Public Meeting Agenda: October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Worksession 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	_____ Mr. Williams

1.E. Administration

Description: ALSO PRESENT:
_____ Dr. Gary Peiffer, Superintendent
_____ Mrs. Shola, Business Manager
_____ Mrs. 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. Principal Reports

1.G. Presentation - Best Buddies Program

1.H. Public Comments on Agenda Items

1.I. September 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

1.J. September 29, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes

2. Informational Items

2.A. 2026-2027 School Year Remote Days

2.B. Conferences, Field Trips, and Fund Raiser Requests

Description:

CONFERENCES
Lonni Potts and Katie Magyar to Student-Centered AI Literacy Series for Building Critical Thinkers at Penn West California on September 28, 2026, and November 18, 2026.
Cost: Mileage/Tolls/Parking - $44.08 Substitute - $250 Total: 294.08
Jeff Havelka to School Safety Preparedness Certificate virtually on October 14th, 21st, 28th and November 4th from 9:00am to 11:00am and in-person on October 29th from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
Cost: Registration - $950 Hotel(1 night) - $120 Total: $1,070
Katlyn Gordon to College in High School - Yearly Teacher Meeting at the University of Pittsburgh on October 23, 2026.
Cost: Substitute - $125
Leyna Steffen to Future Proof Brains: Teaching thinkers, innovators, creators, dreamers, and leaders of the world beyond AI at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel from April 15, 2026, through April 17, 2026.
Cost: Registration - $599 Meals - $50/day Lodging - $972+taxes/fees Mileage/Tolls/Parking - $749+tolls Total Cost: $2515+tolls, hotel taxes/fees

FIELD TRIPS
Life Skills Support (approx. 17 students) to Always B Smiling Sensory Garden on October 12, 2026, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, accompanied by Dave Rullo, Nicholle Hollenbach, and Rich Fersch.
No Cost
The Future is Mine (approx. 25 students) to Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium on October 19, 2026, from 8:30am to 2:00pm, accompanied by Rachel McBride and Rebecca Vlanich.
Cost: Substitute(2 teachers) - $250 Transportation - TBD
Buccaneer Beats and Concert Choir (approx. 25 students) to PMEA Region 1 Capella Festival at Peters Township High School on November 14, 2026, from 9:00am to 10:00pm, accompanied by Nicole Tafe.
Cost: Registration - $1,250
Mathletes (approx. 30 students) to Math Competitions on November 16, 2026, December 14, 2026, February 8, 2027, and March 8, 2027, from 1:00pm to 3:15pm, accompanied by Katlyn Gordon.
Cost: Transportation TBD

OVERNIGHT FIELD TRIPS
CH Thespian Troupe #11431 (approx. 15 students) to PA Thes Fest State Conference at Altoona Area HS from December 4, 2026, through December 6, 2026, accompanied by Nicole Tafe and Bryan Baer.
Cost: Registration - $1,790 Substitute - $125 Total: $1,915

FUND RAISERS - In-House Clubs
CH Thespian Boosters to sell T-Shirts within the community from September 20, 2026, through October 1, 2026. Cost/shirt is $25. Requested by Nicole Tafe.
CH Thespian Boosters to sell One Liners for the Fall Play Program from September 20, 2026, through October 20, 2026. Cost TBD. Requested by Nicole Tafe.
CH Thepsian Boosters to sell Fall Play Tickets at the high school auditorium during the fall performance on November 7, 2026. Cost/ticket is $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors. Requested by Nicole Tafe.
CH Thepsian Boosters to sell Candygrams during the Fall Play Performances on November 7, 2026. Cost/candygram TBD. Requested by Nicole Tafe.
Junior Class to sell Sarris Candy Bars and Pretzel Rods at the main office from October 1, 2026, through May 1, 2027. Cost/candy bar is $2 Cost/pretzel rod is $3. Requested by Paula Rossi and Makenna Marino.
9th and 10th Grade Class to sell various Poinsettias and Christmas Cactus within the community from October 13, 2026, through October 30, 2026. Cost per item varies. Requested by Katlyn Gordon.
Student Council to sell Halloween baked goods during lunches from October 26, 2026, through October 30, 2026. Cost per item varies between $1-$2. Requested by Christiana Raftis.
Mathletes to sell Pi Day Apparel within the community from January 11, 2027, through February 12, 2027. Cost per item varies. Requested by Katlyn Gordon.

Informational Item:
FUND RAISERS - PFO/Boosters

3. Finance

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

3.B. Joint Purchasing Program Resolution - Allegheny Intermediate Unit

4. Personnel

4.A. Hire - 9-Month Clerical Aide

4.B. Resignation - High School Special Education Teacher

4.C. Substitute - Cafeteria Worker & Clerical Aide

Description: Discussion on approval to appoint Robin Kiehl as a substitute cafeteria worker and clerical aide for the 2026-2027 school year.

5. Athletics

5.A. 2026-2027 Winter Coaches

Description: Discussion on approval of the 2026-2027 Winter Coaches, as referenced.

6. Buildings & Grounds

7. Education

8. Transportation

9. Board Concerns

9.A. Agreement - 2026-2027 The Bradley Center

9.B. Adaptive Sports, Inc. - Facility Use Fees

9.C. Revision - Policy 815 - Acceptable Use of Internet, Computers and Network Resources

October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Worksession Meeting

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