September 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. OPENING OF MEETING
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1.A. Call to Order: Board President
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1.B. Roll Call: Board Secretary
Description:
Steve Frye - President Nancy Findish - Vice President Josh Campbell Mike Dorohovich Dan Lynch Clint McChesney Chad McIntire Daniel Schall Donna Showalter |
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.D. Executive Session Recap: Solicitor
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2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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3. PRESENTATIONS
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4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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4.A. Joint Operating Committee
Description:
Mr. Campbell: Term Ends December 2026 Mr. Lynch: Term Ends December 2027 - Committee Chair Mr. McChesney: Term Ends December 2028 last met on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at EWCTC
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4.B. Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Board
Description:
Mr. Schall - Term Ends June 2028 - Committee Chair |
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4.C. Adams Memorial Library Board
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair |
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4.D. Derry Area School District Foundation
Description:
Mrs. Showalter - Committee Chair Mr. Schall last met on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the Administration Building.
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4.E. Four A's Committee
Description:
Present: Mr. Schall - Committee Chair Mr. Dorohovich Sara Crispin-Thomas Sarah Mikeska Christina Sisak Scott Chappell Greg Ferencak Last met on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the boardroom of the Administration Building. |
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4.F. Policy Committee
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair Mrs. Showalter Mr. Lynch Mr. Schall last met on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the boardroom of the Administration Building. Next meeting is TBD. The meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m. |
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4.G. Public Relations Committee
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair Mr. Dorohovich This committe is currently paused with meetings. |
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4.H. Buildings & Grounds Committee
Description:
Mr. Lynch - Committee Chair Mr. McIntire Mr. McChesney |
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4.I. Agricultural Horticultural Committee
Description:
Mr. McChesney - Committee Chair Mr. Lynch Mrs. Showalter Mr. McIntire last met on Wednesday, August 19 at 9:00 a.m. in the Ag/Hort Building.
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4.J. Athletic Committee
Description:
Mr. Frye - Committee Chair Mr. Lynch last met on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:00 am in the boardroom of the Administration Building. |
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4.K. Finance Committee
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair Mr. Frye Mr. Campbell Mr. Dorohovich Last met on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Administration Building.
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5. VISITOR COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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6.A. Minutes Regular Meeting of August 6, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of August 6, 2026.
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6.B. Minutes Special/Agenda Prep Meeting of August 20, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special/Agenda Prep meeting of August 20, 2026.
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7. APPROVAL OF BILLS
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7.A. Approve Payment of Bills
Description:
Board bills in the amount of $186,827.94
Regular bills in the amount of $2,462,630.14 Payroll bills in the amount of $290,268.00 Cafeteria bills in the amount of $159,180.71 Capital Project Fund bills in the amount of $498,351.40 Board Capital Project Fund bills in the amount of $518,973.25 Capital Project G.O. 2025 Bond bills in the amount of $1,634,150.67 Capital Project G.O. 2026 Bond bills in the amount of $1,874,876.13 Board Capital Project G.O. 2026 Bond bills in the amount of $3,799,371.80
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the payment of the following bills as per enclosure.
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8. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS
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8.A. Approve the Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for July 2026 as presented by Karen Cmar of AmeriServ Financial.
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9. PERSONNEL - RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS/LEAVES
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9.A. Activated Military Leave
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #774 for an Activated Military Leave in accordance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, effective September 28, 2026.
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9.B. Approve FMLA
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #233 for an Intermittent 12-week Family Medical Leave, to run concurrent with any available leaves, effective November 12, 2026 or date of disability as determined by the physician.
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9.C. Resignation Life Skills Aide
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Makenzy Semelsberger, Life Skills Aide, effective September 10, 2026.
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10. PERSONNEL - EMPLOYMENT
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10.A. Employ Full-time Cafeteria Cashier/Server
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Jennifer Gallick as a Full-time Secondary School Cashier/Server at a starting wage of $14.00 per hour and 6.5 hours per day, effective upon release from current employer, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and documentation.
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10.B. Employ Part-time Cafeteria Cashier/Server
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Tina Shaffer as a Part-time Secondary School Cashier/Server at a starting wage of $12.50 per hour and 4.75 hours per day, effective upon release from current employer, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and documentation.
