October 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Opening Items
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1.A. Call to Order by the Board President
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Washington Elementary School students Isaac Hartung, Jaxson Conquest, Adeline Huffman, Caroline Lynch, and principal Mrs. Brook Webb.
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1.C. Roll Call
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Mrs. Berdyck Dr. Campanaro Mr. Clougherty Mrs. Crable Ms. Fleisher Mrs. Gelman Ms. Givens Mr. Hoffman Rev. Dr. Strauss Student Representatives - Miss Antunes, Miss Aristegui |
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1.D. Approval of Minutes
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Resolution to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2026 Joint Discussion/Voting Meeting.
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1.E. Presentation
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1.E.1. Parkway West CTC Update
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1.E.2. Audit Report
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2. Board Reports
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2.A. Middle School
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Jefferson Middle School students Davida Alagbe and Larken Muenste will present an update on behalf of JMS Student Council.
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2.B. Board President
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2.C. Superintendent
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2.D. Student Representatives
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2.E. Board Members
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Policy Committee - Ms. Fleisher (chair), Mr. Hoffman (co-chair) PSBA/Board Development Liaison - Mrs. Gelman Civic Engagement - Mrs. Gelman MLFE - Mrs. Berdyck PTA Council - Dr. Campanaro Municipal Liaison/Financial Management - Mr. Clougherty Parkway West Career and Technical Center - Mrs. Crable, Dr. Campanaro (alternate) Pathfinder School - Ms. Givens, Mrs. Berdyck (alternate) Mobility - Mr. Hoffman |
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3. Questions or comments from residents and taxpayers concerning action items for this meeting who have previously requested to speak. Presentations or comments are limited to three (3) minutes.
Description:
This public comment period is open to residents and taxpayers regarding matters of concern, official action, or deliberation which are, or may be, before the board. All commenters should begin by stating their name. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, and we will notify commenters when their time has expired. Questions requiring follow up will be referred to the administration for later response. Comments by public participants are their own and should not be assumed to be the statements of the district.The Mt. Lebanon School District is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school environment that recognizes and celebrates the diverse identities within our community, so everyone feels a sense of belonging. |
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3.A. Public Comment - Eric and Stacie Carlson Letter, 10.16.2026
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3.B. Matt Bahr, 53 Parkridge Lane
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4. Questions or comments from residents and taxpayers concerning action items for this meeting. Presentations or comments are limited to three (3) minutes.
Description:
This public comment period is open to residents and taxpayers regarding matters of concern, official action, or deliberation which are, or may be, before the board. All commenters should begin by stating their name. Comments are limited to 3 minutes, and we will notify commenters when their time has expired. Questions requiring follow up will be referred to the administration for later response. Comments by public participants are their own and should not be assumed to be the statements of the district.The Mt. Lebanon School District is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school environment that recognizes and celebrates the diverse identities within our community, so everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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5. Unfinished Business for Board Consideration or Action
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6. Policy
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Resolution to approve policy revisions, adoptions and retirements. Policies for Review and Revision
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7. Finance
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7.A. Treasurer's Report
Description:
The Treasurer's Report reflects transactions for the month of September, 2026.
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7.B. Monthly Lists of Bills
Description:
The Monthly Lists of Bills reflect checks authorized to be drawn between September 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 through October 14, 2026. All checks have been reviewed by the administration. The Superintendent recommends approval of this list.
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7.C. Budgetary Transfers, October, 2026
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Budgetary transfers for October, 2026 total $491,650 for various athletics supplies, equipment, dues, and fees, nursing supplies and travel, and salaries. The Superintendent recommends approval of these transfers.
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7.D. List of Unused Equipment, October, 2026
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The List of Unused Equipment includes obsolete iPads and network switches in used/as-is condition. The Superintendent recommends approval of this list.
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7.E. Quarterly Donation Report
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The Board is asked to approve the Quarterly Donation Report, which shows the community's commitment to our schools and our programming and we are grateful for their support. The Superintendent recommends approval of this report.
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7.F. Allegheny Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Consortium, 2027-2028
Description:
Approval is requested for the Mt. Lebanon School District to participate in the 2027-2028 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Consortium. The benefit of participating is cost savings realized by the power of volume purchasing. This resolution allows the AIU to combine usage from a number of school districts to maximize bulk purchasing. The AIU works a year in advance in order to adequately plan for the number of participants. Mt. Lebanon School District currently purchases electricity and natural gas through the consortium. The Superintendent recommends approval to participate.
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7.G. Agreement with Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 for Act 168 Compliance Software
Description:
The Board is asked to approve a three year agreement with Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13 for Act 168 software, which will support compliance under Act 168 which requires the District to process Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Forms to former employers of new hires to prevent sexual abusers from moving between school districts or youth-serving organizations. The cost includes a one-time set-up fee of $500.00 and $5.00 fee per new hire.
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7.H. Naming Rights Proposal for the Mt. Lebanon Stadium
Description:
The Board is asked to approve a naming rights agreement subject to final terms and conditions approved by the Superintendent and the Solicitor.
This naming rights agreement for the Mt. Lebanon High School Stadium to be called "Riverarch Stadium at Mt Lebanon High School, Home of Art Walker Field, for a period of five years. The donor will contribute $410,245.00 to be used to fund capital improvements at the Upper Practice Field. The agreement shall include all terms required by Policy 627. The Superintendent recommends approval.
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7.I. *Stormwater Fee Settlement Agreement
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The Board is asked to approve entering into a Settlement Agreement with Mt. Lebanon Township for the refund of stormwater fees in the compromised amount of $277,173.09 and on additional terms and conditions approved by the Superintendent and Solicitor.
