October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Agenda Meeting
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1. OPENING EXERCISES
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1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.2. Executive Session Items (Board President's Remarks) -
The Sunshine Act provides several reasons a board may meet privately to discuss district business. Those reasons can be remembered by using the acronym CLEAR for:
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1.3. If anyone is filming or recording, please give your name and address to the recording secretary.
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1.4. Citizens Speak -
The Board requires that public participants be residents or taxpayers of this district or anyone representing a group in the community or school district; any representative of a firm eligible to bid on materials or services solicited by the Board; any district employee; or any district student. All individuals wishing to participate in a public Board meeting shall register their intent with the Board Secretary in advance of the meeting and shall include the name and address of the participant, topic to be addressed and group affiliation, if applicable. Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer and must preface their comments by an announcement of their name, address, and group affiliation if applicable. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to a specified number of minutes duration. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic, unless all others who wish to speak on that topic have been heard. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question Board members individually. |
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2. RECOGNITION
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2.1. We want to take a moment to recognize all the Canon-McMillan principals for National Principals Month. Their hard work and dedication to their students and staff is appreciated. Thank you for all you do!
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2.2. Superintendent Star Educator Award - Mrs. Charlene Rinehart is a sixth grade reading teacher at North Strabane Intermediate School. During her 25 years at Canon-McMillan, she has dedicated her career to helping students become confident, knowledgeable readers and writers. Prior to transitioning to the intermediate level, Charlene spent a significant portion of her career teaching fourth grade at Borland Manor and Wylandville Elementary schools.
Charlene is well-respected by her colleagues and administrators for her work in literacy. Her knowledge of reading and writing development, combined with her commitment to creating a positive classroom environment has made her an invaluable member of her school community. She has positively influenced and instilled a love of reading in countless students over her tenure. Charlene has shared her passion for reading and writing by teaching at numerous literacy workshops in Washington County, leading the NSIS Summer Reading Program, and leading professional development sessions with her colleagues. In addition, she helped pilot the sixth grade social studies program. And just this past summer, Charlene helped write the sixth grade social studies curriculum. Charlene’s dedication and willingness is truly deserving of recognition as this month’s Superintendent Star Educator recipient. |
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3. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
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3.1. Mr. Tim McCullough, Human Resources Director, Mr. Jurdon Maier, Director of Facilities & Transportation; Dr. Ken Crowley, Assistant to the Superintendent 7-12; Ms. Erin Lenhart; Food Service; and Dr. Joni Mansmann, Director of Business & Finance.
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4. BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the following minutes: 1. Regular Board Meeting September 24, 2026; 2. Budget and Finance October 13, 2026; 3. Buildings and Grounds October 14, 2026; and Agenda Meeting October 15, 2026.
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5. FINANCIAL APPROVALS
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the financial approvals as follows and as presented: 1. Wage Tax Report 2. September, 2026 Treasurer's Report 3. Bills for ratification and approval as follows: Bills for ratification for the month of September: General Fund $14,214,482.36; Cafeteria Fund $199,813.92; / Bills for approval for the month of October - General Fund $39,846.19; Capital Reserve Fund $71,722.83; Capital Project Fund $2,357,004.66. 4. Budget Transfers for the Month of October: For Approval: $68,500.00; For Ratification: $130,768.00
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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6.1. Personnel Sheets and Substitute Lists
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the superintendent's personnel sheets, as presented.
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6.2. Resolution - AIU Joint Purchasing Program
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the resolution authorizing the participation in and appointment of representatives to the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Program for the 2027-2028 school year, as presented.
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6.3. PLANCON Part J Stadium/High School Project
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve PlanCon Part J - Stadium / High School Project, as presented.
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6.4. Tuition Student
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6.5. Student Trip(s)
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the following student trips with the understanding that if the Secretary of Homeland Security issues an alert or advisory or the DOH, CDC, or PDE recommends cancelling events due to health and safety issues, the Superintendent has the authority to cancel any or all of the trips to preserve the health, welfare and safety of our students and staff: 1. Boys Wrestling Moon Duals, Moon, PA December 11-12, 2026. 2. Boys Wrestling to Gove City, PA January 29-30, 2027. 3. Boys Wrestling to Central Mountain, Millhall, PA December 17-20, 2026. 4. Girls Wrestling, Iron Man, to Cleveland, OH December 12-13, 2026. 5. Boys Wrestling, Jensen Beach, Florida, January 7-10, 2027. 6. Girls Wrestling Mid Winter, Indiana University of PA January 9-10, 2027. The only cost to the district is for Transportation (van).
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6.6. Tax Collector Bonus
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the tax collector bonus, as follows: 1. Allyson Bailey in the amount of $2,500
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6.7. Contracted Carrier Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the contracted carrier agreement, as presented.
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6.8. Contracts / Agreements / Proposals / Quotes
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Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the following contracts, agreements, proposals, quotes, as presented: 1. Contract with Stacey Haught for Physical Therapy Services effective October 5, 2026.
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6.9. Tax Assessment Appeals
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the tax assessment appeals as follows:
1. To authorize Peacock Keller, LLP to enter into a Stipulation to Settle the
assessment appeal of Three Hundred Eighty Southpointe Blvd.
Association, LP concerning Parcel No. 140-010-00-00-0008-45 filed at
Washington County Court of Common Pleas Docket No. 2023-7227,
resulting in a stipulated assessed value of $6,500,000 for 2024, 2025, 2026,
and 2027. 2. To authorize Peacock Keller, LLP to enter into a Stipulation to Settle the
assessment appeal of Yash Corporation concerning Parcel No. 520-013-
11-00-0003-00 filed at Washington County Court of Common Pleas
Docket No. 2025-8140, resulting in a stipulated assessed value of
$1,200,000 for 2026 and 2027. 3. To authorize Peacock Keller, LLP to enter their appearance and defend
an appeal taken to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas from
the decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals with respect to Parcel No.
140-015-00-00-0011-18 increasing the assessed value. 4. To authorize Peacock Keller, LLP to enter their appearance and defend
an appeal taken to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas from
the decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals with respect to Parcel No.
100-006-00-02-0001-00 increasing the assessed value. 5. To authorize Peacock Keller, LLP to enter their appearance and defend
an appeal taken to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas from
the decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals with respect to Parcel No.
140-011-03-00-0001-00 increasing the assessed value. 6. To authorize Peacock Keller, LLP to enter their appearance and defend
an appeal taken to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas from
the decision of the Board of Assessment Appeals with respect to Parcel No.
100-038-00-02-0045-00 increasing the assessed value.
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6.10. Donation
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the monetary donation of $3,360.95 from the CM Horizon Foundation to be used at Borland Manor Elementary School to purchase a new listening program and replacement headphones.
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7. SCHOOL BOARD / COMMITTEE REPORTS
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8. OTHER ITEMS OF INFORMATION
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9. CLOSING EXERCISES
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