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10.C. Employ Part-time Cafeteria Cashier/Server
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Dakota Everett as a Part-time Elementary School Cashier/Server at a starting wage of $12.50 per hour and 4.75 hours per day, effective upon release from current employer, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and documentation.
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10.D. Employ Technology Support Specialist
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ ____________ as a Technology Support Specialist, effective upon release from current employer, at a salary of $__________, prorated for the 2026-2027 school year, and benefits as per the individual employment contract, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork and clearances.
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10.E. 2026-2027 Substitutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all required clearances and documentation.
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10.F. 2027 - 2032 Superintendent Contract Renewal
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the appointment of Dr. Gregory Ferencak as District Superintendent for the Derry Area School District for a term of five (5) years beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2032 pursuant to Sections 1071 and 1073 of the Public-School Code of 1949, as amended.
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11. PERSONNEL - CONFERENCES
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11.A. Wilson Reading System Training
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #'s 852 and 898 to attend the Wilson Reading System Training held in Greensburg, PA on September 22-24, 2026, at an estimated cost of $2,349.44 paid with District funds.
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11.B. Reading Intervention Training
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #'s 307 and 257 to attend the Reading Intervention Training held in Greensburg, PA on September 28, 2026, at an estimated cost of $765.88 paid from the Summer & Special Budget.
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12. ATHLETICS
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12.A. Resignation Strength & Conditioning Coach
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Greg Rager as the Fall, Winter, and Spring Seasons Strength & Conditioning Coach, for the purpose of other employment, effective August 13, 2026.
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12.B. 2026-2029 IUP MSAT Clinical Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a three-year agreement with Indiana University of Pennsylvania for the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Clinical Experience, effective for the 2026-2027 school year through the 2028-2029 school year.
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13. BUSINESS AFFAIRS
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13.A. 2026-2027 Tyler Edulink Agreement Amendment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an addendum to the contract with Tyler Edulink to add additional modules in the amount of $3,096 to be paid for by the summer and special program budget.
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13.B. 2026-2027 Adelphoi Education Services Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to renew an agreement with Adelphoi Education Services to provide educational services, for the 2026-2027 school year, at a per diem rate of $182.20 per student.
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13.C. Global Wordsmiths Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to renew an agreement with Global Wordsmiths for interpreter services on an as-needed basis for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.D. McClure Company Electrical Engineering & Project Coordination Services
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize McClure Company to initiate Electrical Engineering and Project Coordination Services for the evaluation, development, and implementation planning of electrical infrastructure improvements throughout Derry Area School District facilities.
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13.E. 2026-2027 Volunteers
Description:
Motion to approve the volunteer list for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.F. 3-year Personal Care Assistant Wage & Benefit Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a three-year Personal Care Assistant Wage and Benefit Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year through the 2028-2029 school year.
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13.G. 3-Year Aide Wage & Benefit Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a three-year Aide Wage and Benefit Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year through the 2028-2029 school year.
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13.H. Field Trips & After School Activities
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the enclosed field trips and after school activities, pending global health conditions at the time of the event.
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13.I. Bus Drivers & Aides
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached Smith Bus Drivers & Aides for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork and clearances.
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13.J. Amended Hearing Waiver Memorandum
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Amended Hearing Waiver Memorandum in Student Discipline Incident #281, previously approved March 19, 2026.
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13.K. Amended Hearing Waiver Memorandum
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Amended Hearing Waiver Memorandum in Student Discipline Incident #282, previously approved March 19, 2026.
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13.L. 2027-2028 Joint Purchasing Representatives
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Scott Chappell as the Authorized Representative and Jacob Guiher as the Alternate Representative to the WIU Joint Purchasing Committee for the 2027-2028 school year.
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13.M. 2027-2028 Joint Purchasing Permission to Advertise
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to advertise jointly as a member of the WIU Joint Purchasing Consortium for the 2027-2028 school year for the following: Multi-Purpose Paper; Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
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13.N. Bayada Transport Nurse Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agreement between the Derry Area School District and Bayada Home Health Care Inc for transport nursing services effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
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14. VISITOR COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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15. OTHER CONCERNS
Description:
Next meeting date September 17, 2026 - 6:45pm in the High School Audion
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16. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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16.A. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
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