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Meeting Agenda
1. OPENING
1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
1.B. Roll Call
2. COMMUNICATIONS
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. BOARD PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION
4.A. Announcement of Executive Session
5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
5.A. Educational Excellence Committee Report - Director Miller
5.B. Facilities/Safety Committee Report - Director Emig
5.C. Resource Oversight Committee Report - Director McKinney
5.D. Policy Committee Report - Director Kindig
6. ACTION/CONSENT: HUMAN RESOURCES
6.A. Appointments
6.B. Transfers
6.C. Resignations and Terminations
6.D. Leaves
6.E. Retirements
7. ACTION
7.A. 2026-2027 High School ATSI non-Title I School Plan
7.B. Minutes: July 21, 2026 Board Meeting
8. ACTION - CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
8.A. Affiliation Agreement with Robert Morris University 
8.B. TechLink Consortium Memorandum of Understanding between HACC and Dover Area High School CTE
8.C. 2026-2027 Letter of Agreement with TrueNorth Wellness Services for Student Assistance Program Drug and Alcohol Liaison Services 
8.D. Automated Logic Contracting Services Plan for 2026-2027
8.E. 11400 LLC Quote for North Salem Elementary Combi Oven
9. ACTION: FINANCE
9.A. Bills Paid
9.B. Treasurers Report
9.C. YTD Budget to Actual Report
10. POLICIES (2nd Reading)
11. POLICIES (1st Reading)
11.A. AI Handbooks
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
13. MISCELLANEOUS
13.A. Comments/Observations from Board Members
14. ADJOURNMENT
14.A. Future Meeting Announcements
14.B. Adjourn Meeting
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting
Subject:
1. OPENING
Subject:
1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
1.B. Roll Call
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2. COMMUNICATIONS
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:
The Board uses the public comment period as an opportunity to listen but not debate issues or enter into a question-and-answer session with the speaker. Public comment must be germane to school district business. The Board values civil, respectful statements and clear, concise communications that help to inform its deliberations.

Dover Area School District Policy #903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings

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4. BOARD PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION
Subject:
4.A. Announcement of Executive Session
Subject:
5. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
5.A. Educational Excellence Committee Report - Director Miller
Subject:
5.B. Facilities/Safety Committee Report - Director Emig
Subject:
5.C. Resource Oversight Committee Report - Director McKinney
Subject:
5.D. Policy Committee Report - Director Kindig
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6. ACTION/CONSENT: HUMAN RESOURCES
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6.A. Appointments
Description:
Administration- pending receipt of all required paperwork
Name Building Position Effective Date Salary
Kessler, Julee DW Assistant Director of Ex Child 10/11/2026 $97,000.00
Professional-pending receipt of all required paperwork
Name Building Position Effective Date Salary
Pfeffer, Elizabeth NSE Teacher, Learning Support 8/11/2026 $99,432 M +60, step 15
Allen, Noah HS Teacher, Math 8/11/2026 $63,120 Bachelors step 3
Stambaugh, Kayli NSE Teacher, 2nd grade 8/11/2026 $62,162 Bachelors step 2
Support-pending receipt of all required paperwork
Name Building Position Effective Date Pay Rate
Kunkel, Jena WE Food Service Worker, 5 hours 8/11/2026 $15.18 leve 1 step 2
Rogers, Deanna MS Food Service Worker, 5 hours 8/11/2026 $15.18 level 1 step 2
Groendyk, Lexus NSE Head Cook 8/11/2026 $18.13 level 4 step 5
May, Brittany HS Food Service Cook, 5.5 hours 8/11/2026 $15.48 level 1 step 3
Coyle, Tracy NSE PCA, AS 8/11/2026 $17.23 level 3 step 4
Kauffman, Deanna MS Food Service Worker, 4 hours 8/11/2026 $15.18 level 1 step 2
Holder, Rhys DE Custodian, Full-Time Evening 8/11/2026 $14.88 level 1 step 1
Heckert, Amy MS Food Service, 4 hours 8/11/2026 $15.48 level 1 step 3
Holder, Rhys DE Custodian, Evening FT 8/11/2026 $14.88 level 1 step 1
Coaches/Advisors-pending receipt of all required paperwork
NAME Year/Level Position Effective Date Pay Rate
Keane, Lauren Year 1 level 1 Advisor, Musical Assistant Director 8/11/2026 $1860/year
Eby, Rebecca Year 1 level 1 Advisor, Memory Book 8/11/2026 $1,122/year (correction)
Metz, Tennison Year 1 level 1 Coach, Tennis Girls 8/11/2026 $2,285/season
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6.B. Transfers
Description:
Transfers
Name Position Type Prev Position Effective Date New Position New Salary For
Neal, Mark Coach Coach, JH Volleyball Head 8/11/2026 Coach, Varsity Volleyball Head $4529/season Vacancy
Berkheimer, Heath Support Food Service 8/11/2026 PCA, AS $16.20 level 3 step 1 Vacancy
Ale-bhujel, Geeta Support Custodian, evening 8/11/2026 PCA, AS $17.23 level 3 step 4 Vacancy
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6.C. Resignations and Terminations
Description:
Resignations & Terminations
Name Position Emp Type Building Effective Date Reason
Oswalt, Justin Teacher, Learning Support Professional HS 9/21/2026 Voluntary
Weakland, Christopher Head Cook Support NSE 7/27/2026 Voluntary
Meeder, Terasa PCA, AS Support DE 8/3/2026 Voluntary
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6.D. Leaves
Description:
Not FMLA Eligible- Medical          
# Building Position Effective Date Est Return Date Reason
1 HS Food Service 9/1/2026 9/30/2026 Medical Condition
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6.E. Retirements
Description:
Retirements
Name Position Building Emp Type Effective Date DASD Years of Service
Dellinger, Tracie Teacher, 2nd grade NSE Professional 7/27/2026 10
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7. ACTION
Subject:
7.A. 2026-2027 High School ATSI non-Title I School Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Minutes: July 21, 2026 Board Meeting
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Subject:
8. ACTION - CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS
Subject:
8.A. Affiliation Agreement with Robert Morris University 
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8.B. TechLink Consortium Memorandum of Understanding between HACC and Dover Area High School CTE
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. 2026-2027 Letter of Agreement with TrueNorth Wellness Services for Student Assistance Program Drug and Alcohol Liaison Services 
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8.D. Automated Logic Contracting Services Plan for 2026-2027
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8.E. 11400 LLC Quote for North Salem Elementary Combi Oven
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9. ACTION: FINANCE
Subject:
9.A. Bills Paid
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9.B. Treasurers Report
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9.C. YTD Budget to Actual Report
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10. POLICIES (2nd Reading)
Description:
123 - Interscholastic Athletics
236.1 - Threat Assessment
317 - Conduct/Disciplinary Procedures
317.1 - Educator Misconduct
Attachments:
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11. POLICIES (1st Reading)
Description:
#815.1 - Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education 
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11.A. AI Handbooks
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12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:
Subject:
13. MISCELLANEOUS
Subject:
13.A. Comments/Observations from Board Members
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14. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
14.A. Future Meeting Announcements
Description:
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
7 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
14.B. Adjourn Meeting

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