October 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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

Description: 

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

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.

Description: 

Motion to approve the Conferences, Field Trips, Overnight Trips, and In-House Fund Raisers, as referenced. 
Motion by: ____________ Second: ___________ Yea _____ Nay _____ 


CONFERENCES  
Katie Magyar to Future-Focused Learning Summit at South Fayette Township School District on October 12, 2026. 
Cost: Registration - $30   Substitute - $125
Rachel McBride to Medal of Honor Character Development Program at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial on October 22, 2026. 
Cost: Mileage/Tolls/Parking - $51.52 
Katie Magyar to Design to Make a Difference at Winchestor-Thurston School District on October 28, 2026. 
Cost: Substitute - $125 
Andrew Manion to Pitt/CHS Mandatory Annual Meeting virtually on October 30, 2026. 
Cost: Substitute - $62.50 
Camerin Howanec to Education Leads Summit - Classrooms Without Books at Experience Center/ Bakery Square on November 9, 2026. 
Cost: Substitute - $125
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, 2027, through April 17, 2027. 
Cost: Registration - $599   Meals - $50/day  Lodging - $972+taxes/fees   Mileage/Tolls/Parking - $449(flight) + $200 from airport to hotel   Total Cost: $2420+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 
Gifted (approx. 12 students) to Academic League at Burgettstown High School on October 14, 2026, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, accompanied by Justin Gavazzi. 
Cost: Transportation — $235    Substitute — $125    Total: $360
Gifted Grade 4 (approx. 4 students) to "24" Competition at Penn West California on October 16, 2026, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, accompanied by Kerry Drilak. 
No Cost 
Broadcasting II (approx. 4 students) to KDKA on October 16, 2026, from 7:35am to 2:30pm, accompanied by Makenna Marino. 
Cost: Substitute - $125
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 — $347   Total: $597
School Counseling Office (approx. 10 students) to Power of Her at Range Resources on October 22, 2026, from 8:00am to 2:00pm, accompanied by Sean McNally or Paula Rossi. 
No Cost 
School Counseling Office (approx. 30 students) to Build of Trades Fair at the David Lawrence Convention Center on October 23, 2026, from 8:00am to 2:00pm, accompanied by Sean McNally. 
Cost: Transportation (1 bus) — TBD
Varsity Cheer (approx. 24 students) to the Universal Cheerleaders Association Regional Competition in Dublin, Ohio on October 25, 2026. 
Cost: Registration — $1,150 — paid for by the boosters 
AP Physics I & II and CHS Chemistry (approx. 38 students) to the 39th Annual Faraday Lecture at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum on November 4, 2026, from 8:00am to 11:45am, accompanied by Andy Manion and Heather Bonanno. 
Cost: Transportation (1 bus) — $337   Substitute (2 teachers) — $250  Total: $587 
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   
FBLA (approx. 35 students) to the Regional Competition at Cedarbrook Golf Course on December 12, 2026, from 7:45am to 1:00pm, accompanied by Lonni Potts. 
Cost - Substitute - $125 
FBLA (approx. 60 students) to the Regional Competition at Cedarbrook Golf Course on December 17, 2026, from 7:45am to 2:30pm, accompanied by Lonni Potts, Rebecca Vlanich, and Paula Rossi. 
Cost — Registration — $1740   Substitute(2 teachers) — $250    Transportation (2 buses) — TBD    
School Counseling Office (approx. 96 students) to WACTC 9th Grade Tour on November 17, 2026, from 9:00am to 11:15am, accompanied by Sean McNally or Paula Rossi. 
Cost: Transportation (3 buses) — TBD
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 
CHS Chemistry (approx. 6 students) to CHS required Chemistry Lab at Pitt on December 8, 2026, March 9, 2027, and May 18, 2027, from 7:00am to 4:00pm, accompanied by Heather Bonanno. 
Cost: Substitute(3days) - $375

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 Thespian Boosters to sell Nothing Bundt Cakes within the community from October 12, 2026, through October 26, 2026. Cost is $2/Bundt Cake. Distribution will be November 1, 2026. Requested by Nicole Tafe. 
SADD to sell CH Spirt Wear within the community from October 26, 2026, through November 6, 2026. Cost varies per item. Requested by Rebecca Vlanich and Rachel McBride 
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. 
CH Thespian Boosters to sell Spirit wear in the Auditorium during Fall Play Performances and ongoing throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Cost varies per item. 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. 
Student Council to sell baked goods during lunches from November 16, 2026, through November 20, 2026. Cost per item varies between $1-$2. Requested by Christiana Raftis.   
SADD to sell Krispy Kreme Donuts and bottled drinks during Parent Teacher Conferences at Allison Park and the JSHS on November 11, 2026. Price varies per item. Requested by Rebecca Vlanich and Rachel McBride. 
TFIM to sell Snacks, beverages and tickets for the 11th Annual Student vs. Teacher Volleyball Game from December 1, 2026, through December 17, 2026. Cost/item varies. Cost/ticket between $2-$5. Requested by Rebecca Vlanich and Rachel McBride. 
Student Council to sell baked goods during lunches from December 14, 2026, through December 18, 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. 
APES Drama Club to sell Moe's Taco Meal Kits within the community for a 2-week period on a date TBD. Price varies from $35-$45 depending on the kit purchased. Requested by Anastasia Rameas. 

Informational Item:
FUND RAISERS - PFO/Boosters
None
 

Description:  Motion to appoint Robin Kiehl as a substitute cafeteria worker and clerical aide for the 2026-2027 school year.
Motion by: ______________ Second: ____________ Yea _____ Nay _____

Description:  Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Winter Coaches, as referenced. 
Motion by: ______________ Second: ____________ Yea _____ Nay _____