I call this meeting. Good. Sorry. I call this meeting of the Central Dolphin School Board to order for August 4th, 2026. Mrs. McConnell, will you please call roll? >> Mrs. Bingaman, >> here. >> Mrs. Cavoli.
Mr. Epstein >> here. >> Mr. Garlic >> here. >> Mr. Gordon >> here. >> Mrs. Hamford. Gotcha. >> Here. >> Mr. Jacobs. Mr. Sigot >> here. >> Mrs. Webster
>> here. >> There are seven board members present. >> Would everybody that is in attendance and unable to please stand for the pledge? To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it
stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [laughter] >> Next is uh the spot to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the agenda. Are there any this evening?
Moving on to approval of meeting minutes. Mr. Turban, >> the administration is recommending approval of the June 23rd, 2026 and July 8th, 2026 meeting minutes. >> Mr. Pink. >> May I have a motion? >> Motion.
>> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> Anyone oppose? That'll be abstension. >> Motion carries. >> All right. Um, next is um announcement
of executive session. Uh, the board met in executive session prior to this meeting to discuss personnel, legal, and student issues. Under 2B, this is the portion for public speakers for agenda items only. No one has signed up to speak. We're
moving to unfinished business. Mr. Bard the treasures report. >> The administration is recommending approval of the treasures report for May 2026. This item was reviewed at the June 23rd, 2026 board meeting. >> I have a motion.
>> So move. >> Second. Second. >> Any discussion? Well, you should have Peter uh responded to my questions uh from the May budget and I'm still a little
uh challenged on how the charter school invoice I mean collectively was 2.5 million. Uh but um I believe the invo Peter the invoice before or the treasury report before there wasn't there weren't any invoices.
>> Correct. So um what happened with them was they came in and they were held for review so that we were doing residency checks and to ensure uh accuracy in our child accounting department. They do a phenomenal job checking them for us and that's why they were held. So some of them were were double months. That's why
there was a significant increase in >> and I want to thank you for uh making sure the uh accounts that we have uh got an increased interest uh boost. Thank you. Any other discussion?
>> All in favor? >> I >> I. >> Anyone oppose? >> I'm going to stayain on this one as well. >> Motion carries. >> Okay, we're moving to [clears throat] new business. >> Personnel report. Mr. Turman.
>> The administration recommending approval of the personnel report as discussed in executive session. May I have a motion? >> Some moved. >> Yes. Second. Any discussion? >> All in favor?
>> I >> I. >> Anyone oppose? >> No. >> Motion carries. for the settlement and release agreement with SPS. Mr. Bard, >> the administration is recommending
approval of the settlement and release agreement with SPS. >> May I have a motion? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> All in favor? I.
>> Anyone opposed? >> Yes. I >> think there was one of opposition. >> No, I think he said yes. >> Jeff, were you a yes or a no? >> I said yes. >> Okay. >> I said yes.
>> 4C act 93 salary study. Mr. Turman, >> the administration recommending approval is recommending engaging PSBA to provide an act 93 salary study which is stated in the act 93 agreement. The cost of the
study will be $7,800. >> I have a motion to approve the recommendation >> first read. >> No, they were looking to get this for approval for tonight. >> But is it the first read also? >> Oh, I knew it was first read. I just didn't think this was getting voted on
tonight. So, my apologies. I was just curious. >> Oh, wait till we get the Sorry. [laughter] Sorry. >> Motion to approve the recommendation. Second. >> Second. >> Any discussion?
>> I just had a question with regard to like the different the different entities that could potentially do such a study. Is PSBA the only one that we looked at? Is it the only one that would do something such as that or are there other organizations that would offer similar services?
>> So, is you talking just for Act 93 or across the >> Well, I mean for this particular one. Yeah. The only one I personally know of is PSBA, Randy. I don't know if any other one >> others, but in the act 93 it says PSBA will do it. >> Okay.
