Public Meeting Agenda: September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. MEETING OPENING

Description:

1.A. Call to Order

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

1.C. Roll Call - Board Secretary

1.D. Notice of Executive Sessions

1.E. Mission Statement: "The Hempfield Area School District, in its commitment to excellence, shall engage and educate all students for personal success through a shared responsibility with the student, family, and community in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment".

2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES (attend voting meetings)

Description: Joseph Coldren, Student Council President; Katie Wentzel, Student Council Vice President

3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

3.A. Recognition of September Spartans of the Month

Description:
FTA - Taylor Carnes
MAX - Maxx Cline
STW - Morgan Nave
WHE - Raylan Gilbert
WPT - Brooks Quinn
WEN - Arie Guinen
WHM - Liliana Chillinsky
HAR - Max White
HS - Jacob Buchholz

4. HEARING OF CITIZENS (Agenda Items)

5. BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT - Dr. S. Learn (VP)

Description: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the minutes from the August 17, 2026, and September 21, 2026, board meetings.

Attachments: (2)

6. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION - V. DeAugustine (Chair), M. Alfery, L. Stevens

6.A. Approval for the change order items and corresponding amounts to the applicable contractors.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given for the attached list of seven change order items and corresponding amounts to the applicable contractors as depicted in the total amount of $86,256.70 and to be paid from the District's GOB 2022 Fund.

Attachments: (1)

Change Orders - High School Project

6.B. Approval to purchase new furniture from W.B. Mason Interiors through PA CoStars State Purchasing Contract.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to purchase new furniture from W.B. Mason Interiors through the PA CoStars State Purchasing Contract number 035E22-157 in the total amount of $1,765,668.55 for the High School Project and to be paid from the District's GOB 2022 Fund.

6.C. Approval of the installation of new wall panels along the front of the gym.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to install new wall panels along the front of the gym wall in the amount of $56,496.00 and to install new soffit panels under the bus access canopy roofs in front of the school building in the amount of $134,356.00 at the Fort Allen Elementary School as two change orders through the Garland Company, Inc. and David M. Maines Roofing, Inc. through the CoStars State Purchasing Program in the grand total amount for these two change orders of $190,852.00 and to be paid from the GOB 2022 Fund.

7. EDUCATION - J. Bretz (Chair), M. Alfery, J. Stape, T. Miller

Description: Approval of the WIU Master Services Agreement for the 2026-27 school year.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Master Services Agreement with the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit for applicable services required by the District be approved for the 2026-27 school year.

Attachments: (1)

WIU Master Services Agreement (1)

7.A. Approval of Hempfield Area FIP (Family Involvement Plan)

Description:

Approval of the Hempfield Area School District's Pre-K Counts Family Involvement Plan (FIP) for the 2026-27 school year.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the District's PA Pre-K Counts Family Involvement Plan (FIP) be approved for the 2026-27 school year.

Attachments: (1)

HASD PRE-K FIP 2026-2027.docx - Google Docs

7.B. *New* Approval of the River Academy of Excellence Master Student Education Agreement.

Description:
River Academy is a private academic school which provides instruction to students with educational needs referred to by the District.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the River Academy of Excellence 2026-27 Master Student Education Agreement.

Attachments: (1)

River Academy 2026-27 Agreement

8. PERSONNEL - J. Stape (Chair), V. DeAugustine, D. Graft

8.A. Approval of Leaves of Absence

Description:
1. Employee #477 leave of absence effective November 1, 2026 through December 23, 2026. This is a continuation of a previously approved leave (paid).
2. Employee #21 leave of absence effective August 17, 2026 through September 14, 2026.
3. Employee #855 sabbatical leave of absence in accordance with the PA school code effective August 17, 2026 through January 15, 2027.
4. Employee #4060 leave of absence effective tentatively November 9, 2026, through April 9, 2027. (partially paid)
5. Employee #3792 leave of absence effective September 8, 2026 through December 1, 2026.
6. Employee #1769 leave of absence extension effective August 8, 2026 through tentatively November 30, 2026 (unpaid).
*new* 7. Employee #4326 leave of absence effective tentatively October 5, 2026 through April 09, 2027. (partially paid)

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all Leaves of Absence as presented.

8.B. Approval of Resignations & Retirements

Description:
Resignation:
1. Alison Iezzi, Part-Time Building Aide at West Hempfield Middle School effective September 11, 2026.
2. Susan Williams - 10-month custodian at Harrold School effective at the end of the workday on October 7, 2026.

