September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Voting Meeting

Description:  September 22, 2026 — For Personnel, Other Legal Matters, and to Receive Information

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the Meeting Minutes from the Committee Meeting on August 18, 2026, and the Regular Voting Meeting on August 26, 2026.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the following change(s) to the agenda:

Remove Item D.3 - Extra Duty Responsibility Program (2026-2027)

Add Item F.3 - Approval of Title I Services Addendum
The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Title I Services Addendum, as presented.

Description: 

• Student Government update presented by Scarlett Stockhausen
• PTO update presented by Bethel Park Elementary School PTO or Independence Middle School PTO
• Solicitor update presented by Megan Turnbull from Weiss, Burkhardt, Kramer

Description: 

All individuals wishing to participate in an open Board meeting are requested to register their intent with the Board Secretary at least ONE DAY in advance of the meeting or complete the sign-in sheet located in the entry of the meeting room before taking your seat.  Requests to participate shall include the name of the participant, the topic to be addressed, and group affiliation, if applicable.  Public comments will be accepted at the Committee and Regular Meetings. Each commenter is required to state their name.  Please be reminded that public comments at the beginning of each meeting are reserved for agenda items only.  Public comments about non-agenda items as well as agenda items can be shared at the end of the meetings.  Board Policy 006.3 limits each public comment to 2 minutes in duration, and we ask that the public bear this in mind. The District will reserve its right to limit public comments that exceed 2 minutes.

Individuals shall wait to be recognized by the presiding officer before commenting, must direct all comments to the presiding officer, and must preface their comments with an announcement of their name and group affiliation, if applicable.

The public comment session at the beginning of the meeting shall be limited to not more than thirty (30) minutes.

The second public comment period shall be limited to not more than thirty (30) minutes.

Commenters may not cede their time to other individuals.

No individual may speak more than once in each of the two (2) designated times for public comment.  The topic of the comment must be different in each of the two (2) designated times.

The presiding officer and the district solicitor have the authority to:

1. Interrupt an individual to warn the commenter that the statement is too lengthy or conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
    
2. After warning, terminate the individual’s opportunity to comment when the conduct continues and is in violation of this policy.
    
3. Call a recess or adjourn to another time when an individual’s conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
    
4. Request an individual to leave the meeting when that person’s conduct is disrupting the operation of the meeting.
    
5. If the individual refuses to leave the meeting, request the assistance of school security personnel or law enforcement to remove the disorderly person to enable the Board to proceed with the orderly operation of the meeting.
    
6. Waive the Board’s rules regarding public comment with the approval of a majority of those present and voting.

Response to Public Comment

The purpose of public comment at Board meetings is to allow the Board to learn the thoughts of the public prior to Board deliberation and official action.

Although the public comment period of the meeting is not a question-and-answer session between the public and the Board, the Board may direct staff to follow up and address public inquiries in a reasonably prompt manner.

Whenever public comments are subject to the Board policy regarding public complaints, the individual shall follow the process outlined in the policy for the resolution of the issue.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the following Professional Development:

• Dr. Matthew Patterson, the New Superintendents' Academy in Harrisburg, PA, on September 16–17, 2026, November 5–6, 2026, and January 28–29, 2027.  

Description: 

1. Marnie Frazier, Part-Time Paraprofessional at Bethel Park Elementary School, effective September 4, 2026.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to change the assignment of the following individual(s):

CLASSIFIED

1. Thomas Stein, Special Education Paraprofessional at Independence Middle School, to Full-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Independence Middle School, effective September 1, 2026.
2. Keiko Bruckner, Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Bethel Park Elementary School, to Full-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Independence Middle School, effective September 1, 2026.

Description: 

Appointment of Personnel
The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to appoint the following individual(s) for the position(s) indicated, at the salaries and effective dates specified: (All applicants are hired contingent upon certification of proper clearances and documentation, pre-employment testing, and adherence to all of the hiring policies of the Bethel Park School District.) The rates of pay for new hires and extra duty assignments for those covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement are subject to any revisions that occur in that Collective Bargaining Agreement if those changes go into effect during the school year.)