>> So, the contract dictates who will do the stuff. >> It says Yeah, there are other outside agencies that can do it. Yeah. >> I I was just curious. >> No, it's it's it's a good question because I I look, I've said it before, PSBA has a monopoly on a lot of services that are required. So, I think we need
to look into um our relationship with PSBA. I think it's an excellent question, Kristen. There there are other entities out there. I actually think that one of our legal firms specializes in education. Um but my question is if this is if this is
a first read, is this is there an exagent circumstance that we need to vote on it? >> Randy, was there a timeline on this? supposed to be uh No, it's one year prior to the uh agreement. So, we're past the year is up now. July 1st was the year. So, it
says one year prior. >> So, we're we're late now. >> Yeah. >> Well, we need to have it done. And I think there's other issues we're in negotiations that we have to deal with regarding Act 93. And the study is is a
I'm trying to think of the right word. It it's the study is a guidance document not a mandated directive right >> yeah it's just it compares the economics and school districts of our size >> okay >> with the compensation
>> so I have a question so in well when we go through the contract negotiations can we change that stipulation to be any >> yeah that's what I was going to say that's what [clears throat] I was going to say to Kristen is when we go through negotiations we can obviously change the
language and give ours give us some flexibility in terms of who we would like to use moving forward. >> I agree with that. >> And then the other piece of it was sort of what you're saying was what do we do with this information? So we're not using it as a if they provide us with this, this is automatically what the
contractual language should read, right? It's just a piece to the correct discussion. >> Yeah. And this is really just going after looking at their salary. All the other language will be something that we'd be working through >> and the and the say the feedback or the results that we would get from this
wouldn't necessarily be what another school district right next to us would already have. Correct. >> Correct. So look at was it across the region to a certain degree [clears throat] schools that are our size, equal size, economics, that's what they look at.
So ju just so I understand I'm assuming this is a proprietary document that >> I don't know >> I mean >> answer that >> is this a document so if the act 93 is asking that it's done by PSBA if if I
were them it would seem to indicate that they think they'll get a more favorable result from them but in the past we've had problems with PSBA where material hasn't been shared or it's been deemed proprietary by PSBA. >> Yeah. Yeah.
>> Right. So, we're paying for a service and they keep the the outcome. >> Yeah. But I guess what I'm asking, Randy, is this a public document? Because it's a labor personnel issue. That's why I don't know if it's proprietary or not.
>> I don't know. I'd have to look if it is because I when I did the past, we made public knowledge in another school district implemented what was on it. Did you do it through PSBA >> with PAR >> and we had >> because we definitely we definitely did
this prior and we were not able to >> make it do anything with it. They collected it. >> I guess then there begs the question is what the value added from the study is >> if we're not allowed to actually >> Well, that's kind of the question that I
have is like and it's too late for this but who did this and why? But I'm I'm assuming since it is contractual, we have to do it. Um I still have a with that all said, I'm still have a problem spending almost $8,000 for this when
this data is public data. >> Yeah, but it would take >> we can do this. >> But it would take a lot of time and money to get points of reference. My concern remains is I'll be blunt. If we're in a negotiation
with Act 93 and they have access to the data if I'm Act 93, I would just look at the scale that's more favorable. Um, [snorts] that's why I'm asking Randy because if Act 93 is is requesting this, my assumption is they would believe
they're getting the results. >> That's would be my assumption because it's in the Act 93 agreement. Whoever did the negotiations on that, I know who put it in them or so they had to agree upon it. >> Jeff, you're not going to like hearing
this, but just raises the question of whether we need another independent entity uh to look at this. Um and that's, you know, just for our protection. Um I think Janelle is right. I think the last time we did it, we paid
a bill and never saw the results. >> Yeah, that's accurate. That's accurate. Well, you know, >> they came and presented it to us at a meeting, but we were never able to see anything. >> Well, in common parliament, that's known as extortion.
Maybe a little strong, >> but it [snorts] makes me wonder if it was the who was dictating >> well, >> what was taking place. [laughter] >> Yeah, I think you have to pass it because it's in the contract, >> but I think you know everybody Chris >> Well, that's and that's where I'm Yeah,
that that's what I'm saying too. It's in the contract. It's too late now to fight it. It hopefully it never happens again. My concern still is we're paying almost 8,000 for something that no one really has to follow. It's still negotiable.
