September 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. AGENDA
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance and Silent Meditation
Description:
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance and remian standing for Silent Meditation.
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1.C. Attendance Check of Directors
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1.D. Agenda
Description:
President calls for: Addition to Agenda.
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1.E. Executive Session
Description:
Executive Session was held on September 1, 2026 from 6:35pm to 6:57pm to discuss negotiations.
Executive Session was held tonight from ______pm to ______pm to discuss personnel, 2026 School Safety Report, consult with attorney. |
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description:
Approval of Minutes
Regular Board Meeting held on August 11, 2026
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3. REVIEW BOARD GOALS
Description:
District Vision "Engaging Learners for Life"
District Mission "Where Students will discover their purpose for today and their passion for tomorrow"
BOARD GOALS (December 2023-December 2029)
RASD will provide learning opportunities to meet the needs of a diverse population and dynamic workforce.
RASD will continue to build transparent and trusted relationships with all stakeholders.
RASD will continue to build a culture of safety and support for all students, staff, families and the community. |
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT (3 MINUTES)
Description:
The purpose of Public Comment is not to debate with the Board, but rather an opportunity to address the Board on matters of concern, official action or deliberation which are or may be before the board. The Board requires that public participants be: Residents, including pupils, of this district or taxpayers of this district. Those wishing to address the board must state their name and address when recognized by the President of the Board of Education. Each individual will have 3 minutes to address the board.
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5. INFORMATION FOR THE BOARD FROM FACULTY AND STAFF
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6. EXECUTIVE SESSION (as needed)
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7. BOARD BUSINESS
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7.A. Old Business -
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7.B. New Business
1. Board Resignation - Jamie Cobaugh Suggested Motion: I move that the Ridgway Area School Board recognize Jamie Cobaugh for 4.5 years of dedicated service as a board member and accept his resignation from the board, effective immediately, with regret.
2. Board Vacancy Interviews 3. Board Appointment Suggested Motion: I move that the Ridgway Area School Board nominate ________________ for the vacant board seat.
Suggested Motion: I move the Ridgway Area school board elect ____________ as the newly appointed board member, effective immediately.
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7.C. Intermediate Unit 9 Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Meeting was held on August 17, 2026. Minutes from June 15, 2026 meeting are attached.
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8.A. Principals' Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
FSG Principal - Mark Heindl
MSHS Principal -David Fordoski |
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8.B. Office of Student Services Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Supervisor of Special Education and Student Services - Erica Heindl
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8.C. Business Manager's Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Business Manager - Donna Sidelinger
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8.D. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Superintendent - Noel Petrosky
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9. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Speaker(s):
Paul McCurdy
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10. FINANCE
Speaker(s):
Megen Handley
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10.A. Financial Reports
10C. Transportation - Jeff Tech Run 10D. Elk County Community Foundation Grant - EITC - $9,000 to be used for additional Promethean boards and Chromebooks. 10E. ESS Addendum - Substitute Custodian added
Speaker(s):
Megen Handley
Description:
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11. POLICY
Speaker(s):
Sandra Lawrie
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11.A. Policy Items 11A -
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12. PERSONNEL
Speaker(s):
Dr. Coffman
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12.A. Conferences & Field Trips
12B. Safety Coordinator - Noel Petrosky 12C. 2026-2027 RASD Emergency Operations Plan 12D. Retirement
-Jessica Marche for the 2026-2027 school year at a stipend of $1,150
12H. Tenure - The following individual has completed the necessary requirements for tenure as per section 1121-1132 of the State School Code
-Brittney Thorwart
12I. 2026 PSBA Officer Elections - attached information. Will vote at regular meeting |
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13. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Speaker(s):
Natalie Aiello
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13.A. 2026-2027 Extra Curricular Advisors
13B. Assistant Coaches
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14. September 1, 2026 Workshop
Present at the workshop were: A. Kemick, N. Aiello, M. Frank, M. Handley and P. McCurdy. Also present were: N. Petrosky and D. Sidelinger. Virtual: P. Coffman, A. Goode Absent were: S. Lawrie and J. Cobaugh
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
AUGUST, 2026 Workshop
Present at the Workshop were: |
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15. ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD
Speaker(s):
Board President
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16. MEETING DATES
Speaker(s):
Board President
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16.A. Future Meetings
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Work Session - Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:30 PM Elementary Library Board Meeting - Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 PM Elementary Library |
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17. ADJORN
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
PRESIDENT CALLS FOR A MOTION TO ADJORN,
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18. EXECUTIVE SESSION (as needed)
Speaker(s):
Board President
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