September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Executive Session (6:00PM)

Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

Approval of Agenda - Regular Meeting of September 22, 2025

Remarks by Visitors (Agenda related comments and questions at this time)
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors)

Action on the approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 2025

Secretary's Correspondence 

Treasurer's Actions

Action on the approval of Bills for Payments 

Action on the approval of Treasurer's Report Account Summaries 

Action on the approval of Budget Control Reports

Reports

Board Reports

Remembrance for Ms. Beverly Schwab

Solicitor's Report

Superintendent's Report

Personnel and Curriculum 

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Keshawn Hildreth, part-time cleaner, per the FCESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, contingent upon the receipt and final review of all new hire paperwork.

Action on the employment of Mrs. Kim Bianchi, permanent, part-time (4.5 hour) cafeteria employee, per the FCESPA Bargaining Agreement.

Action on the employment of Ms. Kate Baer, permanent, part-time (4.5 hour) cafeteria employee, per the FCESPA Bargaining Agreement, contingent upon the receipt and final review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the employment of Tammy Knisley, permanent, part-time (5 hour) cafeteria employee, per the FCESPA Bargaining Agreement.

Action on the approval of Mr. Ben Maxin as the sponsor of the Sportsmen's Club.

Action on the approval of the Elementary Center Spring Math curriculum for $6,675.00 per the attached quote.

Action on the renewal of a primary-level reading program at a cost of $355 for the year per the attached quote.

Buildings and Grounds

Action on the approval to purchase a new kettle for the high school cafeteria from Curran Taylor for $32,677.32 per the attached quote.

Transportation 

Action to retroactively approve the following additional GG&C Bus Company drivers, contingent upon receipt and final review of any and all paperwork; Alva Collazo, Edward Kania, Angelica Laird, Barb Pleskovich, Didier Salazar, Nicki Schloendorn, Jason Shuler, Pam Sumney and Stephanie Sutton.

Finance 

Technology

Motion to approve one-year renewal of the library catalog system for both buildings at a cost of $2307.84.

Action on the approval to renew the server warranty for a one-year cost of $2,295.00 per the attached quote

Action on the approval of the 1-year renewal of the digital signage program at a cost of $690.00 per the attached quote.

Action on the approval of the renewal of the network security tool at a cost of $7874.00 per the attached quote.

Athletics

Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Edward Eiler as the Junior High Wrestling Head Coach.

Action on the approval of Mr. Edward Eiler as a volunteer Junior and Senior High Assistant Wrestling Coach.

Action on the approval of Mr. Brian McDougal as volunteer assistant coach for the 7/8 grade girls' basketball team contingent upon the receipt and final review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Tanner Rohaley as the Junior High Wrestling Assistant Coach per the FCEA Collective Bargaining agreement, contingent upon the receipt and final review of any and all new hire paperwork.

Action on the approval of three overnight trips for the Varsity Wrestling team on December 12-13, 2025, December 29-30, 2025 and January 16-17, 2026. All itineraries are attached. Hotel provided by the Wrestling boosters.

Action on the approval to purchase five new Atlas stadium horn speakers for the stadium from Full Compass for a cost of $5,375.00, per the attached quote.

Activities 

Policy

Acknowledge the first reading of Policy 903 - Community: Public Participation in Board Meetings. The Board would like to change the public comment time from 3 minutes to 5 minutes.

Miscellaneous 

Action on the approval of the Schoolwide Title I Plan for Fort Cherry Elementary Center for the 2025–26 school year as attached.

Motion declaring the 2011 Ford F250 truck to be unused and unnecessary property and authorizing the Administration to dispose of it through private sale, bid or donation and to deposit any proceeds into the General Fund.

Action on the approval to declare two Traulsen coolers (Fort Cherry School District asset numbers #02013 and #00853) to be unused and unnecessary property and authorizing the Administration to dispose of it through private sale, bid or donation and to deposit any proceeds into the Cafeteria Fund.

Action on the approval of the letter of agreement between Fort Cherry School District and Van Strien Consulting LLC for eRate consultation per the attached agreement.

Action on the approval of a three year academic services agreement between Fort Cherry School District and Wesley Family Services through June 30, 2028.

Action on the approval to accept the $1,000.00 donation from GG&C Bus Company which was given to offset the cost of an inflatable arch which will be used in student recognition ceremonies.

Action on the approval to pay the membership dues for Thomas Samosky to join The Forum for Western Pennsylvania School Superintendents in the amount of $1800.00.

Action on the approval of the attendance of Mr. John Washinski in Fort Cherry School District's Vocational Agriculture Program, on a full-day basis, effective the 2025-2026 school year with the understanding that the South Fayette School District, Mr. Washinski's district of residence, will be responsible for the tuition costs of the Program, and for transportation to and from this Program, if the parent does not provide transportation.

Public Comment 
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors)

Executive Session 

Adjournment