July 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM - Special/Agenda Prep Meeting

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to accept the resignation of McKenzie Bonar as the Middle School Student Council Advisor, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to accept the resignation of Lawrence George III, Director of Technology, for the purpose of other employment, effective July 10, 2026 (vacation day payout through July 24, 2026).

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to employ Emma Firment as a 6th Grade Learning Support Teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary to be determined by official transcripts and school district service verification as per the DAEA, pending receipt of all required clearances and documentation and release from current employer.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to employ Gabrielle Trout as a 5th Grade Teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary to be determined by official transcripts and school district service verification as per the DAEA, pending receipt of all required clearances and documentation and release from current employer.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to employ Mrs. Sherry Ream as the Director of Special Services, at a salary of $103,000.00 prorated for the 2026-2027 school year, with benefits per the Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan, effective upon release from current employer, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and documentation.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve a change in status for Cameron Akins from Systems Administrator to Director of Technology, effective July 24, 2026 through June 30, 2030, at a salary of $80,000.00, prorated, and benefits as per the the Director of Technology Agreement.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve a change in status for Alexander Wilson from a Technology Support Specialist to a Systems Administrator, effective July 24, 2026 through June 30, 2030, at a salary of $61,800.00, prorated, and benefits as per the Systems Administrator Contract.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to employ Mckenzie Bonar as the Middle School Newspaper Advisor, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary as set by the negotiated point system.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve a four-year Act 93 Administrative Wage and Benefit Agreement effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to employ Riley Kapusta as a Grade 2 Extended Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher effective August 17, 2026 through September 28, 2026, or until the return of employee #795.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to employ Olexei Nuttall as an Agriculture/Horticulture Emergency Extended Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher effective August 17, 2026 through December 23, 2026, or until the return of employee #652.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve employee # 787 to attend the PA Pre-K Counts Regional Enrollment Planning Workshop held at PaTTAN West, in Pittsburgh, PA on July 29, 2026, at an estimated cost of $83.29 paid with Pre-K Grant funds.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the enclosed 2026-2027 Paid Coaching Positions, at a salary set by the negotiated point system, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and documentation.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the list of Volunteer Coaches for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and documentation.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to employ Olexia Nuttall as the Middle School Boys Soccer Head Coach effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary as determined by the negotiated point system, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and paperwork.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the Athletic Event Staff pay scale for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the attached list of Athletic Event Staff workers for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to dispose of obsolete athletic equipment as per enclosure.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the following community/booster groups for the 2026-2027 school year, having submitted all appropriate documentation in adherence to Board Policy #915: - Cheerleading - Derry Trojan Gridiron Association (DTGA) - Girls Basketball - Boys & Girls Cross Country

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to renew a Letter of Collaborative Agreement between the Derry Area School District and Community Guidance Center for the 2026-2027 school year.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to renew an agreement with the Westmoreland County Drug & Alcohol Commission and Westmoreland County Department of Human Services to participate in the Student Assistance Program for the 2026-2027 school year, at no cost to the district.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to renew an agreement with Outside In for counseling services effective for the 2026-2027 school year.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve an agreement with the National Center for Transformational Leadership Strategies for Executive Coaching Services effective for the 2026-2027 school year.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve an agreement with St Francis University for the College in High School Program, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to dispose of obsolete curriculum, equipment, and inventory as per enclosures.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the the quote from Sportsfield Specialties to replace the Middle School Gymnasium Wall Padding at a cost of approximately $11,693.00 to be paid for by bond proceeds.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the proposal from KtH Architects to perform a Feasibility Study on the possible renovation or relocation of the district administration at a cost not to exceed $23,000.00, to be paid for by the Capital Project Fund.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to renew an agreement between the Derry Area School District and Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Recommended Motion(s):  Motion to approve the following volunteer for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and paperwork: - Jack Dixon