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1. OPENING OF MEETING
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1.1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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1.2. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE / ROLL CALL
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1.3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS/PUBLIC COMMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE BOARD POLICIES
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2. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Mr. Nadonley)
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2.1. Student Representatives' Report (Dominick Shank & TBD)
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2.2. Administrators' Reports
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2.3. Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Update (Mr. Beglin)
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2.4. East Hills Recreation Update (Mr. Ripple)
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3. BOARD REPORT (Mr. Bodolosky)
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Mr. Bodolosky)
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5. TREASURER'S REPORTS FOR ALL FUNDS AND RATIFICATION AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR ALL FUNDS (Mrs. Shaffer)
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6. NEW BUSINESS - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Mr. Hudak)
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6.1. Motion to approve the mandated Title I Reading Policy, Title I Compact, and Title I Right to Know Letter for the 2026-27 School Year.
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6.2. Motion to approve the first reading of Revised Board Policy 246 - School Wellness. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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6.3. Motion to approve the second reading of Revised Board Policies 121.1 - Student Travel and 716 - Integrated Pest Management. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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6.4. Motion to approve the Bus Drivers, pending receipt of all necessary forms, and authorize the Administration to approve Bus Schedules and Routes for the 2026-27 school year and authorize the Administration to make further changes and additions to the schedules and drivers. (Unfunded Mandate)
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6.5. 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. A joint press release will be shared at a later date after all parties sign and execute said agreement. As such, there will be no comments or public statement from the District, Board, Administratration, and employees.
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6.6. Motion to approve the RSD Job Description for Teaching Assistants.
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7. NEW BUSINESS - BUSINESS AND FINANCE (Mrs. Shaffer)
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7.1. Motion to approve the Letter of Agreement for Title I Services between the Richland School District and Ignite Education Solutions, subject to a 30 day termination clause. The agreement will authorize Ignite Education Solutions to provide $11,333.00 worth of Title I services to Bishop McCort Elementary School. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.2. Motion to approve the Letter of Agreement for Title I Services between the Richland School District and Ignite Education Solutions, subject to a 30 day termination clause. The agreement will authorize Ignite Education Solutions to provide $3,778.00 worth of Title I services to Johnstown Christian School. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.3. Motion to approve physician coverage for five (5) varsity football games for the 2026 season from CSS Windber Medical Center at a cost of $185 per event. (2025 - $185 per event) (PIAA Requirement)
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7.4. Motion to approve an agreement between Richland School District and the Alternative Community Resource Program’s Children’s and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program for the 2026-27 school year. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.5. Motion to approve the Agreement with Alternative Community Resource Program Inc. to participate in ACRP’s “Center for Achievement School” Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Classroom for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $225 daily per student. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (2025-26: $210 daily) (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.6. Motion to approve an agreement between Richland School District and the Alternative Community Resource Program for on-site Mental Health Therapy for the 2026-27 school year. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.7. Motion to allow all 11th grade Richland High School students to participate in the PSAT on October 6, 2026, at an approximate cost of $18 per student tested, for a total amount not to exceed $2000.
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7.8. Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for School-age Child Care Services between The Learning Lamp and Richland School District for the 2026-27 school year at no cost to the District.
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7.9. Motion to approve the contract between the Richland School District and East Hills Ambulance, Inc. for home football games at a cost of $400 per contest for the 2026-27 school year. (2025-26: $400 per contest) (PIAA Requirement)
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7.10. Motion to ratify administrative action to approve the agreement with IU8 Extended Campus for online learning for the 2026-27 school year, with costs outlined in the attached quote.
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7.11. Motion to approve the Sponsor-to-Sponsor Agreement with Pressley Ridge for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $2.10 per breakfast served and $3.65 per lunch served.
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7.12. Motion to approve a Student Assistance Program Memorandum of Agreement between the Richland School District and the Cambria County Drug & Alcohol Program and Cambria County Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities and Early Intervention Program for the 2026-27 school year, pending receipt of the agreement and review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract.
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7.13. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Memorandum of Understanding with Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center Child/Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.14. Motion to approve the Letter of Agreement with Goodwill Southern Alleghenies (GSA) for School to Work Transition services for the 2026-27 school year. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.15. Motion to approve the agreement with Twin Lakes Center, Inc. for school-based drug and alcohol counseling for the 2026-27 school year.
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7.16. Motion to approve the contracts with Ignite Education Solutions to staff two (2) Lunch Monitors at the Richland Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $17,987.
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7.17. Motion to approve the annual renewal of the PaySchools Central and QuikLunch programs from i3 Education for the 2026-27 fiscal year at a cost of $3,477.60, as outlined in the budget.