Retirement:
1. Jody Schmitt, Reading Teacher at Fort Allen Elementary School effective at the end of the workday on January 15, 2027.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all Resignations and Retirements as presented.

8.C. Approval of Employment

Description:
1. Stacy Cook, Full-time 10-month Paraprofessional at West Hempfield Elementary School effective upon release from current position. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

2. Tirsha Tokarsky, Full-time 10-month Paraprofessional at Wendover Middle School effective upon release from current position. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

3. Kara Hefflefinger, Full-time 10-month Paraprofessional at West Hempfield Middle School effective September 8, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support Professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

4. Raechel Guzik, Full-time 12-month Administrative Assistant - Pupil Services and Special Education at the High School effective upon release from current position. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Administrative Assistant Salary and Benefit Plan

5. Chase Kaylor, Full-time 12-month Maintenance (Electrical Technician, Journeyman), District-wide, effective upon release from current position. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support Personnel - Maintenance - PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

6. Jadyn Zemba - 1st Semester LTS Science Teacher (Bachelor's scale, step 1) at Harrold School effective August 17, 2026 through January 15, 2027. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a teacher who is on leave)

7. Alison Iezzi, temporary 10-month administrative assistant at West Hempfield Middle School effective September 14, 2026 through June 11, 2027 at an hourly rate of $20. Other terms and conditions in accordance with the administrative assistance plan.

8. Judy Brown and Deb Richards, shared temporary interim HR assistant in Central Administration effective October 1, 2026 through tentatively January 15, 2027 at an hourly rate of $20.

9. Substitutes list be approved, as needed:
Candace Clark- PreK-4
William Barber- Social Studies 7-12
Julie Kruszewski- PreK- 4
Tanya Gaudino- FACS
Emine Pehlivan- ESL
Julian Jones- Phys. Ed
Angela West- PreK-4
Andrea Hager- Nurse
Richard Ali- Math

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all employment as presented.

8.D. Approval of Transfers

8.E. Approval of other Personnel items

Description:

1. Approval be granted for administration to create the following position in the 2026-2027 school year:
(1 position) - Paraprofessional at West Hempfield Elementary School.
2. That the following individuals be approved as bus drivers employed through DMJ for the 2026-2027 school year:
Michael Woodmancy
Wayne Labancz
Ethan Crider
Solomon Howard
Shelly Reese
Charles Edwards
Angela Bruce
Josh Karan
John Rady
Diana Taylor
Justin Errett
3. That the following individuals be approved as personal care assistants employed through ESS for the 2026-2027 school year:
Betty Webb
Dyamond Cuff
Kandi Miller
Belinda Good
Amber Mirachin

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all other Personnel items as presented.

9. SUPPLEMENTALS - M. Alfery (Chair), T. Miller, D. Graft

Description:

1. That the following supplemental contract resignations be approved and accepted:

Volleyball Head 9th Grade Girls Coach	Susan Gibala
Football 8th Assistant Coach	Charles Christman

2. That the following supplemental contracts be approved:

AOL - Grade 1	Debbie Stough	$2,500
AOL - Grade 3	Stacy Giles	$2,500
AOL - Special Education Prek-5	Heather Fisher	$2,500
AOL - K-5 Reading (Title I Grant)	Cathy Egnor	$2,500
AOL- 6-12 English	Nicole McCullough	$2,500
AOL- Special Education Secondary	Roberta Springer	$2,500
AOL- Gifted	Michelle Kozubal	$2,500
AOL - K-12 Music, Pys Ed and FACS	Caitlyn McGaugh	$2,500
AOL - K-12 BCIT and Tech Ed	John Testa	$2,500
AOL - K-12 Art and Library	Tom Billeck	$2,500

*new*:

LLL- High School - Position 1	Ashley Testa	$5,000
LLL - High School Position 2	Tom Harden	$5,000
LLL - High School - Position 3	OPEN	$5,000
LLL - Harrold School - Position 1	Lisa Blahovec	$5,000
LLL - West Hempfield Middle - Position 2	Shalane Baker	$5,000
LLL - Wendover Middle - Position 1	OPEN	$5,000
LLL - Wendover Middle - Position 2	OPEN	$5,000
LLL - Maxwell Elementary - Position 1	Jackie Nestor	$5,000
LLL - Maxwell Elementary - Position 2	Lindsey Bova	$5,000
LLL - Fort Allen Elementary - Position 2	OPEN	$5,000
LLL - Stanwood Elementary - Position 1	Julie Thomas	$5,000
LLL - Stanwood Elementary - Position 2	Stacey Walling	$5,000
LLL - West Hempfield Elementary - Position 1	Alexis Dominy	$5,000
LLL- West Hempfield Elementary - Position 2	Amy Weber	$5,000
LLL - West Point Elementary - Position 1	Jennifer Spisak	$5,000
LLL - West Point Elementary - Position 2	Stacy Giles	$5,000

