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Meeting Agenda
1. Executive Session
2. Opening Items
2.1. Call to Order
 
2.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
2.3. Roll Call
2.4. Approval of Agenda
3. Comments from the Public
4. Presentations/Discussions
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1. Approval of Minutes from the July 14, 2026 Meeting
6. Reports
6.1. Central Intermediate Unit #10
6.2. Legislation
6.3. Director of Curriculum and Instruction's Report
6.4. Superintendent's Report
7. Treasurer's Report
8. Authorization to Pay Bills
8.1. Board Bill List
9. Investment Report
9.1. Investment Reports
10. Consent Agenda
10.1. Personnel
10.1.1. Retirements/Resignations
10.1.2. New Hires
10.1.3. Extra Duty/Extra Pay
10.1.4. Approval of Mentor Teachers
10.1.5.  Instructional Technology Coordinators and Instructional Technology Trainers 
10.1.6. Appointment of a District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
10.1.7. Volunteers
10.1.8. Student Teacher/Internships
10.1.9. Department Chairs
10.1.10. Tenure
10.1.11. Principal Internship
10.2. Educational and School Activities
10.2.1. Approval of Items for Salvage – Athletics
10.2.2. Booster & Activity Clubs
10.2.3. School Handbooks
10.2.4. Event Staff
10.2.5. Dual Enrollment Agreements
10.2.6. Bus Drivers
10.2.7. Bus Routes

11. LHAC Settlement Agreement (Claim no. 254334)
12. Finance
12.1. Approval of 2026-2027 Van Rates for D & D Transportation, Inc.
12.2. Bayada Home Health Care Inc.
12.3. Bellefonte Elementary School Zone Signs
13. Items for Future Discussion
14. Adjournment
14.1. Meeting Adjournment
15. Executive Session
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of School Directors
Subject:
1. Executive Session
Subject:
2. Opening Items
Subject:
2.1. Call to Order
 
Subject:
2.2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Subject:
2.3. Roll Call
Subject:
2.4. Approval of Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended that the agenda for the August 11, 2026, Board Meeting be approved as presented.
Subject:
3. Comments from the Public
Description:
The Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the public in Board meetings. The Board also recognizes its responsibility for proper governance of the district and the need to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner.

The Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district or anyone having registered a legitimate interest in a contemplated action of the Board; anyone representing a group in the community or school district; any representative of a firm eligible to bid on materials or services solicited by the Board; any district employee; or any district student.

Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to five (5) minutes duration.

No participant may speak more than once on the same topic, unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard.

All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually.

From Board Policy 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings
 
Subject:
4. Presentations/Discussions
Subject:
5. Approval of Minutes
Subject:
5.1. Approval of Minutes from the July 14, 2026 Meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended that the minutes for the July 14, 2026, Board Meeting be approved as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Reports
Subject:
6.1. Central Intermediate Unit #10
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Barnhart
Subject:
6.2. Legislation
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Smith
Subject:
6.3. Director of Curriculum and Instruction's Report
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Wynkoop
Subject:
6.4. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Rakszawski
Subject:
7. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bean
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended to approve the Treasurer's report as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Authorization to Pay Bills
Description:
July 2026 Board Bills  
   
Fund 10 $6,562,200.85
Fund 29 $23,866.60
Fund 30 $2,299,397.44
Fund 50 $22,809.47
Fund 80 $0.00
Fund 81 $0.00
  $8,908,274.36
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended to approve the Board Bill Lists associated with the various funds as attached.
Subject:
8.1. Board Bill List
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended to approve the Board Bill Lists associated with the various funds for .
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Investment Report
Subject:
9.1. Investment Reports
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bean
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended to approve the Investment Reports for August 2026.
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Subject:
10.1. Personnel
Subject:
10.1.1. Retirements/Resignations
Description:
 It is recommended to approve the retirements and resignations as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.1.2. New Hires
Description:
It is recommended to approve the new hires as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.1.3. Extra Duty/Extra Pay
Description:
 It is recommended to approve the extra duty/extra pay appointments as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.1.4. Approval of Mentor Teachers
Description:
 It is recommended to approve the mentors listed.
Mentor New Teacher
Allyson Durney Maizee Fry
Mary Ann Briggs Sydnie Johnson (Reassignment)
Subject:
10.1.5.  Instructional Technology Coordinators and Instructional Technology Trainers 
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Instructional Technology Coordinators and Instructional Technology Trainers for the 2026-2027 school year:

Elementary Instructional Technology Coordinators - $1500/yr
Brenna Arnoldi and Elizabeth Stover  - Bellefonte Elementary
Jena Jodon - Marion-Walker Elementary
Jessica Cetnar - Pleasant Gap Elementary

Middle School Instructional Technology Coordinator - $2000/yr
Bryan Kresley

High School Instructional Technology Coordinator - $3000/yr
Kevin Harman

Elementary Instructional Technology Trainers - $1000/yr
Jamie Beard, Nicole Harris, Rebecca Leitzell, Michele Litten - Bellefonte Elementary
Adam Gearhart & Stacey Miller - Pleasant Gap Elementary
Marisa Maines & Nicole Tucker - Marion-Walker Elementary

Secondary Instructional Technology Trainers - $1000/yr
Jon Clark, Kelly McManus, Morgan Rosenberger - Middle School
Carla Cipro, Drew Eddinger, Kelley Kreiger, Matt Trumbull, Andrew Weigold - High School
Attachments:
Subject:
10.1.6. Appointment of a District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Description:
It is recommended to approve Dr. Joe Eckenroth as the District Anti-Bullying Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
10.1.7. Volunteers
Description:
 It is recommended to approve the volunteers listed.
 
