Meeting Agenda
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mr. Pantano
2. ROLL CALL & EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - Mr. Pantano
3. APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA
4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
6. SPECIAL REPORT(S)
6.A. Introduction of 2026-27 Student Board Representative, Miss Navya Bhatia
6.B. Superintendent Report 
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
7.A. Board Minutes:  Previous Meeting(s)
7.B. Treasurer's Report
7.C. Expenditures Report
7.D. Revenue Report
7.E. AP Check Register
7.F. Personnel Report
7.G. Rental Requests
7.H. Food Service:  Meals Served
7.I. Administration's Recommendation for the Expulsion of One (1) Student
 
7.J. Approval of Waltemeyer Estate Donation Acceptance
 
8. ACTION ITEM(S)
8.A. Approval of Three (3) High School Field Trips - Dr. Bumsted
8.B. Approval of August 2026 Policy Packet - Dr. Heffler / Mr. Pierce
9. INFORMATION ITEM(S)
9.A. PSBA Liaison Report - Mr. Pierce
9.A.1. PSBA Officer Candidates Election - Mr. Pierce
9.B. LIU Board and YLC Joint Authority Reports - Mr. Wingard
9.C. York Adams Academy Report - None
9.D. YCST JOC and Tech Authority Reports - Mr. Granholm
9.E. York Adams Tax Bureau Update - Mr. Anderson
10. CALENDAR OF BOARD EVENTS
11. CONFERENCE REQUESTS
12. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
13. BOARD COMMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE  
  
14. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: September 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 9/17/26 BOARD / BUSINESS MEETING
Subject:
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mr. Pantano
Description:

This meeting is being recorded.  (Link to past Audio Recordings)

Effective January 19, 2023, in accordance with School Board Policy 006-BOG-1, all Board / Business Meetings of the Dallastown Area School District will be live streamed.

  • Live stream will only be available at the DASD Board of School Directors Monthly Board / Business Meetings where deliberation and action take place.
  • There will be no video recording, only live streaming.
  • Projection of the stream will include the projection of the agenda and documents with the featured "speaker view" of the Board in the corner of the screen.
  • A disclosure will be stated at the opening of the meeting that the meeting is being live-streamed.
  • Public comment must be made in person unless the meeting is fully virtual.  DISCLAIMER:  Public comment is captured as part of the live stream and an audio recording is retained and posted on the district website for one year.
  • If the Board President determines a need to host a fully virtual meeting for the Board / Business meetings or Board Workshops, Zoom preregistration is required for public comment.
  • Only audio recordings will be used for reposting - there will be no retention of video/stream.  Audio recordings will be retained for one full previous school year.

The DASD Board Meeting YouTube Channel/Live Stream Channel can be found at https://bit.ly/DASDSchoolBoard.
 
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2. ROLL CALL & EXECUTIVE SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT - Mr. Pantano
Description:

An Executive Session was held prior to this evening's meeting to discuss legal matters, revisit the solicitor renewal / RFP options, and meet/greet the 2026-27 Student Board Representative, Miss Navya Bhatia.
 
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3. APPROVAL OF BOARD AGENDA
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4. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
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6. SPECIAL REPORT(S)
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6.A. Introduction of 2026-27 Student Board Representative, Miss Navya Bhatia
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6.B. Superintendent Report 
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7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
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7.A. Board Minutes:  Previous Meeting(s)
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7.B. Treasurer's Report
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7.C. Expenditures Report
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7.D. Revenue Report
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7.E. AP Check Register
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7.F. Personnel Report
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7.G. Rental Requests
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7.H. Food Service:  Meals Served
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7.I. Administration's Recommendation for the Expulsion of One (1) Student
 
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7.J. Approval of Waltemeyer Estate Donation Acceptance
 
Description:

Per donation policy, acceptance of check, payable to "Dallastown H.S.", in the amount of $53,730.36 representing the School District's share of the Equalization Distributions from the Gloria Waltemeyer Trust.  The funds will later be transferred to DAEF.
 
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8. ACTION ITEM(S)
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8.A. Approval of Three (3) High School Field Trips - Dr. Bumsted
Description:

Coastal Biology students to travel to the Chesapeake Bay Field Station at Wallops Island, VA to complete labs and study flora and fauna from June 1, 2027, through June 4, 2027.

DPAC and ITS students to travel to Altoona Sr. High School to perform the DAHS fall play for Pennsylvania thespians and theater professionals from December 4, 2026, through December 6, 2026.

Video Production Club and all Video Classes to travel to Long Beach, CA to attend the Student Television Network Convention from March 16, 2027 - March 21, 2027.
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8.B. Approval of August 2026 Policy Packet - Dr. Heffler / Mr. Pierce
Description:

As presented at the 8/4 Policy Committee Meeting and the 8/20 Board Meeting.
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9. INFORMATION ITEM(S)
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9.A. PSBA Liaison Report - Mr. Pierce
Description:

State Ethics Webinar
Friday, October 2, 2026
1:00 pm

School Law Workshop (In Person)
Monday, October 19, 2026
PSBA School Leadership Conference at Kalahari Resort

Board Officer Webinar
Saturday, January 9, 2027
9:00 am
 
Subject:
9.A.1. PSBA Officer Candidates Election - Mr. Pierce
Description:

Will be an action item at the 10/8 Board Meeting.

PSBA Officer Candidate Election Information

PSBA Officer Candidate Election Timeline
     July 27, 2026:  Slate of Candidates Announced
     September 8 - October 31, 2026:  Voting Occurs
     November 7, 2026:  Election Results are Announced at the Delegate Assembly

DASD school board directors will be discussing and casting a vote at the 10/8 Board Meeting for the candidates nominated for the positions listed below:

2027 Positions
     Matt Vannoy - Candidate for President-Elect*
     Kristy Bolte - Candidate for Vice President*
     David Hein - Candidate for Treasurer*
     Marianne Neel and Michael Faccinetto - Candidates for Insurance Trustee (choose up to two candidates)

* Any slated candidate that demonstrates exceptional leadership at the local and state level shall be considered for "endorsement" by the Nominating Committee and the determination shall be noted on the slate of candidates. (PSBA Bylaws, Section 300 - Policy 302)
 
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9.B. LIU Board and YLC Joint Authority Reports - Mr. Wingard
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9.C. York Adams Academy Report - None
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9.D. YCST JOC and Tech Authority Reports - Mr. Granholm
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9.E. York Adams Tax Bureau Update - Mr. Anderson
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10. CALENDAR OF BOARD EVENTS
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For complete transparency:  Presentations and discussion will be held during one of the two (2) monthly Business/Board meetings or during the Board Workshop/Retreat session.  The public is always welcome to attend Business/Board meetings as well as public Board workshops/retreats.  To make public comment at an upcoming Business/Board meeting, please register your intent via the QR code contained in the "COMMNENTS FROM THE PUBLIC" section of the board agenda as well as on the district website HERE.  Board meeting agendas are accessible via the online agenda-manager program:  Keystone Agenda.  Please follow this link to DASD Board Meeting Dates.  Most meetings are open to the public and held in the High School LGI Room located at 700 New School Lane, Dallastown, PA 17313.
 
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11. CONFERENCE REQUESTS
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12. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
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13. BOARD COMMENTS / CORRESPONDENCE  
  
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14. ADJOURNMENT

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