>> Well, look, it would be a lot of time and money to find someone to do this. You know, I guess then this is a question for attorney Posh. If it's in the contract, why does it have to be ratified by the board? >> I agree. Well, but you're going to be
spending money. So, purchase service the board has to >> But but if we don't approve it, it's still going to happen, isn't it? >> Not unless it's I don't I don't >> if it's in the contract. >> Yeah, but the board has to approve the spending of money and hiring a
contractor whether or not it's in a contract. >> That's that's one of the main there a contact at PSBA that we can get a followup answer to where we >> can see the results to this because that
doesn't make any sense. >> Yeah, we can reach out to reach out to reach out to chat to tomorrow. [clears throat] I mean, to me, that would be my contingency. Like, just spending $8,000 to not get a result is a wasteful expenditure, but it seems reasonable to ask for the results to something that
you're paying for it for the benefit of your own employees. So, >> money laundering 101. >> So, then Eric, you're Mr. Chairman, you you'll follow up. >> Yeah. Randy and I will email and talk to Brit this week and get an answer for you. Well, follow up. It's in a
response. >> We have a motion in a second. Um, all in favor? >> I >> I >> Anyone oppose? >> I oppose. >> Yeah, me too. >> I motion carries. >> The motion does not carry. >> It doesn't. >> No,
>> that's a four. It's not a quorum, >> right? Was Jeff Yes or no? >> No. >> I I was a no. I was in No. >> Well, we can do a revote if you need. I can change my mode to get it over.
>> Can I make a motion to reconsider? Is that in line >> because we need a quorum to adopt the motion. >> So, it's five no matter what. Right. >> Correct. You need a majority of the full board. >> Yeah. >> We only have seven present with three
voting no. That leaves four. Mike, you say, "Are you making a motion to reconsider?" Well, >> I mean, I would I would just say I I understand the concerns and I think it could be something that possibly could be addressed in the next contract. >> Um, but if if it is our responsibility,
uh, I I just my thoughts is that we need to honor the contract and and put the money forth and then address this in the future. So, I'm just asking if there's a this is a time to motion to reconsider Sure. You can make that motion. >> I would like to make a motion to
reconsider the vote. >> A second. >> Second. >> Yeah. >> All in favor? >> I I >> That's just a motion to consider. >> So, they have to make another motion. >> So, now another motion to approve this the act 93 salary study.
>> I'll make that motion. >> Second. >> I'll second. >> Any more discussion on it? >> I hope not. >> Yeah. out of out of uh frustration and protest, I will vote yes uh this time. Um >> so all in favor >> I just
>> I >> I >> anyone I vote >> me too. That's just two. That's >> now the motion carries. >> All right. Next um is 4 D insurance renewal. Mr. part. >> The administration is recommending
approval of the renewal of intercolastic sports, school sports, and special activities, adult volunteer activities, and voluntary student activities insurance with AG administrators and with an all premium of of 20,400. >> I have a motion to approve the
recommendation. >> Second. >> Second. >> Any discussion on this? All in favor? >> I >> I. >> Anyone opposed? >> I [snorts] motion carries.
>> Or E, overnight trip approval. Mr. Charman, >> the administration recommending approval of the following overnight trip request. City High School boys girls golf team will travel to Bela. This will be August 16th and 17th, 2026 for the Peters Township Inter International. Um, we
have to ask for approval for this one as this trip is going to happen uh before our next board meeting on the 18th. >> Where's Bel Vernon? >> No clue. >> Outside of Philadelphia. >> Philly. >> Outside of Philadelphia. >> See that? >> That's where Peter Township is.
>> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> So move. >> Second. >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? I >> anyone opposed? >> I
motion carries. >> Carries. Yeah. >> Thank you. I'm just making sure I don't. All right. Um, next we're on for a Fulton Bank depository account. Mr. Bard, >> the administration is recommending approval of opening a depository account at Fulton Bank titled storm water
escrow. [snorts] >> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> So move. >> Second. Any discussion on this? >> This may be the first of three, Peter, or um depending on how this plays out
with other municipalities or can we aggregate it? I mean, my my question is if if we're do it for lower Paxton, then we have to do it for other municipalities. It would seem we would need three segregated accounts. Um, I will review it with our I'll review it
with our bank and I'll talk to Mike uh offline to see if we can just do it with one account. I don't see why we couldn't do with just one account and have just a account for it on a different spreadsheet. I don't think we need to do it for each individual townships. Um, because it's all going to earn the same interest bearing, right?