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7.18. Motion to approve the prices for a year-long athletics events season passes and individual admission prices, effective for the 2026-2027 school year as follows:
- $20 adult - All season pass (formerly only 16 admissions) - $10 student - All season pass (formerly only 16 admissions) - Increase individual athletic event price to $5 for adults and $3 for students across all events. - (No charges for Cross Country, Track, Softball, Golf, and Baseball; any singular JV/JH events unless attached to a varsity event as done previously) Note: Former prices were $5 adults and $3 students for Varsity Football, and all events where we charged admission were $4 for adults and $2 for students. Punch card passes will no longer be provided, so they cannot be shared. |
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7.19. Motion to approve the 2027 National Speaker Series agreement with Dr. Brad Johnson, at a total cost of $10,000, to be paid for by attending districts, Richland School District, and sponsors.
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7.20. Motion to approve the increase of adult breakfast prices to $3.05; adult lunch prices will remain the same at $2.95
*Information: The price is set through a formula established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education School Nutrition Program. Adult meal prices for School Nutrition Program are not permitted to be subsidized by federal reimbursments. |
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7.21. Motion to approve the contract for print costs for copiers and desktop printers with Advanced Office Systems for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The contract includes an increase in print costs as noted in the attachments. The estimated total annual increase based on 2025-2026 usage is $900.
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7.22. Motion to approve the annual agreement with Diamond Pass (a subsidiary of Sourceree) to provide an online ticket-selling platform for the five home varsity football games during the 2026 season. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract.
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7.23. Motion to approve the purchase of LanSchool classroom management software for all district-wide computer lab devices (Qty. 154) for 1 year from CDWG, through the PEPPM purchasing contract (PEPPM 2026 Catalog Agreement 549622-101), at a cost of $1,171.94 to be purchased from the Technology Supplies Budget.
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7.24. Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Mobile Electronic Device Repair & Replacement Fee Schedule as outlined in the attached fee schedule. Fees and available insurance will be shared with parents via email, the student handbooks, and on the website.
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7.25. Motion to approve the monthly rental increase for unit GB03 at the LocalStorage Oakridge from $145 per month to $163.85, effective September 1, 2026.
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7.26. Motion to approve an increase in pest control pricing with Plunkett's Pest Control. (2026-27 Pricing: High School - $75.83, Elementary - $50.55; 2025-26 Pricing: High School - $72.91, Elementary - $48.61)
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7.27. Motion to approve two (2) 1700-hour grant-funded contracts with AmeriCorps (Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps) to staff two (2) AmeriCorps Service Members at the Richland Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year at an in-kind donation of $13,974.53 per member. (These are not new positions and are in place of two teaching assistants with a savings to the general fund budget of $37,272.)
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7.28. Motion to approve and authorize the Business Manager to complete all necessary budgetary transfers to close out the 2025-2026 school year. A listing of all transfers made will be presented to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting upon completion of the close-out of the 2025-2026 school year.
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7.29. Motion to approve an agreement between Richland School District and Campus Match Enterprise Edition Pilot for virtual career choice support. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Free Pilot Program)
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7.30. Motion to approve East Hills Power Wash for the biennial cleaning of the grandstands located on Herlinger field at a cost of $3,000.00. (Pricing has remained the same for the past few years and has not increased.)
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7.31. Motion to approve Griffith & Petz Co. for the removal and replacement of a 5 ton York single stage condenser unit at the High School, including recovery of all applicable refrigerant, removal and replacement of the DX coil and lineset, installation of all applicable A2l Sensor and 1 year parts and labor warranty at the lowest responsible quote of $15,790.00.
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7.32. Motion to approve Liberty Fire Solutions to perform annual fire sprinkler testing throughout the district at a cost of $1,835.00. (Elementary: $445.00, Jr/Sr High: $1,390.00) (Unfunded Mandate)
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7.33. Motion to accept the services provided by Liberty Fire Solutions (formally Johnstown Safety Services) for our Fire Extinguisher Sales/Service at a cost of $704.70 (2025 - $1,880.70.) This is due to the number of specific-sized cylinders needing maintenance versus others in specific years. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Decrease of $1,176.00 from 2025 due to cycle) (Unfunded Mandate)
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7.34. Motion to approve an Independent Educational Evaluation for a student at a total cost of $_____ as mandated by federal and state regulations, and at the request of the district.
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7.35. Motion to share costs equally (50/50) between the parents and district for driver's education, effective at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. The current cost per student is $395.
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8. NEW BUSINESS - PERSONNEL (Mr. Bodolosky)
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8.1. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Substitute List, pending receipt of all materials.