CLASSIFIED

1. Shannon Jenkins, Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Bethel Park High School, at an hourly rate of $21.74, and all other provisions per the Paraprofessional and Aides Educational Support Group CBA, effective retroactively to August 31, 2026.
2. Krysten King, Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Bethel Park Elementary School, at an hourly rate of $21.74, and all other provisions per the Paraprofessional and Aides Educational Support Group CBA, effective retroactively to September 14, 2026.
3. Emily Stotesbery, Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Bethel Park High School, at an hourly rate of $21.74, and all other provisions per the Paraprofessional and Aides Educational Support Group CBA, effective TBD.
4. Benjamin Hinton, Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Independence Middle School, at an hourly rate of $23.16, and all other provisions per the Paraprofessional and Aides Educational Support Group CBA, effective TBD.
5. Christin Stumpf, Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Independence Middle School, at an hourly rate of $21.74, and all other provisions per the Paraprofessional and Aides Educational Support Group CBA, effective TBD.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 8-2026, a Resolution authorizing the donation of Ben Franklin Elementary School (Lot and Block No. 0566-A-00255) and George Washington Elementary School (Lot and Block No. 0667-E-00170) to the Municipality of Bethel Park for public use and authorizing the Superintendent and Solicitor to facilitate the legal transfer of the same.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to accept the August 2026 Summary of Cash & Investments and Operating Budget Financial Report.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration’s recommendation to authorize the expenditures for September 2026.
 

September 2026
Invoices:	$4,641,284.48
Payroll:	$3,275,773.89
Total:	$7,917,058.37

 

Description: 

Payment for the New K-5 Elementary School Project
The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve payment to the following for the New K-5 Elementary School Project.  The funds will be paid from Construction Fund 39.

1. Project #22-716, Application #23, Invoice #FSC-23 to Bova Corporation in the amount of $17,597.75
2. Project 40:2371-B, Application #24, Invoice #2198409 to ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC in the amount of $370.44
3. Project 40:2371-C, Application #24, Invoice #2198409 to ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC in the amount of $3,684.33
4. Project #22-716, Application #30, Invoice #PC-30 to Enders Plumbing and Heating Company in the amount of $15,200.00
5. Project #22-716, Application #24, Invoice #HVAC-24, to Hranec Corporation in the amount of $92,710.25
6. Project #22-716, Application #21, Invoice #FPC-21, to Interstate Fire Protection Company, Inc. in the amount of $25,026.80
7. Project #22-716, Invoice #39, to Massaro CM Services, LLC in the amount of $72,509.72
8. Project #22-716, Application #27, Invoice #EC-27, to Merit Electrical Group in the amount of $339,359.69
9. Project #22-716, Application #31, Invoice #GC-31, to Rycon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $959,989.55

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the following Student Services Contract(s):

• STAT Staffing Medical Services, Inc.
• Pittsburgh Public Schools: Pioneer Education Center

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Comprehensive Services Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the Separation Agreement for Employee #1525, as presented.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the agreement for Student
#1003830, recommended by the Bethel Park Elementary School Administration.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to adopt Resolution 9-2026: eSignature Authorization for the Superintendent for the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

Description: 

The Board of School Directors approves the Administration’s recommendation to approve the following Professional Development:

1. Dawn Brahler, The 2026 SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Education) PA State Convention at Spooky Nook Sports, Manheim, PA, from November 11, 2026, through November 13, 2026.  
2. Mr. Joseph Villani, the AASA EdLeader Promise Innovation Conference (EPIC), Chicago, IL, October 13, 2026, through October 15, 2026.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to pay tuition reimbursement to the following individual per the tuition reimbursement provision of the current Act 93 Agreement:

1. Racquel Sutton for 12 credits taken at Point Park University as part of her Doctor of Education in Leadership and Administration Program. 

