November 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Committee of the Whole

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100 Programs
Policy No. 105, Curriculum

200 Pupils
Policy 204.9, Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks
Policy No. 249, Bullying/Cyberbullying

700 Property 
Policy No. 716, Integrated Pest Management

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.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District adopt the following district policies:

1. Policy No. 102, Academic Standards
2. Policy No. 246, School Wellness

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BE IT RESOLVED, by authority of the Board of Directors of the Muhlenberg School District and it is hereby resolved by authority of the same, that Alan S. Futrick, Ed. D., who is the Superintendent of the above named body is authorized and directed to sign any and all contracts, agreements, grants and/or licenses (hereinafter collectively referred to as contract(s)) with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (Department); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the body consents to the use of electronic signatures by the above named individual and that no handwritten signature from the above named individual shall be required in order for any contract with the Department to be legally enforceable and that by affixing his/her electronic signature to an electronic file of the contract via the Department's e-grants system, the above designated authorized individual shall have effectively executed and delivered the contract, binding the Board of Directors of Muhlenberg School District to comply with the terms of said contract; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no writing shall be required in order to make the contract valid and legally binding, provided that the Department and all other necessary Commonwealth approvers affix their signatures electronically and an electronically-printed copy of the Contract is e-mailed or is otherwise made available to the body by electronic means; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the body will not contest the due authorization, execution, delivery, validity or enforceability of the electronic Contract under the provisions of a statute of frauds or any other applicable law.  The Contract, if introduced as evidence on paper in any judicial, arbitration, mediation, or administrative proceedings, will be admissible as between the parties to the same extent and under the same conditions as other business records originated and maintained in documentary form and the admissibility thereof shall not be contested under either the business records exception to the hearsay rule or the best evidence rule; and 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the body will notify the Department's Bureau of Management Services promptly in the event that the above named individual is no longer authorized to execute agreements on behalf of the body electronically and that the Department shall be entitled to rely upon the above named officer’s authority to execute agreements electronically on behalf of the body until such notice is received by the Department's Office of Chief Counsel.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of Muhlenberg School District approve the consent agreement to allow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enter the exterior portions of the Muhlenberg School District properties as part of the ongoing remedial investigation to evaluate the nature and extent of contamination associated with the Former Exide Technologies Laureldale Superfund site as presented.

Description:  Resolved that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the agreement between Muhlenberg School District, Muhlenberg Township, Oley Valley School District and Alsace Township whereby the property located at 2439 Elizabeth Avenue be transferred back to Alsace Township and Oley Valley School District as the correct taxing bodies, effective July 1, 2027 as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the change order for the electrical items at a cost of $26,081.11 for the Muhlenberg High School addition and renovations, the change order for general construction scope items at a cost of $111,439.00 for the 5/6 Middle School and the credit of $(8,405.30) associated with a previously approved change order for post bids revisions to add life skills classrooms and practice apartment for the Muhlenberg High School addition and renovations, total cost of these change orders is $129,114.81 as presented.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the purchase of the attached list of owner supplied items, as specified in the construction document, and approved as part of the total project cost, at a total cost not to exceed $65,000 (funded by the Capital Projects Fund) as presented.

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	Sept 2026	Sept 2026	Oct 2026 Ck#61511-61773 V#28641-28666	Sept 2026
Cafeteria	Sept 2026	Sept 2026	Oct 2026 Ck#9120-9169 V#3254-3258	Sept 2026
Capital Reserve (Fund 32)	Oct 2026	Oct 2026	Oct 2026 Ck#990
Capital  Reserve (Fund 39)	Oct 2026	Oct 2026	Oct  2026 Ck#1056-1071 Ck#25048-25051
Activity	Sept 2026	Sept 2026

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. Ethernet Cables, USB mini/USB-A cables, Power supply cables, HDMI cables, DP cables, AUX cables, Desktop computers, monitors, remotes, speakers, keyboards, computer mice, VR headsets, printers, chargers, G3/G4 batteries, dead batteries, motherboards - These items are broken, have had usable parts removed, or have no usable value.
2. iPads/Macbooks - These items will be traded in for store credit.

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the request for the following seniors to complete the 2026-2027 school year as a non resident student:

1. Student No. 40227, grade 12, Muhlenberg High School
2. Student No. 33579, grade 12, Muhlenberg High School

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of the Muhlenberg School District approve the following conference request:

1. Dr. Gangi E. Cucciuffo to attend the 2026 PASA-PASBO School Leadership Conference in Pocono Manor, PA October 18 to October 20, 2026 at a cost not to exceed $1,040.30 (funded through Assistant Superintendent Funds).

Description:  Resolved, that the Board of Education of Muhlenberg School District approve the purchasing authorization agreement between Muhlenberg School District and Bloomboard for the educator advancement program on a as-needed basis at tuition rates determined by employee's educational background and pathway for certification (funded by Local Funds) 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 authorize the Admission Fact, Waiver of Hearing, Acknowledgment of Compliance with Procedural Safeguards and Consent to Expulsion for the following student:

1. Student "B", Muhlenberg High School

Description:  Review minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of October 14, 2026, Regular Board Meeting of October 14, 2026 and the Special Meeting of October 22, 2026.

Description:  Resolved, that we remember the passing of Mr. S. Wayne Hardy who served as 101st Airborne and who served in the Muhlenberg School District for seven (7) years (2017-2021, 2023-2026) as a Board Member. We honor his memory for his dedicated service to the school district and community.
Be it further resolved that we convey through this resolution our deepest sympathy to his 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 Mr. Scott Haines who served in the Muhlenberg School District for thirty-five (35) years (1972-2011) as a teacher and a coach. We honor his memory for his dedicated service to the school district and community.
Be it further resolved that we convey through this resolution our deepest sympathy to his 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.

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• 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.

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Date	Time	Event
December 2	6:30 PM	Annual Organization Meeting; COW Meeting; Regular Board Meeting