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8.2. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Extra Pay for Extra Duty Salary Schedules (Athletics and Clubs Advisors), as attached, to include any retirees, as per PSERS guidelines and contract.
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8.3. Motion to approve the Leaves of Absence, attached as Exhibit "C".
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8.4. Motion to approve the following mentors for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years at a stipend of $353 per year for a total of $706. (Unfunded Mandate)
- Maryann Korenoski as a mentor for Ashley Malfer - Edwarda Pruchnic as a mentor for Logan Bethmann |
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8.5. Motion to employ ____________ as an Elementary Special Education Teacher, effective as of the 2026-27 school year, at an annual salary of $______, reflecting Step __, ______ Column of the current Professional Employees’ Contract, and as specified in Board Policy No. 404.1, Credit for Salary Placement.
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8.6. Motion to approve Kelly Smiach as RHS Key Club advisor at a salary to be determined by the 2026-27 Extra Pay for Extra Duty - Club Advisors Salary Schedule.
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8.7. Motion to approve the MOU for use of prior-year vacation days. Subject to review and approval by the District's Special Labor Counsel. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Special Labor Counsel's review and comment, provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the MOU.
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9. NEW BUSINESS - LEGAL MATTERS (Mr. Hudak)
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10. OTHER
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11. FEDERAL PROGRAMS UPDATE
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12. ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Item Details
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1. OPENING OF MEETING
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1.3. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS/PUBLIC COMMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE BOARD POLICIES
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For the public's awareness, the Board of School Directors receives detailed written financial reports and supporting documents for agenda items in advance of each meeting. These materials provide the necessary background and context for the Board's consideration. Many items that appear on the agenda are recurring or mandated. |
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2. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (Mr. Nadonley)
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2.1. Student Representatives' Report (Dominick Shank & TBD)
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2.2. Administrators' Reports
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1. Mr. Ribarich
2. Dr. Lashinsky
3. Mrs. Mock
4. Dr. Bailey
5. Mr. Regan
6. Mrs. Crowell
7. Mrs. Long
8. Mrs. Maxwell
9. Mr. Ripple
10. Mr. Hostetler
11. Mr. Grandas
12. Mr. Nadonley
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2.3. Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Update (Mr. Beglin)
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2.4. East Hills Recreation Update (Mr. Ripple)
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3. BOARD REPORT (Mr. Bodolosky)
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Board Secretary Announcement - As per Board Policy Nos. 308 and 614, the resignation of Josh Paros as Junior High Boys Soccer Assistant Coach, effective immediately, and the resignation of Sebastian Wissinger as a full-time custodian, effective July 17, 2026, and the resignation of Kaitlyn Wertz as Elementary Special Education teacher, effective July 17, 2026. (The District may hold Mrs. Wertz for 60 calendar days under the School Code.) |
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Mr. Bodolosky)
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The Board President asks if there are any corrections to the Minutes from the June 22, 2026, Board Meeting. If there are corrections, please offer corrections.
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5. TREASURER'S REPORTS FOR ALL FUNDS AND RATIFICATION AND PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR ALL FUNDS (Mrs. Shaffer)
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Are there any questions, comments, or abstentions from the Board on the Treasurer's Reports or Bills Paid? Motion by: _________________ Seconded by: __________________
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6. NEW BUSINESS - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (Mr. Hudak)
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Are there any questions, comments, or abstentions from the Board regarding the following agenda items? Motion by: _________________ Seconded by: __________________
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6.1. Motion to approve the mandated Title I Reading Policy, Title I Compact, and Title I Right to Know Letter for the 2026-27 School Year.
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6.2. Motion to approve the first reading of Revised Board Policy 246 - School Wellness. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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6.3. Motion to approve the second reading of Revised Board Policies 121.1 - Student Travel and 716 - Integrated Pest Management. (Partially-Funded Mandate)
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6.4. Motion to approve the Bus Drivers, pending receipt of all necessary forms, and authorize the Administration to approve Bus Schedules and Routes for the 2026-27 school year and authorize the Administration to make further changes and additions to the schedules and drivers. (Unfunded Mandate)
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6.5. 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. A joint press release will be shared at a later date after all parties sign and execute said agreement. As such, there will be no comments or public statement from the District, Board, Administratration, and employees.
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6.6. Motion to approve the RSD Job Description for Teaching Assistants.
