November 16, 2026 Regular Meeting - Follows the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting - Regular
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A. Call to Order: Mr. Kurimsky
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at
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B. Salute to the Flag: Mr. Kurimsky
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C. Roll Call: Mrs. Mickey
Description:
A record of attendance for the meeting.
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D. Reading of the Mission Statement: Mr. Kurimsky
We, the Franklin Regional School Community, strive for excellence, learning, achievement, and citizenship in all we do.
Description:
"We, the Franklin Regional School Community, strive for excellence, learning, achievement, and citizenship in all we do."
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E. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole minutes of 10/12/2026 as submitted or amended.
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F. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting minutes of 10/12/2026 as submitted or amended.
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G. Future Dates: Dr. Piraino
Discussion:
List of upcoming Board and Committee Dates
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H. Upcoming Topics: Dr. Piraino
Discussion:
We expect the following items to be on the next board agenda for review and approval.
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I. Treasurer's Reports: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Treasurer's Reports for September and October as submitted.
Description:
Request for approval of the Treasurer's Reports.
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J. Approval of the List of Bills: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the List of Bills for November.
Description:
Approval of the List of Bills for November.
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K. Public Comment
Description:
Visitors who wish to make public comments should provide their name and municipality on the sign-in sheet before the meeting starts. The time limit is 4 minutes per person. Please review Board Policy 903 for additional information.
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L. Solicitor's Comment
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M. Item(s) to be removed from the Consent Agenda for Separate Action
Description:
Board members may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action by the Board.
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N. Consent Agenda Motion
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1 through 15 as written or amended.
Discussion:
The approval of consent agenda items as written or amended.
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N.1. St. Vincent Prevention Projects: Dr. Smith
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the grant matching funds with St. Vincent.
Description:
Request for approval of the agreement with St. Vincent College Prevention Projects.
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N.2. Maintenance Dump Bed Rebuild: Mr. Johnson
Recommended Motion(s):
The Facilities Department recommends the approval of the Dump Bed Rebuild Agreement with Palko Truck and Trailer. This would be an unidentified item from Capital 26-27.
Description:
The bed and supports of the 2105 Maintenance Dump have become rusted. The truck has become unsafe and will not pass inspection unless repaired. This repair will extend the life of the truck and is more cost-effective than buying a new truck.
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N.3. Purchase of 5 KARCHER BR30/4C upright scrubbers: Mr. Johnson
Recommended Motion(s):
The Facilities Department recommends the approval of the agreement with Fagan Sanitary Supply for 5 KARCHER Upright Scrubbers. This item was approved in the 26-27 Capital Plan under Custodial/Maintenance Equipment.
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N.4. Design Build Change Order for Soil Stabilization at Haymaker Field: Mr. Johnson
Recommended Motion(s):
The Facilities Department recommends the approval of the change order with Tarkett Sports for soil stabilization at Haymaker Field.
Description:
Pricing is being submitted due to unforeseen soil conditions that Haymaker field is experiencing and discovered after the demolition crew stripped the field’s topsoil. After investigations with the Civil Engineer, it is recommended to perform soil stabilization to ensure that the site meets the performance expectations to hold the new baseball turf field and not experience any future slumping in the field. Cost is based on a proposed 12" of coarse aggregate. This coarse material is expected to provide greater structural stability and will be better at load distribution. Geotextile fabric will be installed over the prepared sub-base providing a level of stability by separating the aggregate from the soft sub-base, preventing the stone from being pushed into the underlying material and minimizing the migration of mud and fines into the aggregate. Above this fabric, a 12" of coarse aggregate will be placed and compacted across the intended turf area prior to proof rolling.
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N.5. Affiliation Agreement with Commonwealth University: Dr. Delp
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Affiliation Agreement between Franklin Regional School District and Commonwealth University from November 16, 2026 through June 30, 2031.
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N.6. Mercyhurst University Affiliation Agreement: Dr. Delp
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 5 year affiliation agreement between Franklin Regional School District and Mercyhurst University.
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N.7. Budget Transfers: Mr. Perry
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve General Fund budget transfers of $84,846.79.
Description:
The approval of General Fund budget transfers of $84,846.79.
