September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting

Description:  The mission of the West Middlesex Area School District is to equip all of its students for successful futures in ever-changing society.  
 

Description:  Recognition of any resident or taxpayer who would like to speak on an agenda-related item.  

Description:  PSBA's Honor Roll of School Board Service Program proudly celebrates school board directors for their long-standing dedication and service to their districts and communities.  Now in its 42nd year, the Honor Roll recognizes school directors at five-year service intervals.  Ashley Buzard and Hope Dalessandro are being honored for 5 years of service.  

Description:  There are no budget transfers.

Description:  There are no capital reserve payments.

Description:  There is no quarterly activities report.

Description:  PASBO School Finance/Budget Workshop to be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 from 9:30AM to 1:30PM at the Carnegie Alumni Center at Grove City College.  

Description:  Discussion of line item placement from the proceeds of buses to First Student, Inc.

Description:  Driver status, emergency response handbook and flow chart

Description:  Annual Commercial Pest Control Service Agreement is $175 per month.

Description:  Elementary teacher Gina Hall was awarded this grant.

Description:  President-Elect:  Matt Vannoy
Vice President:  Kristy Bolte
Treasurer:  David Hein
Section W-1 Advisor:  Tracey Leyda
PSBA Insurance Trust Trustee:  Marianne L. Neel and Dr. Michael Faccinetto
Forum Steering Committee:  Lauryn Weaver and Betsy Gates
 

Description:  Veronica and Brian Harcar, Sara and Michael Kaufman, and Alex Hlyumyk will be unpaid volunteer coaches.  There will be no expense to the WMASD.

Description: 
Parent Transportation:

• Parent transportation agreement to St. John Paul II at a cost of $5.85 per one way trip

School Transportation Services to:

• St. John Paul II at a cost of $45 per one way trip
• St. Stephens Academy/Glade Run at a cost of $150 per day for transportation and $100 per day for aide
• Homeless students to WMASD at a cost of $50 per day
• Crossroads at a cost of $80 per day
• Cray Education Center at a cost of $60 per day
• Wilmington Area SD Vocational Education program at a cost of $80 per day
• Kite Strings at a cost of $80 per day
• New Horizon North at a cost of $55 per day ( 2 separate vans)
• Kennedy Catholic and/or Creative Learning Christian School at a cost of $130 per day

Description:  Kite Strings & Pathfinders Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program Linkage Agreement

Description:  Discuss transition from BoardBook back to BoardDocs

Description:  Discuss Comprehensive Plan submission.

Description:  FT-1:  Elementary Life Skills to Irons Mill Farmstead September 25, 2026.  Cost to the District:  adapted school bus transportation.  (Morgan Pacifico)

FT-2:  SADD students (2-4) to Youth Leadership Conference at Covenant Presbyterian Church September 30, 2026.  Cost to the District:  teacher transport with waiver.  (Miriah Oliva)

FT-3:  Junior Class to Thiel College College and Career Day October 1, 2026.  Cost to the District: two (2) substitute teachers and school bus transportation. (Dawn Beltz, Christen Jones)

FT-4:  Kindergarten students to Apple Castle and Mardi Park October 16, 2026.  No cost to the District (PTO funded).  

FT-5:  Eco Team to participate in PA Junior Academy of Science Enviroquest at Jennings Enviromental Center October 16, 2026.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and school bus transportation.  (Brock Glass)

FT-6:  4th Grade students to Cool Springs Farm October 23, 2026.  Cost to the District:  school bus transportation.  (Brian Robich)

FT-7:  Biology 2 Classes to Jennings Environmental Center October 23, 2026.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and school bus transportation.  (Brock Glass)

FT-8:  8th Grade students to Holocaust survivor presentation at Stambaugh Auditorium November 5, 2026.  Lunch at Chick-fil-A in Boardman, OH afterward.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher.  Bus paid for by the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.  (Christen Jones, Chad Mild, Riley Powers)

FT-9:  Gifted students to History Bowl at Heinz History Center - Pittsburgh, PA November 9, 2026.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and van transportation.  (Geraldine Hodges)

FT-10:  Potential Human Body Systems class to Allegheny General Hospital October 29, 2026.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and transportation to be determined.  (Jody Anthony)

FT-11:  Potential Elementary gifted students to Great Lakes Science Center - Cleveland, OH October 22, 2026.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and transportation to be determined.  (Gaylynn Kuncio)

FT-12:  Potential Elementary gifted students to Junior History Bowl at Heinz History Museum - Pittsburgh, PA November 18, 2026.  Cost to the DIstrict:  substitute teacher and transportation to be determined.  (Gaylynn Kuncio)

Description:  FR-1:  Retroactive approval to Student Council to volunteer at Buhl Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for homecoming costs.  (Leah Roskos)

FR-2:  Retroactive approval to Cross Country to hold Big Red Invitational, team entry fees, t-shirts through Cazzco commission, concession stand/bake sales, food trucks on Saturday, September 12, 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for the cost of invitational and cost of timing company for dual meets, as well as any other team costs.  (Brett McBride)