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7. NEW BUSINESS - BUSINESS AND FINANCE (Mrs. Shaffer)
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Are there any questions, comments, or abstentions from the Board regarding the following agenda items? Motion by: _________________ Seconded by: __________________
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7.1. Motion to approve the Letter of Agreement for Title I Services between the Richland School District and Ignite Education Solutions, subject to a 30 day termination clause. The agreement will authorize Ignite Education Solutions to provide $11,333.00 worth of Title I services to Bishop McCort Elementary School. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.2. Motion to approve the Letter of Agreement for Title I Services between the Richland School District and Ignite Education Solutions, subject to a 30 day termination clause. The agreement will authorize Ignite Education Solutions to provide $3,778.00 worth of Title I services to Johnstown Christian School. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.3. Motion to approve physician coverage for five (5) varsity football games for the 2026 season from CSS Windber Medical Center at a cost of $185 per event. (2025 - $185 per event) (PIAA Requirement)
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7.4. Motion to approve an agreement between Richland School District and the Alternative Community Resource Program’s Children’s and Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program for the 2026-27 school year. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.5. Motion to approve the Agreement with Alternative Community Resource Program Inc. to participate in ACRP’s “Center for Achievement School” Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Classroom for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $225 daily per student. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (2025-26: $210 daily) (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.6. Motion to approve an agreement between Richland School District and the Alternative Community Resource Program for on-site Mental Health Therapy for the 2026-27 school year. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.7. Motion to allow all 11th grade Richland High School students to participate in the PSAT on October 6, 2026, at an approximate cost of $18 per student tested, for a total amount not to exceed $2000.
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7.8. Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for School-age Child Care Services between The Learning Lamp and Richland School District for the 2026-27 school year at no cost to the District.
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7.9. Motion to approve the contract between the Richland School District and East Hills Ambulance, Inc. for home football games at a cost of $400 per contest for the 2026-27 school year. (2025-26: $400 per contest) (PIAA Requirement)
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7.10. Motion to ratify administrative action to approve the agreement with IU8 Extended Campus for online learning for the 2026-27 school year, with costs outlined in the attached quote.
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7.11. Motion to approve the Sponsor-to-Sponsor Agreement with Pressley Ridge for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $2.10 per breakfast served and $3.65 per lunch served.
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7.12. Motion to approve a Student Assistance Program Memorandum of Agreement between the Richland School District and the Cambria County Drug & Alcohol Program and Cambria County Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities and Early Intervention Program for the 2026-27 school year, pending receipt of the agreement and review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract.
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7.13. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Memorandum of Understanding with Nulton Diagnostic & Treatment Center Child/Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.14. Motion to approve the Letter of Agreement with Goodwill Southern Alleghenies (GSA) for School to Work Transition services for the 2026-27 school year. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Partially Funded Mandate)
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7.15. Motion to approve the agreement with Twin Lakes Center, Inc. for school-based drug and alcohol counseling for the 2026-27 school year.
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7.16. Motion to approve the contracts with Ignite Education Solutions to staff two (2) Lunch Monitors at the Richland Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year at a cost of $17,987.
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7.17. Motion to approve the annual renewal of the PaySchools Central and QuikLunch programs from i3 Education for the 2026-27 fiscal year at a cost of $3,477.60, as outlined in the budget.
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7.18. Motion to approve the prices for a year-long athletics events season passes and individual admission prices, effective for the 2026-2027 school year as follows:
- $20 adult - All season pass (formerly only 16 admissions) - $10 student - All season pass (formerly only 16 admissions) - Increase individual athletic event price to $5 for adults and $3 for students across all events. - (No charges for Cross Country, Track, Softball, Golf, and Baseball; any singular JV/JH events unless attached to a varsity event as done previously) Note: Former prices were $5 adults and $3 students for Varsity Football, and all events where we charged admission were $4 for adults and $2 for students. Punch card passes will no longer be provided, so they cannot be shared. |
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7.19. Motion to approve the 2027 National Speaker Series agreement with Dr. Brad Johnson, at a total cost of $10,000, to be paid for by attending districts, Richland School District, and sponsors.
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7.20. Motion to approve the increase of adult breakfast prices to $3.05; adult lunch prices will remain the same at $2.95
*Information: The price is set through a formula established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education School Nutrition Program. Adult meal prices for School Nutrition Program are not permitted to be subsidized by federal reimbursments. |
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7.21. Motion to approve the contract for print costs for copiers and desktop printers with Advanced Office Systems for the period of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The contract includes an increase in print costs as noted in the attachments. The estimated total annual increase based on 2025-2026 usage is $900.
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7.22. Motion to approve the annual agreement with Diamond Pass (a subsidiary of Sourceree) to provide an online ticket-selling platform for the five home varsity football games during the 2026 season. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract.
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7.23. Motion to approve the purchase of LanSchool classroom management software for all district-wide computer lab devices (Qty. 154) for 1 year from CDWG, through the PEPPM purchasing contract (PEPPM 2026 Catalog Agreement 549622-101), at a cost of $1,171.94 to be purchased from the Technology Supplies Budget.
