Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER, SILENT MEDITATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND INTRODUCTIONS
1.A. Call to Order
1.B. Moment of Silent Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
1.C. Roll Call
1.D. Announcement of Executive Session
1.E. Introducations / Guest Presentations
1.F. Reports
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR MEETING
3. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
3.A. Senior Class Student Board Representative
3.B. Junior Class Student Board Representative
3.C. Oath of Office: Student Board Representatives
4. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
4.A. Hearing of the Public
4.B. Board Member Comments
5. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION (with approximate duration)
5.A. Finance Update
6. MINUTES
6.A. Minutes: August 3, 2026, Board Meeting
6.B. Minutes: August 17, 2026
6.C. Minutes: September 8, 2026
7. PROGRAM
7.A. Creative Writing and Art Magazine Club
8. PERSONNEL
8.A. Employee Separations
8.B. Transfers
8.C. Employment
8.D. Extensions and Supplementals
8.E. Elimination
8.F. Updates
9. FINANCES
9.A. Capital Project Fund – 2025 Bond Fund Checking 8/12/26 – 9/15/26
9.B. Food Service Checking 9/2/2026 - 9/15/2026
9.C. Food Service Condensed Board Summary
9.D. First National General Fund Checking 9/2/26 - 9/15/26
9.E. General Fund Board Summary
9.F. General Fund PSDLAF Account 8-14-26 to 9-15-26
10. CONTRACTS
10.A. Title 1 Nonpublic Programs and Services
10.B. Title III Consortium Agreement
10.C. CAIU & STSD IDEA Part B Agreement for School Aged Students
10.D. CAIU & STSD IDEA Part B Agreement for Pre-School Aged Students
10.E. Central Penn Education Associates, Inc. 
10.F. New Story Schools Harrisburg Agreement 2026-2027
10.G. Specialized Education of PA, Inc. (Capital Academy)
10.H. Audit Engagement Letter
10.I. TK Elevator Corporation (TKE)
11. POLICY
12. OTHER
12.A. Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Officer Candidates
12.B. Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plan for Susquehanna Township High School
12.C. Designation of 2027 School Board Meeting Dates
13. NEW BUSINESS
14. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - School Board Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER, SILENT MEDITATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND INTRODUCTIONS
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
Board President will call the meeting to order. 

BOARD MEMBERS:
Mr. Jesse Rawls, Sr. - President
Ms. Tameka Hatcher - Vice President
Ms. Elise LeMelle - Secretary
Mrs. Jackie Hill - Treasurer
Mr. Warren Enoch
Mr. Jayonn Folks
Mr. Eric Hedenberg
Keita Kalonji Johnson, Esq.
Dr. Anita Mareno

ADMINISTRATORS:
Dr. Tamara C. Willis - Superintendent
Dr. Andrae R. Martin - Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Kathy Ciaciulli - Chief Finance and Operations Officer

SOLICITOR:
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE(S):
Amare Johnson (Senior)
Nyelli Rosario (Junior)

BOARD RECORDING SECRETARY:
Ms. Ann-Marie Rathmell
Subject:
1.B. Moment of Silent Meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
Board President will lead the Board and those in attendance in a moment of silent meditation and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Subject:
1.C. Roll Call
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:
1.D. Announcement of Executive Session
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
1.E. Introducations / Guest Presentations
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
1.F. Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:

Committees
Legislative Updates / PSBA
Buildings and Grounds
Student Representatives
STHS Alumni Association
Hanna Education Foundation
Harrisburg Area Community College
Dauphin County Tax Collection Committee
Dauphin County Technical School
Capital Area Intermediate Uni
Board of Commissioners
Superintendent
Subject:
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA FOR MEETING
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the meeting agenda for September 21, 2026.
Subject:
3. STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
3.A. Senior Class Student Board Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve Amare Johnson as the Senior Class Student Board Representative for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Subject:
3.B. Junior Class Student Board Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve Nyelli Rosario as the Junior Class Student Board Representative for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Subject:
3.C. Oath of Office: Student Board Representatives
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
The Board President will administer the following Oath of Office to Nyelli Rosario and Amare Johnson.