Name Sport
Bowman, Julianna Cheerleading
Heltman, Brad Football
Hoy, Jeremy Football
Johnson, Madison JH Volleyball
Leddy, Thea Girls Golf
Ripka, Todd Football
Zimmerman, Jay Girls Golf
Subject:
10.1.8. Student Teacher/Internships
Description:
It is recommended to approve the listed student teachers and interns:

Lydia Baum - Speech-Language Pathology (Cooperating Teacher: Christina Peterson)

Haley Tate - Social Work (Cooperating Teacher:  Maria McClatchey)

Rebecca Brag-Social Studies (Cooperating Teacher:  Matt Cernuska)

Anna Polsky-Elementary (Cooperating Teacher:  Tanya Packer)
Subject:
10.1.9. Department Chairs
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following Department Chair positions for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.1.10. Tenure
Description:
It is recommended that the Board award tenure to the following teacher(s), as they have successfully completed three years of satisfactory teaching in the Bellefonte Area School District:
  • Morgan Rosenberger, Bellefonte Area Middle School
  • Laura Sarge, Bellefonte Area Middle School and Bellefonte Area High School
  • Danielle Siebenhuener, Bellefonte Area High School
Subject:
10.1.11. Principal Internship
Description:
It is recommended that Ms. Billie Heverly, Middle School Learning Support Teacher, complete her principal internship in Educational Leadership at Penn Western University, with Dr. Joe Eckenroth at the Bellefonte Area Middle School during the Fall 2026.
Subject:
10.2. Educational and School Activities
Subject:
10.2.1. Approval of Items for Salvage – Athletics
Description:

The Athletic Director recommends the approval of the following items for salvage, as they are no longer able to be reconditioned due to age:

  • 20 Men's Lacrosse Helmets
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended to approve the salvage of the athletic items as presented.
Subject:
10.2.2. Booster & Activity Clubs
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the following affiliate booster clubs and activity clubs for the 2026-2027 school year; and that the
clubs must act in accordance with Bellefonte Area School District policies and procedures to qualify for coverage under
school district insurance:

Bellefonte Boys Basketball
Bellefonte Touchdown Club
Bellefonte Cheerleading
Lady Raider Basketball
Bellefonte Cross Country
Bellefonte Lacrosse
Bellefonte Girls' Soccer
Bellefonte Swimming
Lady Raider Volleyball
Bellefonte Wrestling
Bellefonte Track & Field
Lady Raider Softball
Bellefonte Boys Soccer
Bellefonte Baseball
Performing Arts Booster Club
Class of 2027 Parent Group
Class of 2028 Parent Group
Class of 2029 Parent Group
 
Subject:
10.2.3. School Handbooks
Speaker(s):
Principals
Description:
It is recommended to approve the 2026-2027 school handbooks as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.4. Event Staff
Description:
It  is recommended that the Board approve the following Event Staff list as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.


Gregory Davis
David Williams
Lenny Marucci
Kelly Gibboney
Subject:
10.2.5. Dual Enrollment Agreements
Description:
It is recommended to approve the following dual enrollment agreements for the upcoming school terms.
  • St. Francis University
  • Messiah University
  • Elizabethtown College
  • Carlow University
  • Penn Highlands Community College
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.6. Bus Drivers
Description:
It is recommended to approve the bus drivers as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.2.7. Bus Routes
Description:
It is recommended to approve the bus routes for the 2026-2027 School Year with adjustments to be made as needed throughout the school year.
Subject:

11. LHAC Settlement Agreement (Claim no. 254334)
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Motion to approve the Settlement and Release Agreement with Bishop McCort Catholic Academy as presented and authorize the execution of all necessary documents to effectuate same.
Subject:
12. Finance
Subject:
12.1. Approval of 2026-2027 Van Rates for D & D Transportation, Inc.
Description:

D & D Transportation, Inc. has submitted proposed transportation rates for the 2026-2027 school year. The proposed rates are $2.10 per mile for 7-passenger or less vans and $2.60 per mile for chair vans.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended to approve the 2026-2027 transportation rates for D & D Transportation, Inc. as presented.
Subject:
12.2. Bayada Home Health Care Inc.
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the contract between the Bellefonte Area School District and Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.
Attachments:
Subject:
12.3. Bellefonte Elementary School Zone Signs
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. It is recommended to approve the attached proposal for static signs.
Attachments:
Subject:
13. Items for Future Discussion
Description:
This section of the agenda is related to items Board Members may wish to bring up at a future meeting.
Subject:
14. Adjournment
Subject:
14.1. Meeting Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Recommend to approve the meeting be adjourned.
Subject:
15. Executive Session
Description:
Personnel and Legal Topics

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