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to pay tuition reimbursement to the following individuals per the tuition reimbursement provisions of the current Federation of Teachers Agreement: 

1. Emily Stuncard for 6 credits taken at Penn West during the Summer of 2026 as part of her Master's Program. 
2. Mackenzie Tucker for 6 credits taken at Slippery Rock University during the Summer of 2026 as part of her Master's Program. 

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to renew the AP US Government four-year student textbook and digital license for American Government: Institutions & Policies - AP Edition, 18th Edition, published by Cengage, at a cost not to exceed $7,380. This resource is currently being utilized within the course.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the designation of AP Business with Personal Finance as a course that satisfies the personal financial literacy graduation requirement established under Pennsylvania Act 35 of 2023.

The Bethel Park School District curriculum for this course will incorporate and document all applicable Pennsylvania Personal Finance Academic Standards not otherwise addressed within the AP course framework, consistent with College Board requirements and Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance.
 

Description: 

1. Russell Jodoin, Bus Driver, effective June 8, 2026.
2. Susan Adreone, Bus Driver, effective September 13, 2026.
3. John Whelan, Custodian at Bethel Park High School, effective September 5, 2026.

Description: 

Appointment of Personnel
The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to appoint the following individual(s) for the position(s) indicated, at the salaries and effective dates specified: (All applicants are hired contingent upon certification of proper clearances and documentation, pre-employment testing, and adherence to all of the hiring policies of the Bethel Park School District.) The rates of pay for new hires and extra duty assignments for those covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement are subject to any revisions that occur in that Collective Bargaining Agreement if those changes go into effect during the school year.)

ADMINISTRATION

1. Anna Borsos, Director of Finance, Bethel Park School District

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, concentration in Accounting, Robert Morris University
• Experience:
  • Director of Finance, Montour School District
  • Director of Finance, Southside Area School District
• Effective:
  • TBD
• Salary:
  • $155,000.00 with all other benefits as agreed upon in the Act 93 Agreement

2. Melissa Modar, Assistant Athletic Director, Bethel Park School District

• Education: 
  • Bachelor of Science, Education, California University of Pennsylvania
• Experience:
  • Athletic Assistant, Belle Vernon School District
• Effective:
  • TBD
• Salary:
  • $62,000.00 with all other provisions of the Professionals & Support Management Agreement

PROFESSIONAL

1. Jacqueline Jaroszynski, School Counselor, Bethel Park Elementary School

• Certification:
  • Educational Specialist I: Elementary & Secondary School Counselor PK-12
• Education:
  • ???????Bachelor of Arts in Social Services with Minor in Secondary Education, University of Pittsburgh
  • Master of Education in School Counseling, California University of Pennsylvania
• Experience:
  • ???????High School Counselor, Washington School District
  • Long-Term Substitute School Counselor, Bethel Park School District
  • School Counseling Intern, West Allegheny School District
  • School Counseling Intern, Bethel Park School District
• Effective: 
  • ???????TBD
• Salary: 
  • $59,175.00 (Step 2, Master's), pro rata with all the other benefits as agreed upon in the Bethel Park Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement

2. Rachel Kalkbrenner, Long-Term Substitute, in for Madeline Tyska-Myers, effective August 26, 2026, through the end of the 2026-2027 school year.

• Certification:
  • Instructional I: Grades PK-4; Reading Specialist PK-12
• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Master's in Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• Experience:
  • MTSS Specialist, Long-Term Substitute, Bethel Park School District
  • Building Sub, Bethel Park School District
  • Reading Specialist Intern, Indiana Area School District
• Effective:
  • August 26, 2026
• Salary:
  • $37,424.00 (Step 1a, Master's), pro rata with all the other benefits as agreed upon in the Bethel Park Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement

3. Leah Blank, Long-Term Substitute, in for Amanda Hammond, effective August 26, 2026, through December 23, 2026. 

• Certification:
  • ???????Instructional I: Special Education N-12
  • Instructional II: Grades PK-4
• Effective: 
  • ???????August 26, 2026
• Salary: 
  • $36,774.00 (Step 1A, Bachelor's), pro rata with all the other benefits as agreed upon in the Bethel Park Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement

4. Karlie Johnson, Long-Term Substitute, in for Amy Mittner, effective August 26, 2026, through the end of the 2026-2027 school year.

