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MILL HALL -- The Keystone Central School District Board of Directors approved a number of personnel items at its voting session this week, though it tables a portion pending further information.
While reviewing the personnel item on the agenda Thursday night, Board member Chris Scaff noted under the exhibit "advanced degrees," which was a separate attachment and a link within the general personnel listing, it did not include how much each district staff member would be reimbursed for furthering their education while employed at the district.
"I cannot say this needs to be passed because there's no dollar amount in there. We know nothing and I can't vote for something we don't know what we paid or are going to pay for. It's blank," Scaff said.
He suggested the exhibit be tabled and the last item under the general personnel list until more information could be provided.
It was noted by Board member Rich Wykoff the advanced degrees were likely a part of a collective bargaining agreement.
"I'm assuming that this was done according to what has been the practice," he said.
Business Manager Joni MacIntyre confirmed the reimbursements are part of the collective bargaining agreement with staff. She added the agreement includes a total payout that can be provided collectively to members, though she wasn't sure the exact amount off the top of her head.
Board member Manny Rodriguez agreed tabling the advance degree reimbursement item until December would offer time to get further information.
Scaff echoed this.
"I will never ever stop somebody from getting a degree and advancing themself. But this comes back to, and I don't know who is in charge of it, they need to provide us with the proper documents," he said.
Board President Elisabeth Lynch agreed with other members.
"There's a lack of information," she said.
Following discussion, the board approved the personnel items listed while tabling the advanced degrees documentation until its December meeting.
The following items were approved:
SUPPORT
Leave of Absence
-- Leave of absence for Employee #003868, support, effective Oct. 12, 2026 through approximately Oct. 23, 2026. Absence is partially compensated.
Employment
-- Employment of Andrea Neese, general cafeteria worker, 4.75 hrs/day, at Central Mountain High School, effective to be determined, at a rate of $14.75/hour, paid from the General Fund per the Keystone Central Education Support Professionals Association (KCESPA) Contract.
-- Employment of Mary Kline, building assistant, Autistic Support, at Robb Elementary School, effective TBD, at a rate of $14.75/hour, paid from the General Fund per the Keystone Central Education Support Professionals Association (KCESPA) Contract.
Transfers
-- Transfer of Tracy Shade, general cafeteria worker, 4.75 hrs/day, at Central Mountain High School to General Cafeteria Worker, 6.25 hrs/day, at Central Mountain High School, effective November 4, 2026. No change in pay. Filled due to vacancy.
Resignations/Retirements/Terminations
-- Resignation of Leann Styers, general cafeteria worker, 6.75 hrs/day at Central Mountain High School, effective Oct. 20, 2026. Leann has 2 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Resignation of Justee Workman, 210 custodial floater, home base at Central Mountain High School, effective Nov. 2, 2026. Justee has two months of service with Keystone Central School District.
Open Support Positions as of Oct. 30
-- ELL Paraprofessional at Central Mountain High School General Cafeteria Worker, 6.25 hrs/day at Central Mountain Middle School
-- Building Assistant at Renovo Elementary School
-- 210 Custodian Floater, home base at Central Mountain High School
PROFESSIONAL
Leave of Absence
-- Leave of absence for Employee #003458, Secondary Teacher, effective Oct. 19, 2026 through approximately Oct. 30, 2026. Absence is compensated.
Resignations/Retirements/Terminations
-- Retirement of Timothy Martin, learning support teacher, at Mill Hall Elementary School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Timothy has 29 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Beth Keiser, art teacher, at Central Mountain High School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Beth has 26 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Lana Weaver, fourth grade teacher, at Liberty Curtin Elementary School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Lana has 28 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Leslie Brown, reading interventionist, at Robb Elementary School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Leslie has 11 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Michael Smith, mathematics teacher, at Central Mountain High School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Michael has 34 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Michael Kramer, mathematics teacher, at Central Mountain High School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Michael has 35 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Jennifer Bottorf, fourth grade teacher, at Renovo Elementary School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Jennifer has 34 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Robin Bechdel, fifth grade teacher, at Central Mountain Middle School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Robin has 20 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Chryssie Miller, English teacher, at Central Mountain High School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Chryssie has 35 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Michael Fry, business teacher, at Central Mountain High School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Michael has 18 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Donald Mansfield, health and physical education teacher, at Mill Hall Elementary School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Donald has 34 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Paula Gunsallus, second grade teacher, at Mill Hall Elementary School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Paula has 28 years of service with Keystone Central School District.
-- Retirement of Aaron Soullaird, science teacher, at Bucktail Middle School, effective the last day of the 2026-2027 school year. Aaron has three years of service with Keystone Central School District.