August 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda

Moment of Silence

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition of Visitors and Guests

Review and Approval of Minutes

Regular meeting minutes of July 28, 2026

Work Session minutes of August 18, 2026

Additions and Deletions to the Agenda

Recognition of Achievement

Old Business

New Business

Academic/Extra-Curricular

1. Approval of the 2026-2027 Title I Comprehensive Plan.

2. Approval of activity requests (All foods that meet the Smart Snacks standards may be sold at fundraisers on the school campus during the school day without a limit on frequency. Smart Snacks standards do not apply to items sold during non-school hours, weekends, or off-campus fundraising events. Smart Snacks standards can be found at www.vgsd.org.)

Girls Volleyball Fundraisers
• Fan wear  • Pretzel sale  • Pink Out  • Sub sale
• Pizza sale  • Pepperoni roll sale  • Candle sale
• Car wash  • Food truck  • Donations for programs
• School dance

Elementary Boys Basketball
• Last Stop Beverage sub & pepperoni ball fundraiser

3. Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Handbook.

Operations

1. Approval of the list of drivers for 2026-2027.

2. Approval of the School Model Emergency Plan.

3. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Smile Pennsylvania and Valley Grove School District for school dentist services as required under Pennsylvania's Mandated Dental Program.

Policy

1. Approval of the annual review of the following policies: Policy 918 - Title I District Parent and Family Engagement; Policy 918.1 - Title I Parent and Family Engagement - Valley Grove Elementary School

2. Approval of a second reading of policy 815.2 Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.

3. Approval of the 2026-2027 employee handbook.

Finance

1. Approval of the list of bills and payrolls.

2. Approval of the service agreement with Riverview Intermediate Unit to provide special education services and programs for the 2026-2027 school year for the projected amount of $235,628.79.

3. Approval of the admission of qualified nonresident tuition students for 2026-2027.

Personnel

1. Approval of the following conference requests:

a. Jacob Saullo to attend the 2026 Western PA School Leaders Summit. It will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 8:30am - 2:00pm at Grove City College. The day will consist of updates and information on current PDE initiatives and curriculum-related topics with leaders from the PA Department of Education and other experts. Costs will be for mileage only.

b. Teresa Perry to attend the PASBO Transportation Bootcamp training workshop in Harrisburg, PA on October 6, 2026. Estimated cost will be $135 for registration, $144.24 for lodging, up to $60 per day for meals, and $334.95 for mileage.

2. Approval of staffing for VGES and RGHS for the 2026-2027 school year.

3. Approval of the resignation of employee #1723, Andrew Karns.

4. Approval of supplemental contract for 2026-2027: Basketball, Boys Assistant/JV - Jarrad Griffin, $4336

5. Approval of volunteer coaches for 2026-2027.

a. Golf volunteer coach - Alex Sparn
b. Golf volunteer coach - Nick DelVecchio
c. Cross Country volunteer coach - Ellie Coyer
d. Cross Country volunteer coach - Brad Beightol
e. Boys and Girls volleyball volunteer coach - Ashley Mahrs
 

6. Approval to hire recommended candidate for the secondary assistant principal position.

Information

Information from Board Members

1. Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 – Dr. Melanie Anderson

2. Venango Technology Center Joint Board – Cindy Swendsen

Information from Superintendent and Supervisory Staff

1. Report from Tessa M. Simmons, Superintendent

2. Reports from Administrative Team

3. Report from Terry Tantlinger, Facilities Manager/Lead Maintenance

4. Enrollment Report

Future Business

1. Work Session, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Valley Grove Elementary School Gathering Room

2. Regular board meeting, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Valley Grove Elementary School Gathering Room

Adjournment