Meeting Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Susan Kresge, School Board President

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
1.B. Moment of Silence
1.C. Roll Call: Mrs. Kathleen Franklin, School Board Recorder
1.D. Welcome to those in Attendance

1.E. Notification of Executive Session
1.F. Pleasant Valley Educational Foundation Presentation — Dr. Doug Arnold

2. SECRETARY'S REPORT:  Mrs. Tammy Smale, Board Secretary

2.A. Request approval of the minutes of the meeting held on July 23, 2026 and August 4, 2026 & approval of August 27, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda
3. PLEASANT VALLEY CITIZENS

3.A. Meeting Procedures/Pleasant Valley Citizens - Agenda Items

4. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mrs. Diane Serfass, Board Treasurer
4.A. For Approval of Financials
4.B. Reports - Informational
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5.A. Solicitor - Mr. Mark Fitzgerald

5.B. Other
6. NEW BUSINESS

7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/REQUESTS: Dr. James R. Konrad, Superintendent
7.A. First Reading of Policies and Review

8. HUMAN RESOURCES: Mrs. Lori Fulmer, Director of Human Resources

8.A. Approval of Personnel Items
8.B. Affilation Agreement

8.C. Informational Items
8.D. *ADDENDUM** Approval of Personnel Items
8.E. **ADDENDUM** Informational Items 
9. CURRICULUM AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Dr. Rae Lin Howard, Assistant Superintendent

9.A. Approval of Curriculum & Staff Development Items
9.B. Field Trips
9.C. Student-Parent Handbooks and Student Activity Guidelines
9.D. TSI Plan
9.E. Revised 2026-2027 Middle School Program of Studies

10. OPERATIONS: Dr. Rae Lin Howard, Assistant Superintendent

10.A. Informational - Facility Usage
11. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Mrs. Tammy Smale, Board Secretary
11.A. Approval of Business Management Items
11.B. Contracts
11.C. For Approval - Public School Facility Improvement Grant Application
11.D. For Approval - Advertisement of sealed bids
11.E. For Approval - Award PVHS Cafeteria Serving Counter Bid
11.F. For Approval - Award HS-MS Sandwich Press Bid
11.G. For Approval - Award 2026-2029 Main Campus Snow Bid Removal
11.H. 2026-2027 Athletic Ticket Sale Prices
11.I. Settlement and Release
11.J. For Approval - Student Placement
11.K. **ADDENDUM** Rescind the Approval of an Agenda Item
11.L. **ADDENDUM** For Approval - Letter of Agreement or Title I Services 
11.M. **ADDENDUM** For Approval - Approve Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
11.N. **ADDENDUM** For Approval - Approve Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
11.O. **ADDENDUM** For Approval - Approve Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
12. SOLICITOR: Mr. Mark Fitzgerald
12.A. Solicitor - Mr. Mark Fitzgerald

13. PLEASANT VALLEY CITIZENS

13.A. Pleasant Valley Citizens - Agenda Items/Non-Agenda Items

14. PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DIRECTORS
14.A. Other

15. SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS

15.A. Other

16. ADJOURNMENT
16.A. Adjourn Voting Meeting
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Pleasant Valley Board of Education
District Administration Conference Room
2233 Route 115, Suite 100
Brodheadsville, PA 18322

2026 School Board Meeting Schedule @ 7:00 PM
August 27
September 24
October 22
November 19
December 3 (Reorganization)

Main Governing Board
Meeting: August 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:

1. CALL TO ORDER:  Mrs. Susan Kresge, School Board President
Subject:

1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.B. Moment of Silence
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1.C. Roll Call: Mrs. Kathleen Franklin, School Board Recorder
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1.D. Welcome to those in Attendance
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1.E. Notification of Executive Session
Description:

An executive session was held on August 27, 2026 immediately prior to the regularly scheduled meeting for purposes of personnel matters including, but not limited to, performance and/or discipline; Negotiations; and Legal Issues. 
Subject:
1.F. Pleasant Valley Educational Foundation Presentation — Dr. Doug Arnold
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2. SECRETARY'S REPORT:  Mrs. Tammy Smale, Board Secretary
Subject:

