MILL HALL — During its first work session of 2026, the Keystone Central School District Board of Directors reviewed a variety of personnel items.

These items will be considered for approval at its voting session on Thursday, Jan. 15.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Support

— Leave of absence for Employee 002870, Support Staff, effective Jan. 23, through approximately March 13. Absence is compensated.

— Leave of absence for Employee 003858, Support Staff, effective Jan. 15, through approximately Feb. 26. Absence is compensated.

— Leave of absence for Employee 000557, Support Staff, effective Jan. 22, through approximately March 19. Absence is partially compensated.

Professional

— Leave of absence for Employee 003667, Secondary Teacher, effective April 2 through approximately May 27. Absence is partially compensated.

— Leave of absence for Employee 003615, Secondary Teacher, effective Jan. 9, through approximately Feb. 20. Absence is partially compensated.

— Sabbatical Leave of Absence (60%) for Employee 002781, Elementary Teacher, full year, effective the first day of the 2026-2027 school year.

EMPLOYMENT

Hiring for many of these positions 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.

Support

— Employment of Edward Nelen, 210 Day Custodian, at Bucktail Campus, effective Jan. 5, at a rate of $14.50/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Filled due to vacancy.

— Employment of Ashley Kitchen, 210 Day Custodian, at Liberty Curtain, effective date to be determined, at a rate of $14.50/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Filled due to vacancy.

— Employment of Jalyn Hahn, 260 Day Custodian, 2nd Shift, at Robb Elementary School, effective date to be determined, at a rate of $14.50/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Filled due to vacancy.

— Employment of Jacob Heiney, DSS/Tech Associate, at Keystone Central School District, effective Jan. 5, at a rate of $17.50/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Filled due to vacancy.

— Employment of Lacy Shawley, Building Assistant, at Woodward Elementary School, effective date to be determined, at a rate of $14.50/hour, paid from the General Fund per the ESP Contract. Filled due to vacancy.

— Approve the following ESS Substitutes for the 2025-2026 school year: Michelle Litz, teacher substitute.

— Approve the following Volunteers for the 2025-2026 school year: Donna Dale, Morgan Crawford, Tyler Koser, Jodi Reeder and Lindsay Tarantella.

TRANSFERS

Support

— Transfer from Jerri Lynn Houtz, General Cafeteria Worker, 7hrs/day, at Central Mountain High School to General Cafeteria Worker, 7.25hrs/day, at Central Mountain High School, effective Jan. 5. No change in the rate of pay.

— Transfer from Patricia Boone, 210 Custodian, 2nd shift, at Central Mountain Middle School to 260 Day Custodian, 2nd shift, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective Feb. 13. No change in the rate of pay.

— Transfer from Kimberly Kelley, 210 Custodian, 2nd shift, at Bucktail Campus to 210 Day Custodian, 1st shift, at Renovo Elementary School, effective Jan. 5. No change in the rate of pay.

RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS/TERMINATIONS

Support

— Resignation of Marlin Russell, 210 Custodian, 2nd shift, at Central Mountain High School, effective Nov. 25, 2025.

— Resignation of Olivia Perryman, Building Assistant, at Central Mountain High School, effective Dec. 18, 2025.

Professional

— Retirement of Mary Stout, Teacher of the Deaf, at Keystone Central School District, effective the last day of the 2025-2026 school year.

Administrative

— Retirement of Sheldon Gray, Lead Mechanical Supervisor, at Property Services Office, effective June 30, 2026.