October 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Voting Session

Description:  Dr. Sprinker will call the meeting to order.

Description:  There was no executive session prior to this meeting.

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.

Description:  The community is invited to speak on agenda items. Please sign in with your name and address before providing public comment.

Description:  Motion added to Full Consent Agenda under Education.

Description:  Motion added to Full Consent Agenda under Education.

Description:  Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Description:  The resolution is necessary to receive guaranteed negotiated prices for fuel for District transportation (contracted student transportation and District-owned vehicles).

Description:  Patterson PTO donated $500 for the AR program at Patterson Primary.
 

Description:  Monthly bill pay for September 2026.

• Payroll for the month of September 2026 - $1,447,231.21
• Fund 51 Cafeteria Fund - $89,770.64
• Fund 32 Capital Projects - $17,930.75
• Fund 10 General Fund - $1,221,257.62

Description:  Financial report for September 2026.

Description:  9th Grade Academy Grant from The Wright Promise in the amount of $3,995.

The grant will pay for the cost of 3-day training and accommodations for our 9th grade sponsor and academy teacher Carley Brandon.  The training is for the Link Crew program, which is an international high school transition program that increases freshman success, positive school culture, and student leadership.  Mrs. Brandon will use this training to select and train junior and senior class students who will lead and mentor incoming 9th graders starting with a newly designed orientation event and other various events throughout the year.

Description:  Human Resources Report for October 15, 2026.

Description:  Approve list of 2026-2027 Fundraisers.

Description:  A request has been submitted for a student to enroll as a nonresident tuition student for the 2026-2027 school year, pursuant to District Policy 202 - Eligibility of Nonresident Students.

Description:  College in the High School Agreement with Seton Hill University in order to explore potential College in the High School Classes with the university. 

Description:  The BCCTC Joint Operating Committee has authorized the withdrawal of the Midland Borough School District as a participating school district in the BCCTC Jointure. 

It is requested that Blackhawk School District approve the attached resolution.

Description: 

HMS and BHS Counseling Departments plan to pilot the ThinkSync program to help students build healthy habits around self-reflection and mindset, while giving schools a proactive way to identify and support students who may be struggling. 

• ThinkSync is free for all schools in Beaver County this year.
• The district will utilize a parent/guardian opt-out form.

Description: 

• A BizTown® combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town. The learning experience includes 12 teacher-led sessions prior to the simulation and 1 session following the simulation, with a culminating 4-5 hour visit to a hands-on simulated community. This popular learning experience allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world. Our 4th Grade classes and Best Buddies will be participating. 
• Budget impact will be for transportation costs only
• Anticipated Grant funding through JA with Shell and other foundations to support our 4th grade students and Best Buddies Club attendance. 

Description:  The maximum value of the shipping container is $2,500. It may be possible to have the container removed and scrapped at no cost, or relocated for a $1,500 fee, making the transaction cost-neutral for the district.

Description:  A new policy requires two readings before it may be adopted by the Board. The first reading provides an opportunity for Board members to review and discuss the proposed policy, and the second reading allows for any necessary revisions before final adoption.

Description:  The community is invited to speak on non-agenda items. Please sign in with your name and address before providing public comment.

Description:  The next Voting Session will be held on November 12, 2026.