Meeting Agenda
1. OPENING
1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
1.B. Roll Call
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.A. STAFF RECOGNITION
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
4.A. Educational Excellence Committee Report - Director Miller
4.B. Facilities/Safety Committee Report - Director Emig
4.C. Resource Oversight Committee Report - Director McKinney
4.D. Policy Committee Report - Director Kindig
5. BOARD PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION
5.A. Announcement of Executive Session
6. ACTION - OCTOBER 13, 2026
6.A. 2026-2027 GHR Education Staffing Agreement 
7. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS FOR ACTION AT REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON OCTOBER 20, 2026
7.A. Field Trip Request - High School FFA to attend PA FFA Agriculture Cooperation Establishes Success (ACES) Conference in Harrisburg, PA - February 6-7, 2027 (alternate dates February 20-21 and February 27-28)
7.B. Field Trip Request - High School FFA to attend PA FFA State Legislative Leadership Conference (SLLC) in Harrisburg, PA - March 14-16, 2027
7.C. Field Trip Request — High School Renaissance/Marching Band/Women's Choir to Spring Music Tour in Nashville, TN - April 29-May 3, 2027
7.D. Post-Season Athletics/Extracurricular Travel Request - 2026 PIAA State Golf Championships in State College, PA - October 18-20,2026
7.E. Post-Season Athletics/Extracurricular Travel Request - Swimming and Diving Team to 22nd Annual Artic Swim Classic in Clearfield, PA - January 8-9, 2027
7.F. Affiliation Agreement with Penn State University for Field Experience
7.G. Administrative Compensation Plan for Act 93 Employees, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
7.H. Additions to Approved Driver Listing
7.I. Appointments
7.J. Transfers
7.K. Leaves
7.L. Resignations and Terminations
7.M. Subs DASD Resignation - Partnership with Kelly Education
7.N. Maintenance/Grounds Truck Purchase
7.O. Proposal for Leib Elementary Doors
7.P. Middle School Dock Doors 
7.Q. High School Turf Field Fencing
7.R. Minutes
7.R.1. September 8, 2026 Board Planning Meeting
7.R.2. September 15, 2026 Board Meeting
7.S. Policies (2nd Reading/Approval)
7.S.1. Policy #105 - Curriculum
7.S.2. Policy #204.1 - Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks
7.S.3. Policy #718 - Service Animals in Schools
7.T. Bills Paid Report
7.U. Treasurer's Report
7.V. YTD Budget to Actual Report 
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.A. Policies (1st Reading)
8.A.1. #105.2 - Exemption from Instruction
8.A.2. #249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
10. MISCELLANEOUS
10.A. Comments/Observations from Board members
11. ADJOURNMENT
11.A. Future Meeting Announcements
11.B. Adjourn Meeting
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Planning Meeting
Subject:
1. OPENING
Subject:
1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
1.B. Roll Call
Subject:
2. PRESENTATIONS
Subject:
2.A. STAFF RECOGNITION
Subject:
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 COMMITTEE REPORTS
Subject:
4.A. Educational Excellence Committee Report - Director Miller
Subject:
4.B. Facilities/Safety Committee Report - Director Emig
Subject:
4.C. Resource Oversight Committee Report - Director McKinney
Subject:
4.D. Policy Committee Report - Director Kindig
Subject:
5. BOARD PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION
Subject:
5.A. Announcement of Executive Session
Subject:
6. ACTION - OCTOBER 13, 2026
Subject:
6.A. 2026-2027 GHR Education Staffing Agreement 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS FOR ACTION AT REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON OCTOBER 20, 2026
Subject:
7.A. Field Trip Request - High School FFA to attend PA FFA Agriculture Cooperation Establishes Success (ACES) Conference in Harrisburg, PA - February 6-7, 2027 (alternate dates February 20-21 and February 27-28)
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B. Field Trip Request - High School FFA to attend PA FFA State Legislative Leadership Conference (SLLC) in Harrisburg, PA - March 14-16, 2027
Attachments:
Subject:
7.C. Field Trip Request — High School Renaissance/Marching Band/Women's Choir to Spring Music Tour in Nashville, TN - April 29-May 3, 2027
Attachments:
Subject:
7.D. Post-Season Athletics/Extracurricular Travel Request - 2026 PIAA State Golf Championships in State College, PA - October 18-20,2026
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E. Post-Season Athletics/Extracurricular Travel Request - Swimming and Diving Team to 22nd Annual Artic Swim Classic in Clearfield, PA - January 8-9, 2027
Attachments:
Subject:
7.F. Affiliation Agreement with Penn State University for Field Experience
Attachments:
Subject:
7.G. Administrative Compensation Plan for Act 93 Employees, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
Subject:
7.H. Additions to Approved Driver Listing
Description:
E&B
Felicite Delair - hire date 9/22/26 - bus driver
Kevin Lutke - hire date 9/24/26 - bus driver
Maria Balswin - van driver, bus driver - start date 10/1/26
Timothy Miller - hire date 10/6/26

F&S
John Gorkoyah - 11/23/25 - van driver
Mirna Yanez-Cornejo - 8/21/26 - sub van driver
Lya Sassaman - 9/10/26 - van driver
Subject:
7.I. Appointments
Description:
Support-pending receipt of all required paperwork
Name Building Position Effective Date Pay Rate
Attya, Badrya MS Custodian, Evening 10/21/2026 $15.48 level 1 step 3
Sutley, Eugene MS Food Service Worker, 4 hours 10/21/2026 $14.88 level 1 step 1
Iverson, Faith HS PCA, Autistic Support 10/21/2026 $16.20 level 3 step 1
Smith, Jade NSE Building Aide 10/21/2026 $15.30 level 2 step 1
Berkheimer, Heath MS Food Service Worker, 4 hours 10/21/2026 $15.80 level 1 step 4
Coaches/Advisors-pending receipt of all required paperwork
NAME Year/Level Position Effective Date Pay Rate
Choach, Terry Year 16, level 5 Winter Game Manager 10/21/2026 $2,856.00
Anderson, Jesse Year 2 level 1 Coach, 8th grade assistant football 10/21/2026 $881, 50%
Krieger, Tim Year 2 level 1 Coach, 8th grade assistant football 10/21/2026 $881, 50%
Metz, Tennison Year 1 level 1 Coach, Head Boys Tennis 10/21/2026 $2,285
Linker, Kelli Year 6 level 3 Coach, Head JH Track and Field 10/21/2026 $2,453
DeJesus, Linardo Year 3 level 2 Coach, Varsity Head Boys Wrestling 10/21/2026 $4,284
Van Valen, Camryn Year 3 level 2 Coach, Varsity Assistant Boys Wrestling 10/21/2026 $2,999
Brosius, Diane Year 2 level 1 Coach, Varsity Assistant Girls Wrestling 10/21/2026 $2,570
Subject:
7.J. Transfers
Description:
Transfers
Name Position Type Prev Position Effective Date New Position New Salary For
Verschoor, Marissa Support Building Aide 9/21/2026 Secretary, Attendance $16.53, level 3 step 2 Vacancy
Forshey, Benjamin Support Custodial, PT 10/5/2026 Custodial, FT no change Vacancy
Thomas, Patrick Coach Coach, JV Assistant Softball 10/21/2026 Coach, Varsity Assistant Softball $2970, year 5 level 3 Vacancy
Subject:
7.K. Leaves
Description:
Leave of Absence - Medical          
# Building Position Effective Date Est Return Date Reason
1 HS Teacher, History 11/17/2026 11/20/2026 Care for family member
2 NSE PCA 10/5/2026 10/12/2026 Medical Condition
3 MS Paraprofessional 10/16/2026 11/2/2026 Medical Condition
4 DE Teacher, 3rd grade 12/9/2026 TBD Care for family member
5 WE Paraprofessional 12/09/2026 3/10/2027 Medical Condition
Subject:
7.L. Resignations and Terminations
Description:
Resignations & Terminations
Name Position Emp Type Building Effective Date Reason
Crone, Morgan PCA, Learning Support Support LE 9/8/2026 Voluntary
Gotwalt, Chad Coach, JH Assistant Football Coach Ath 9/14/2026 Never Started
Fluke, Thomas Director of Facilities Act 93 Central Office 11/15/2026 Voluntary
Figlioli, Megan PCA, Autistic Support Support HS 9/22/2026 Never Started
Corbin, Michelle Paraprofessional, Learning Support Support NSE 9/25/2026 Voluntary
Heckert, Amy Food Service Worker Support MS 9/23/2026 Never Started
Oliver, Cameron Summer Maintenance Support - Temp DW 9/25/2026 Voluntary
Serrano, Yolanda PCA, Learning Support Support MS 9/28/2026 Voluntary
Dorr, Hannah Coach, Varsity Assistant Cheerleading Coach Ath End of fall 26-27 cheer season Voluntary
Subject:
7.M. Subs DASD Resignation - Partnership with Kelly Education
