Meeting Agenda
1. Opening of the Meeting
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President, will read the Board Statement.
1.1. Call to Order
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President, will call the meeting to order.
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Autumn Anderson, Board Vice President, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.3. Board Report
Ms. Autumn Anderson, Board Vice President, will read the Board Report.
1.4. Announcement of School Board Retreat
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
1.5. Announcement of Executive Session
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President

The School Board met in Executive Session with the District solicitor on October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.

1.6. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes, Agenda, and 2026 PSBA Officers Election
2.1. Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2026, General Business School Board Meeting.
2.2. Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
Motion to approve the agenda for the October 13, 2026, Committee of the Whole School Board Meeting.
2.3. Election of 2026 PSBA Officers
Motion to approve the following 2027 PSBA candidate slate.
3. Public Comment - Agenda Items
3.1. Guidelines for Public Comment
4. Office of Academics — New Business
4.1. Ratification—Capital Academy: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Capital Academy agreement that guarantees 8 slots within Capital Academy autism classrooms in the amount of $534.240.00.
Funding Source (General): 10-1233-563-000-30-00-310-000-0053
4.2. Ratification—Capital Area Intermedfiate Unit Agreements: The Administration is recommending approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit agreements to provide nonpublic school services from August 15, 2026, to August 31, 2027, in the total amount of $637,540.41. 
Funding Source (Title I): 10-1500-322-411-00-00-490-027-0040 - $439,253.00
Funding Source (Title II): 10-1500-322-421-00-00-490-027-0040 - $92,037.31
Funding Source (Title III): 10-1500-322-471-00-00-153-027-0040 - $18,398.80
Funding Source (Title IV): 10-1500-322-432-00-00-490-027-0040 - $87,851.30
4.3. Ratification—Living Unlimited Agreement: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Living Unlimited Agreement to provide music therapy services to students in autism support classrooms in multiple elementary buildings in the amount of up to $80,000.00.
Funding Source (General): 10-1290-390-000-00-00-310-000-0053
4.4. Ratification—TRC Healthcare Service Order Form: The Administration is recommending ratification of the service order form for TRC Healthcare to provide continuing education credits for licensed individuals in the district in the amount of $1,514.00.
Funding Source (General): 10-2111-810-000-00-00-110-000-0054
4.5. Ratification—XAP Quote: The Administration is recommending ratification of the XAP Quote#00003045 to provide a uniform system district-wide to store career artifacts from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, in the amount of $18,939.29.
Funding Source (RTL): 10-2102-650-222-00-00-291-027-0040
4.6. Amendment #4 to the Athlon Professional Development Agreement: The Administration is recommending approval of Amendment #4 to the Athlon Professional Services Agreement at no cost to the District.
4.7. Garden of Eden Kids' Kidchen Agreement: The Administration is recommending approval of Garden of Eden Kids' Kidchen for the 21st Century after-school program in the amount of $25,000.00. 
Funding Source (21st Century): 10-1420-330-434-00-00-490-027-0040
4.8. McGraw Hill Glencoe 2022 Print: The Administration is recommending approval of the McGraw Hill Quote to purchase educational textbooks for Health classes in the amount of $9,331.20.
Funding Source (RTL): 10-2260-640-222-30-00-140-027-0040
4.9. TAFW Request for Professional Development: The Administration is recommending ratification and approval of the Time Away from Work Requests for Professional Development as attached to the agenda.
5. Office of Human Resources - New Business
5.1. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM - Personnel Agenda:
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached Personnel Agenda as an immediate action item.
5.2. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM - Resolution of Termination:
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached resolution of termination for employee #17971 as an immediate action item.
5.3. Unlimited Instruction, LLC: 
The Administration is recommending approval of the contract with Unlimited Instruction LLC to provide Special Education instructional services for the 2026–2027 school year, pending solicitor review. 
5.4. Fall Updates and Winter Coaching Assignments: 
The Administration is recommending approval of the Fall updates and Winter Coaching assignments, as attached.
6. Office of Operations - New Business
6.1. Hamilton Electronic Locks
The Administration is recommending approval of a proposal with Craftmaster Hardware to purchase and install electronic locks and cores at Hamilton.  Total Cost: $396,000. 
Funding Source: 
PCCD Grant:10-2620-610-360-00-00-480-027-0060 - $249,346.00.
General Fund:10-4600-450-000-00-00-000-000-0060 - $146,654.00.
6.2. Indoor Air Quality Testing
The Administration is recommending approval of a proposal with Element Environmental Solutions for summer air quality testing. This is a two-year renewal agreement for the years 2026-27 and 2027-28. The total cost is not to exceed $27,025 for both years.
Funding Source (General Fund): 10-2611-330-000-00-00-000-000-0060
.
6.3. Zoom Licensing Renewal
The Administration is recommending approval of the annual licensing renewal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. The total cost is $23,400.00. Funding Source (General Fund): 10-2840-340-000-00-00-960-000-0062
6.4. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)
The Administration is recommending ratification of the District's participation in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and acceptance of the following grants listed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, totaling $227,780.00.
6.5. Use of Facilities
The Administration is recommending the approval of the attached Use of Facility requests.
6.6. Addition of One Crossing Guard
The Administration is recommending the addition of one crossing guard to serve the area of 18th and Derry Streets. The total yearly cost is $22,417.15. Funding Source (General): 10-2660-390-000-00-00-000-000-0064.
7. Office of Business Services — New Business
7.1. Treasurer's Report August 2026
The Administration is recommending approval of the Treasurer's Report for the period ending August 31, 2026, in the amount of $82,521,106.50
7.2. Ratification of Accounts Payable Checks for September 2026
The Administration is recommending approval of the ratification of the following check registers:
  1. September 3, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $18,511.87.
  2. September 11, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $499,475.40.
  3. September 18, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $153,823.24.
  4. September 25, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $642,889.67.
  5. September 1, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $4,166.66.
  6. September 3, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $238, 737.49.
  7. September 11, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $261,136.00.
  8. September 18, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $1,321,709.36.
  9. September 25, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $5,839,419.77.
  10. September 2026 PNC Check Register in the amount of $2,464.25.
  11. September 2026 ACH Wires Check Register in the amount of $7,553,561.60.
7.3. Ratification of Payroll Processing for September 2026
The Administration is recommending approval of the ratification of the following payroll totals:
  1. September 11, 2026, in the amount of $1,427,255.66.
  2. September 25, 2026, in the amount of $1,479,311.16.
7.4. 2026-2027 Approval of Grant Awards:
1. The Administration is recommending approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit IDEA — Part B Grant for the 2026 – 2027 School Year in the amount of $1,025,761.13 The grant period is July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
 
