August 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following administrative appointments:

1. Ms. Xiomara Toledo, Assistant Principal (newly created), C.E. Cole Intermediate, pending release from current employer, at a salary of $100,000, prorated for days.
2.  Ms. Melissa Cooper, Licensed Behavior Specialist (newly created), Blue Center, effective August 10, 2026, at a salary of $107,000, prorated for days worked.
3. Ms. Autumn Gilmore, Supervisor of Special Education (S. Baylor), Blue Center, effective August 3, 2026, at a salary of $110,000, prorated for days worked.
4. Mr. Delva Jean - Baptiste, Athletic Trainer (A. Care), Muhlenberg High School, effective August 5, 2026, at a salary of $67,500, prorated for days worked.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of Muhlenberg School District approve the following professional appointments:

1. Mr. Eric Bieber, Special Education Teacher (newly created), C.E. Cole Intermediate, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $74,182 (M, 11 Steps from the Top).
2. Ms. Josalyn Artrip, Special Education Teacher (R. Van Pelt), Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top).
3. Mr. Austin Chapman, Special Education Teacher (A. Gilmore), Muhlenberg High School, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top), given 3.5 years to attain and secure PDE Certification in Special Education.
4. Ms. Isabella Wisenburn, Special Education Teacher (newly created), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top).
5. Ms. Norma Zavala, Speech & Language Pathologist (C. Mitchell), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $75,504 (M + 30, 15 Steps from the Top).
6. Ms. Kristina Hamalainen, Speech & Language Pathologist (newly created), C.E. Cole Intermediate, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $67,374 (M, 15 Steps from the Top), pending verification of official transcripts.
7. Ms. Abigayle Kissinger, Elementary Teacher (K. Hish), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top), prorated for days worked.
8. Ms. Lauren Davis, School Psychologist (newly created), C.E. Cole Intermediate, pending release from current employer, at a salary of $73,357 (M + 24, 15 Steps from the Top).
9. Mr. Troy Corson, Health & Physical Education Teacher (R. Flowers), Muhlenberg High School, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top).
10. Mr. Chase Walters, Health & Physical Education Teacher (newly created), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective the first contractual day of the 2026 - 2027 school year, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top).
11. Ms. Jeannine Tanton, Special Education Teacher (C. Taveras), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $65,671 (M, 16 Steps from the Top).
12. Ms. Averey Newmiller, Elementary Teacher (M. Avila), C.E. Cole Intermediate, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $79,288 (M, 8 Steps from the Top).
13. Ms. Kelly Cummings, Long-Term Substitute Teacher (S. Roberto), Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year through on or about January 7, 2027, at a salary of $65,671 (M, 16 Steps from the Top), prorated for days  worked.
14. Ms. Monica Sellitti, School Counselor (T. Klawiter), Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $79,395 (M + 30, 13 Steps from the Top), prorated of for days worked.
15. Ms. Morgan Gallagher, Elementary Teacher (G. Zukowski), C.E. Cole Intermediate, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top).
16. Ms. Sheryl Boyer, Special Education Teacher (newly created), Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $65,671 (M, 16 Steps from the Top).
17. Ms. Rebecca Alexander, Special Education Teacher (newly created), C.E. Cole Intermediate, pending release from current employer, at a salary of $95,710 (M + 9, Top), prorated for days worked.
18. Ms. Alexandra Brodetsky, Long-term Substitute Teacher (newly created), C.E. Cole Intermediate, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year through the end of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $56, 970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top), prorated for days worked.
19. Ms. Macy McDonough, Long-Term Substitute Teacher (A. Hawkins), effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year through on or about January 4, 2027, at a salary of $56,970 (B, 16 Steps from the Top), prorated for days worked.
20. Ms. Lauren Palladino, Certified School Nurse (H. Scholl), Muhlenberg Junior High School, pending release from current employer, at a salary of $80, 582 (B+9, 2 Steps from the Top), prorated for days worked.
21. Ms. Raquel Barbera, Special Education Teacher (newly created), pending release from current employer, at a salary of $74,182 (M, 11 Steps from the Top), pending official transcripts, prorated for days worked.
22. Ms. Megyn Stevens, Special Education Teacher (newly created), Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective the first contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary of $76,326 (M+9, 11 Steps from the Top).