3. That the following supplemental contract be approved and authorized for the 2026-2027 fiscal year:

Position	Recommendation		2026-2027 Salary Amt
Volleyball Head 9th Grade Girls Coach	Dominic Hipps	Teacher	$2,510.00
Band Director Assistant - High School	Maxwell Carter	Non-teacher	$3,456.00
Spring Musical Art Director	Sarah Bender	Non-Teacher	$1,062.00
Spring Musical Choreographer	Katie Kertoy	Teacher	$1,546.00
Spring Musical Piano Accompanist	David Emanuelson	Teacher	$667.00
Spring Musical Pit Conductor	David Emanuelson	Non-teacher	$1,467.00
Spring Musical Vocal Director	David Emanuelson	Teacher	$1,713.00
Yearbook - Harrold School	Kim Haile and Lisa Blahovic (Split)	Teachers	$1,747.00
Senior Class Sponsor - High School	Susan Stas	Teacher	$2,414.00
Student Council - Middle School Wendover	Claudine Fiorino and Jamey Caldwell	Teacher	$1,650.00
Cross Country Assistant 7th & 8th Coach	Laura McCracken	Non-teacher	$1,883.00
Basketball Head Varsity Girls Coach	Jessica Peterson	Non-Teacher	$8,786

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that all Supplementals are approved as presented.