2. The Administration is recommending the approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit IDEA — Section 619 Grant for the 2026 – 2027 School Year in the amount of $12,825. The grant period is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
7.5. Ratification 2026-2027 Fundraisers:
The Administration recommends approval of the following fundraiser ratifications for the 2026–2027 school year as presented in the attachment to the agenda. 
8. Policy Updates
The following recommended policy revisions are presented for first reading and have been vetted by the Solicitor:
8.1. Policy 712: Naming of District Facilities
9. Public Comment — General Items
9.1. Guidelines for Public Comment
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President

 

10. Adjournment
10.1. Adjourn Meeting
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
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Notice is hereby given that the Board of School Directors of the School District of the City of Harrisburg, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, will conduct a Committee of the Whole meeting on October 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the boardroom at the Administration Building, 1010 N. 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
The purpose of the meeting is to review and act on regular business that comes before the Board.
If you have a disability or require other accommodations, please call the Superintendent’s Office at 717-703-4027.
Notice is hereby given by the School District of the City of Harrisburg that all regular meetings of the Board shall commence at 6:00 p.m.

Jatoya Drayton, Board Secretary
Governing Board
Meeting: October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - SCHOOL BOARD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Subject:
1. Opening of the Meeting
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President, will read the Board Statement.
Description:
Respect is essential to our board culture. We will maintain courteous communication, value each other’s contributions, and handle conflicts in a constructive, respectful manner.  The Board will adhere to Board Policy 006 (Meetings) and Board Policy 006.1 (Attendance at Meetings via Electronic Communications).
Subject:
1.1. Call to Order
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President, will call the meeting to order.
Subject:
1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
Ms. Autumn Anderson, Board Vice President, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
1.3. Board Report
Ms. Autumn Anderson, Board Vice President, will read the Board Report.
Description:
Board of Directors highlights.
Subject:
1.4. Announcement of School Board Retreat
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
Description:
The School Board held a retreat on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm to receive information on Special Education, Capital Projects, and Board governance.
Subject:
1.5. Announcement of Executive Session
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President

The School Board met in Executive Session with the District solicitor on October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.

Subject:
1.6. Roll Call
Description:

Ms. Jatoya Drayton, Board Secretary, will call the roll:

 

1. Ms. Roslyn Copeland, President

2. Ms. Autumn Anderson, Vice-President

3. Mr. Brian Carter

4. Ms. Annie Hughes

5. Ms. Jaime Johnsen

6. Ms. Terricia Radcliff

7. Ms. Danielle Robinson

8. Mr. Ellis Roy

9. Mr. Doug Thompson Leader

10. Dr. Lori Suski, Chief Recovery Officer

Subject:
2. Approval of Minutes, Agenda, and 2026 PSBA Officers Election
Subject:
2.1. Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2026, General Business School Board Meeting.
Speaker(s):
Board President Roslyn Copeland
Subject:
2.2. Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President
Motion to approve the agenda for the October 13, 2026, Committee of the Whole School Board Meeting.
Subject:
2.3. Election of 2026 PSBA Officers
Motion to approve the following 2027 PSBA candidate slate.
Speaker(s):
Roslyn Copeland
Description:
Slated Candidates
  • 2027 President-Elect (one-year) — Matt Vannoy (Sharon City School District)
  • 2027 Vice President (one-year term) — Kristy Bolte (Northwestern School District)
  • 2027-2029 PSBA Treasurer (three-year term) — David Hein (Parkland School District)
  • PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees (term ends Dec. 31, 2029) — Marianne L. Neel (Williamsport Area School District) and Dr. Michael Faccinetto (Bethlehem Area School District)
  • School Board Secretaries Forum Steering Committee (term ends Dec. 31, 2028) — Betsy Gates (Dauphin County Technical School) and Lauryn Weaver
 
Attachments:
Subject:
3. Public Comment - Agenda Items
Description:
The Board Secretary will introduce the speaker (s) who have registered in advance to come to the podium to address the Board for no longer than three (3) minutes.  The Board has no obligation to respond to public comments or answer any questions.  The president may thank each individual at the conclusion of their remarks and tell them that the Administration will get back to them on their issue.  If, at any time, a person engages in profanity, screaming, or inappropriate conduct, the Chair may bang the gavel to restore order and tell the speaker that they need to return to their seat."
Subject:
3.1. Guidelines for Public Comment
Description:

The Board President will follow Board Policy 903 (attached). The public comment period will be limited to 30 minutes at the beginning of the meeting. The Board Secretary will acknowledge first those who wish to comment on agenda items. If time remains, public comment will be taken. Once the allotted time has expired, any remaining general comments will be reserved for the public comment period at the end of the meeting.

Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per participant registered with the Board Secretary in advance of the meeting. No participant may cede his/her time to another participant. 

Comment registration slips are located on the table at the entrance to the Board Room.

The Board Secretary will acknowledge those participants who are registered to come forward to the podium to address the Board during the public comment period. 