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the constitution of the Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity."
Subject:
4. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC AND BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:
4.A. Hearing of the Public
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
  • People will be called in the order they appear on the "sign-in" sheet.
  • Time limit is three (3) minutes per person.
  • Individuals listed on the "sign-in" sheet are limited to one opportunity to address the board, either before or after "Presentations and Discussions."
  • When called, please stand, state your name before beginning.
  • This part of the agenda is the only time when members of the audience should address the board.
Subject:
4.B. Board Member Comments
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
5. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION (with approximate duration)
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Subject:
5.A. Finance Update
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Mrs. Kathy Ciaciulli, Chief Finance and Operations Officer, to present.
Attachments:
Subject:
6. MINUTES
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
6.A. Minutes: August 3, 2026, Board Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Minutes of the August 3, 2026, Board Meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. Minutes: August 17, 2026
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Minutes of the August 17, 2026, Board Meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. Minutes: September 8, 2026
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Minutes of the September 8, 2026, Board Meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. PROGRAM
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
7.A. Creative Writing and Art Magazine Club
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the creation of a Creative Writing and Art Magazine Club at the Susquehanna Township Middle School.
Attachments:
Subject:
8. PERSONNEL
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
8.A. Employee Separations
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Employee Separations as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Transfers
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Personal Transfers as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Employment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Employments as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Extensions and Supplementals
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Extensions and Supplementals as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.E. Elimination
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Elimination as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
8.F. Updates
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Personnel Updates as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
9. FINANCES
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
9.A. Capital Project Fund – 2025 Bond Fund Checking 8/12/26 – 9/15/26
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the payments of Capital Project Fund - 2025 Bond Fund Checking bills from the Capital Project Fund - 2025 Bond Fund Checking, as listed on the Computer Check Summary, totaling $1,561,691.49.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Food Service Checking 9/2/2026 - 9/15/2026
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the payment of Food Service bills from the Food Service Checking, as listed on the Computer Check Summary, totaling $59,126.01.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Food Service Condensed Board Summary
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Food Service Cash Balance of $3,857,193.92.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. First National General Fund Checking 9/2/26 - 9/15/26
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the payment of First National General Fund Checking bills from the First National General Fund Checking as listed on the Computer Check Summary, totaling $1,849,594.06, and the check listed on the Computer Check Summary, totaling $700.00.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. General Fund Board Summary
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the General Fund Cash Balance of $5,677,637.85.
Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. General Fund PSDLAF Account 8-14-26 to 9-15-26
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the payment of PSDLAF General Fund Account bills from the PSDLAF General Fund Account, as listed on the Computer Check Summary, totaling $10,361.42.
Attachments:
Subject:
10. CONTRACTS
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
10.A. Title 1 Nonpublic Programs and Services
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Agreement with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit #15 for Title 1 Programs and Services.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Title III Consortium Agreement
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Title III Consortium Agreement between the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) and Susquehanna Township School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. CAIU & STSD IDEA Part B Agreement for School Aged Students
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
This is an annual agreement outlining district requirements associated with IDEA Funds received by STSD via the CAIU. The funds are provided to ensure that school-aged students with disabilities in accordance with the "Individuals with Disabilities Act" (IDEA) are provided with free and appropriate public education.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Agreement between STSD and CAIU for participation in the IDEA Part B School Aged Student Funds Program in the amount of $543,859.93 (District Contract #84.027 - Award # H027A260093).
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D. CAIU & STSD IDEA Part B Agreement for Pre-School Aged Students
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
This is an annual agreement outlining district requirements associated with IDEA Funds received by STSD via the CAIU. The funds are provided to ensure that pre-school aged students with disabilities in accordance with the "Individuals with Disabilities Act" (IDEA) are provided with free and appropriate public education.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Agreement between STSD and CAIU for participation in the IDEA Part B Pre-School Aged Student Funds Program in the amount of $4,950.00 (District Contract # 84.173 - Award # H173A260090).
Attachments:
Subject:
10.E. Central Penn Education Associates, Inc. 
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the Agreement with Central Penn Education Associates, Inc. to provide psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations, as needed, for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F. New Story Schools Harrisburg Agreement 2026-2027
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the contract with New Story Schools Harrisburg Campus and individual student contract, for student ID 2026-27/001, to provide educational services, as needed, during the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.G. Specialized Education of PA, Inc. (Capital Academy)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the agreement with Specialized Education of PA, Inc. to provide education services, as needed, at Capital Academy for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.H. Audit Engagement Letter
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the engagement of Boyer & Ritter, LLC to conduct the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.I. TK Elevator Corporation (TKE)
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve TKE's submitted Scope of Work for post-remediation cleaning of the freight and service elevators at the Oslwen C. Anderson Jr. Center, for an amount not to exceed $13,918.44.
Attachments:
Subject:
11. POLICY
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
12. OTHER
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Subject:
12.A. Pennsylvania School Board Association (PSBA) Officer Candidates
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve candidates for the PSBA Officer Elections.
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plan for Susquehanna Township High School
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Approve the TSI Plan for the Susquehanna Township High School for 2026-2027.
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Designation of 2027 School Board Meeting Dates
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Discuss the proposed 2027 School Board Meeting dates as attached.
Attachments:
Subject:
13. NEW BUSINESS
Agenda Item Type:
Non-Action Item
Subject:
14. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item

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