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. Trinity Tanzillo, Student Government President

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

2.A. Request approval of the minutes of the meeting held on August 27, 2026 & approval of September 24, 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. Approval of Superintendent Items
7.B. Second Reading of Policies and Approval
7.C. 2027 Board Meeting / Working Session Meeting Schedule
7.D. Informational ~ First Reading of Policies
7.E. Informational ~ September Enrollment Report

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

8.A. Approval of Personnel Items

8.B. 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. PVE Materials to Discard List

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

10.A. Informational ~ Facility Usage Report

11. BUILDING REPORTS
11.A. September Buildings Report
12. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Mrs. Tammy Smale, Board Secretary
12.A. Approval of Business Management Items
12.B. Contracts
12.C. For Approval - Donation Historical Reenactment
12.D. For Approval - Settlement and Release
13. SOLICITOR: Mr. Mark Fitzgerald
13.A. Solicitor - Mr. Mark Fitzgerald

14. PLEASANT VALLEY CITIZENS

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

15. PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DIRECTORS
15.A. Other

16. SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS

16.A. Other

17. ADJOURNMENT
17.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
September 24
October 22
November 19
December 3 (Reorganization)

Main Governing Board
Meeting: September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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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 September 10, 2026, and September 24, 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. Trinity Tanzillo, Student Government President
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2. SECRETARY'S REPORT:  Mrs. Tammy Smale, Board Secretary
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2.A. Request approval of the minutes of the meeting held on August 27, 2026 & approval of September 24, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda
Attachments:
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3. PLEASANT VALLEY CITIZENS
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3.A. Meeting Procedures/Pleasant Valley Citizens - Agenda Items
Attachments:
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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 August 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026
  2. Manual Checks August 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026 — PSDLAF
  3. Accounts Payable September 07, 2026
  4. Accounts Payable September 24, 2026
  5. Cafeteria Accounts Payable September 24, 2026
  6. 2025 Bond Fund Accounts Payable September 07, 2026
  7. 2025 Bond Fund Accounts Payable September 24, 2026
  8. 2023 Bond Fund Accounts Payable September 24, 2026
  9. Capital Reserve Accounts Payable September 24, 2026
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4.B. Reports - Informational
Description:

1. Trial Balance/Financial Statement August 2026
2. Asset Cost Summary August 2026
3. Condensed Board Summary II/Expenditures and Revenues August 2026
4. Cafeteria Asset Cost Summary August 2026
5. Student Activity Asset Cost Summary August 2026
6. Student Fundraiser Report
7. District Investment Report
Attachments:
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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. Approval of Superintendent Items
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7.B. Second Reading of Policies and Approval
Description:

Second Reading
1. Policy 707 Use of Facilities
2. Policy 915.1 School District Logo
 
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7.C. 2027 Board Meeting / Working Session Meeting Schedule
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7.D. Informational ~ First Reading of Policies
Description:

These policies were updated due to the Omnibus Bill and State Regulations including new academic standards for the 2026-2027 school year, curriculum, virtual attendance and wellness checks, height and weight measurements including eating disorder awareness and education, body mass index (BMI), social media literacy, bullying and cyberbullying, lead testing for drinking water, flexible instruction days (FID), and school safety training.

First Reading of Policies
1. Policy 102 Academic Standards 
2. Policy 105 Curriculum  
3. Policy 204.1 Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks - New Policy 
4. Policy 209 Health Examinations/Screenings
5. Policy 246 School Wellness 
6. Policy 249 Bullying/Cyberbullying
7. Policy 704 Maintenance 
8. Policy 803 School Calendar
9. Policy 805.2 School Security Personnel
10. Policy 822 Automated External Defibrillators
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7.E. Informational ~ September Enrollment Report
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8. HUMAN RESOURCES: Mrs. Lori Fulmer, Director of Human Resources
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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 Professional Staff
2. Change of Current Assignment
3. Supplemental Contracts: Non-Athletic
4. Salary Adjustment/Correction
5. Intramural Advisors
6. Justifiable Leave
ADDENDUM
7. Hiring of Support Staff
8. Change of Current Assignment
9. Supplemental Contracts: Athletic
10. Supplemental Contracts: Athletic Non-Coaching
11. Rescind Hiring
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8.B. Informational Items
Description:

1. Family and Medical Leave
2. Resignations
3. Volunteers
Attachments:
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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
Attachments:
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9.C. PVE Materials to Discard List
Attachments:
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10. OPERATIONS: Dr. Rae Lin Howard, Assistant Superintendent
Subject:

10.A. Informational ~ Facility Usage Report
Attachments:
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11. BUILDING REPORTS
Subject:
11.A. September Buildings Report
Attachments:
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12. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Mrs. Tammy Smale, Board Secretary
Subject:
12.A. Approval of Business Management Items
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12.B. Contracts
Description:

1. RippleEffects - Resilience Classroom Kits and 1 Year Digital Subscription. Total Cost: $23,400.00 to be paid from PCCD Grant.
2. Johnson Controls - PVHS Camera Upgrade and Installation.  Total Cost: $78,315.28 to be paid from Bond Fund. 
3. Higher Information Group, LLC - Staffing Agreement for Print Shop Specialist
4. Colonial Intermediate Unit #20 - Special Education contract for the 2026-2027 school year. Cost for special education services are estimated to be $2,273,439.00.
5. Colonial Intermediate Unit # 20 - One-on-one Job Coaching services for a PVSD Student #6. Total Cost: $63.15 per hour for 60 hours, not to exceed $3,789.00 Terms: 9/14/2026-12/08/2026
6. Premier Environments - Ruckus STEAM Worktables for PVM. Total Cost: $4,382.48 to be paid from Ready to Learn.
7. Metz Amusement & Concessions - Class of 2027 Dunk Tank Rental for Bonfire on 10/15/2026.  Total Cost: $235.00
8. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit - Mimecast Package 2 - Terms: 9/25/2027 - 6/30/2026. Total Cost: $5,865.00 per year
9. Instructure Parchment - Alumni Transcript Printing Service. Terms: 09/26/2026 - 09/25/2027.  No cost to district
10.BerkOne - Homestead/Farmstead Application Mailing Option B - $0.04139 per mailing without return envelope
11. Sodexo - Renewal Service Agreement for district teacher lounger vending machines.  No cost to district. 
12. M&M Sight N Sound - DJ Services for Homecoming Dance on 10/10/2026. Total Cost $1,000.00 to be paid by HS SGA
13. Premier Environments - PVHS Cafeteria Seating and Tables. Total Cost: $5,225.80 to be paid by Bond Fund.
14. Gifted Education Professional Development Agreement. Total Cost: $1,500.00. 
15. IntegraOne - Network Equipment, Wiring and Installation for HS computer lab, eSports Lab and IDF. Total Cost: $71,139.33 to be paid by HS Bond Fund
16. IntegraOne - Purchase HP Chromebook Touchscreen. Total Cost: $1,696.65
**ADDENDUM**
17. Berkshire System Group, Inc - Paint Booth Suppression System Inspection and Testing at PVHS.  Two Inspections: Total Cost: $569.00
18. Berkshire System Group, Inc - Purchase (34) 10lb ABC fire extinguishers, (1) 5lb fire extinguishers and (2) CO2 fire extinguishers at PVHS.  Total Cost: $6,346.67
19. Mind Matters — Independent Educational Evaluation Service Contract.  Total Cost: $5,000.00
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12.C. For Approval - Donation Historical Reenactment
Description:
Accept a $1,000.00 donation by Norman Burger for a historical reenactment by The Summit Tribute Group to take place at Pleasant Valley School District 
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12.D. For Approval - Settlement and Release
Description:
1. Settlement and Release 26-27 SA-03
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13. SOLICITOR: Mr. Mark Fitzgerald
Subject:
13.A. Solicitor - Mr. Mark Fitzgerald
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14. PLEASANT VALLEY CITIZENS
Subject:

14.A. Pleasant Valley Citizens - Agenda Items/Non-Agenda Items
Attachments:
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15. PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Subject:
15.A. Other
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16. SUPERINTENDENT'S REMARKS
Subject:

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

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