>> So, >> but in the event we have to, >> we'll do one on August 18th to open that too if we have to, but I'll talk to Mike offline about that. All in favor? >> I. >> Anyone oppose? >> I.
>> Motion carries. 4 E. Overnight trip approval. Oh, I I hold on. I messed up. I lost my place. >> 4G. Termination of intergovernmental agreement. Mr. card. >> The administration is recommending that the district terminate the
intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Dolphin County Land Bank Authority and hereby directs the solicitor to prepare the notices of termination of the agreement and withdrawal from the participation in future acquisitions. >> I have a motion to approve the recommendation.
>> So moved. >> Second. >> Second. >> Any discussion? I did talk to the uh chairman of the board of the land bank and prized [clears throat] him as a courtesy that this would would be occurring. Um it's just too ownorous on
us if there's a property that's placed in the land bank. Um we're exposed for up to five years. Is that right, Mike? After the sale, >> five years. >> Yeah. And it's just um you know the idea may be noble to help uh with the
blighted uh properties but there hasn't been many projects placed on it and uh it's going to be a net loss for the district. So I not to be too cryptic reached out to the person ahead of it in the county let them know and u this is
essentially a tax protection uh measure on our behalf. [clears throat] All in favor? >> I >> I want to. >> Motion carries 4 crossing guard service agreement. Mr. Bard, >> the administration is recommending
approval of the crossing guard services agreement with the burrow of Paxtang for the 26 27 school year. This item will appear on the August 18th, 2026 board agenda for approval. >> Or I overnight trip approval. Well, can I ask you a question on the crossing
guard? And maybe this is me being naive. I think I think when I was growing up, they used to have kids do it. So, my assumption is that's not the case anymore. It has to be an adult. >> No. No. For like >> safety patrol. >> Yeah. For Yeah. They're safety patrols at the schools and stuff like that. But for these are like in the middle of
streets where there's no uh where there's no schools or anything like that. And so this these crossing guards actually provide us with the ability um to not deem roads hazardous walking routes. So that would provide us safety um and not allow us to have to provide
busing at these particular locations. So that's why these crossing guards are crucial and critical to our >> two in I believe two in Paxtang it might be three but one is at Paxtang Avenue and Rutherford I believe and the other one is on um
Dair Street and um Paxtang Avenue. >> Yeah, that is correct. And they and that allows us to not have to designate them hazardous walking routes for our students. So Pakistan because I think the initial concept was it to be a community school. Most of the kids are are walking to
school. >> That's correct. Yes. >> There's like one major bus um that takes kids to the other side of the highway where the um like near the mall. >> Okay. >> Like apartment complex there. >> Yeah, I know what you mean. Thank you.
>> Uh this brings us to 4J. Public speakers for non-aggenda items. No, there's four. I more >> up. I'm sorry. It's a new agenda. >> It's a new agenda. >> It's all >> No, it's not. You know, it's, you know, everybody gets old. [laughter]
>> Four I overnight trip approval. Mr. Turman, >> the administration of recommending approval will be following overnight trip requests. This item will appear on the August 18th, 2026 Porter Jennifer for approval. City High School Music Department will travel to Orlando, Florida from April 8th to the 12th,
2027. So I'm sorry I I'll wait till there's a motion or or not. This is for separation. >> Okay. So let me let me ask the question then two weeks early. Um
so if essentially for these trips the plans are made with the assumption that they're going to be approved. I would imagine the logistics have to be in place. >> So the Orlando trip is for next April. So, it's the beginning process of
beginning plans and such, but it's not actually they don't actually put >> finalize anything until it's absolutely board approved. Um, the exception to that would be some of these opportunities for our sports teams. For example, the golf team that you approved a little bit ago, that one is a tournament they're participating in, and
some of those um entry to them is unknown until the last minute. Um, and I know some of the wrestling was the same way this year, but some of the like the CDHS music department, um, that trip, the reason it's it's being approved that
far out is in order to have a board approval before it's actually moved forward. >> So, is it did you say theater? >> Music department. >> Music department. >> Oh, music department. Okay. >> Yeah. What is the if I can ask what is the trip for? Is it a competition? >> It is it's a competition. Um the I know
CD high school music department participates once every four years. Okay. >> A rotating cycle in this music competition. >> Now we're moving to 4J public speakers for non-aggenda items. This is the opportunity for anybody that signs up in advance to speak on non-aggenda items.