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7.J. Resolution to Approve the Finance Agenda Items
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8. Human Resources
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8.A. *Personnel Report
Description:
The Personnel Report details personnel appointments, changes in assignments, leaves of absence, resignations, sabbaticals, and retirements to be considered by the Board.
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8.B. Resolution to Approve the Human Resources agenda Items
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9. Facilities
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9.A. Ice Melt Supplier
Description:
The Board is asked to approve an agreement with The Salt Factory to be the District's ice melt supplier for the 2026-2027 school year, with the option of a 2-year continuation, at a cost of $13.33 per 50-pound bag. The Superintendent recommends approval of this agreement.
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9.B. Resolution to Approve the Facilities Agenda Items
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10. Curriculum and Instruction
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10.A. Student Assistance Team for 2026-2027
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The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that members of the Student Assistance Team be memorialized by the School Board for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.B. Middle School Curriculum Facilitators
Description:
The Board is asked to approve the following middle school curriculum facilitators;
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10.C. Agreement with Leaders in Learning, 2026-2027
Description:
The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Leaders in Learning for supplemental school psychology services for the 2026-2027 school year. If services are needed, they are not to exceed $10,000. The Superintendent recommends approval of this agreement.
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10.D. Agreement with Turtle Creek Valley Community Services/Devereux School
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The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Turtle Creek Valley Community Services/Devereux School for the provision of educational instruction and related services for students with special education needs for the 2026-2027 school year at a daily rate of $384.50 with related services to be billed at an additional hourly rate. The Superintendent recommends approval of this agreement.
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10.E. Agreement with Karah Molesevich, Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Translations, LLC
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The Board is asked to approve an agreement with Karah Molesevich, Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Translations, LLC for the 2026-2027 school year for the provision of multilingual psychoeducational evaluations to determine students' eligibility and need for special education services at a cost of $2,000 per evaluation with additional fees for Spanish translated reports, attendance at team meetings, due process and mediation consultation, and mileage reimbursement. The Superintendent recommends approval of this agreement.
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10.F. Agreement with Wesley Schools
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The Board is asked to approve an individual student enrollment agreement with Wesley Schools for the provision of special education services for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost of $29,736. The Superintendent recommends approval of this agreement.
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10.G. Student Trip - High School German
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The Board is asked to approve travel for three high school German students to travel to Estes Park, CO from October 8 - October 9, 2026, to participate in the Goethe-Institut's PASCH (Schools: Partners for the Future) network, which provides learning opportunities for German students as well as professional development and collaboration opportunities for German teachers. The Institut covers costs for lodging, meals, local transportation, and program activities. Participating students are responsible for travel to/from the destination and will miss 2 days of school. The Superintendent recommends approval of this trip.
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10.H. Student Trip - Yearbook Production trip to New York, NY
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The Board is asked to approve a Yearbook Production trip to New York, NY to attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention from March 16 - March 19, 2027. Students will miss 3 days of school and are responsible for the cost of the trip. The Superintendent recommends approval of this trip.
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10.I. Student Trip - Mt. Lebanon Girls Varsity Wrestling to Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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The Board is asked to approve a Mt. Lebanon Girls Varsity Wrestling trip to Cuyahoga Falls, OH to participate in Women of Ironman from December 12 - December 13, 2026. Students will not miss any days of school and are responsible for the cost of the trip, excluding tournament fees which are paid for by the District. The Superintendent recommends approval of this trip.
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10.J. Student Trip - Mt. Lebanon Girls Wrestling trip to Newark, DE
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The Board is asked to approve a Mt. Lebanon Girls Wrestling trip to the University of Delaware in Newark, DE to participate in Beast of the East from December 16 - December 19, 2026. Students will miss 2.5 days of school and are responsible for the cost of the trip, excluding tournament fees which are paid for by the District. The Superintendent recommends approval of this trip.
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10.K. Lincoln Elementary School PTA Crowdfunding Request
Description:
The Board is asked to approve a request from Lincoln Elementary School PTA to crowdfund for their Read-a-Thon via read-a-thon.com, social media, and newsletters. The Superintendent recommends approval of this request.
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10.L. Markham Elementary School PTA Crowdfunding Request
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The Board is asked to approve a request from Markham Elementary School PTA to crowdfund for their Fall Fest via the MES PTA website, social media, and newsletters. The Superintendent recommends approval of this request.
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10.M. Jefferson Elementary School PTA Crowdfunding Requests
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The Board is asked to approve Jefferson Elementary School PTA requests to crowdfund for the 2026-2027 school year via newsletters, email, and social media to provide programs and activities to benefit the students, teachers, and community of Jefferson Elementary School. The Superintendent recommends approval of these requests.
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10.N. Washington Elementary School PTA Crowdfunding Request
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The Board is asked to approve a Washington Elementary School PTA request to crowdfund during their Read-a-Thon via Givebacks, newsletters, email, and social media to raise funds to benefit the students of Washington Elementary School. The Superintendent recommends approval of this request.
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10.O. Resolution to Approve the Curriculum and Instruction Agenda Items
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11. Questions or Comments from Residents. Presentations or comments are to be limited to three (3) minutes.
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12. Upcoming Public Meetings
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November 9, 2026 - 6:30 p.m, Policy Committee Meeting D205, Mt. Lebanon High School Zoom November 9, 2026 - 7:30 p.m, Board Joint Discussion/Voting Meeting D205, Mt. Lebanon High School Zoom November 16, 2026 - 7:30 p.m, Board Regular Meeting D205, Mt. Lebanon High School Zoom |
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13. Adjournment
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