Jeffrey R. Kovaleski

The meeting agenda included a presentation on Historical district data from the Administration. Personnel actions involved authorizing FMLA/Sick Leave review, and approving appointments for various Extra Curricular positions including Head Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Football Coach roles, Summer Weight Training Coach, and Assistant Summer Weight Training Coach. Volunteer Football and Cheerleading Coaches were also listed for approval contingent on clearances. Key appointments included Dr. Giovanni Ramos as School Physician, Dr. William E. Burdyn as Dental Examiner, and Atty. Donald P. Dolan as District Solicitor for the 2020-2021 school year. The Board also approved the ESY -- Summer Staff List. Curriculum discussions included approving the Title III Consortia Memorandum of Understanding and an Intergovernmental Agreement for Special Education Services with NEIU #19 for 2020-2021, as well as authorizing summer guidance hours. Building & Grounds involved renewing an agreement for the Director of Facilities position. Board Business included adopting Policy Revisions (Second Reading) for attendance via electronic communications, family and medical leaves, and federal fiscal compliance, appointing Mr. Brian Foley as Board Treasurer, approving the Athletics Health and Safety Plan, and authorizing correspondence to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regarding opposition to the Keystone Sanitary Landfill expansion. Business Affairs covered the adoption of the Final Budget for 2020-2021, retaining Albert B. Melone Company as Business Office consultant, approving homestead/farmstead exclusions, and renewing service agreements for dental, life, disability, health, and Worker's Compensation insurance coverages. The Board also resolved a real estate tax assessment appeal by authorizing the execution of a Stipulation setting the fair market value for a parcel and adopted a resolution granting a tax exemption under LERTA for property in the Borough of Olyphant. The payment of bills covering May 21 through June 24, 2020, was approved, along with accepting the Treasurer's report and associated lists of checks received, Activity Fund report, and Cafeteria report.

The work session agenda covered several key areas. Personnel matters included extra-curricular and volunteer appointments, as well as appointments for the School Physician, Dental Examiner, District Solicitor for the 2020-2021 school year, and ESY Summer Staff. Curriculum and Instruction items involved the Title III Consortia Memorandum of Understanding, Summer Guidance Hours, and agreements for Special Education Services and Transitional Skills. Building & Grounds included a CTC Agreement for the Director of Facilities. Board Business and Policy addressed the 2021 Budget, second readings for several policies (including electronic attendance, family/medical leaves, and federal fiscal compliance), the appointment of a Board Treasurer for a one-year term, and the Phased School Reopening Health and Safety Plan and Athletics Health and Safety Plan. Business Affairs included the renewal of the Albert B. Melone Company agreement, a Resolution for Payment of Bills for July, Homestead/Farmstead Exclusions, Insurance Renewals, a Copier Lease RFP, a Website Hosting Agreement, authorization for payment of bills, and various reports (Treasurer's, checks received, activity, and cafeteria).

The plan focuses on improving student performance in mathematics and English Language Arts, particularly for students with IEPs. Key strategies include providing individualized learning support in mathematics, implementing the Achieve3000 platform for targeted reading intervention, and addressing attendance issues through a dedicated improvement team. The plan also emphasizes the use of evidence-based interventions and collaborative planning to support academic growth and proficiency.

The document is about the General Fund Budget Approval for the Lackawanna Mid Valley SD. It includes details about the budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026, including estimated revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and tax data. It also contains certifications and validations related to the budget.

The meeting included recognition of student achievements, acceptance of resignations from staff members, and authorization of various personnel actions. The board addressed curriculum and instruction, including conference requests, a student settlement agreement, and agreements with Lackawanna College and Scranton Counseling Center. Discussions also involved building and grounds matters, such as facilities' utilization requests, and board business and policy, including revisions and operation guidelines. Additionally, the board discussed financial matters, including payment of bills and reports, and accepted a donation.