This evening we don't have anybody signed up. We're moving to 4K board representative reports. Does anybody have anything to report? All right, 4L board committee reports. I know that um the board committee chair
people chairpersons are working on getting our schedule, our calendar ready for the year. >> We have a finance and building of grounds in August. >> Grounds. >> No, no, in in September. >> Yeah. >> Well, between you and I, somebody can actually see straight and remember straight.
>> It's September. It's September uh 10th at 4:30 for buildings and grounds and 5:30 for finance. >> And that's here. >> That's here in this room. Um it'll be riveting. >> Okay. >> That's what you said. >> Yeah, I did.
>> Well, and just so the community knows, we're going to be meeting on a monthly basis, which is awesome. Um, and if we don't have anything for those meetings, we can cancel, but at least they're on the docket for having them monthly on a recurring basis >> and they'll be advertised appropriately
on our website and um and Mrs. McConnell will put them out. Is it possible that we can get Howard, put him on the spot? Because we've had some unprecedented activity here over the summer, and I don't think the community is aware of everything that's being done, but we
have four kindergarten centers. We have two air conditioning projects, renovations, we have playgrounds that have happened. >> Absolutely. >> You already did. [laughter] You already did it for them sort of, but >> Well, I mean, I don't think people realize. How's it going? I mean,
>> all right, we're we're good. We're on time with everything. Um, the two elementary school air conditioning renovations will be inspected Wednesday, Thursday, Friday this week for occupancy with teachers coming back into buildings on Monday. >> Um,
tall task. Um, I I hate to say it this way, but my team pulled off the impossible. >> I thought it was >> and took care of this stuff. That being said, um the guys that we that are are putting their time in for our kids have
been working double shifts for seven days a week for probably the last five weeks and that's going to continue through this weekend to get these buildings open so we can get kids in the seat and and they're the real heroes. >> I was floored when I went and just in my travels I'll stop at the different
buildings, but >> eh Phillips I mean that parking lot was filled on Saturday. >> Yeah. If you if you roll into that parking lot right now, you would panic >> um thinking it's never going to get done. But we have we have upwards of 60 cleaners going in the building Friday,
Saturday, Sunday to prepare for furniture, additional furniture moving Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Um teachers will be in and and you know, we're we'll be conducting business here for kids by the 31st. a lot to manage, a lot to coordinate, and I see you lost a couple
more hairs over it. But I do appreciate all the hard work and your staff. >> Yeah. >> Because it is a huge task. One one building is a huge task for a summer >> and you have all this on your plate. >> They pulled off some some cool stuff where we'll be opening the four kindergarten centers. We actually have
full occupancy in three of them already um with with some because of elevators and things like that. We're still working through some some logistics at Union Deposit, but it will be open for children. Um we have uh we fully abated um North Side and Linglestown Elementary
over the summer. Um >> Oh, wow. I didn't even have that on my list. I forgot about that. >> Yeah, we approved that earlier. >> Yeah, the four four kindergarten centers got new playgrounds and I think we did um I want to say two at Paxtonia and one
at TRIC as well. Um and [clears throat] uh our staff, our our in uh maintenance team is actually building some additional classrooms within the library at East High for their um for the ROC programs that that you guys have voted
for. So, um and and you know, my my maintenance or I'm sorry, my custodial staff has been rocking it out, cleaning the buildings, getting it safe and and clean and and getting ready for for students while, you know, we're doing all the moves. So we're we're also moving all those teachers out, moving
them back in in house instead of hiring movers. So a lot of things shaken down. Um all all the other departments within the district have been nothing but huge helps with us. You know, it safety and security, all these all these team members have been key to to making this
a success. So it's it's been a it's been a fun summer. I'm going to take uh September, October, November off. [laughter] you think? >> But no, we have to approve that. >> No, I have to approve that. >> Again, they I I can't speak enough. And
once once we get settled in dust clears, I'd like to in a meeting in September bring some of those contractors and some of those leads in here and and just recognize them. So, that's something we'll work out together. But, um it it takes an army to get these kids where where they need to be. Um and and we'll
get them there. >> Thank you, Howard. just refresh my memory for the abatements for like north side and elementary. Is there any aside from the obvious getting rid of things we don't want in the buildings was is there any cosmetic things that happened during that phase too? Was there tile or something?