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N.8. Gifts, Grants, and Donations: Mr. Perry
Recommended Motion(s):
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the following contribution(s) per policy 702 Gifts, Grants, and Donations.
* Cigna through the America Online Giving Foundation contribution of $1,213.75 for FRobotics Team 4150.
Description:
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N.9. Homestead/Farmstead Applications Mailing: Mr. Perry
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board approves the Westmoreland County Tax Assessment Office to email/mail the 2027 Homestead/Farmstead applications on behalf of Franklin Regional School District at a cost of $1.02 per application.
Description:
The Homestead/Farmstead exclusion is the means by which property tax relief is given to property owners. It is an "exclusion" because it excludes a portion of the assessed value of a property from taxation. The portion will differ from district to district.
Under Act 1, School Districts are required to notify residents of their eligibility for the Homestead/Farmstead exclusion. It is required that applications be mailed to those residents who have not been approved, by no later than December 31. Originally, under the provisions of Act 72, school districts were required to do the same thing. At that time, Franklin Regional School District, along with all the other school districts in Westmoreland County requested the help of the County to assist in meeting this requirement for two reasons. First, all the Districts agreed that it would be less confusing if all residents of Westmoreland County received the same standard application. We felt this could occur if the mailings came from one central location. Secondly, by doing the mailing in bulk, the districts believed it would be more cost-effective. School districts are again required to send the same notification, and the County is willing to assist the school districts of Westmoreland County in meeting this requirement. The $1.02 per application includes the cost of postage, envelopes, paper, and labor. ESTIMATED COST: $ 1.02 Per mailing x 2,889 Estimated number of mailings $2,946.78 Estimated cost of mailings for Franklin Regional School District
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N.10. Electricity Procurement Ratification: Mr. Perry
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board ratifies the agreement between the Franklin Regional School District and CPV Retail Energy LP to supply electricity to the District's various service locations for a fixed price for the period from the December 2026 meter read through the November 2027 meter read at the rate of $0.10944/kWh (including gross receipts tax), per the attached agreement.
Description:
The District continues to utilize Keytex Energy as its energy procurement consultant. The District's previous electricity supply agreement covered the two-year period through the November 2026 meter read at a fixed rate of $0.08456/kWh. This 12-month agreement covers all the District's service locations and is approximately 29% higher than the current fixed rate. The increased cost is due to unprecedented electricity demand and increased capacity costs over the past several years. Capacity costs represent approximately 20% of the overall electricity cost. They are the part of the supply rate that ensures enough reliable power to meet the needs of the grid. PJM capacity costs increased over 1000% since June 2024. Futures prices for electricity continue to be elevated and decoupled from the price of natural gas due to limited electricity reserve margin and volatility of hourly pricing.
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N.11. Pupil Transportation Agreement: Mr. Perry
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board approves the agreement with Myers Transportation to provide pupil transportation services for a period of five years (2027-28 to 2021-32), pending review of the final written agreement by the District's Solicitor.
Description:
The existing five-year agreement with Myers Transportation expires on June 30, 2027. The proposal extends the agreement for an additional five years, through the 2031-32 school year.
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N.12. Attendance Survey for Students and Parents: Dr. Baginski
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Parent/Guardian School Attendance Survey related to the "Showing Up Matters" Campaign.
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N.13. Bus Stops for 2026-2027: Mrs Cowell
Recommended Motion(s):
A request for approval of the list of bus stops for the 2026-2027 school year.
Discussion:
A request for approval of the list of bus stops for the 2026-2027 school year.
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N.14. Bus and Van Drivers for the 2026–2027 School Year: Mrs. Cowell
Recommended Motion(s):
Seeking approval of the current list of bus and van drivers employed by Myers Transportation, Inc.
Discussion:
Seeking approval of the current list of bus and van drivers employed by Myers Transportation, Inc.
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N.15. Personnel Agenda: Dr. Delp
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to provisionally approve the attached personnel items upon submission of the appropriate documentation, as prescribed by state and federal regulations.
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O. Roll Call Agenda Item
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O.1. Reappointment of District Superintendent: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to reappoint Dr. Gennaro Piraino, Jr. as Franklin Regional School District Superintendent of Schools for a term of four (4) years, pursuant to Section 1073 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code, and to approve the contract as presented.
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P. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to adjourn the meeting.
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