10. POLICY - T. Miller (Chair), J. Bretz, J. Stape

10.A. Approval of Fundraisers

Description:
Hempfield Area High School - Choral Parents of Hempfield Area
Selling "DoubleGood" popcorn (online). Oct 1-3, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $5,000 to help defray the cost of performance trip(s) for the Choir.
Hempfield Area High School - Choral Parents of Hempfield Area
Selling "Sarris Candy" (through website). Nov 15 - Dec 15, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $2,000 to help defray the cost of performance trip(s) for the Choir.
Hempfield Area High School - Choral Parents of Hempfield Area
Selling "That's A Wrap Pepperoni Rolls". Feb 1-28, 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $5,000 to help defray the cost of performance trip(s) for the Choir.
Hempfield Area High School - Choral Parents of Hempfield Area
Selling "Delgrosso's" pizza. Nov 1-30, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $1,500 to help defray the cost of performance trip(s) for the Choir.
Hempfield Area High School - Choral Parents of Hempfield Area
Selling "Nothing Bundt Cakes". Jan 1-31, 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $2,000 to help defray the cost of performance trip(s) for the Choir.
Hempfield Area High School - Choral Parents of Hempfield Area
Holding a Bake Sale during the Winter Concert. Dec 4, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $250 to help defray the cost of performance trip(s) for the Choir.
Hempfield Area High School - Choral Parents of Hempfield Area
Online Spirit Wear sale through "Dominic's Sporting Goods". Sept. 1-30, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $500 to help defray the cost of performance trip(s) for the Choir.
Hempfield Area High School - Choral Parents of Hempfield Area
Holding a Bake Sale for the Spring Concert. Apr 16, 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $250 to help defray the cost of performance trip(s) for the Choir.
Hempfield Area High School - Hempfield Baseball Parents Club
Selling Mums. Aug 8 - Sept 7, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $1,200 to help with the costs of baseball equipment, team supplies, snacks, etc.
Hempfield Area High School - Hempfield Girls Field Hockey Boosters Club
Selling Raffle Tickets. Sept 21, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $5,000 to help with the costs of the banquet, food, and help support off-season skills work.
(A small games-of-chance certificate was obtained).
Harrold - Student Council
Selling Chocolate Bars/Pretzels. Fall of 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $2,000 to be used for activities at Harrold and student rewards.
Wendover - Critters & Cultivators
Selling "Country Meats" Jerky Sticks. August 2026 -May 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $150 to help support the studio.
*change* Wendover Middle School - Student Council
Selling cookie dough and various gift items. September 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $10,000 to be used for a variety of school activities, clubs, and studios.
West Point Elementary - West Point PTS
Spirit Nights, receiving a portion of sales for that day:
The Parlor (8/17/26); Urban Air (05/06/26); and Playa Bowls (5/06/27).
Amount expected to raise: $100/event to be used to defray the costs of events/activities in the school, including field trips.
West Point Elementary - West Point PTS
Families will participate in Craft Night. 10/02/26.
Amount expected to raise: $100 to be used to defray the costs of events/activities in the school, including field trips.
Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
Spirit Days, receiving a portion of proceeds of sales on the dates provided at the following venues:
Baldy's Pizza, 10/6/26. Amt. expected to raise: $500
Chic-fil-A, 12/10/26. Amt. expected to raise: $300
Millie's Ice Cream, 11/13/26. Amt. expected to raise: $400
Statlers, 09/26/26. Amt. expected to raise: $300
All proceeds to be used for future events/activities benefiting STW students and staff.
Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
Selling "Marianna's Subs". 03/15/27 - 04/16/27
Amount expected to raise: $8500 to be used for future activities benefiting STW students and staff.
Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
Spirit Wear Fundraiser. 10/12/26 - 11/15/26.
Amount expected to raise: $400 to be used for future activities benefiting STW students and staff.
Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
Field Day T-Shirt Fundraiser. 04/12/27 - 05/15/27.
Amount expected to raise: $200 to be used for future activities benefiting STW students and staff.
Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
Kennywood Platinum Pass Raffle. $20/ticket. 10/01/26 - 11/28/26.
Amount expected to raise: $1,500 to be used for future activities benefiting STW students and staff.
A small games-of-chance certificate was obtained.
Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
Glow & Snow Winter Event. Charging admission and involving raffles and auctions. 12/04/26.
Amount expected to raise: $3,000 to be used for future activities benefiting STW students and staff.
(A small games-of-chance certificate was obtained).
Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
AM Drive-Thru Coffee Sale - 09/15/26.
Amount expected to raise: $200 to be used for future activities benefiting STW students and staff.
West Hempfield Middle School - Wind Ensemble and Select Chorus
Selling various types of food. 10/2/26 - 11/5/26.
Amount expected to raise: $2,000 - $5,000 to be used for band/chorus adjudication at Kennywood on 05/21/27.
Hempfield Area High School - Girls Volleyball
Hold a "Volley for Cure" event which includes raffles, 50/50, bake sale. 10/8/26.Amount expected to raise: $1,000 to be used to support Freshman, JV, and Varsity Volleyball teams.
A small games-of-chance certificate was obtained.
Hempfield Area High School - Girls Volleyball
Hold a Youth Volleyball Camp. 09/26/26.
Amount expected to raise: $7,500 to be used to support Freshman, JV, and Varsity Volleyball teams.
A small games-of-chance certificate was obtained.
Hempfield Area High School - Mini-THON. The 2026-27 Senior Class
Hold a 12-hour Dance Drive raising funds through contributions toward students' efforts. 08/08/26 - 03/19/27.
Amount expected to raise: Goal is to beat last year's record of $73,478.32
West Point Elementary - West Point PTS
Holding a Bingo event for the community. 11/29/26.
Amount expected to raise: $2,000 to be used to pay for the 5th grade "Farewell" and to defray costs of the 5th grade field trip.
A small games-of-chance certificate was obtained.
West Point Elementary - West Point PTS
Holding various events such as Spirit Wear Sale, 50/50 tickets, raffle, and food trucks. 10/07/26
Amount expected to raise: $500 - $2,000 to pay for budget deficiency.
A small games-of-chance certificate was obtained.
West Hempfield Elementary - WHE school store committee
Students have the opportunity to purchase school supplies and motivating items throughout the year. 11/1/26 - 05/31/27.
Amount expected to raise: $500 to be used to sustain school store supplies and materials for 3D printers for staff and students to utilize.
Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood Art (K-5)
Students produce art for purchase, receiving a proceed of sales. October, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: 25% of sales to be used for art supplies and field trips.
Hempfield Area High School — Senior Class Officers/Senior Class
Students can purchase parking lot spots to paint. 10/04/26.
Amount expected to raise: $2,000 to go towards funds for the senior class.
Fort Allen Elementary - 5th Grade
Selling "Country Meats" jerky sticks. Currently through June 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $5,000 to go towards the 5th grade trip to Camp Soles.
Wendover - Wendover PIE
Holding events and sales such as Spirit Sale, Gratitude Grams, Fall Accessory Sale, and Seat Cushions. October 2026 - May 2027.
Total amount expected to raise: $3,000 for funding dances, assemblies, and end-of-year events.
West Hempfield Middle School - PTA
Spirit Night Dining, receiving a proceed of sales on the dates provided at the following venues:
Crumbl Cookie Irwin, 02/11/27. Amt expected to raise: $200.
Bob Evans, 11/14/26. Amt expected to raise: $200.
Roccos Pizza, 12/29/26. Amt expected to raise: $200.
Jersey Mike's, 01/07/27. Amt expected to raise: $300.
Proceeds to be used to support Student Enrichment activities, teacher appreciation, and E-sports.
*new item* Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
Feather a Turkey Fundraiser (selling feathers). 11/16/26 - 11/20/26.
Amount expected to raise: $1,000 to be used for future activities benefiting STW students and staff.
*new item* Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest ($10 per house). 11/09/26 - 12/05/26.
Amount expected to raise: $200 to be used for future activities benefiting STW students and staff.
*new item* Stanwood Elementary - Stanwood CPAT
Gold Rush Fundraiser where students buy pots of gold. ($10 per house). 11/09/26 - 12/05/26.
Amount expected to raise: $1,000 to be used for future activities benefiting STW students and staff.
*new item* Hempfield Area School District (K-12)-Hempfield Band Parents Association (HBPA).
Selling $10 "Chance to Win Millions" tickets along with 50/50 raffles at all the winter and spring band concert dates for 2026-27.
Amount expected to raise: $100 - $500 (per school building's concert). Proceeds support the Summer Band Enrichment Camp programming for the 5th-8th grade run by the HBPA.
A small games-of-chance certificate was obtained.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all fundraisers as presented.