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7.24. Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Mobile Electronic Device Repair & Replacement Fee Schedule as outlined in the attached fee schedule. Fees and available insurance will be shared with parents via email, the student handbooks, and on the website.
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7.25. Motion to approve the monthly rental increase for unit GB03 at the LocalStorage Oakridge from $145 per month to $163.85, effective September 1, 2026.
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7.26. Motion to approve an increase in pest control pricing with Plunkett's Pest Control. (2026-27 Pricing: High School - $75.83, Elementary - $50.55; 2025-26 Pricing: High School - $72.91, Elementary - $48.61)
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7.27. Motion to approve two (2) 1700-hour grant-funded contracts with AmeriCorps (Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps) to staff two (2) AmeriCorps Service Members at the Richland Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year at an in-kind donation of $13,974.53 per member. (These are not new positions and are in place of two teaching assistants with a savings to the general fund budget of $37,272.)
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7.28. Motion to approve and authorize the Business Manager to complete all necessary budgetary transfers to close out the 2025-2026 school year. A listing of all transfers made will be presented to the Board at a regularly scheduled meeting upon completion of the close-out of the 2025-2026 school year.
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7.29. Motion to approve an agreement between Richland School District and Campus Match Enterprise Edition Pilot for virtual career choice support. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Free Pilot Program)
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7.30. Motion to approve East Hills Power Wash for the biennial cleaning of the grandstands located on Herlinger field at a cost of $3,000.00. (Pricing has remained the same for the past few years and has not increased.)
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7.31. Motion to approve Griffith & Petz Co. for the removal and replacement of a 5 ton York single stage condenser unit at the High School, including recovery of all applicable refrigerant, removal and replacement of the DX coil and lineset, installation of all applicable A2l Sensor and 1 year parts and labor warranty at the lowest responsible quote of $15,790.00.
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7.32. Motion to approve Liberty Fire Solutions to perform annual fire sprinkler testing throughout the district at a cost of $1,835.00. (Elementary: $445.00, Jr/Sr High: $1,390.00) (Unfunded Mandate)
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7.33. Motion to accept the services provided by Liberty Fire Solutions (formally Johnstown Safety Services) for our Fire Extinguisher Sales/Service at a cost of $704.70 (2025 - $1,880.70.) This is due to the number of specific-sized cylinders needing maintenance versus others in specific years. Subject to review and approval by the District's Solicitor. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Solicitor's review and comment provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the contract. (Decrease of $1,176.00 from 2025 due to cycle) (Unfunded Mandate)
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7.34. Motion to approve an Independent Educational Evaluation for a student at a total cost of $_____ as mandated by federal and state regulations, and at the request of the district.
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7.35. Motion to share costs equally (50/50) between the parents and district for driver's education, effective at the beginning of the 2026-27 school year. The current cost per student is $395.
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8. NEW BUSINESS - PERSONNEL (Mr. Bodolosky)
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Are there any questions, comments, or abstentions from the Board regarding the following agenda items? Motion by: _________________ Seconded by: __________________
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8.1. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Substitute List, pending receipt of all materials.
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8.2. Motion to approve the 2026-27 Extra Pay for Extra Duty Salary Schedules (Athletics and Clubs Advisors), as attached, to include any retirees, as per PSERS guidelines and contract.
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8.3. Motion to approve the Leaves of Absence, attached as Exhibit "C".
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8.4. Motion to approve the following mentors for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years at a stipend of $353 per year for a total of $706. (Unfunded Mandate)
- Maryann Korenoski as a mentor for Ashley Malfer - Edwarda Pruchnic as a mentor for Logan Bethmann |
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8.5. Motion to employ ____________ as an Elementary Special Education Teacher, effective as of the 2026-27 school year, at an annual salary of $______, reflecting Step __, ______ Column of the current Professional Employees’ Contract, and as specified in Board Policy No. 404.1, Credit for Salary Placement.
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8.6. Motion to approve Kelly Smiach as RHS Key Club advisor at a salary to be determined by the 2026-27 Extra Pay for Extra Duty - Club Advisors Salary Schedule.
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8.7. Motion to approve the MOU for use of prior-year vacation days. Subject to review and approval by the District's Special Labor Counsel. The Administration is authorized to execute the Contract/Agreement after the Special Labor Counsel's review and comment, provided said comments or modifications do not change the intent, term, and economics of the MOU.
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9. NEW BUSINESS - LEGAL MATTERS (Mr. Hudak)
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11. FEDERAL PROGRAMS UPDATE
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