Description:
Name Title
Albright, Michael S SUBDAILY
Anderson, Rachael l SUBSUPP
Becker, Mia R SUBDAILY
Becker, Nadine A SUBSUPP
Bell, Emma Kathleen STSSECON
Bennethum, Amanda M SUBLT
Bhujel, Suk SUBDAILY
Boyer, Faith E SUBDAILY
Bradley, Lori B SUBDAILY
Brandstedter, Kimberly LTSELEM, LTSELEM
Brenneman, Carol T SUBDAILY
Briggs, Gabrielle G SUBDAILY
Brosius, Diane V SUBDAILY
Bunty, Richard F SUBDAILY
Cameron, Anna Rose SUBDAILY
Cameron, Quinn Rembrandt SUBDAILY
Chapman, Melissia S SUBDAILY
Charisse, Marc S SUBDAILY
Chronister, Andrew Dale SUBDAILY
Cox, Charles J SUBDAILY
Craig, Nora Lyn SUBDAILY
Cramer, Shila Ellyn SUBDAILY
Cunningham, Laura L SUBDAILY
Danz, Rebecca Lee SUBDAILY
Dietz, Ann Marie LTSGR3
Drivas, Sotiri A SUBDAILY
Drobenak, Nicole Ashley SUBNURSE
Druck, Jennifer Lane SUBDAILY
Dull, Teresa L SUBRE
Dunstone, Amanda Marie SUBDAILY
Eason, Gina J SUBDAILY
Elicker, Rachel Mackenzie SUBDAILY
Emig, Mackenzie Rae LTSSECON
Everhart, Tori J SUBDAILY
Fasick, Julia M SUBSECON
Ferrence, Cynthia Gail SUBSUPP
Fetrow, Marleigh Devin SUBDAILY
Fink, Shawn Lynn SUBDAILY
Ford, Chloe J SUBDAILY
Goodling, Beth H SUBSUPP
Guyer, Katherine Inez SUBDAILY
Hickok, Betsyjo SUBSUPP
Jacobs, Charles E SUBDAILY
Jacoby, Diane Louise SUBSUPP
James, Kent M SUBDAILY
Kasumba, Becky SUBELEM, SUBELEM
Kazor, Elizabeth K SUBDAILY
Klocek, Phillip Mark SUBDAILY
Klocek, Robin M SUBDAILY
Kreiser, Crystal Elaine SUBDAILY
Krevetski, Susan L SUBDAILY
Kunkle, Cora L SUBDAILY
Lamotte, Paige Lynn SUBDAILY
Laughman, Beth Ann SUBSUPP
Laven, Noel Evangeline SUBDAILY
Lefever, Sara Joy-ann SUBDAILY
Lentz, Kimberly S LTSELEM
Lloyd, Nicholas Michael SUBDAILY, SUBSECON
Markel, Susan E SUBSUPP
Matthes, Karen Elizabeth SUBDAILY
Mcbride, Lindsey Erin SUBDAILY
Mento, Max S SUBDAILY
Miller, Karen Lee SUBSUPP
Ney-harkness, Cassi E SUBDAILY
Parson, Leah A Substi-3
Polizzotto, Sarah J SUBDAILY
Rhodes, Kaitlyn Renee SUBDAILY
Riccio, Melissa Anne SUBDAILY
Roblyer, Veronica A SUBDAILY
Setters, Ashley M SUBSUPP
Sherfey, Jennie Marie SUBELEM, SUBDAILY, SUBELEM
Shoemaker, Dana M SUBSUPP
Shue, Alissa M SUBSUPP
Smith, Timmy L SUBDAILY
Spadafora, Megan G SUBDAILY
Staley, Margaret Kathryn STSELEM, LTSELEM
Stevens, Diana J SUBSUPP
Stoner Gutshall, Cheryl R SUBDAILY
Strasbaugh, Rylie Mae SUBDAILY
Strine, Heather SUBNURSE
Swartz, Emma Elizabeth SUBDAILY
Thompson, Heather Nicole SUBDAILY
Wagman, Geriann A SUBSUPP
Walker, Diana L SUBSUPP
Warren, Trisa A SUBDAILY
Whitesel, Charlotte Elizabeth SUBDAILY
Wickenheiser, Thomas L SUBDAILY
Wolfe, Karla A SUBDAILY
Subject:
7.N. Maintenance/Grounds Truck Purchase
Description:
Quotes Summary:
Beshore & Koller $64,859.20
Fred Beans $65,224.93
New Holland $66,138.00
Twin Pines $66,587.20
Hondru Ford $67,493.00
Attachments:
Subject:
7.O. Proposal for Leib Elementary Doors
Subject:
7.P. Middle School Dock Doors 
Attachments:
Subject:
7.Q. High School Turf Field Fencing
Attachments:
Subject:
7.R. Minutes
Subject:
7.R.1. September 8, 2026 Board Planning Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
7.R.2. September 15, 2026 Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
7.S. Policies (2nd Reading/Approval)
Subject:
7.S.1. Policy #105 - Curriculum
Attachments:
Subject:
7.S.2. Policy #204.1 - Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks
Attachments:
Subject:
7.S.3. Policy #718 - Service Animals in Schools
Attachments:
Subject:
7.T. Bills Paid Report
Attachments:
Subject:
7.U. Treasurer's Report
Attachments:
Subject:
7.V. YTD Budget to Actual Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
8.A. Policies (1st Reading)
Subject:
8.A.1. #105.2 - Exemption from Instruction
Attachments:
Subject:
8.A.2. #249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying
Attachments:
Subject:
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
Subject:
10. MISCELLANEOUS
Subject:
10.A. Comments/Observations from Board members
Subject:
11. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
11.A. Future Meeting Announcements
Description:
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting at 7 PM
 
Subject:
11.B. Adjourn Meeting

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