Public Meeting Agenda: September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Legislative Meeting

1. OPENING ITEMS

1.A. Call to order - Pledge of Allegiance

Description: I pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all.

1.B. Roll call

Description:

PRESIDENT: Will the secretary please do roll call?

_____ Mrs. Ising
_____ Dr. Kline
_____ Mr. Kochasic
_____ Dr. Koscho
_____ Mr. Leonard
_____ Mr. Matarazzo
_____ Mr. Niemiec
_____ Mr. Otto
_____ Mr. Petrucci

We have a quorum.

1.C. Special Reports

Description: CWCTC - Mr. Matarazzo

1.D. Information - Dr. Harris

1.E. Recognition of visitors

Description: SPEAKERS: None

2. OLD BUSINESS

Description: There are no items.

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Description:

This evening, an executive session was held prior to the meeting to discuss...

The board also received information on...

4. CONSENT AGENDA

4.A. Items to be removed from the consent agenda for separate action

4.B. Consent agenda motion

Description:

If no items are removed from the list of Consent motions:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS, AS SUBMITTED, UNDER ONE MOTION?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, to approve the Consent Agenda Items, as submitted, under one motion. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

OR, if any board member requested that an item be removed:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS, EXCLUDING LETTER(S) ______, UNDER ONE MOTION?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, to approve the Consent Agenda Items, excluding letter(s) _______, under one motion. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED

5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

5.A. CONSENT - GENERAL MOTIONS

5.A.1. Treasurer's Report

Description: PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT AND THE HIGH SCHOOL EXTRACURRICULAR FUND REPORT?

Motion by _______________, seconded by _______________, that the treasurers report and the high school extracurricular fund report for August 2026 be approved and made a part of the official minutes. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

Attachments: (1)

August 2026 Treasurer's Report

5.A.2. Payment of bills

Description:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2026?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, to approve the payment of bills for the month of September 2026. QUESTION

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.A.3. Approve minutes of the legislative meeting

Description:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 17, 2026?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, that the minutes of the legislative meeting held on Monday, August 17, 2026 be approved as presented. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Note: These minutes are considered "draft" until approved by the board

5.A.4. Approve minutes of the Work Session with Action

Description:

PRESIDENT: MAY I HAVE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 2026?

Motion by ________________, seconded by ______________, that the minutes of the Work Session with Action held on August 10, 2026 be approved as presented. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT?: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Note: These minutes are considered "draft" until approved by the board

5.B. CONSENT - BUDGET AND FINANCE

5.B.1. Approve proposed activities and budgets for student organizations

Description:

Move to approve the proposed activities and budgets for the 2026-2027 school year for the high school and middle school student organizations in accordance with the recommendations of the Auditor General’s Office.

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.B.2. Name banks as depositories

Description: Move that the following banks be named depositories for the 2026-2027 school year for the two additional accounts listed below:

S&T Bank, Irwin 15642
Penn Middle School Cove Account
Penn Middle School Drama Club Account

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.B.3. Grant permission to advertise jointly for the purchase of supplies

Description:

Move to grant the administration permission to advertise jointly as a member of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Consortiums for the purchase of supplies in the following categories for the 2026-2027 bid programs:

Multi-Purpose Paper
Diesel Fuel

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.B.4. Authorize representatives to the WIU Joint Purchasing Consortium

Description:

Move to authorize the following to serve on the WIU Joint Purchasing Consortium for Multi-Purpose Paper and Fuel:

Mrs. Rebecca Rodriguez - Representative
Mrs. Megan Massarelli - Alternate Representative

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

5.C. CONSENT - PERSONNEL AND CURRICULUM

5.C.1. Approve personnel agenda

Description:

Move to approve the personnel agenda. New employment is contingent upon the receipt of all necessary documentation, which will include clearances, ACT 34, ACT 151, and ACT 114 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 30 days. A copy of the Personnel Agenda will become an official part of the minutes of this meeting.

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

Attachments: (1)

2026-09-08 Personnel Agenda

5.D. CONSENT - POLICY/PUBLIC RELATIONS/LEGISLATIVE/TITLE II

5.D.1. Give final approval to board policies and administrative regulations

Description:

Move to give final approval to the following board policies and Administrative Regulations:

140 - Charter Schools
810 - Transportation
221 - Dress and Grooming
325 - Dress and Grooming
325-AR-0 - Dress and Grooming
325-AR-2 - Identification Badges
122-AR-0 - Extracurricular Activities
122.1-AR-0 Noncurriculum-Related, Nonschool-Sponsored, Student-Initiated Groups
122.1-AR-1 Acknowledgment Form
122.1-AR-2 Request Form
236.1 - Threat Assessment
332 - Working Periods
619 - District Audit
716 - Integrated Pest Management

seconded by ____________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

6. ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR (Dr. Koscho)

6.A. Approve extracurricular personnel

Description: Move to approve the list of extracurricular volunteers as presented to the board. All extracurricular volunteers must have Act 34, 151, and 114 waivers on file with the Human Resources office.

Position	Name	Salary
Drama Guild Sponsor / Fall	Jennifer Haberberger	$3,048
Drama Guild Assistant Co-Sponsor / Fall	Thomas Bekavec	$1,083
Drama Guild Assistant Co-Sponsor / Fall	Janine Kucinski	$1,083
Production Business Co-Manager	Karrie Gutwald	$1,363
Production Business Co-Manager	Ashley Temple	$1,363

seconded by ______________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

7. PERSONNEL AND CURRICULUM (Mr. Otto)

7.A. Employ personnel

Description: Move to employ the following personnel. New employment is contingent upon the receipt of all necessary documentation which will include clearances, ACT 34, ACT 151, and ACT 114 from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 30 days.

Name	Position	Building	Salary	Start Date
Jamie Shaffer	Mentor/ Jeanie Buchman	MC	$500.00	8/24/26
Dorothy Sullivan	Mentor/ Sarah Eisenhuth	HP	$500.00	8/24/26
Denise Doyle	Mentor/ Deana Rocca	TE	$500.00	8/24/26
Jennifer Leitch	SLA	MC	$32,000 yr	26/27 School Yr
Riley Kapusta	Supersub	HP	$170/day	08/26/2026- 05/24/2027
Michelle Krieger	Supersub	HP	$170/day	08/26/2026- 05/24/2027
Sydney Matijevic	Super Sub	SE	$170 per day	08/26/2026- 05/24/2027
Vanessa Bauer	Supersub	PMS	$170/day	08/26/2026- 05/24/2027
Connor Domke	SuperSub- Media Center	HS	$170 per day	08/26/2026- 05/24/2027
Jocelyn Kaup	Supersub	LG	$170 per day	08/26/2026- 09/30/2026
Julie Kruszewski	SuperSub	LG	$170 per day	08/26/2026- 09/30/2026

seconded by ____________________. QUESTION?

PRESIDENT: QUESTION BEING CALLED FOR - THIS WILL BE A ROLL CALL VOTE - ALL IN FAVOR OF THE MOTION SAY AYE - ALL OPPOSED NO - MOTION CARRIED.

Result of vote: ___ yes; ___ no; ___ absent.

8. ADJOURNMENT

Description: Motion by ____________________, seconded by ______________ that the meeting be adjourned at _____________p.m. Motion carried.

September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Legislative Meeting

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