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following classified appointments:

1. Ms. Denetra Bauer, Class A Secretary (newly created), Administration Building, effective July 29, 2026, at a salary of $57,117, prorated for days worked.
2. Ms. Ashley Griffith, Class A Secretary (L. Steiner), Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective August 5, 2026, at a salary of $57,117, prorated for days worked.
3. Ms. Stephanie Carol, Cafeteria Worker (G. Valencia-Diaz), C.E. Cole Intermediate, effective August 17, 2026, at a pay rate of $21.79 per  hour.
4. Ms. Kimberly Sedoti, Clerical Assistant (C. Weaver), Blue Center, effective August 17, 2026, at a pay rate of $21.17 per hour

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District accept the following resignations:

1. Mr. Isaiah Domine, Special Education Paraprofessional, Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective June 22, 2026.
2. Mr. Timothy Klawiter, School Counselor, C.E. Cole Intermediate, effective June 23,   2026.
3. Ms. Maria Avila, ESL Teacher, Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective June 23, 2026.
4. Ms. Kelly Quiles, Cafeteria Worker, Muhlenberg Junior High School, effective June 12, 2026.
5. Ms. Christina Taveras, Special Education Teacher, Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective July 13, 2026.
6. Ms. Kaili Hish, Elementary Teacher, Muhlenberg Elementary Center, pending release from Muhlenberg School District per PA School Code.
7. Ms. Heather Scholl, Certified School Nurse, Muhlenberg Junior High School, pending release from Muhlenberg School District per PA School Code.
8. Ms. Sheri Millard, Custodian, Muhlenberg Elementary Center, resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective September 4,2026.
9. Ms. Patricia Gisler, Special Education Paraprofessional, Muhlenberg High School, resignation for the purpose of retirement, effective June 5, 2026
10. Ms. Gabrielle Zukowski, Elementary Teacher, Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective June 8, 2026.
11. Mr. Robert Flowers III, Alternative Education Teacher, Muhlenberg High School, effective July 14, 2026.
12. Ms. Ashley Isamoyer, Clerical Assistant, Muhlenberg High School, effective August 14, 2026.
13. Lt. Col. Matthew Heckman, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor, Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Muhlenberg High School, effective July 30, 2026
14. Ms. Amanda Seashotz, Special Education Paraprofessional, Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective August 4, 2026.
15. Ms. Alexis Stoudt, Special Education Paraprofessional, Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective August 7, 2026.
16. Ms. Madison Dietrich, Special Education Paraprofessional, Muhlenberg Elementary Center, effective August 10, 2026.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the request for a Leave of Absence/FMLA leave for the following employees:

1. Employee No. 2716, FMLA/ Leave of Absence, effective May 19, 2026 through on or about June 8, 2026.
2. Employee No. 3395, FMLA/ Leave of Absence, effective on or about August 19, 2026 through on or about January 7,  2027.
3. Employee No. 1628, FMLA/Leave of Absence, effective July 7, 2026 through on or about August 17,2026.
4. Employee No. 2383, FMLA/Leave of Absence, effective August 19, 2026 through on or about October 2, 2026.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following  employees  for summer  hours as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the AFJROTC instructor salary for the 2026 -2027 school year (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) in accordance with Minimum Instructor Pay per the United States Department of Defense and an additional annual stipend for services performed outside normal school hours for the following instructors:

1. MSgt. Jonathan Beaver, USAF, Retired, salary of $82,385: stipend $7,500.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg SchoolDistrict in accordance with the MESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article XVI, Wages, Section 8, approve a mentor stipend to the following support staff who has assisted in the induction of a new employee into the school district and new employee remains employed for one (1) continuous year after hire date, at a stipend of $500.00:

1. Ms. Denisse Jaquez, mentor for Ms. Angelica Molina, Class A Secretary, C.E. Cole Intermediate

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following revised  job descriptions :

1. Food Service Manager
2. Food Service Business Administrator
3. Executive Director of Strategic Programs & Employee Development
4. Director of Curriculum & Instruction K-12
5. Director of Business Services
6. Director of Transportation
7. Curriculum & Instruction Supervisor
8. Supervisor of Student Services
9. Supervisor of Alternative Education & Co-Curricular Programs
10. Chief Financial Officer

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following  substitute  pay rates for the 2026-2027  school year:

1. Teachers  - $185 per day
2. Retired Teacher - $197 per day
3. Nurse  - $235  per day
4. Cafeteria - $14.00 per  hour
5. Paraprofessional - $16.43 per hour
6. Inside Custodian  - $18.50 per hour
7. Outside Custodian - $19.00 per  hour
8. Crossing Guard - $19 .00 per   hour

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following  health services for the district  for the 2026-2027  school  year:

1. Concentra  - pre-employment services - $63.00 per exam; $29.00 for tuberculosis test

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the listing of bus drivers and aides for the 2026 - 2027 school year as contracted with the Berks County Intermediate  Unit.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the 2026 - 2027 fall coaching assignments as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve  the Sports Event Monitors for the 2026-2027 School Year at the pay rate of $20.00 per hour as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following pre- educator  assignments for the MSD Unplugged program, as follows:
Student Name                  College
Madison Farrell                Reading Hospital School of Nursing