10.B. HASD Marching Band Overnight Field Trip

Description: Approval for the Hempfield Area Spartan Marching Band to travel to San Antonio, TX.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the overnight field trip for the HASD Marching Band to travel to San Antonio, TX, to perform in the Fiesta Flambeau parade.

Attachments: (1)

HASD Marching Band Field Trip-San Antonio TX

10.C. Approval of an eSports Club

Description: Approval of an e-Sports Club at Hempfield Area High School, which gives the club members the opportunity to compete against other students from other districts in eSports competitions.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the e-Sports Club at the Hempfield Area High School.

Attachments: (1)

High School eSports Club

11. FINANCE - T. Miller (Chair), L. Stevens, D. Graft

11.A. Approval of Monthly Financial Reports

Description:
1. That the List of Bills and Payments for the month of September 2026, in the total amount of $16,293,813.01, be approved as submitted.
2. That the Depository Report for the month of August 2026 be approved as submitted.
3. That the Tax Collector’s Report for the month of August 2026 be approved as submitted.
4. All Activity Statements received for approval in the month of September 2026 be approved as submitted.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all Monthly Financial Reports as presented.

Attachments: (4)

11.B. Approval of Booster Clubs and Support Organizations' Annual applications.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Annual Applications received from the following Booster Clubs and Support Organizations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year be approved: (1). Stanwood Elementary School Caring Parents and Teachers (Stanwood Elementary PTO), (2). Hempfield Area Softball Parents Association. *new* (3). Hempfield Area Band Parents Association.

11.C. WIU Joint Purchasing Consortium authorizes District Representatives.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that authorization of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Consortium District authorized Representative (Paul A. Schott - Business Manager & Board Treasurer) and District Alternate Representative (Jim Miller - Assistant Business Manager) be approved and that authorization of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Consortium to advertise for bids be approved for the 2027-2028 fiscal year bid programs.

11.D. Sale of the District's 2011 Dodge Dump Truck.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to sell the District's old 2011 Dodge Dump Truck in "as-is condition" to Nicholas Szczerba for $5,250.00.

11.E. Approval to sell the District's house in "as-is condition."

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to sell the District's house in "as is condition" and land located at 113 Sterling Run Lane, Greensburg, PA 15601 to Mark and Lisa Rendulic for $216,500.00 and to pay all applicable agreed upon closing costs on the property with the sale dependent upon submission and approval of a Petition to the Westmoreland County Courts authorizing the sale by the District.

11.F. Approval of the Indemnification Agreement with Eliot Ventures LLC

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Indemnification Agreement between Hempfield Area School District and Eliot Ventures LLC d/b/a/ Daniel Advance.

Attachments: (1)

Indemnification Agt - Hempfield Area SD CLEAN.docx

11.G. *new* Approval of an exemption from the payment of real property taxes.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to exempt Matthew J. May from the payment of real property taxes for a period of five (5) years that become due on or after December 29, 2025 per the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ruling for Disabled Veterans through the State Veterans' Commission.