• Certification:
  • Instructional I: Grades PK-4
• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science, Education and Human Services, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
  • Master's of Education, Special Education, University of Nebraska - Omaha
• Experience:
  • Long-Term Substitute, Learning Support, Bethel Park School District
  • Long-Term Substitute, Autistic Support, Bethel Park School District
  • Long-Term Substitute, 2nd Grade, Bethel Park School District
  • Building Sub, Bethel Park School District
• Effective:
  • August 26, 2026
• Salary:
  • $58,175.00 (Step 2, Bachelor's), pro rata with all the other benefits as agreed upon in the Bethel Park Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement

5. Sarah Sodini, Long-Term Substitute, in for Kristen Marena, effective August 26, 2026, through December 23, 2026.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Arts, Spanish
  • Bachelor of Science, AI and Data Science
• Experience:
  • Spanish Tutor, Mercyhurst University
• Effective: 
  • August 26, 2026
• Salary:
  • $36,774.00 (Step 1A, Bachelor's), pro rata with all the other benefits as agreed upon in the Bethel Park Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement

CLASSIFIED

1. Justin May, Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Bethel Park High School, at an hourly rate of $21.74, and all other provisions per the Paraprofessional and Aides Educational Support Group CBA, effective TBD.
2. Farangiz Sharakhmetova, Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional at Bethel Park High School, at an hourly rate of $21.74, and all other provisions per the Paraprofessional and Aides Educational Support Group CBA, effective TBD.
3. Theresa Black, Noontime Aide at Bethel Park Elementary School, at an hourly rate of $12.00, effective TBD.
4. TauChia Cham, Noontime Aide at Bethel Park Elementary School, at an hourly rate of $12.00, effective TBD.???????

Description:  GC-064: ASI #027 Playground Revisions
For Rycon Construction Inc to provide labor for the playground revisions per ASI #027.  These revisions included:

• Grading changes made to accommodate updated layouts and new equipment selections.
• Adjusted pour-in-place rubber, asphalt, and concrete for equipment changes.
• Expanded concrete and asphalt areas, reduced landscape zones
• Added flush curb edging
• Realigned perimeter fencing
• Added underdrain systems

The initial cost of this change order was $109,694.22. After several rounds of review and vetting by MCMS and DRAW, the final cost is indicated below.

The amount of this Change Order is an ADD of $54,117.99

GC-065: Relocated Grab Bars & Replacement of Ceramic Wall Tile
For Rycon Construction Inc. to provide labor and materials to relocate vertical grab bars and replace the backing ceramic wall tile, per code and the building inspector.

This work was performed on a Time and Material basis.

The amount of this Change Order is an ADD of $9,428.22

GC-066: ASI #034 - Revisions to Paint Colors
For Rycon Construction Inc. to provide labor and material to perform related changes indicated in ASI #034 and as requested by the owner.

The amount of this Change Order is and ADD of $2,318.11 

HVAC-012: Security Office Mechanical Revisions
For Hranec Corp. to provide the labor and material for the changes to the security office per ASI #033, including the addition of a new split system and required piping due to interference with surrounding equipment of the originally specified unit.

The amount of this change order is an ADD of $15,932.68 

HVAC-013: ASI 037 Spray Booth Exhaust
For Hranec Corp. to provide the labor and material to add the exhaust vent for the spray booth per ASI #037.

The amount of this change order is an ADD of $1,130.87 

FPC-001: Fire Hydrant Flow Test per the Municipality
For Interstate Fire Protection, Inc. to perform a fire hydrant flow test for occupancy, per the request of the municipality.

