August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Special Board Meeting
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1. Opening Exercises
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.1. Call to Order
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Board President will call the Board Meeting to order at : PM
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Board President
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1.2. Opening Exercises
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 Please rise, recite the Pledge of Allegiance and observe a moment of silence.
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Board President
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1.3. Roll Call
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Speaker(s):
Board Recording Secretary
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1.4. Purpose of Special Meeting
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As per the advertisement in the Times News on Saturday, August 8, 2026: "The Lehighton Area School District will be holding a Special Board Meeting to vote on the Lehighton Area Educational Support Personnel Contract and for hiring personnel on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM, in the Administration Office Boardroom at 1000 Union Street Lehighton, PA 18235."
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.5. Public Comment - Only on the Board's Proposed Approval of the Agenda as Presented or as Modified
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Public comment will only be permitted to discuss whether or not an item currently listed on the draft agenda that has been posted should be on the agenda or off the agenda. No discussion on the substance of the agenda item will be permitted since the discussion will be exclusively limited to whether or not an item should appear on the agenda.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.6. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the agenda as presented or in the Alternative.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
In the Alternative - MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the agenda with the following items (or items) to be stricken from the agenda....
Speaker(s):
Board President
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1.7. Public Comment - Traditional Public Comment Period on Agenda Items Only
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Welcome to the Board Meeting of the Lehighton Area School District. We now open the public comment portion of our meeting.
Please note that this session is recorded. Speakers will be called in the order they signed up. When recognized, please state your name and municipality for the record. Each speaker has 3 minutes to speak. We ask that you keep your comments respectful and direct them to the presiding officer. Failure to follow these rules - including the use of profanity, personal attacks, or disruption - may result in the forfeiture of your speaking time or removal from the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Action Items
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Board President
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2.1. LAESPA CBA 2026-2030
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the Agreement between the Lehighton Area School District and the Lehighton Area Educational Support Personnel Association effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030.
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2.2. Candidates for Employment
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following candidates for employment in accordance with the respective contracts:
Description:
Autumn Frey - Licensed Practical Nurse with an effective date beginning the 2026-2027 School Year or upon release from current employer and at a contracted rate according to the most current LAESPA Contract, to be prorated commensurate with the start date and contingent upon the completion of all necessary paperwork and clearances.
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2.3. Mentors for New Professional Staff
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to approve the following teachers to serve as a mentor for newly hired professional staff at a contracted rate of $37.00 per hour for a maximum of 16 hours per new employee:
Description:
Melissa Blocker - Laura Blessing
Allison Tirpak - Melissa Stough Sarah Dunchack - Chelsea D'Ulisse Kenneth Eck - Justin Trefsger Jeffrey Kirsch - Kelly Sullivan Amy Smith - Leah Figura Megan Scimeca - Jade Ferguson Jan Wentz - Maya Riffert Nichole Hydro - Jade Schleicher Kristel Orsulak - Leanne Thomas and Rachel Mark |
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3. Communications
Speaker(s):
Board President
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3.1. Public Comment
Description:
We are now at the closing of our Board Meeting and are offering a second opportunity for public comment on our Board Meeting.
Please note that this session is recorded. Speakers will be called in the order they signed up. When recognized, please state your name and municipality for the record. Each speaker has 3 minutes to speak. We ask that you keep your comments respectful and direct them to the presiding officer. Failure to follow these rules - including the use of profanity, personal attacks, or disruption - may result in the forfeiture of your speaking time or removal from the meeting. Thank you for your cooperation.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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3.2. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
MOTION by , SECONDED by , to adjourn the Meeting.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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