October 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM - BVIU Board of Directors Meeting #593
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Recording Secretary
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President
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4. Adoption of the Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
Background Information: The agenda and related materials were made available to each Board member.
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5. Public Comments on Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
"Are there any public comments on agenda items only?" - None
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6. Consent Agenda
Description:
Background Information: The agenda and related materials were made available to all Board members.
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6.A. Approval of Minutes
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Background Information: The minutes from the September, 23, 2026 meeting were provided to each Board Member.
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6.B. Treasurer's Report
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6.B.1. Intermediate Unit
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Background Information: The Treasurer's Reports of the various accounts for September, 2026 as well as the listing of bills for the month of October, 2026 are presented for approval.
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6.B.2. Beaver County School Health Insurance Consortium
Description:
Background Information: Provided for your review and approved for the Insurance Consortium:
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6.C. Personnel
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6.C.1. Resignation - Rizzuto
Description:
Background Information: Ms. Mia Rizzuto, Shared Classroom Aide at New Horizon School, has submitted her letter of resignation, effective October 15, 2026.
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6.C.2. Employment - Panozo
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Mental Health Professional vacancy in the Outpatient Services program, it is recommended that Mrs. Haven Panozo, Hopewell Township, PA be employed full-time, effective October 13, 2026. Salary for this position is $48,500.
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6.C.3. Employment - Habbyshaw
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Special Education Teacher vacancy at New Horizon School, it is recommended that Ms. Elizabeth Habbyshaw, Fredonia, PA be employed full-time, effective November 16, 2026. Salary for this position is Step 15 Master's, $88,754.
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6.C.4. Employment - Milhem
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Special Education Teacher vacancy at New Horizon School, it is recommended that Mr. Munther Milhem, Mars, PA be employed full-time, effective November 2, 2026. Salary for this position is 85% of Step 1 Bachelor's, $55,676.
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6.C.5. Employment - Johnson
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Access Billing & Program Support Secretary position in the Early Intervention program, it is recommended that Ms. Darlene Johnson, East Liverpool, OH be employed full-time, an effective date to be determined. Salary for this position is $30,000.
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6.C.6. Employment - Anderton
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Shared Classroom Aide position at New Horizon North, it is recommended that Mr. Benjamin Anderton be employed full-time effective date to be determined. Salary for this position is $24,000.
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6.C.7. Employment - Rankin
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Shared Classroom Aide position at New Horizon North, it is recommended that Ms. Tracey Rankin, New Castle, PA be employed full-time effective date to be determined. Salary for this position is $24,000.
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6.C.8. Employment - Palashoff
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Shared Classroom Aide position at New Horizon School, it is recommended that Ms. Alex Palashoff, Industry, PA be employed full-time, an effective date to be determined. Salary for this position is $24,000.
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6.C.9. Employment - Chirozzi
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Behavior Health Technician vacancy in the Outpatient Services program, it is recommended that Mr. Gregory Chirozzi, Beaver Falls, PA be employed full-time, effective November 2, 2026. Salary to be set at $22/hour for billable hours and $11/hour for non-billable hours.
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6.C.10. Employment - Reagan
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Shared Classroom Aide position at New Horizon School, it is recommended that Ms. Jacqueline Reagan, Darlington, PA be employed full-time, an effective date to be determined. Salary for this position is $24,000.
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6.C.11. FMLA Requests
Description:
Background Information: The following employees have requested and have been found eligible for leave through the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA):
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6.C.12. New Position - Register Behavior Technician
Description:
Background Information: It is recommended to approve the anticipated hiring of one additional Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support projected caseload growth resulting from new district contracts and the implementation of Skill-Based Treatment (SBT). The position will be filled when caseload needs warrant additional staffing. |
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6.D. Fundraising Activities
Description:
Background Information: The following are fund-raising activities for the 2026-2027 school year for Board review and approval:
Alumni Dance |
Cheerleading |
October 2026 |
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| Spirit Sale | Cheerleading | October-December, 2026 |
6.E. Contract Service Agreements
6.E.1. Intermediate Unit - Beaver County Thrive
Description:
Background Information: Authorization is requested to renew the grant agreement with Beaver County Thrive. This grant will fund two (2) Registered Behavior Technicians and a school-based safety liaison for the Early Intervention Program. We will receive $219,775 for this grant.
6.E.2. Cisco Duo IU Partner Agreement
Description:
Background Information: Authorization is requested to renew a three (3) year agreement with Lincoln Intermediate Unit for consortium pricing on Cisco Duo two factor authentication application.
6.F. BVIU Board Policies
Description:
Background Information: The following are revised Board Policies for Board review and consideration:
006 - Meetings
102 - Academic Standards
246 - School Wellness
249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying
803 - Intermediate Unit Calendar
805.2 - School Security Personnel
822 - Automated External Defibrillator (AED)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR0
006 - Meetings
102 - Academic Standards
246 - School Wellness
249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying
803 - Intermediate Unit Calendar
805.2 - School Security Personnel
822 - Automated External Defibrillator (AED)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR0
7. Discussion Items
7.A. Addendum
7.A.1. Employment - Maurizi
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Assistant Supervisor of IBHS & Behavior Services, it is recommended that Mrs. Brittany Maurizi, Moon Township, PA be employed full-time, effective November 2, 2026. Salary for this position is $90,000.
7.A.2. Employment - Kriger
Description:
Background Information: In order to fill the Special Education Teacher vacancy at New Horizon School, it is recommended that Ms. Jodi Kriger, Aliquippa, PA be employed full-time, effective date to be determined. Salary for this position is Step 12 Bachelor's, $83,445.
7.A.3. Fund-Raising Activity
Description:
Background Information: The following is a fund-raising activity for the 2026-2027 school year for Board review and approval:
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| Happy Valley Soup Company | Kayla Radachy - MDS Classroom Teacher | November 4 - 23, 2026 |
7.A.4. Contract Service Agreement - Highmark
Description:
Background Information: Authorization is requested to ratify the agreement between Highmark and the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit for Outpatient Services.
8. Correspondence
9. Executive Director's Report
10. Solicitor's Report
11. Other Business
12. Public Comment
13. Adjournment