The North Schuylkill School Board approved a wide range of administrative, financial, personnel, and athletic matters during its regular meeting held on January 21, 2026. All agenda items presented to the Board were approved.
Property Sales in Girardville
The Board authorized the sale of two properties that had been placed in the “repository for unsold properties” after receiving formal offers:
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25 West Ogden Street, Girardville Borough (Parcel 45-06-0152.000)
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Bidder: Borough of Girardville
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Sale Price: $1.00
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136 West Main Street, Girardville Borough (Parcel 45-06-0268.000)
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Bidder: Andres Salas
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Sale Price: $12,500.00
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Tax and Financial Actions
The Board approved the district’s Act 1 Resolution, formally establishing the state-assigned Act 1 Index of 5.3% as the maximum allowable tax rate increase for the 2026–2027 school year.
In addition, the Board adopted the Appointment of Delegate Resolution for the Tax Collection Committee (TCC) under Section 505(b) of Act 32 for 2026, appointing:
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Primary Delegate: Business Manager
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First Alternate: Superintendent
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Second Alternate: Board Secretary or Mahanoy Area School District Business Manager
The Board also approved the 2025 Real Estate Tax Reports and authorized the Business Manager to submit delinquent taxes to the Schuylkill County and Columbia County Tax Claim Bureaus for collection.
An agreement with SitelogIQ of Harrisburg, PA was approved for grant-writing and advocacy services, as presented to the Board.
Personnel Actions
Several staffing matters were approved, including:
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Trevor Minalda – Approved for employment as a Substitute Paraprofessional (pending documentation)
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Connie Reese – Change of assignment from Part-Time Custodian to Part-Time Custodian Substitute, effective December 15, 2025
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Jani Burns – Resignation as Part-Time Paraprofessional, effective December 23, 2025
The Board also approved the 2025–2026 Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 Special Education Service Agreement in the tentative amount of $558,177.00 (subject to final review and audit) and authorized execution of the agreement by the Board President and Board Secretary.
Board member Randy Lattis abstained from this vote due to employment-related conflict.
Athletic Coaching Appointments and Changes
The Board approved multiple coaching appointments for upcoming athletic seasons, pending receipt of all required documentation:
Fall 2026 Season
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John Cuthie – Head Golf Coach ($5,205.00)
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Leah Briggs – Varsity Football Cheerleading Advisor ($4,270.00)
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Melissa Tenaglia – Junior High/Junior Varsity Football Cheerleading Advisor ($2,850.00)
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Ellen Geidner – Junior High Football Cheerleading Advisor ($2,050.00)
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Tyler Mutchler – Head Volleyball Coach ($3,362.50)
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Dave Reeder – Head Girls Soccer Coach ($2,876.50)
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Jarrid Todd – Head Boys Soccer Coach ($3,186.50)
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Matt Klingerman – Head Cross Country Coach ($3,005.00)
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Joe Tomtishen – Head Football Coach ($6,337.50)
Additional athletic actions included:
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Nicole Kane – Resignation as Assistant Track and Field Coach, effective immediately
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Autumn Montemuro – Approved as Assistant Track and Field Coach for the 2026 Spring Season ($1,775.00)
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Keith Lehman – Approved as Volunteer Baseball Coach for the Spring 2026 Season