>> Yeah. So when we rip out the asbestous containing material which is the the the BCT tile we replace it with the district standard LBT tile new baseboard and everything. So there will be some refresh refresh buildings already and then one more year and then they'll have
some air conditioning to go with that. Great. Thank you. >> Wow. So the potential is and put it in context. >> Was it I think five years ago seven elementary schools were not air conditioned. >> So we'll be in a position God willing that next year we be able to get one
maybe two. >> Correct. >> Uh and Paxonium I'm sure was a challenge. It's a big school. So thank you. Thank and thank you again. I think that you put up some signs on the garden. We had a complaint. Yeah. >> Um how's that working out? >> Good. Good. Um with construction there,
I was I was a little bit concerned with just overall mayhem, but we haven't had an issue yet. >> Okay. >> And honestly, being on that site as much as I have been over the summer, that garden definitely gets used by the community. That's for sure. >> Yeah. Well, that that is a collaborative
project. I'm glad that worked out. Yeah, >> I could ask what are the two buildings that are getting the AC this starting this year? >> Uh, Paxton and EH Phillips. >> And is those are those the last ones or there still more? >> No. So, we are actually developing for a possible project for you guys to approve for North Side next year and then we
would have one more at Letown Elementary. >> And do the kindergarten centers have AC? >> Yes. >> Okay. I can just say as a parent when Mountain View got air conditioning, world of difference for a bigger guy like myself. fully in support. Thank you.
>> Well, it's just been excruciatingly hot and we're losing, you know, teaching day. So, um it it just has to be. >> I mean, where there was a will, there was a way. And for this to be pushed down the road for so long, I'm just so
thankful for all you guys that we've all come together >> well to be able to do this. Peter and um PFM and then RCB, we we we really got some good bounces on finance. I don't know if we'll be able to continue that, but we got some good rates.
>> But I think this board has collectively been very focused regardless of our differences to accomplishing this. So, and the administration. So, it's been a total team effort. So, thank you, Howard. I I I've never seen any
corporation or anyone do the amount of construction and the amount of remediation in a summer that you have done. >> You and your staff. And when I say you, I mean your your entire staff. I'm not neglecting that. >> And let me give a big shout out to Trey.
Um Trey Platt has been phenomenal through this. We have been down multiple people in our maintenance team. We are down a maintenance supervisor. He is running day-to-day operations, the ins and outs, the studio staff, the maintenance team, helping me with projects. Um, I would not and my team
would not be able to do it without him. >> All right, that's all I have. >> Well, in addition, thanks for getting the Landis field up and ready for walkers. >> All right, for M sympathy resolutions, Mr. Sympathies are extended to Heather Fischer, health
roommate at Lingotown Elementary School, on the passing of her hus husband, Douglas Fischer. Sympathies are extended to Vicky O'Hara, special education work facilitator at East High School, on the passing of her son, Owen O'Hara. Sympathies are extended to the family of Charles Hullbrook III, former teacher on
his passing, and sympathies are extended to the family of Marilyn Archer, former teacher on her passing. >> This is a question for Jeff probably Charles Hullbrook. Was he the typing teacher? I think there were two Hullbrooks. >> I believe you're right. Yes.
>> Well, you always remember somebody who paddled. [laughter] >> Great. May I have a motion to adjourn the meeting? >> So move. >> I'll second. >> All in favor? I motion carries.