September 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Work Session
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1. BOARD ORGANIZATION
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1.1. Call to Order
Description:
Dr. Sprinker will call the meeting to order.
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Roll Call
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1.4. Executive Session
Description:
There was an executive session prior to this meeting to discuss personnel, safety, and legal matters.
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1.5. Solicitor's Report
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2. ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
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2.1. Student Representative
Description:
Athletics and activities update given by Student Respresentative Garrett Litzinger.
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2.2. Food Services Presentation
Description:
Food Services Presentation given by Cherie Fleischman, Director of Food Service.
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2.3. Superintendent Update
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3. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Rachel Cline, Liaison
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3.1. Recognitions
Description:
Blackhawk is very proud of our student’s achievements and we encourage the extracurricular activities that happen in each grade. Please visit each school’s website for updates and happenings in our buildings including holiday events and concerts. |
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3.2. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Description:
The community is invited to speak on agenda items. Please sign in with your name and address before providing public comment.
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4. PSBA BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Rachel Cline, Liaison
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5. BEAVER COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY - Mark Zachewicz, Liaison
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6. BEAVER COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT - Adam VanZalinge, Liaison
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7. NEW HORIZON REPRESENTATIVE - Rachel Cline, Liaison
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7.1. New Horizon Open House
Description:
New Horizon will have an Open House on October 25th in the evening for any Administrators or Board Members to attend.
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8. APPROVE MINUTES
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the board meeting minutes from the August 20, 2026 voting session.
Description:
Approve minutes from the August 20, 2026 voting session.
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9. FINANCE - Matthew Shope, Liaison
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9.1. PCCD Grant Award
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda
Description:
PCCD awarded Blackhawk School District $202,103.00 for 26-27 School Safety and Mental Health Grants. The District utilizes these funds for mental health partnerships for our students and staff k-12.
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9.2. Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. - Collector of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Add approval of Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. as the Collector of Delinquent Real Estate Taxes for the District to the action agenda for the September 17 voting meeting.
Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. is a firm specializing in the collection of delinquent real estate taxes. The firm will replace the county tax claim bureaus for this service, resulting in faster collection of delinquent taxes and future increase in current taxes collected. |
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9.3. Settlement of Assessment Appeal - Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Add approval of the Settlement of Assessment Appeal for Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust to the agenda for the September 17 voting session.
Proposed settlement of the assessment appeal for Parcel 57-038-0178.001 owned by Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust in the amount of $10,400,600. This is a reduction of $2,349,400 in assessed value from the previous settlement in 2024, which reduced the assessed value by $3,900,600. The current settlement represents a loss of about $26,000 in annual tax revenue, with the total lost revenue from both settlements being just over $70,000.
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9.4. BIS PTO Donation
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
BIS PTO donated $1,400 for the AR program at BIS.
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9.5. Monthly Bill Pay for August 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Monthly bill pay for August 2026.
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9.6. Monthly Financial Report - August
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Financial report for August 2026.
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9.7. Finance Items: Placement on Action Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to add Finance Items 9.1-9.6 to the action agenda for September 17, 2026.
Description:
Add Finance Items 9.1-9.6 to the action agenda for September 17, 2026.
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10. PERSONNEL - Liz Smith, Liaison
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10.1. Human Resources Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Human Resources Report for September 10, 2026.
Description:
Approve HR Report for Septemeber 10, 2026.
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10.2. Updated McCarter's Driver List
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the updated McCarter's Driver List.
Description:
Approve the updated McCarter's Driver list.
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10.3. Personnel Items: Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Personnel Items 10.1 and 10.2.
Description:
Approve Personnel Items 10.1 and 10.2.
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11. EDUCATION - Adam VanZalinge, Liaison
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12. SUPPORT SERVICES - Adam ZanZalinge, Liaison
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13. ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES - Ryan Wissner, Liaison
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13.1. Field Trip - 8th Grade Washington D.C.
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
The 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. is over a 3-day weekend, and students do not miss any school. It is entirely student funded and staff attend on a volunteer basis.
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13.2. Field Trip - Camp K-O-K
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
5th grade students attend overnight Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer.
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13.3. PMEA Regional Chorus
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
PMEA Regional Chorus is a choir made up of students from District 5. This choir is elite and provides the students with a chance to learn and perform challenging music.
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13.4. Athletics and Activities Items: Placement on Action Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to add Athletics and Activities Items 13.1-13.3 to the action agenda for September 17, 2026.
Description:
Add Athletics and Activities Items 13.1-13.3 to the action agenda for September 17, 2026.
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14. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - Mark Zachewicz, Liaison
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15. POLICY - Thomas Wire, Liaison
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16. FULL CONSENT AGENDA (OPTIONAL)
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17. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
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17.1. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Description:
The community is invited to speak on non-agenda items. Please sign in with your name and address before providing public comment.
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17.2. School Directors
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18. CLOSING OF MEETING
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18.1. Next Meeting Announcement
Description:
The next Voting Session will be held on September 17, 2026.
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18.2. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
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