Subject:
4. Office of Academics — New Business
Subject:
4.1. Ratification—Capital Academy: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Capital Academy agreement that guarantees 8 slots within Capital Academy autism classrooms in the amount of $534.240.00.
Funding Source (General): 10-1233-563-000-30-00-310-000-0053
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
Subject:
4.2. Ratification—Capital Area Intermedfiate Unit Agreements: The Administration is recommending approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit agreements to provide nonpublic school services from August 15, 2026, to August 31, 2027, in the total amount of $637,540.41. 
Funding Source (Title I): 10-1500-322-411-00-00-490-027-0040 - $439,253.00
Funding Source (Title II): 10-1500-322-421-00-00-490-027-0040 - $92,037.31
Funding Source (Title III): 10-1500-322-471-00-00-153-027-0040 - $18,398.80
Funding Source (Title IV): 10-1500-322-432-00-00-490-027-0040 - $87,851.30
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
Subject:
4.3. Ratification—Living Unlimited Agreement: The Administration is recommending ratification of the Living Unlimited Agreement to provide music therapy services to students in autism support classrooms in multiple elementary buildings in the amount of up to $80,000.00.
Funding Source (General): 10-1290-390-000-00-00-310-000-0053
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
Subject:
4.4. Ratification—TRC Healthcare Service Order Form: The Administration is recommending ratification of the service order form for TRC Healthcare to provide continuing education credits for licensed individuals in the district in the amount of $1,514.00.
Funding Source (General): 10-2111-810-000-00-00-110-000-0054
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
Subject:
4.5. Ratification—XAP Quote: The Administration is recommending ratification of the XAP Quote#00003045 to provide a uniform system district-wide to store career artifacts from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, in the amount of $18,939.29.
Funding Source (RTL): 10-2102-650-222-00-00-291-027-0040
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
Subject:
4.6. Amendment #4 to the Athlon Professional Development Agreement: The Administration is recommending approval of Amendment #4 to the Athlon Professional Services Agreement at no cost to the District.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
Subject:
4.7. Garden of Eden Kids' Kidchen Agreement: The Administration is recommending approval of Garden of Eden Kids' Kidchen for the 21st Century after-school program in the amount of $25,000.00. 
Funding Source (21st Century): 10-1420-330-434-00-00-490-027-0040
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
Subject:
4.8. McGraw Hill Glencoe 2022 Print: The Administration is recommending approval of the McGraw Hill Quote to purchase educational textbooks for Health classes in the amount of $9,331.20.
Funding Source (RTL): 10-2260-640-222-30-00-140-027-0040
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
Subject:
4.9. TAFW Request for Professional Development: The Administration is recommending ratification and approval of the Time Away from Work Requests for Professional Development as attached to the agenda.
Speaker(s):
Office of Academics
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Office of Human Resources - New Business
Subject:
5.1. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM - Personnel Agenda:
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached Personnel Agenda as an immediate action item.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
Attachments:
Subject:
5.2. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM - Resolution of Termination:
The Administration is recommending approval of the attached resolution of termination for employee #17971 as an immediate action item.
Subject:
5.3. Unlimited Instruction, LLC: 
The Administration is recommending approval of the contract with Unlimited Instruction LLC to provide Special Education instructional services for the 2026–2027 school year, pending solicitor review. 
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
Subject:
5.4. Fall Updates and Winter Coaching Assignments: 
The Administration is recommending approval of the Fall updates and Winter Coaching assignments, as attached.
Speaker(s):
Office of Human Resources
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Office of Operations - New Business
Subject:
6.1. Hamilton Electronic Locks
The Administration is recommending approval of a proposal with Craftmaster Hardware to purchase and install electronic locks and cores at Hamilton.  Total Cost: $396,000. 
Funding Source: 
PCCD Grant:10-2620-610-360-00-00-480-027-0060 - $249,346.00.
General Fund:10-4600-450-000-00-00-000-000-0060 - $146,654.00.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
Attachments:
Subject:
6.2. Indoor Air Quality Testing