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Professional Staff Salaries for the 2026-2027 school year as in accordance with the Muhlenberg Education Association contract (effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Muhlenberg Administrators Association salary increases and adjustments for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following mentor assignments at the professional rate of $30.00 per hour for the 2026- 2027 school year:

1. Ms. Tara Clemens, mentor for Ms. Josalyn Artip, Special Education Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
2. Ms. Amy Keller, mentor for Mr. Antonio Aguayo, Math Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
3. Ms. Jennifer Pacharis, mentor for Ms. Meghan Cook English Teacher, for thirty (30) hours.
4. Dr. Kathleen Brad, mentor for Mr. Kyle Jurgensen, Computer Science/STEM Teacher, for sixty (60) hours. 
5. Ms. Madison Szczecina, mentor for Ms. Allison Bolman, Social Studies Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
6. Mr. Robert Urenko, mentor for Ms. Monica Sellitti, School Counselor, for sixty (60) hours.
7. Ms. Marci Harr, mentor for Ms. Abigayle Kissinger, Elementary Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.
8. Mr. Kevin Maier, mentor for Ms. Norma Zavala, Speech & Language Pathologist, for thirty (30) hours.
9. Mr. Shane Silas, mentor for Ms. Jeannine Tanton, Special Education Teacher, for thirty (30) hours.
10. Mr. Tanner Pajakinas, mentor for Ms. Kelly Cummings, Long-Term Substitute Teacher, for fifteen (15) hours.
11. Ms. Jessica Leffler, mentor for Mr. Chase Walters, Heath & Physical Education Teacher, for sixty (60) hours.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Employment Contract between Mr. Shane M. Mathias, CPA, and the Muhlenberg School District, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Employment Contract between Dr. Cathy Shappell, and the Muhlenberg School District, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 as  presented.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Muhlenberg School District Organizational Chart as presented.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Description:  Approve and authorize:

1. the filing of a Variance and Special Exception application to the Borough of Laureldale Zoning Hearing Board in regard to the Junior High School and Administrative Building projects as presented and attached;
2. Kozloff Stoudt to represent the District in the Variance and Special Exception application: and
3. The Superintendent to execute the application on behalf of the District

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:

Fund	Treasurer's Report	Financial Report	Bills Paid Month	Investments	Budget Transfers
General	May 2026 Jun 2026	May 2026 Jun 2026	June 2026 Ck#60839-61007 V#28591-28599 Jul 2026 Ck#61008-61126 V#286600-28607	May 2026 Jun 2026
Cafeteria	May 2026 Jun 2026	May 2026 Jun 2026	June 2026 Ck#9016-9044 V#3239-3243 Jul 2026 Ck#9045-9053 V#3244-3246	May 2026 Jun 2026
Capital Reserve (Fund 32)	June 2026 Jul 2026	Jun 2026 Jul 2026	June 2026 Ck#5002
Capital  Reserve (Fund 39)	Jun 2026 Jul 2026	Jun 2026 Jul 2026	June 2026 Ck#25014-25029 Jul 2026 Ck#25030-25039
Activity	May 2026 Jun 2026	May 2026 Jun 2026

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.

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.

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:

1. Equipment and Outdated Uniforms - These items are no longer needed, old, and/or pose a safety issue if used.

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.

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.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following extended school year student tuition agreement as presented:

1. Student  No. 34900, Overbrook

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:

1. Student No. 34198, grade 12, Muhlenberg High School

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.

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.

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.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the Settlement Agreement and Release for the following student as presented:

1. Student No. 38143

Description:  Review minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of June 17, 2026 and the Regular Board Meeting of June 17, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

Description: 

• September - Mr. Enrique Castro, Jr.  
• October - Mr. Robert Mengle
• November - Mrs. Krystina Eagle
• December - Ms. Susan M. Roeckle
• January - Mrs. Cindy L. Mengle
• February - Mr. S. Wayne Hardy
• March - Mr. Garrett Hyneman
• April - Mr. Andrew L. Eaton, Sr.
• May - Mr. Ronald J. Haas, Sr.

Description: 

Date	Time	Event
September 9	6:30 PM	COW Meeting and Regular Board Meeting
September 21	6:30 PM	RMCTC Board Meeting
October 12	6:30 PM	RMCTC Board Meeting
October 14	6:30 PM	COW Meeting and Regular Board Meeting
November 9	6:30 PM	RMCTC Board Meeting
November 11	6:30 PM	COW Meeting and Regular Board Meeting
December 2	6:30 PM	Annual Organization Meeting; COW Meeting; Regular Board Meeting