11.H. *new* Approval to accept the grant award of 800lbs of ground beef from McCall Farms via the PA Beef Council.

Recommended Motion(s): That approval be given to accept and to utilize the District's grant award allocation of 800 pounds of ground beef with a total value of $6,000.00 from McCall Farms via the Pennsylvania Beef Council passed through the PA Beef to PA Schools Program from a joint funding partnership between the Beef Checkoff and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in a 50/50 cost-share investment with a 50% District cost of $3,000.00 to be paid from the District's Food Service Fund.

12. ATHLETICS - M. Alfery (Chair), V. DeAugustine, D. Graft

13. BOARD SAFETY & SECURITY - M. Alfery (Chair), T. Miller, L. Stevens

14. TECHNOLOGY - J. Bretz (Chair), M. Alfery, T. Miller, J. Stape

14.A. *new* Approval to extend the current Agreement with DQE Communications for Internet Services.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to extend the current Agreement with DQE Communications for Internet Services with an increase in the incoming speed from 3GPS to 10 GBPS for a period of 45 months at a total monthly cost of $1,874.00 for the period of October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.

15. SCHOOL BOARD - Jerry Radebaugh (Pres.), Dr. Scott Learn (VP)

15.A. Approval of Hempfield Area School District's vote for 2026-2027 PSBA Officers.

Description: Motion to approve the Hempfield Area School District's vote for the following 2026-2027 PSBA officers.
(1) President-Elect: Matt Vannoy (only one running)
(2) Vice President: Kristy Bolte (only one running)
(3) Treasurer: David Hein (only one running)
(4) Trustees: Marianne L. Neel; Dr. Michael Faccinetto (two spots available; only two running)

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Hempfield Area School District's vote for the following 2026-2027 PSBA officers. (1) President-elect: Matt Vannoy; (2) Vice President: Kristy Bolte; (3) Treasurer: David Hein; Trustees: Marianne L. Neel; Dr. Michael Faccinetto

15.B. Approval for the expulsion of student #908361 for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year in its entirety.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Board of Education of the Hempfield Area School District, after discussing a student discipline incident in an executive meeting, moves that student #908361 be expelled and not be eligible for readmission to Hempfield Area School District for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year in its entirety.

15.C. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Hempfield Area Education Association.

Description:
Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Hempfield Area School District and the Hempfield Area Education Association pertaining to the Edgenuity online programming compensation for the 2026–2027 school year.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Hempfield Area School District and the Hempfield Area Education Association pertaining to Edgenuity online programming compensation for the 2026-27 school year.

15.D. *new* Approval of a confidential settlement agreement.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Board accepts the confidential settlement agreement between the District and employee #356 in accordance with the terms and conditions contained therein.

15.E. *new* Approval for the expulsion of student #915490 till January 15th of the 2026-27 school year.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Board of Education of the Hempfield Area School District, after discussing a student discipline incident in an executive meeting, moves that student #915490 be expelled and not be eligible for readmission to Hempfield Area School District through January 15, 2027.

15.F. *new* Approval to purchase and pay for five OPENGATE AI Weapons Detectors.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to purchase and to pay for the five OPENGATE AI Weapons Detectors with all applicable required accessories from CEIA USA, LTD. Through the CoStars State Purchasing Program in the grand total amount of $121,065.00 to be paid from the District's 2026-2027 fiscal year PCCD School Safety & Mental Health Grant received in the General Fund.

15.G. *new* Approval for the expulsion of student #913204 for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year in its entirety.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Board of Education of the Hempfield Area School District, after discussing a student discipline incident in an executive meeting, moves that student #913204 be expelled and not be eligible for readmission to Hempfield Area School District for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year in its entirety.

15.H. *new* Approval of the Separation and Release Agreement between Hempfield Area School District and employee #4025.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the separation and release agreement between the Hempfield Area School District and employee #4025.

16. COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.A. District Safety & Security - Mrs. Lindsay Stevens

16.B. Drug Awareness & Prevention - Mr. Mike Alfery

16.C. Foundation Funds Committee - Dr. Scott Learn

16.D. Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library - Mrs. Jennifer Bretz

16.E. Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center - Dr. Scott Learn

16.F. Westmoreland Intermediate Unit - Mrs. Jennifer Bretz

17. HEARING OF CITIZENS (Non-Agenda Items)

18. MEETING CLOSING

18.A. Adjournment

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to adjourn meeting.

September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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