Public Meeting Agenda: September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Meeting Opening

1.A. Call to order at ____PM

1.B. Flag Ceremony

1.C. Executive Session

Description: Please note for the record an executive session was held prior to the meeting for _________.

1.D. Roll Call

Description:

_____ Mrs. Baer	_____ Mr. Kolovich	_____ Ms. Naraskivitch
_____ Mr. Caumo	_____ Mr. Mele	____ Mrs. Robinson
_____ Mr. Johnson	_____ Ms. Moss

1.E. Administration

Description: ALSO PRESENT:
_____ Dr. Gary Peiffer, Superintendent
_____ Mrs. Shola, Business Manager
_____ Mr. Hall, Solicitor
_____ Dr. Sarah Shue, Director of Special Education / Coordinator of Student Services
_____ Dr. Lesnett, High School Principal
_____ Mrs. Steffen, Assistant Jr. /Sr. High School Principal
_____ Dr. Havelka, Assistant Jr. /Sr. High School Principal
_____ Ms. Andronas, Elementary Principal
_____ Mrs. Redlinger, Assistant Elementary Principal
_____ Mrs. Muma, School Psychologist
_____ Mr. Wyatt, Director of Building and Grounds
_____ Alyssa Slaven, PFO Rep.

1.F. Resignation - School Board President

1.G. Appoint - School Board President

1.H. Nominations for Vice-President

1.I. Appoint - Vice-President

Description: Motion to appoint _________________ as Vice-President of the Chartiers-Houston School Board.
Motion by: __________________ Second: ________________ Yea _____ Nay _____

1.J. Opterra Energy Presentation

1.K. Peru Presentation

1.L. Recognition of Tenure

1.M. Public Comments on Agenda Items

1.N. Principal Reports

Description: Principals report on upcoming events and ongoing initiatives taking place in their schools.

1.O. August 19, 2026, Recessed and Re-convened Meeting Minutes

1.P. September 8, 2026, Worksession Meeting Minutes

2. Informational Items

2.A. Berlin Trip

3. Conferences, Field Trips, and Fund Raiser Requests

Description:

Motion to approve the Conferences, Field Trips and In-house Club Fund Raisers, as referenced.
Motion by: __________________ Second: ________________ Yea _____ Nay _____

CONFERENCES
Bethany Zyra to Gifted Boot Camp at AIU on September 29, 2026.
Cost: Subsitute - $125
Sarah Shue to Teaching is my Favorite Color, Future Focused Learning Summit at South Fayette High School on October 12, 2026.
Cost: Registration - $63
Rich Tranquill to 2026 Social Studies Symposium at AIU on October 12, 2026.
Cost: Substitute - $125
Jordyn Muma to 2026 ASPP Annual Fall Conference in Harrisburg on November 18, 2026, through November 19, 2026.
Cost: Registration $290 Lodging - $244 Mileage/Parking//Tolls - $250 Total: $784
Jennifer Shaw to NCTE Annual Conference in Philadelphia on November 19, 2026, through November 22, 2026.
Cost: Registration - $385 Meals - $200 Lodging - $450 Substitute - $250 Total Cost: $1285

FIELD TRIPS
SHO (approx. 9 students) to Students Helping Others monthly meetings at W&J College on September 15, 2026, October 13, 2026, December 18, 2026, February 9, 2027, March 9, 2027, from 7:40am to 1:00pm, accompanied by Suzanne Ashmore.
9-12 Grade Gifted (approx. 8 students) to Eco Challenge at Phipps Conservatory on September 24, 2026, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, accompanied by Justin Gavazzi.
Cost: Substitute - $125 Other - $80 Cost to District - $205 Total Cost to the Student $10
Chartiers-Houston Band (approx. 9 students) to PMEA Disrict 1 Audition Day at South Fayette High School on October 5, 2026, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm, accompanied by Bud Smokovich.
No Cost to the District Total Cost to the Student - $5
National Honors Society (approx. 6 students) to Horses with Hope in Venetia, PA, on October 1, 2026, October 8, 2026, October 15, 2026, October 22, 2026, October 29, 2026, accompanied by Stephanie Bell.
No Cost. Students will transport themselves.
Civic Affairs Club (approx. 8 students) to The High School Model European Union at the University of Pittsburgh on November 12, 2026, accompanied by Suzanne Ashmore.
Cost: Registration - $280 Substitute - $125 Total Cost: $405
4-6 Gifted Support (approx. 8 students) to History Bowl at Senator John Heinz History Center on November 16, 2026, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, accompanied by Kerry Drilak.
Cost: Substitute - $125 Other - $80 Total Cost to the District - $205 Total Cost to the Student - $10
2-3 Gifted Support (approx. 3 students) to History Bowl Jr. at Senator John Heinz History Center on November 18, 2026, from 9:00am to 1:00pm, accompanied by Kerry Drilak.
Cost: Substitute - $125 Other - $30 Total Cost to the District - $155 Total Cost to the Student - $10
AP US History (# of students TBD) on a 3-day trip to Gettysburg from November 21, 2026, through November 23, 2026, accompanied by Suzanne Ashmore.
Cost: Substitute - $125 Gas & Tolls - $100 Total Cost to the District - $225 Total Cost per Student - $350
3-4 Gifted Support (approx. 5 students) to Virtual Calcu Solve on December 1, 2026, from 9:30am to 12:00pm, accompanied by Kerry Drilak.
Cost: Substitute - $125
Varsity Wrestling Team (approx. 9 students) to Panther Holiday Classic Tournament at Mount Aloysius College from December 18, 2026, through December 19, 2026, accompanied by Patrick Jennings, Allen Williams and Bobby Garove.
Cost: Substitite - $125
4-6 Gifted Support (approx. 7 students) to Science Bowl at Carnegie Museum of Natural History on February 19, 2027, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, accompanied by Kerry Drilak.
Cost: Substitute - $125 Other $105 Total Cost to the District - $230 Total Cost to the Students - $15
3-6 Gifted Support (approx. 9 students) to Wild Investigation at The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium on April 9, 2027, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, accompanied by Kerry Drilak.
Cost: Substitute - $125 Other - $135 Total Cost to the District - $260 Total Cost to the Student - $15

