August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting
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1. Opening
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1.1. Call to Order
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1.2. Moment of Silence
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1.3. Salute to the Flag and Roll Call
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1.4. Mission Statement
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1.5. Recognition of Residents and Taxpayers
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1.6. Exceptions to Open Meeting Statement
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Description:
The Board met in executive session during the July 27, 2026 regular meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters.
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1.7. Approval of Minutes
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the July 27, 2026 regular meeting.
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1.8. Executive Session
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2. Budget and Fiscal Affairs
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2.1. General Fund & Capital Reserve Reports, Year-To-Date Receipts
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve General Fund and Capital Reserve reports, year-to-date tax receipts as presented.
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2.2. Cafeteria Reports
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve cafeteria reports as presented.
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2.3. Additions and Exonerations
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve additions and exonerations as presented.
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2.4. Procurement Card Expenses
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve procurement card expenses as presented.
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2.5. Budget Transfers
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There are no budget transfers.
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2.6. Capital Reserve Payments
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There are no capital reserve payments.
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2.7. Quarterly Activities Report
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There is no quarterly activities report.
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2.8. Payment of Bills
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve payment of bills as presented.
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3. Operational Services
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3.1. Transportation Services Update
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3.2. Addition of First Student, Inc. Vehicle Lease Agreement
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the addition of First Student, Inc. Lease Agreement to the agenda.
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3.3. First Student, Inc. Vehicle Lease Agreement
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve First Student, Inc. Vehicle Lease Agreement as presented, pending the review and approval of solicitor.
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3.4. 2026-2027 Handbooks
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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1. Employee Handbook
2. Safety Security Plan 3. Athletic Emergency Action Plan |
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3.5. Special Education Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve YSU Rich Center for Autism Memorandum of Understanding and Bethesda Lutheran Services Linkage Agreement for 2026-2027 school year as presented.
Description:
YSU Rich Center for Autism
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3.6. 21st Century Cyber Charter School Separation Agreement and Mutual Release
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 21st Century Cyber Charter School Separation Agreement and Mutual Release as presented.
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3.7. Wilmington ASD Vocational Education Request - Silas Palumbo
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the request of Silas Palumbo to attend the Wilmington Area School District Vocational Education (Vo-Ag) program beginning the 2026-2027 school year.
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3.8. ParentSquare Renewal
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve ParentSquare renewal for a three year term as presented.
Description:
Year 1 - $3,786.36
Year 2 - $3,970.23 Year 3 - $4,174.53 |
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3.9. Transportation Agreements
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve special transportation agreements for 2026-2027 school year as presented.
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1. Parent provided transportation to Sharpsville Early Intervention classroom on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at a cost of $20.86 per day.
2. Erdos Transport Services, Inc. to The Rich Center - Youngstown, OH at a cost of $126 per day. 3. Homeless student to Niles McKinley High School - NIles, OH at a cost of $130 per day. |
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3.10. Transportation Agreement with the Neshannock Township School District
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve transportation agreement with the Neshannock Township School District to provide transportation to The School at McGuire Memorial in the amount of $334.77 per day.
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3.11. Neshannock Township School District MOU - Elementary and High School Life Skills Support
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Neshannock Township School District for Elementary Life Skills Support as presented.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Neshannock Township School District for High School Life Skills Support as presented.
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3.12. Real Estate Tax Collectors' Audit
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve real estate tax collectors' audit as presented.
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3.13. Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission Agreement for Services - 2026-2027 School Year
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3.14. Targeted School Improvement Action Affirmation
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2026-2027 Targeted School Improvement Non-Title I School Action Plan for the West Middlesex Jr/Sr High School as presented.
Description:
Targeted School Improvement Non-Title I School Action Plan for the West Middlesex Jr/Sr High School.
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4. Student Services
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4.1. Field Trips
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve requests for field trips as presented.
