October 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:30 PM
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An Executive Session was held following the conclusion of the Committee of the Whole meeting. |
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2. CALL TO ORDER BY BOARD PRESIDENT
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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4. ROLL CALL BY BOARD SECRETARY
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ROLL CALL
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5. READING OF DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
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Students are the primary focus of the West Jefferson Hills School District where, in partnership with families and community, the mission is to educate and prepare all students to become active, contributing members of society by providing a challenging, innovative educational program guided by an exceptional staff in a safe, positive, caring environment, all of which promote excellence. |
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6. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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Thomas Jefferson Student Recognition will take place this month. Student Artists
Summer Technology Staff
Merit Scholars
Girls’ Cross Country Team
Collin's Elves
Published Book
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8. BOARD PRESIDENT -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. FINNERTY
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Informational Items: Board President's Report: Executive Session was held on October 27, 2026 for legal and personnel purposes. Motions: No items require Board approval this month. |
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9. SUPERINTENDENT -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON
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Informational Items: Superintendent Monthly Report Motions: 9A. Motion to approve for second reading Policy #212 Reporting of Student Progress, as presented. 9B. Motion to approve for second reading Policy #627 Commercial Activities and Partnership, as presented. 9C. Motion to approve the Fourth Amendment to the Behavioral Health Professional Services Agreement for Non-Hospital Contracted Schools with Allegheny Clinic for the 2026-27 school year, as presented. 9D. Motion to approve the Director of Finance Agreement from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2032, as presented. |
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10. FINANCE -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. HARRIS
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Informational Items:
Monthly Financial/Treasurer's Report Director of Finance Report Motions: 10A. Motion to approve the minutes of the September 22, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting and September 22, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, as presented. 10B. Motion to approve the bill listing from September 15, 2026 - October 28, 2026, excluding September 23, 2026, for a total of $9,232,641.34 for the General Fund, as presented. 10C. Motion to authorize the Director of Finance to pay bills in November 2026 with ratification in December. 10D. Motion to approve Resolution No. 444-26 authorizing participation in, and appointment of representatives to, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Program, as presented. |
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11. HUMAN RESOURCES/PERSONNEL -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON/DR. HENDERSON
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A. Professional Personnel (Act 93, JFT Etc.) B. Non-Certificated Personnel (SEIU, Confidentials, Etc.) C. Athletic Personnel D. Extracurricular/Activities Personnel E. Educational Conference Requests F. Field Trips G. Miscellaneous Items
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12. EDUCATION K-12 -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. KUHSE
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Informational Items: No additional informational items this month. Motions: 12A. Motion to approve the disposal of miscellaneous science materials at Thomas Jefferson High School. 12B. Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the West Jefferson Hills School District and the Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity to do a pilot survey for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13. SPECIAL EDUCATION -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. BOZEK
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Informational Items: No additional informational items this month. Motions: 13A. Motion to approve the student enrollment agreements for four students to attend Wesley K-8 School/High School, a program of Wesley Family Services, for the 2026-27 school year. Tuition for two students will be at a total cost of $72,216, and tuition for the remaining two students will be at a daily rate of $348.47 per student, to be funded through the Special Education Department Budget, as presented. 13B. Motion to approve the disposal of miscellaneous school psychology evaluation materials.
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14. SAFETY AND SECURITY -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON
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Informational Items: No additional informational items this month. Motions: No items require Board approval this month. |
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15. FACILITIES -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. MARIANI
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Informational Items: No additional informational items this month. Motions: 15A. Motion to approve the purchase of 160 tons of bulk deicing salt from RiverLift Industries at a cost of $125.00 per ton, for a total cost of $20,000.00, to be funded through the Facilities Department Budget, as presented. 15B. Motion to approve a three-year Master Agreement with Trane Technologies at a total cost of $154,956.65, with annual payments of $49,653.63 for Year 1, $51,639.78 for Year 2, and $53,705.37 for Year 3, to be funded through the Facilities Department Budget, as presented.
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16. TECHNOLOGY -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. KASSIMER
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Informational Items: No additional informational items this month. Motions: No items require Board approval this month. |
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17. TRANSPORTATION -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. HARRIS
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Informational Items: No additional informational items this month. Motions: 17A. Motion to approve an amendment to Resolution #442-26 by adding additional contracted employees hired by Durham School Services: Rylie Pielin, Emily Basinger, Sabitra Adhikari, and Steven Denk. |
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18. ATHLETICS -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. CHERPAK
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Informational Items: No additional informational items this month. Motions: No items require Board approval this month. |
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19. FOOD SERVICE -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. RAMBO
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Informational Items: No additional informational items this month. Motions: 19A. Motion to approve the purchase of an ice machine from Webstaurant for a total cost of $5,499.00, to be funded through the Cafeteria Budget, as presented.
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20. OTHER REPORTS: TO BE DISCUSSED AT REGULAR VOTING MEETING
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1. Report from Student Representative (TJHS Representative)
3. SHASDA (Mrs. Denise Kahler) 4. Legislative/PSBA (Mr. Dave Dominick) 5. Steel Center/Southeast Area Special School/Steel Valley Area School Authority (Mrs. Suzanne Downer) 6. Foundation for Education (Mrs. Suzanne Downer) 7. Other |
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21. SOLICITOR'S REPORT
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22. ADJOURNMENT
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