FUND RAISERS - In-House Clubs
Best Buddies to sell brownies and cookies in the cafeteria from September 5, 2026, to May 1, 2027. Cost/item is $2. Requested by Nicholle Hollenbach.
Best Buddies to sell T-shirts online from September 5, 2026, through May 1, 2027. Cost/shirt is $15. Requested by Nicholle Hollenbach.
Best Buddies to sell friendship bracelets in the cafeteria from September 5, 2026, to May 1, 2027. Cost/bracelet ranges between $2-$5. Requested by Nicholle Hollenbach.
APES Drama Club to sell erasers during Open House on September 23, 2026. Cost/eraser is $1. Requested by Anastasia Rameas.
Bring Change to Mind to sell EVA Bags at school and within the community from September 14, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Cost/bag is $10. Requested by Karol Snead.
Bring Change to Mind to sell Texas Roadhouse Rolls and Butter within the community from October 1, 2026, through October 21, 2026. Cost/dozen is $10. Requested by Karol Snead.
Bucs for Books to host a Books, Gifts & More at Barnes & Noble on December 5, 2026. The club will receive 5%-15% depending on sales. Requested by Jennifer Shaw.

Informational Item:
FUND RAISERS - PFO/Boosters
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Cheer to sell Homecoming Dance Tickets during lunch periods from September 2, 2026, through September 16, 2026. Cost/ticket is $20. Requested by Abby Hollandsworth.
Chartiers-Houton Varsity Baseball to sell My Biggest Fan Shirts within the community from September 22, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost/shirt line is $20. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Wiffle Ball Tournament Tickets within the community from September 22, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost/ticket is $25. Each ticket includes 1 drink, 1 hot dog, and a T-shirt. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Golf player tickets and spectator tickets within the community from September 22, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost/player is $125 and cost/spectator is $50. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartier-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Nightly Lotto Tickets within the community from September 22, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost/ticket ranges between $5-$10. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Online Donations within the community from September 22, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost/donation varies. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Hoagies and Pizza within the community from September 22, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost varies as it is set by the distributor. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Popcorn within the community from September 22, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost varies as it is set by the distributor. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Bingo Tickets within the community from October 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost/ticket is $25. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to host a Trivia Night at a local restaurant that is willing to participate from October 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost TBD. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Bowling Tournament Tickets within the community from October 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost/ticket between $30-$40. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Sponsor T-shirts within the community from October 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Cost/shirt is $25. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Alumni Game Tickets within the community from January 1, 2027, through June 1, 2027. Cost TBD. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Super Bowl Squares within the community from January 1, 2027, through February 01, 2027. Cost/square is $10. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Charity Bingo Tickets within the community from January 1, 2027, through June 1, 2027. Cost/ticket between $20-$40. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.
Chartiers-Houston Varsity Baseball to sell Magnets with the game schedule within the community from April 01, 2027, through June 1, 2027. Cost/magnet is $5. Requested by Alyssa Slaven.

4. Finance

4.A. Bailey Insurance Agency, Inc. Sponsorship Agreement

5. Tax Collectors' Reports, Real Estate Transfer Tax Reports and Bills for Payment

6. Personnel

6.A. Resignation - JSHS Special Education Teacher

7. Athletics

8. Appoint - Volunteer Baseball Coach

Description: Motion to appoint Keegan Kosek as a Volunteer Baseball Coach for the 2026-2027, as per terms of the CHFT Agreement.
Motion by: __________________ Second: ________________ Yea _____ Nay _____

9. Buildings & Grounds

10. Education

11. 2026-2027 School Year Advisors - Best Buddies

12. 2026-2027 Paid Club Sponsors

13. Transportation

14. Board Concerns

14.A. Revisions - Policy 249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying

14.A.1. First Read to Policy 316 — Employee Exit Interviews

14.A.2. First Read to Policy 008 — Dispute Resolution Process

15. Solictor's Report

16. Committee Report

17. Superintendent's Report

18. Public Comments

19. Adjournment

September 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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