FR-3:  High school choir students to sell Jane's pies and stromboli September - October 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for New York City trip.  (Kelli Burlett)

FR-4:  Freshman Class of 2030 to hold Dip Dip Hooray fundraiser October 1-15, 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for individual class accounts for seniors expenses and dues.  (Emily Darby)

FR-5:  Junior Class of 2028 to hold the following fundraisers:

• Krispy Kreme - November 2026
• Chipotle - February 2027
• Boys Basketball concession stand - November 2026 through February 2027

Intended use of funds raised is for individual class accounts for senior dues, expenses and prom.  (Emily Darby and Christen Jones)

FR-6:  PTO to hold www.livegoodfundraising.com fundraisers October 2, 2026 through June 2027.  Intended use of funds raised is to support the students and purchase supplies in the classroom and end of year assemblies.  (Laura Kennedy)

FR-7:  Girls Basketball to hold Craft Show November 7, 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for team camps, tournament fees, league fees and shooting shirts.  (Mary Jo Staunch)

FR-8:  NRG Club to hold the following fundraisers:  

• Toys for Tots volleyball/nitroball tournament - November 24, 2026
• Pickleball/badminton tournament - December 22, 2026
• Tips/cornhole tournament - March 23, 2027

Intended use of funds raised is for Toys for Tots, local family in need and/or American Heart Association.  (Kelly Hoffman)

FR-9:  End of the year academic celebration committee to hold Sip & Spurs coffee truck fundraiser during the November 23, 2026 parent-teacher conference day.  Intended use of funds raised is to fund the academic celebration by purchasing supplies for the students or equipment for games.  (Jennifer Sarchet)

FR-10:  Girls golf to hold shirt sale during the months of September, October and November 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for team banquet, player gifts, team meals, and any possible championship expenses.  (Brad Sarchet)

Description:  Jamie Black - non-certified aide - retroactive to August 19, 2026
Laura Anderson - Assistant Cook - retroactive to August 28, 2026
Korinne Guthrie - Cafeteria Staff- retroactive to August 28, 2026
Sarah Greenawalt - Cafeteria Staff - retroactive to September 9, 2026
Shirley Crook - 5 Hour Cleaner - effective October 5, 2026

Description:  Employee #623 - September 10, 2026 through December 1, 2026
Employee #647 - intermittent throughout 2026-2027 school year
Employee #92 - intermittent throughout 2026-2027 school year

Description: 

• Riley Powers - certified aide retroactive to August 25, 2026
• Tiffany Barkey - non-certified aide effective September 29, 2026

Description:  Mr. Haines will be assigned to five hour cleaner at the Luther Low elementary building.  

Description:  Mrs. Steiner will work as a substitute employee at the substitute employee rate of pay on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the ala carte position and will continue to work her breakfast position as the full-time cashier.  

Description:  Minto - reassignment to Cook II and ala carte positions retroactive to September 10, 2026
Argenziano - Cook II (breakfast cook and dishwasher positions pending the receipt of all pre-employment documentation

Description:  Mr. Hether will act as a communication liaison for the football co-ops to ensure WM parents and students receive communications related to the Junior High and Junior Varsity/Varsity football programs.  

Description:  Substitute teacher:  Mary Sue Thomas, Gillian Murray, Jonathan Haddox, Ashley Vith
Substitute secretary:  Anna Grimm
Cafeteria:  Christine Groscost
Van Driver:  Kathy Bartel, Amy Hoover, Robert Jennings, Patricia Kalp, Lori Rabold, Victoria Rhoads, Sean Canfield
Van Aide:  Tammy Hoover, Patricia Kalp, Lori Rabold
Substitute teaching while student teaching:  Jacob Vitale, Alexis Pintar, Autumn Garman, Olivia Plummer

Description:  Walden University - Fall 2026/Spring 2027
Olivia Covert:  Gina Hall (K-4), Kelly Preston-Gordon (5-6), Brenda Brooks (9-12)

Description: 
WS-1:  Retroactive approval to Amy Daugherty to Safety Care recertification at the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV September 17, 2026.  No cost to the District.  

WS-2:  Miriah Oliva to FAFSA workshop at the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV September 18, 2026.  No cost to the District.  

WS-3:  Retroactive approval to University of Pittsburgh College in the High School teachers to attend in person or virtual mandatory annual meetings as follows.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and mileage.  

• Thomas Wilson - September 14, 2026
• Dustin Burger - September 24, 2026 (virtual)
• Heather Stevenson - September 24, 2026 (virtual)
• Dawn Beltz - September 28, 2026
• Adam Ciambotti - October 8, 2026 (virtual) and October 9, 2026 (virtual)
• Kristin Kollar - October 28, 2026 (virtual)
• Emily Darby - Spring 2027

WS-4:  Allyson Meighen and Delaney Takoch to Special Education teacher workshops at the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV October 6, December 8, 2026; February 18 and April 13, 2027.  No cost to the District.  

WS-5:  Adam Ciambotti to Civil Rights Leaders and Speeches workshop at the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV October 19, 2026.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and mileage.  

Description:  Recognition of anyone who would like to speak on agenda or non-agenda related items.