September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Committee as a Whole
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1. Call to Order
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2. Academics, Arts and Athletics Updates
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carol Facchiano
Description:
Committee Members:
Carol Facchiano, Chairperson Alyssa Beckwith Marisa Ziegler |
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2.1. Affiliation Agreements
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2.1.1. Marywood University
Description:
This affiliation agreement was approved at the August board meeting pending approval from our school solicitor. This agreement has been approved and will be in place for the next five years.
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2.1.2. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Description:
This agreement will allow students enrolled in Indiana University of Pennsylvania to participate at Parkland School District as an intern, practicum, and/or student teaching experience. The attached agreement will be effective from the date signed for a term of five years.
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2.2. Out-of-State and Overnight Field Trips
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2.3. Student Agreements
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2.3.1. Parent Transportation Agreements
Description:
The District recommends approval of the attached Parent Transportation Contract, for student 2027-1-TR, which allows for mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate for the provision of specialized transportation that cannot otherwise be provided through the District, CLIU, or applicable contracted agencies.
The District recommends approval of the attached Parent Transportation Contract, for Student 2027-2-TR, which allows for the family to drive the student to and from school due to the student's sensory needs. |
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2.4. Transperfect Translation Services Proposal
Speaker(s):
Mr. James Moniz
Description:
The Administration recommends renewal of the annual CLIU-21 consortium agreement with Transperfect for translation services. Services are primarily used for phone conference translation.
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2.5. Summer School Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. James Moniz
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2.6. District Communications Update: Apptegy
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Nicole Mehta McGalla
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2.7. Informational Item
Description:
Theatre performances at Parkland School District for the 2026-2027 school year.
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3. Facilities and Operations Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Jay Rohatgi
Description:
Committee Members:
Jay Rohatgi, Chairperson Lisa Roth Matthew D. Weimann |
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3.1. OMS Site Gravity Sewer
Description:
The Administration recommends Approval of Escrow for the OMS Site Gravity Sewer Project.
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3.2. Approval of Bids for Kernsville Wastewater Treatment Upgrades
Description:
This document recommends approving bids for upgrades to the Kernsville Wastewater Treatment Plant. The following bids have been accepted:
- BP-01: Mohawk Group Inc. in the amount of $665,000.00
- BP-02: Hatzel and Buehler Inc. in the amount of $59,475.00
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3.3. HS Project Update
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3.4. Fuel Bid Update
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4. Policy and Finance Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Chris Pirrotta
Description:
Committee Members:
Chris Pirrotta, Chairperson David J. Hein Jon Macklin |
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4.1. 2027-2028 Budget Timeline
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4.2. Real Estate Tax Collections
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4.3. Staffing Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Timothy Chorones
Description:
The Administration will give a staffing update.
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5. Superintendent Update
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5.1. PSBA Elections
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5.2. PSBA Insurance Trustees
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5.3. PSBA School Board Secretaries Forum
Description:
It is recommended that the Board vote for the listed slate of candidates to fill a two-year term on the PSBA School Board Secretaries Forum. Term ends Dec. 31, 2028.
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5.4. PASA/PSBA Conference
Description:
The PA School Board Conference will be held Sunday, October 18- Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Kalahari Convention Center.
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6. Public Comment
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7. Adjournment
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7.1. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting
Description:
The next Committee of the Whole meeting is Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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