September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - IU1 Board of Directors
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1. OPENING ITEMS
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1.A. Roll Call
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Approval of August 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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1.D. Approval of September 24, 2026 Agenda
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2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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2.A. Convene into Executive Session
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2.B. Reconvene in Public Session
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3. SOLICITOR REPORT
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3.A. Amendment to the Agenda
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Amend the agenda
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3.B. Administration Allowing Radcliffe Martin Law
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4. PERSONNEL
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4.A. Rescind Resignation
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Katlyn Fine Speech and Language Clinician, Rescinding Resignation that was to be effective September 12, 2026.
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4.B. Resignations and Retirements
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4.C. Request for Leaves of Absence
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4.D. Presentation for Approval of Job Descriptions
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Director of Special Education
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4.E. Employment of Professional Employee Full-Time (Tenured)
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Name: Laura Manko |
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4.F. Employment of Temporary Professional Employee Full-Time (Non-Tenured)
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Name: Hannah Custer Position: Speech and Language Clinician College Certification: Pennsylvania Western University-California/Speech and Language Impaired PK-12 Salary/Step: $54,000 (Step 1-Masters) Effective Date: August 31, 2026 Name: Hannah Guess Position: Speech and Language Clinician College Certification: Pennsylvania Western University-California/School Speech and Language Pathologist PK-12 Salary/Step: $54,000 (Step 1-Masters) Effective Date: September 21, 2026 |
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4.G. Employment of Administrative Assistant II-PaTTAN West
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Name: Brenda Provenzano Hourly Rate: $27.35 Effective Date: Pending release from current employer |
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4.H. Employment of Assistant Business Manager
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Name: Melissa Pritts College/Degree: Robert Morris University/BS Accounting Salary: $101,070 Effective Date: Pending release from current employer |
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4.I. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
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4.J. Employment of ACCESS Accounting Assistant II
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Name: Susan Williams Hourly Rate: $27.27 Effective Date: October 12, 2026 |
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4.K. Employment of Director of Special Education
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Name: Dr. Christy DeCarlo College/Degree: Slippery Rock University/Speech and Language Impaired PK-12 and Supvr Special Education PK-12 Salary: $109,741 (this salary includes the $1,500 added to base salary for doctorate degree, in accordance with the Act 93 Benefits and Compensation Plan, dated July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029) Effective Date: Pending release from current employer |
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4.L. 2026-2027 Professional Mentors for IU1 Staff Induction
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Heather Berchin Amber Lawson Sarah Worth Kathleen Van Divner |
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4.M. IU1 Classroom Monitors
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Samantha Nichols |
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4.N. Professional Employee Contracts (Tenure)
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The following employee(s) have completed three (3) years of satisfactory service with Intermediate Unit 1 and are being recommended for a professional contract and tenure. Kathyrn Horn |
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4.O. Approval of Personnel Items
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5. POLICIES
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5.A. Board Policy - Adoption
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The following policies have been reviewed by the Administration and are recommended for adoption.
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5.B. Policy - First Reading
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The following policies have been reviewed by the Administration and are for first reading, no motion necessary at this time.
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6. ACTION ITEMS - IU1
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6.A. 2026-2027 Drivers Approval for Student Transportation
Description:
The Administration is submitting the following drivers for the 2026-2027 School Year. All drivers transporting for Intermediate Unit 1 will have the proper Act 24, Act 34, Act 114 and Act 151 clearances. All drivers must submit all proper paperwork/clearances to Intermediate Unit 1 before transporting for 2026-2027. BDJ Transportation Wilson, Thomas M&R Transit Pindrock, Yvonne |
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6.B. 2026-2027 Occupational/Physical Therapist
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6.C. Addendum to The Academy for Adolescent Health Inc.
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This is an addendum to the existing agreement to reflect the official name change of the organization.
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6.D. Albert Gallatin Area School District Transportation Services Agreement
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6.E. Burgettstown Area School District DALS Agreement
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6.F. Conference/Convention Requests
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IU1&IU5 Leadership Retreat Attendees: Dr. Donald Martin, Dr. Kristin Szewczyk, Jennifer Judge, Jenny Lent, Thomas Shetterly, Ronald Gallagher & Michael Llewellyn Bayfront Convention Center - Erie, PA August 2, 2026 - August 4, 2026 (Retroactively approve the Overnight Accommodations - Cost $3,622.00) Rikki Swaney, Data Assistant I Data Manager Meeting Capital Area Intermediate Unit October 6, 2026 - October 7, 2026 (Cost will be funded through SE Funds) Renee Golle, Social Worker 2026 PAPBS and MTSS Integrated Implementers Forum Harrisburg PaTTAN Central November 4, 2026 - November 6, 2026 (Cost of Forum covered by Fort Cherry School District) Dr. Donald W. Martin, Executive Director AESA Annual Conference and Expo Orlando, Florida December 2, 2026 - December 4, 2026 (Estimated Cost of $2500 will be funded through GO Funds) Dr. Kristin Szewczyk, Assistant Executive Director AESA Annual Conference and Expo Orlando, Florida December 2, 2026 - December 4, 2026 (Estimated Cost of $2500 will be funded through GO Funds) Jenny Lent, Assistant to the Executive Director for Educational Programs AESA Annual Conference and Expo Orlando, Florida December 2, 2026 - December 4, 2026 (Estimated Cost of $2500 will be funded through GO Funds) Thomas Shetterly, Assistant to the Executive Director for Finance and Operations AESA Annual Conference and Expo Orlando, Florida December 2, 2026 - December 4, 2026 (Estimated Cost of $2500 will be funded through GO Funds) PaTTAN-West Amanda Winnor, Assistant PaTTAN West Director TASK 12 Board Meeting Salt Lake City, Utah September 14, 2026 - September 18, 2026 (Cost of $1,897 will be funded through PaTTAN ) Carol Good, Coordinating Director-PaTTAN System PAC-TE Conference Harrisburg, PA October 21, 2026 - October 23, 2026 (Cost of $479.00 will be funded through PaTTAN ) Carol Good, Coordinating Director-PaTTAN System NASDSE Conference San Antonio, Texas September 27, 2026 - September 30, 2026 (Cost of $3,065.00 will be funded through PaTTAN) Lydia Svetkovich Emeigh, PaTTAN Educational Consultant Association of School Psychologists of PA Annual Conference Harrisburg, PA November 17, 2026 - November 19, 2026 (Cost of $637.50 will be funded through PaTTAN) Melissa Klug, PaTTAN Educational Consultant Association of School Psychologists of PA Annual Conference Harrisburg, PA November 17, 2026 - November 19, 2026 (Cost of $570 will be funded through PaTTAN) |
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6.G. Field Placement Practicum Student:
Description:
The student(s) will be placed in the IU1 Waynesburg Campus classroom during the 2026-2027 school year effective September 25, 2026. The student is required to complete (20 hours) of field experience as part of their internship. Student:
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6.H. Field Trips
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Teacher: Christopher Bokulich
Building: IU1 McMurray Campus Destination: UPMC Construction and Community Resource Center Date: September 16, 2026 Transportation Contractor: BDJ Transportation Transportation Cost: $355.00 plus overage $1.60 over 140 miles Teacher: Shannon Cuniak Building: California Area High School Destination: Allegheny Intermediate Unit Date: October 9, 2026 Transportation Contractor: Mlaker-Brownsville Transportation Cost: $422.00 Teacher: Shannon Cuniak Building: Laurel Highlands High School Destination: Allegheny Intermediate Unit Date: October 9, 2026 Transportation Contractor: Mlaker-Brownsville Transportation Cost: $600.75 Teacher: Shannon Cuniak Building: Hills-Hendersonville Elementary Destination: South Hills Village Mall Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Transportation Contractor: Schneider Transportation Cost: $215.00 Teacher: Shannon Cuniak Building: Laurel Highlands High School Destination: South Hills Village Mall Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Transportation Contractor: M&R Transit Transportation Cost: $102.00 Per a Child Teacher: Shannon Cuniak Building: Trinity High School Destination: South Hills Village Mall Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Transportation Contractor: Schneider Transportation Cost: $215.00 Teacher: Trisha Kress |
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6.I. Internship - School Psychology
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School Psychology Intern Placement of a student from PennWest-California University to complete their internship in an Intermediate Unit 1 classroom. All required documentation, including clearances, must be received prior to placement in programs. Name: Claire Giovanelli Location: Laurel Highlands School District (Jodi White) Date: September 25, 2026 - December 7, 2026 Hours: 105 hours Name: Lauren Pegg Location: Laurel Highlands School District (Patrick Lemansky) Date: September 25, 2026 - December 7, 2026 Hours: 105 hours Name: Emily Rosie Location: Albert Gallatin Area School District (Michelle Bubonvich) Date: September 25, 2026 - December 7, 2026 Hours: 105 hours Name: Jillian Scherer Location: Peters Township School District (Gary Bole) Date: September 25, 2026 - December 7, 2026 Hours: 105 hours |
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6.J. IU1 Building Use Application
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ORGANIZATION: Women for a Healthy Environment REASON: Radon Testing Training for School Facility Staff DATE: September 24, 2026 TIME: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM ORGANIZATION: Peters Township Basketball Association REASON: Youth Basketball and Saturday Rec Games DATE: October 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027 TIME: Monday's - Friday's beginning at 5:30 PM and Saturday's beginning at 8:30 AM |
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6.K. J. French Consulting, LLC.
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To provide consultative services in the area of school improvement and leadership support in exchange for payment by IU1. All required documentation, including clearances, must be received prior to providing consultative services.
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6.L. Direct Billing Agreement: Misericordia University Special Education (PK-12) Apprenticeship Program
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6.M. Services Agreements
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7. ACTION ITEMS - PaTTAN West
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7.A. 2026-2027 APR Mentoring Project Agreement
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The APR Mentoring Project is to support novice Pennsylvania special education personnel with 3 or fewer years of experience - orientation & mobility specialists, school-based speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, special education administrators, special education teachers, teachers of the deaf, and teachers of the visually impaired through a strong relationship with a highly qualified mentor to promote maximum growth in the novice professionals.
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7.B. Career Assessment Access Grant Agreement
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8. FINANCES
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8.A. Treasurer's Report
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8.B. Bills Paid
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List of Payments: $ 2,305,676.77
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8.C. Bills Due & Payable
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Total Bills Paid: $100,685.98
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8.D. Approval of Finances
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9. CLOSING ITEMS
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9.A. Announcements:
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The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Intermediate Unit 1 Board of Directors is Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM. REMINDER: The IU1 Campus Schools will host Open Houses on the following dates:
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9.B. Adjournment
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