November 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Planning Meeting
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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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1.A. Executive Session - 6:00 p.m.
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2. MEETING OPENING
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2.A. Roll Call
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3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
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3.A. Public Participation at School Board Meetings: Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer, come to the microphone and preface their comments by announcing their name, address, and group affiliation if applicable. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer or Superintendent; no participant may address or question Board members individually. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes per individual. The Board Secretary will monitor the allotted time. Groups should identify a single spokesperson to avoid repetition. Please be seated after making comments. Only community members will be permitted to speak.
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4. PRESENTATIONS
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4.A. Superintendent's Report
.png) School Code and State Updates
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5. BILLS/PAYMENTS - Mr. Pollino
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5.A. Bills/Payments
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the __________ 2026 Treasurer's Report, the payment of bills (Disbursement Ledger) and the Accounts Payable List.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA OPERATIONS/FINANCE - Mr. Pollino, Mrs. Crumb, Mr. Derringer
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6.A. Approve All Consent Items
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve Consent Agenda Items 6.B. to _____.
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6.B. Approval of Voting Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the October 13, 2026, Voting Meeting Minutes.
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6.C. Approval of Planning Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the October 6, 2026, Planning Meeting Minutes.
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7. OPERATIONS/FINANCE - Mr. Pollino, Mrs. Crumb, Mr. Derringer
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7.A. 1. Finance Report
2. Facilities and Food Services Update
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7.B. Temporary Chairperson (President) for Reorganization Meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board appoint __________ to serve as the Temporary Chairperson (President) at the December 8 Reorganization Meeting until a President is approved.
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7.C. Repairs Colfax Property
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the board ratify expenditures related to repairs and demolition of the retaining wall at Colfax property:
1. Tri-state Fence & Installation Co. $3,200/-
2. Hosey Excavation $38,856/-
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7.D. Pay Application#4 Acmetonia Front Entrance Project
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the board to approve Pay Application#4 in the amount of $58,142.85 to Fryer Excavating LLC for the Acmetonia Front Entrance Project.
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7.E. Final Pay Application#5 Strongland Roofing Systems
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the board approve the Final Pay Application#5 related to the Acmetonia Elementary Roof Project to Strongland Roofing Sytems in the amount of $205,345.61.
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7.F. Parent Transportation Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the Parent Transportation Contract for 2 families to transport their children to Aquinas Academy in Gibsonia and Redeemer Lutheran in Verona which are within 10 miles of the District for the 2026-2027 school year.
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7.G. Solar for Schools Project Public Bid
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the board authorize administration to go out to bid for the Solar for Schools project at Acmetonia Elementary. The district will work with Pennsylvania Solar Center on the project (bid document being reviewed by solicitor).
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7.H. Misc 1
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the board to approve
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7.I. Misc. 2
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the board approve...
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8. EDUCATION - Ms. Sarno, Ms. Mundok, Mrs. Renaldi
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8.A. Report.
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8.B. Academic Games National Competition
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve Ms. Sue Mellon, Ms. Nancy Kelley, and a male chaperone (if needed) and qualified students to participate in the Academic Games National Competition in Orlando, FL from April 22-27, 2027. The district will pay all sponsor costs associated with the trip, the cost of student transportation, the cost of substitute teachers, and the cost of meals for students and staff.
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8.C. Rosie The Riveter: We Can Do It!
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the participation in the Rosie The Riveter: We Can Do It! project to encourage girls to consider the trades as a viable career choice. The project is through Wonder Media founded by Terry Thoren. If we are awarded the grant, there is no cost to the district.
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9. TECHNOLOGY - Mrs. Paulovich, Mrs. Mundok, Mr. Pollino
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9.A. Report.
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9.B. Donation
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept a donation of drones from Mr. Tyler Henderson at an estimated value of approximately $4,000.
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9.C. Technology Sale
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board authorize administration to sell used and/or surplus technology per guidelines as listed.
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10. PERSONNEL - Ms. Haas, Mrs. Renaldi
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10.A. Report.
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10.B. SPO Overtime Rate Increase
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend increasing the overtime rate for School Police Officers to $60 per hour, effective November 17, 2026.
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10.C. Employment of Building Substitutes
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board ratify the employment of Buildings Substitutes, as listed, for the 2026-2027 school year only,
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10.D. Employment of Athletic Staff
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the employment of athletic staff for the 2026-2027 school year as listed.
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10.E. Leaves of Absence
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve leaves of absence as listed:
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10.F. Independent Volunteers
Description:
Elizabeth Errico Jaime Letterle
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve independent volunteers for the 2026-2027 school year as listed:
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10.G. Employment of Classified Staff
Description:
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the employment of classified staff as listed.
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10.H. Resignation
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board accept, with regret, the resignation of Sean Stefanik, Computer Club Sponsor, effective November 10, 2026.
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11. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Mr. Pollino, Mr. Derringer, Ms. Sarno
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11.A. Report.
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12. ATHLETICS & STUDENT ACTIVITIES - Mr. Derringer, Mrs. Mundok, Mrs. Paulovich
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12.A. Report.
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12.B. Spring Musical
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve My Fair Lady as the Spring musical. The performance dates will be April 8-11, 2026.
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13. POLICY/LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS - Mrs. Crumb, Mrs. Mundok
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13.A. Report.
Description:
Discussion: Water Testing - Dr. Patrick M. Graczyk
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13.B. Policy Review - Second Reading
Description:
Policy 816 - District Social Media Policy 902 - Publications Program Policy 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings Policy 908 - Relations With Parents/Guardians Policy 909 - Municipal Government Relations Policy 911 - News Media Relations Policy 913 - Nonschool Organizations/Groups/Individuals Policy 914 - Relations With Intermediate Unit Policy 917 - Parental/Family Involvement
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the second reading of the policies as listed.
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13.C. Policy Review - First Reading
Description:
Policy 209 - Health Examinations/Screenings (Minor Changes)
Policy 105 - Curriculum (Minor Changes) Policy 102 - Academic Standards
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board approve the first reading of the policies as listed.
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14. FORBES ROAD CTC & EASTERN AREA SPECIAL SCHOOLS REPORTS
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14.A. Forbes Road CTC - Mr. Derringer
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14.B. Eastern Area Special Schools - Ms. Sarno
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15. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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16. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
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16.A. Public Participation at School Board Meetings: Participants must be recognized by the presiding officer, come to the microphone and preface their comments by announcing their name, address, and group affiliation if applicable. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer or Superintendent; no participant may address or question Board members individually. Each statement made by a participant shall be limited to three (3) minutes per individual. The Board Secretary will monitor the allotted time. Groups should identify a single spokesperson to avoid repetition. Please be seated after making comments. Only community members will be permitted to speak.
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17. ADJOURN
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17.A. Adjourn
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommend the Board adjourn the meeting.
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