October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Voting Meeting
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1. PRELIMINARY MATTERS
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1.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
Procedural
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1.B. Roll Call
Description:
Procedural
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1.C. Student Representatives
Description:
Report
Welcome 2026-2027 Student Representatives
Jordyn Burt and Nathan Muncie |
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1.D. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael P. Lucas
Description:
Report
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1.E. Meeting Minutes
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the September 3 and September 17, 2026 board meetings as attached.
Attachments:
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2. HEARING OF CITIZENS
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2.A. Citizens Address the Board
Description:
Procedural
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3. FINANCE/TRANSPORTATION
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3.A. Payment of Bills
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve payment of bills from the General Fund, Extracurricular Account, Cafeteria Account, and 2021 Construction Fund and to ratify bills in accordance with Policy 616, as attached.
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3.B. Treasurer's Report
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the treasurer's report for September 2026, as attached.
Attachments:
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3.C. Tax Assessment Appeals
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize Peacock Keller, LLP to act on behalf of the district on the following:
To enter into a stipulation to settle the appeal of 1396 W. Chestnut, LLC v. Washington County Board of Assessment Appeals,
et al., at Washington County Court of Common Pleas No. 2025-6027 for Parcel No. 510-002-00-00-0013-00 for an assessed value of $1,921,185 for 2026 and $1,510,775 for 2027.
To enter into a stipulation to settle the appeal of 2007 Irrevocable Trust for the Family of Angelo F. Falconi v. Washington County Board of Assessment Appeals, et al., at Washington County Court of Common Pleas No. 2023-6995 for Parcel No. 600-003-00-00-0023-01 for an assessed value of $7,200,000 for 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.
To file an appeal to the Washington County Court of Common Pleas from the September 18, 2026 decision of the Board of
Assessment Appeals with respect to Parcel Nos. 120-011-14-00-0002-00, 120-011-14-00-0015-00, 120-011-14-00-0009-00, 120-011-14-00-0010-00, 120-011-14-00-0011-00, 120-011-14-00-0013-00, 120-011-14-00-0014-00,120-011-14-00-0018-00, 120-011-14-00-0017-00, and 120-011-00-00-0055-01
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3.D. AIU Joint Purchasing Resolution - 2027-2028
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Joint Purchasing Resolution for the 2027-2028 school year as attached.
Attachments:
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4. EDUCATION
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4.A. Hearing Support Services
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached agreement with Detour Leaning, LLC for hearing support services.
Attachments:
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5. PERSONNEL/ATHLETICS
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5.A. Employments
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the employment of the following for the 2026-2027 school year, pending the receipt of all required clearances and proper documentation:
Jayden Wall - computer technician
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5.B. Substitutes
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all required clearances and proper documentation:
John Thomas - custodian,
Alexis Burwell - food service & secretary,
Darcy Thompson - food service,
Amy Mohr - food service,
Linda Brison - emergency status teacher
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5.C. Mentor
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Emma Opferman as a mentor for the 2026-2027 school year.
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5.D. Winter 2026-2027 Assistant Coaches
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the winter 2026-2027 assistant coaches pending receipt of all required clearances and proper documentation, as attached.
Attachments:
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5.E. Change of Status
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the change of status for Alexis Long from emergency status to certified teacher.
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5.F. Leave of Absence
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following leave of absence:
J.M. - education leave effective January 20, 2027 - June 3, 2027
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5.G. Stipend
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a $1,500.00 stipend for Tara Krieger for assuming additional duties within Central Office.
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5.H. Director of Truancy and School-Based Diversion Programs - PCCD Grant
Description:
Discussion
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5.I. English Language Arts Teacher (November 5, 2026 Meeting)
Description:
Information
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6. POLICY
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6.A. Board Approved Groups - AR 707-4
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached list of Board Approved Groups for 2026-2027, as per Administrative Regulation 707-4.
Attachments:
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7. WESTERN AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER - Mr. Greg Rudman, Representative/Mrs. Jennifer Morgan, Alternate
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8. PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BOARDS LIAISON — Mr. Gordon Lowry
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9. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
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9.A. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters
Description:
Procedural
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9.B. Executive Session
Description:
Information
Executive session was held at 5:30 p.m. this evening for personnel and litigation purposes. |
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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10.A. Adjourn the meeting
Description:
Action
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting of the Trinity Area School Board.
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