September 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Executive Session

2. Mr Jones 

3. Mrs. Werner

4. Mrs. DiMascio

5. Stacey Sloan Business Manager

6. Administration

7. Preliminaries To The Meeting

7.A. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance

7.B. Roll Call

7.C. State Purpose of the Meeting

7.D. Comments from Local Citizens

8. Recognition of Students of the Month

• Sebring Klingerman-7th grade
• Audrey Bortz-8th grade
• McCalister Steele-Lions Club
• Lindsey Jordan- Lions Club
• Logan Bortz-Kiwanis

9. Approval of Board Meeting minutes for the August 17 2026 meeting

10. Presentation from Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Laurel Region 

11. School Board Business

11.A. