resolved, that we remember the passing of Ms. Gloria Jean M. Bergey who served in the Muhlenberg School District for nineteen (19) years (1978-1997) as a teacher's aide and secretary. We honor her memory for her dedicated service to the school district and community.
Be it further resolved that we convey through this resolution our deepest sympathy to her family, and that this resolution be made part of the permanent record in the minutes of the Muhlenberg School District. |
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13.B. Memoriam of Ms. Marlene Fessler
Description:
Resolved, that we remember the passing of Ms. Marlene Fessler who served in the Muhlenberg School District for twenty-four (24) years (1968-1992) as a teacher. We honor her memory for her dedicated service to the school district and community.
Be it further resolved that we convey through this resolution our deepest sympathy to her family, and that this resolution be made part of the permanent record in the minutes of the Muhlenberg School District. |
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14. Hearing of Visitors
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14.A. Guidelines- For anyone who would like to make a comment, please state your name, group affiliation if applicable, and whether you are a taxpayer and/or resident.
Description:
Muhlenberg School District taxpayers and residents have an opportunity, at this time, to comment on matters of concern, official action, or deliberation which are or may be before the Muhlenberg School Board. This period of time is for comments only; it is not a time to engage in a question and answer or debate with the board. Comments from the Board are at the option of the Board. The Board retains the option to accept all public comment at this time. Presentations will be limited to two minutes per person. In the event that the Board determines that there is not sufficient time for the residents or taxpayers of the School District to comment, the Board may defer the comment period to the next regular meeting.
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15. MSD/RMCTC Board Visitor of the Month
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15.A. Schedule 2026-2027
MSD/RMCTC Board Visitor of the Month
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16. Review of Board Meetings and Calendar Events
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16.A. Calendar
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17. Adjourn the Meeting
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17.A. Adjourn Meeting
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