MILL HALL — The Keystone Central School District Board of Directors will consider the resignation of Assistant Superintendent Dr. Randy Zangara at its voting session this Thursday.

Zangara’s resignation was included in the board’s monthly list of personnel action items during its organization meeting/work session on Dec. 4.

If approved, Zangara’s final day would be Jan. 31, 2026.

Zangara was named to the position by the board in October 2023, by then-Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Martin.

Prior to coming to KCSD, Zangara was the executive director of Career and Technical Education Partnerships at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

Superintendent Dr. Francis Redmon told The Express the district does not intend to immediately search to fill the position, as it looks into ways to conduct a staffing study to better fit its needs.

“The district is looking into methodologies and pathways to assess staffing needs across all district functions. That assessment will take some time and will include central office staffing as well as other staffing areas,” Redmon said.

During Thursday’s work session, the board discussed a potential agreement for the staffing assessment with Devopar Consulting. The board ultimately directed Redmon to request Devopar present information about its services to the board at a future meeting.

Board members did not offer comment regarding Zangara’s resignation at its work session.

Zangara’s resignation will be among the following personnel items the board will consider this week:

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Professional

— Leave of absence for Employee 001893, Secondary Teacher, effective Nov. 21, 2025 through Jan. 2, 2025. Absence is compensated.

— Leave of absence for Employee 003336, Secondary Teacher, effective Nov. 7, 2025 through Dec. 22, 2025. Absence is compensated.

EMPLOYMENT

Support

— Employment of Tracy Shade, Cafeteria Under 25 Worker, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective Dec. 3, 2025, at a rate of $14.50/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.

— Employment of Amanda Tarantella, 260 Custodian, at Robb Elementary School, effective to be determined, at a rate of $14.50/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.

— Employment of Paul Phillips, 210 Custodian, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective to be determined, at a rate of $14.50/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.

— Employment of Jacob Heiney, DSS/Tech Associate, at Keystone Central School District, effective to be determined, at a rate of $17.50/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Hiring is contingent upon receipt of all required paperwork including, but not limited to, all necessary background checks that meet the appropriate standard(s) as required by Pennsylvania law. Filled due to vacancy.

— Approve the following Student Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year, as shown in Exhibit. Approve the following ESS Substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year: Lisa Sente, Teacher Sub; Francesca Battaglia, Teacher Sub; Jessica VanGorder, Teacher Sub; Lisa Riggle, Support Sub; Austin Tyler, Teacher Sub.

— Approve the following Volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year: Sara Wolfe, Keshia Conway, Erika McKinney, Michael Raudabaugh, Mike Gentzel, Rachel Hevner, Robert Williamson, Andrea Neese, Thyme Allen, Ashley Sporny, Lela Vanartsdalen, Ski Club; Sarah Grimes, Heidi Wright and Patrick Long.

— Approve the following Co-Op/Diversified Occupations volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year: Greg Kisko, DCNR; David Balzer, Larson Design Group; George McKinney, Air Parts of Lock Haven.

— Approve the following Smiles Volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year: Sharon Reeder

Professional

— Employment of Sarah Huck, School Psychologist, at Central Mountain Middle School, placed at M+36, step 1, with a salary of $61,865, effective to be determined. Salary and Benefits are according to the ACCE Contract. Filled due to vacancy.

TRANSFERS

Support

— Transfer from Jacqueline Weaver, 2nd Shift 260 Custodian, at Robb Elementary School to Lead Custodian, at Property Services Office, effective to be determined, at a rate of $21.69/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract.

— Transfer from Cindi Blazina, Autistic Support Building Assistant, at Robb Elementary School to Learning Support Building Assistant, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective Nov. 24, 2026. No change in rate of pay.

— Transfer from Mary Kline, Emotional Support Building Assistant, at Central Mountain Middle School to Autistic Support Building Assistant, at Robb Elementary School, effective Nov. 24, 2026. No change in rate of pay.

— Transfer from Cheyanne Casper, Building Assistant, at Woodward Elementary School to Title I Building Assistant, at Renovo Elementary School, effective to be determined, at a rate of $17.75/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract.

RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS/TERMINATIONS

Support

— Resignation of Michelle Fye, Building Assistant, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective Nov. 14, 2025.

— Resignation of Tanya Hackenberg, Temporary Tax Office Secretary, at Keystone Central School District, effective Dec. 10, 2025.

— Resignation of Alyssa Rogers, 210 Custodian, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective Nov. 5, 2025.

Professional

— Retirement of Amy Heverly, Instructional Coach at Liberty Curtin and Mill Hall Elementary Schools, effective the last day of the 2025-2026 school year.

— Retirement of Lisa Lucas, Intervention Teacher, at Robb Elementary School, effective the last day of the 2025-2026 school year.

— Retirement of Donald Meeker, Mathematics Teacher, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective the last day of the 2025-2026 school year.

— Retirement of Kris Connor, Kindergarten Teacher, at Robb Elementary School, effective the last day of the 2025-2026 school year.

— Retirement of Jennifer Marquradt, ESL Teacher, at Mill Hall Elementary School, effective the last day of the 2025-2026 school year.

— Retirement of Theresa Register, Special Education Teacher, at Central Mountain High School, effective the last day of the 2025-2026 school year.

— Retirement of Frederick Hoy, Drafting and Design Technology, at Central Mountain High School/Career and Technology Center, effective the last day of the 2025-2026 school year.

Administrative

— Resignation of Dr. Randy Zangara, Assistant Superintendent, at Administrative Office, effective Jan. 31, 2026.