2.A. Request approval of the minutes of the meeting held on July 23, 2026 and August 4, 2026 & approval of August 27, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda
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3. PLEASANT VALLEY CITIZENS
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3.A. Meeting Procedures/Pleasant Valley Citizens - Agenda Items
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4. TREASURER'S REPORT: Mrs. Diane Serfass, Board Treasurer
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4.A. For Approval of Financials
Description:

  1. Manual Checks July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026
  2. Manual Checks July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026—PSDLAF
  3. Accounts Payable August 27, 2026
  4. Cafeteria Accounts Payable August 27, 2026
  5. 2025 Bond Fund Accounts Payable August 27, 2026
  6. Capital Reserve Accounts Payable August 27, 2026
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4.B. Reports - Informational
Description:

1. Trial Balance/Financial Statement July 2026
2. Asset Cost Summary July 2026
3. Condensed Board Summary II/Expenditures and Revenues July 2026
4. Cafeteria Asset Cost Summary July 2026
5. Student Activity Asset Cost Summary July 2026
6. Student Fundraiser Report
7. District Investment Report
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5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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5.A. Solicitor - Mr. Mark Fitzgerald
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5.B. Other
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6. NEW BUSINESS
Description:

  1. Monroe Career & Technical Institute: Mrs. Diane Serfass
  2. Colonial IU #20: Mr. Robert Clark
  3. PSBA Liaison Report:  Mrs. Denise Hopely
  4. Education Report::  Mrs. Susan Kresge
  5. Finance Report:  Mrs. Diane Serfass
  6. Policy Report:  Mrs. Janet Dooner
  7. Athletic Report:  Mr. Ryan O'Keefe
  8. Capital Improvement Plan - Mr. Norm Burger
  9. Technology Report:  Mrs. Robert Clark
10. Security Report:  Mr. Matthew Walters
11. Citizen's Advisory Committee:  Mr. John Gesiskie
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7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/REQUESTS: Dr. James R. Konrad, Superintendent
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7.A. First Reading of Policies and Review
Description:
First Reading
1. Policy 707 Use of Facilities
2. Policy 915.1 School District Logo

Policies Reviewed
Policy 111 Lesson Plans was reviewed on 8/17/26 and no changes were made.  The AR's were updated.

Policy 706.1 Disposal of School District Property was reviewed on 8/17/26 and no changes were made to the policy. 
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8. HUMAN RESOURCES: Mrs. Lori Fulmer, Director of Human Resources
Subject:

8.A. Approval of Personnel Items
Description:

The passage of this motion would approve all items under Human Resources unless a board member requests an item to be considered individually by a separate vote.

1. Hiring of Administrative/Administrative Support Staff
2. Hiring of Support Staff
3. Change of Current Assignment
4. Supplemental Contracts: Athletic
5. Supplemental Contracts: Athletic Non-Coaching
6. Supplemental Contracts: Non-Athletic
7. Salary Adjustment/Correction
8. Sabbatical Leave
9. Tenure
10. Club/Activity Advisor
11. Rescind Hiring
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8.B. Affilation Agreement
Description:
1. Affiliation Agreement between Pleasant Valley School District and East Stroudsburg University
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8.C. Informational Items
Description:

1. Family and Medical Leave
2. Resignations
3. Volunteers
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8.D. *ADDENDUM** Approval of Personnel Items
Description:
1. Hiring of Support
2. Supplemental Contracts: Athletic Non-Coaching
3. Supplemental Contracts: Non-Athletic
4. Salary Adjustment/Correction
5. Rescind Hiring
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8.E. **ADDENDUM** Informational Items 
Description:
1. Resignations
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9. CURRICULUM AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Dr. Rae Lin Howard, Assistant Superintendent
Subject:

9.A. Approval of Curriculum & Staff Development Items
Subject:
9.B. Field Trips
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9.C. Student-Parent Handbooks and Student Activity Guidelines
Description:

1. High School/Middle School Student-Parent Handbook
2. Intermediate School/Elementary School Student-Parent Handbook
3. Technology Handbook
4. Athletics Handbook
5. Student Activity Guidelines
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9.D. TSI Plan
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9.E. Revised 2026-2027 Middle School Program of Studies
Attachments:
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10. OPERATIONS: Dr. Rae Lin Howard, Assistant Superintendent
Subject:

10.A. Informational - Facility Usage
Attachments:
Subject:
11. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Mrs. Tammy Smale, Board Secretary
Subject:
11.A. Approval of Business Management Items
Subject:
11.B. Contracts
Description:

1. ATT Business Trade-in old, unused district cell phones, credit to PVSD account in the amount of $381.00

2. Colonial Intermediate Unit #20 — Multiple associate teachers for direct, one-on-one services in various locations. Effective for the 2026-2027 school year.  Total costs shall not exceed $316,494.00.

3. Johnson Controls - Purchase three (3) 10lb ABC Extinguishers for hydro service in Polk Elementary.  Total Cost: $435.00

4. Johnson Controls - Purchase forty-five (45) 10lb ABC Extinguishers for hydro service in PVI.  Total Cost: $6,525.00

5. Johnson Controls - Purchase twenty-eight (28) 10lb ABC Extinguishers and one (1) Clean Agent Extinguisher for hydro service at PVM and Admin.  Total Cost: $4,595.00

6. Johnson Controls - Purchase eight (8) 10lb ABC Extinguishers for hydro service at Chestnuthill Elementary.  Total Cost: $1,160.00

7. Johnson Controls - Purchase and install Door Access Card Reader at HS Gym Door. Total Cost: $3,621.41

8. NextUp - Nextup Transition Curriculum - Terms 9/1/2026 - 8/31/2027. Total Cost - $3,000.00

9. Atlantic Tactical - Purchase three (3) security vests. Total Cost - $9,577.75

10. CodeHS - Additional License for Middle School. Terms: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027.  Total Cost: $3,750.00

11. Number Hive - School Hive 1 - year subscription.  Terms: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027.  Total Cost: $299.99

12.  Acadience Learning Online License for Grade 3.  Terms 7/1/2026-6/30/2027. Total Cost: $3,780.00

13. School Specialty - Purchase of Skutt Kiln 1027. Total Cost - $4,844.44 to be paid from Ready to Learn. 

14. McGraw Hill Education - Renew Glencoe Geometry 2018 License Subscription. Terms: 7/1/26 - 6/30/29. Total Cost: $16,251.60 to be paid from Ready to Learn.

15. EBSCO - Library Resource Terms: 12/1/2026 - 11/30/2027. Total Cost: $7,682.00 to be paid from Ready to Learn

16. School Specialty - Purchase Trapezoid Table for PVE. Total Cost: $545.28 to be paid from Ready to Learn

17. Imagine Learning - Sonday Training and Tokens.  Total Cost: $2,700.00 to be paid from Ready to Learn.

18. Hometown Brand Center - Purchase appliances for Life Skills classrooms. Total Cost: $6,209.55 to be paid from Bond and Ready to Learn
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11.C. For Approval - Public School Facility Improvement Grant Application
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11.D. For Approval - Advertisement of sealed bids
Description:
Approval is requested to advertise for sealed bids for the following items:
  1. Winter Athletic Supplies and Equipment 2026-2027
  2. Spring Athletic Supplies and Equipment 2026-2027
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11.E. For Approval - Award PVHS Cafeteria Serving Counter Bid
Description:
Motion to accept bid award recommendation to Singer for the PVHS Cafeteria Counter with Sneeze Shield Total Cost $30,026.92.
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11.F. For Approval - Award HS-MS Sandwich Press Bid
Description:
Motion to accept bid award recommendation to Douglas Equipment for the PVHS and PVMS Cafeteria Grill Presses Total Cost $21,103.89
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11.G. For Approval - Award 2026-2029 Main Campus Snow Bid Removal
Description:
For Approval - Snow Removal Bid Award to:
JF Property Services Per Truck -- $125
Per Loader-- $150
Per Dozer -- $150
Per Loader with Box Plow -- $140
Per Trucking of Snow (if needed) -- $90
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11.H. 2026-2027 Athletic Ticket Sale Prices
Description:

2026-2027 Athletic Ticket Sale Prices
*For Varsity Football, Varsity Wrestling and JV/Varsity Combo Basketball

Single Ticket Sale - Online or Gate 
-- Adult - $8.00 (Gate - Amended from $6.00)
-- Adult - $6.00 (Online)
-- PVSD Students - Free with ID
-- Visiting Student - $4.00

Passes & Membership
-- Single Sport Season Pass - # of home games minus one home game 
-- Yearly Sports Season Pass - # of home games minus $20 discount

Special Packages
-- Four Ticket Multi-Sport Pass - 4 Home Game tickets to any sport for the Price of 3 
Subject:
11.I. Settlement and Release
Description:
1. Settlement and Release 26-27 SA-01
2. Settlement and Release 26-27 SA-02
Subject:
11.J. For Approval - Student Placement
Description:

1. Student 26-27 B-02 - Bucks County Intermediate # 22
2. Student 26-27 S-03 - Stroudsburg Area School District
3. Student 26-27 C-04 - Cornell Abraxas | Arlene Lissner
4. Student 26-27 H-05 - Hoffman Academy
Subject:
11.K. **ADDENDUM** Rescind the Approval of an Agenda Item
Description:
Rescind part of the approval of Agenda Item 11.C dated July 23, 2026 - 2026-07-23 StJohnNeumann- PVSD Title I Letter of Agreement for 26-27
Subject:
11.L. **ADDENDUM** For Approval - Letter of Agreement or Title I Services 
Description:
Letters of Agreement with Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit # 21 to provide Title I instruction services to non-public schools for the 2026-2027 school year as presented
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11.M. **ADDENDUM** For Approval - Approve Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
Description:
The Board of School Directors authorizes its solicitor to enter into an agreement or agreements for the following parcels located at in Chestnuthill Township setting the total assessments of the parcel for tax years 2025 (school tax year 2025-26), 2026 (school tax year 2026-27), and 2027 (school tax year 2027-28) and for each subsequent tax year until a change in the assessment pursuant to applicable law as stated in the chart below:
Parcel information Total assessment
225 Marsh Way in Chestnuthill Township (02.9.1.26)
510 Brookmont Drive in Chestnuthill Township (02.9.1.26-7)		 Tax year 2025: $3,995,480
Tax year 2026: $3,626,230
Tax year 2027: $3,509,000
Subject:
11.N. **ADDENDUM** For Approval - Approve Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
Description:
The Board of School Directors authorizes its solicitor to enter into an agreement for the parcel located at 113 Erin Lane in Chestnuthill Township (Parcel ID 02.3.1.26) setting the assessments of the parcel at (i) $2,159,830 for tax year 2026 (school tax year 2026-27) and (ii) $2,090,000 for tax year 2027 (school tax year 2027-28) and for each subsequent tax year until a change in the assessment pursuant to applicable law.
Subject:
11.O. **ADDENDUM** For Approval - Approve Tax Assessment Settlement Agreement
Description:
The Board of School Directors authorizes its solicitor to enter into an agreement for the parcel located at 3192 Route 115 in Chestnuthill Township (Parcel ID 02.94792) setting the assessments of the parcel at (i) $3,853,580 for tax year 2026 (school tax year 2026-27) and (ii) $3,729,000 for tax year 2027 (school tax year 2027-28) and for each subsequent tax year until a change in the assessment pursuant to applicable law.
Subject:
12. SOLICITOR: Mr. Mark Fitzgerald
Subject:
12.A. Solicitor - Mr. Mark Fitzgerald
Subject:

13. PLEASANT VALLEY CITIZENS
Subject:

13.A. Pleasant Valley Citizens - Agenda Items/Non-Agenda Items
Subject:

14. PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Subject:
14.A. Other
Subject:

15. SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS
Subject:

15.A. Other
Subject:

16. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
16.A. Adjourn Voting Meeting

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