The Administration is recommending approval of a proposal with Element Environmental Solutions for summer air quality testing. This is a two-year renewal agreement for the years 2026-27 and 2027-28. The total cost is not to exceed $27,025 for both years.
Funding Source (General Fund): 10-2611-330-000-00-00-000-000-0060
.
Attachments:
Subject:
6.3. Zoom Licensing Renewal
The Administration is recommending approval of the annual licensing renewal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. The total cost is $23,400.00. Funding Source (General Fund): 10-2840-340-000-00-00-960-000-0062
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
Attachments:
Subject:
6.4. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)
The Administration is recommending ratification of the District's participation in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and acceptance of the following grants listed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, totaling $227,780.00.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
Description:
Ben Franklin Elementary $47,730, Cougar Academy $9,472, Downey Elementary $27,676, Foose Elementary $40,922, Melrose Elementary $36,778, Lincoln Elementary $35,002, and Steele Elementary $27,010. 
Attachments:
Subject:
6.5. Use of Facilities
The Administration is recommending the approval of the attached Use of Facility requests.
Speaker(s):
Office of Operations
Attachments:
Subject:
6.6. Addition of One Crossing Guard
The Administration is recommending the addition of one crossing guard to serve the area of 18th and Derry Streets. The total yearly cost is $22,417.15. Funding Source (General): 10-2660-390-000-00-00-000-000-0064.
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Office of Business Services — New Business
Subject:
7.1. Treasurer's Report August 2026
The Administration is recommending approval of the Treasurer's Report for the period ending August 31, 2026, in the amount of $82,521,106.50
Attachments:
Subject:
7.2. Ratification of Accounts Payable Checks for September 2026
The Administration is recommending approval of the ratification of the following check registers:
  1. September 3, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $18,511.87.
  2. September 11, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $499,475.40.
  3. September 18, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $153,823.24.
  4. September 25, 2026, Check Register in the amount of $642,889.67.
  5. September 1, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $4,166.66.
  6. September 3, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $238, 737.49.
  7. September 11, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $261,136.00.
  8. September 18, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $1,321,709.36.
  9. September 25, 2026, EFT Voucher Check Register in the amount of $5,839,419.77.
  10. September 2026 PNC Check Register in the amount of $2,464.25.
  11. September 2026 ACH Wires Check Register in the amount of $7,553,561.60.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.3. Ratification of Payroll Processing for September 2026
The Administration is recommending approval of the ratification of the following payroll totals:
  1. September 11, 2026, in the amount of $1,427,255.66.
  2. September 25, 2026, in the amount of $1,479,311.16.
Attachments:
Subject:
7.4. 2026-2027 Approval of Grant Awards:
1. The Administration is recommending approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit IDEA — Part B Grant for the 2026 – 2027 School Year in the amount of $1,025,761.13 The grant period is July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
 
2. The Administration is recommending the approval of the Capital Area Intermediate Unit IDEA — Section 619 Grant for the 2026 – 2027 School Year in the amount of $12,825. The grant period is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Subject:
7.5. Ratification 2026-2027 Fundraisers:
The Administration recommends approval of the following fundraiser ratifications for the 2026–2027 school year as presented in the attachment to the agenda. 
Speaker(s):
Business Services
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Policy Updates
The following recommended policy revisions are presented for first reading and have been vetted by the Solicitor:
Subject:
8.1. Policy 712: Naming of District Facilities
Speaker(s):
Dr. Marisol Craig
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Public Comment — General Items
Subject:
9.1. Guidelines for Public Comment
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President

 

Description:

This public comment period is reserved for general comments not related to Board agenda items. Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes, and each commenter must register in advance.

Subject:
10. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President Roslyn Copeland
Subject:
10.1. Adjourn Meeting
Ms. Roslyn Copeland, Board President

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