Description:
FT-1: Gifted students to the following activities:
FT-2: High School academic games students to competition at Slippery Rock University on the following dates: October 14, November 4, December 2, 2026; January 11, January 13, January 27 and February 10, 2027. Cost to the District: substitute teacher and school bus transportation. (Geraldine Hodges) FT-3: Elementary academic games students to competitions at Slippery Rock University on the following dates: October 14, November 18, December 14, 2026; January 13, February 3, and February 10, 2027. Cost to the District: substitute teacher(s) and school bus transportation. (Geraldine Hodges/Gaylynn Kuncio) FT-4: Academic Games students to Tri-Bowl at Grove City College February 23 & 24, 2027. Cost to the District: substitute teacher and van transportation. (Geraldine Hodges) FT-5: Senior High students to YSU English Festival April 21, 2027. Cost to the District: two (2) substitute teachers and van transportation. (Geraldine Hodges/Casey Palko) FT-6: Junior High students to YSU English Festival April 22, 2027. Cost to the District: two (2) substitute teachers and van transportation. (Geraldine Hodges/Christen Jones) FT-7: High School Music Department to attend the following activities:
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4.2. Fundraisers
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve requests for fundraisers as presented.
Description:
FR-1: Academic Games students to hold the following fundraising activities:
FR-2: PTO to hold the following fundraisers:
FR-3: Volleyball team to sell "Pink Out" shirts at Meet the Team Night August 18, 2026. Intended use of funds raised is to cover the cost of Pink Out gear/accessories for October 1, 2026 home game. (Madison Johns) |
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5. Staff Services
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5.1. Aide Resignations - Piccirilli, McFarland and Ritz
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept resignations of certified and non-certified aides as presented.
Description:
Piccirilli - retroactive to July 27, 2026
McFarland - retroactive to July 28, 2026 Ritz - effective August 24, 2026 |
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5.2. Certified and Non-Certified Aide Appointments
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to appoint certified and non-certified aides as presented effective the 2026-2027 school year.
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Certified Aides: Sydney Pompa, Gianna Canciello
Non-Certified Aides: Alexis Smith, Hannah Zeigler |
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5.3. Bus Driver Retirement Resignation - Troy Garrett
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the retirement resignation of bus driver Troy Garrett retroactive to August 4, 2026.
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5.4. Request for FMLA
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve request for Family Medical Leave as presented.
Description:
Employee #85 - August 17, 2026 through September 11, 2026
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5.5. Co-Curricular Positions
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to appoint co-curricular positions for 2026-2027 as presented.
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Volleyball - Assistant: Michael King (Step 1 - $3,631.46)
Mentor teacher for Physics: Brock Glass ($500) Volleyball - Unpaid Assistant: Seth Jones Cheerleading - Unpaid Assistant: Jennifer Tonks |
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5.6. Request for Workshops
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There are no requests for workshops.
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5.7. Standing Substitute for the 2026-2027 School Year
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Andrew Sever as standing substitute for the 2026-2027 school year.
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5.8. 2026-2027 Seniority List
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2026-2027 Seniority List as presented.
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5.9. 2026-2027 Substitute List
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve 2026-2027 Substitute List as presented pending the receipt of all pre-employment documentation.
Description:
Elementary teachers: W. Robert Gelesky, Mary Jane Anthony, Kaelyn Fustos, Ava Gilmore, Erika Paris, Carol Ruffing, Makenna Adler, Alice Knechtel, Jeremy Weaver, Michelle Piccirilli
High School teachers: W. Robert Gelesky, Daniel Oster, Mary Jane Anthony, Edward Pikna Aides: Jennifer Tonks, Michelle Morelli, Mary Sternthal Nurse: Leann Bronson, Lauren Davis, Stephanie LeComte Cafeteria: Tammy Hoover Maintenance: John Haines |
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5.10. Band Camp Staff
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Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve band camp staff as presented.
Description:
Band camp staff is advisors John Jerasa, Grace Jerasa, Abbey Johns and Ann Marie Pierce.
Returning camp staff is Nicholas Brophey and Jacob Sizer New camp staff is Emily Clark and Juan Rodriquez |
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5.11. Field Students
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Motion to approve field students as presented.
Description:
Westminster College - Fall 2026
Katelynn Moyer and Vincent Belice |
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6. Adjournment
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6.1. Administrator and Supervisor Comments
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6.2. Superintendent's Report
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6.3. Public Comments
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6.4. Individual Board Meeting Comments
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6.5. Adjourn the Meeting
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