The cost of this change order is an ADD of $1,032.39 

EC-024 Electrical Premium Time Hours During 07.17.2026 - 08.14.2026
From August 2026’s Board update:

"So far, the use of additional crews has occurred during normal weekly working hours.  However, I believe we have reached a point where we need to ask the electricians to work some overtime.  I have been communicating with Merit to develop targeted activities and / or time frames where this OT effort can be most effective and economical, much like we did in the past with Rycon.  What we have developed is described below:

The overtime effort on Merit's behalf would consist of approx. 12 workers performing various tasks, including AV finish and punch list work in the classroom wings, lighting fixture and controls installation in 2A, 1C, and other available areas, fire alarm device trim, LGI ceiling rough-in, and mechanical area pipe and wire work. I anticipate this work will occur after normal working hours during the week and/or on the weekend, for about the next 10-14 weeks.  I estimate that providing Merit a "not to exceed amount" of $50,000.00 will cover the cost.  Again, the only portion of the OT cost the district would be responsible for would be the difference between the OT vs straight time hourly rates, and this will all be tracked by MCMS via Time and Material sheets.

This change order covers the premium time used from 06.05.2026–07.10.2026.  Additional premium time hours that have been used post 07.10.2026 are currently being finalized and priced accordingly."  This change order covers the premium time used from 07.17.2026–08.14.2026.  The total of this change order and the previous change order (for 06.05.2026 -07.10.2026) is $28,332.66, which is less than the anticipated $50,000.00 not to exceed amount described above.

The amount of this Change Order is an ADD of $10,564.74

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the following Student Services Contract(s):
 

• AHN Chill Project - ESY Service Agreement
• PA Connecting Communities

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the use of two (2) school district mini buses and our drivers' time to run a shuttle service for the BP Community Foundation Banquet, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, to run from PRT on Lytle Road to the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Department on Brightwood Road.

Description:  The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the Title I Services Addendum for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU).

Description: 

All individuals wishing to participate in an open Board meeting are requested to register their intent with the Board Secretary at least ONE DAY in advance of the meeting or complete the sign-in sheet located in the entry of the meeting room before taking your seat.  Requests to participate shall include the name of the participant, the topic to be addressed, and group affiliation, if applicable.  Public comments will be accepted at the Committee and Regular Meetings. Each commenter is required to state their name.  Please be reminded that public comments at the beginning of each meeting are reserved for agenda items only.  Public comments about non-agenda items as well as agenda items can be shared at the end of the meetings.  Board Policy 006.3 limits each public comment to 2 minutes in duration, and we ask that the public bear this in mind. The District will reserve its right to limit public comments that exceed 2 minutes.

Individuals shall wait to be recognized by the presiding officer before commenting, must direct all comments to the presiding officer, and must preface their comments with an announcement of their name and group affiliation, if applicable.

The public comment session at the beginning of the meeting shall be limited to not more than thirty (30) minutes.

The second public comment period shall be limited to not more than thirty (30) minutes.

Commenters may not cede their time to other individuals.

No individual may speak more than once in each of the two (2) designated times for public comment.  The topic of the comment must be different in each of the two (2) designated times.

The presiding officer and the district solicitor have the authority to:

1. Interrupt an individual to warn the commenter that the statement is too lengthy or conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
    
2. After warning, terminate the individual’s opportunity to comment when the conduct continues and is in violation of this policy.
    
3. Call a recess or adjourn to another time when an individual’s conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
    
4. Request an individual to leave the meeting when that person’s conduct is disrupting the operation of the meeting.
    
5. If the individual refuses to leave the meeting, request the assistance of school security personnel or law enforcement to remove the disorderly person to enable the Board to proceed with the orderly operation of the meeting.
    
6. Waive the Board’s rules regarding public comment with the approval of a majority of those present and voting.

Response to Public Comment

The purpose of public comment at Board meetings is to allow the Board to learn the thoughts of the public prior to Board deliberation and official action.

Although the public comment period of the meeting is not a question-and-answer session between the public and the Board, the Board may direct staff to follow up and address public inquiries in a reasonably prompt manner.

Whenever public comments are subject to the Board policy regarding public complaints, the individual shall follow the process outlined in the policy for the resolution of the issue.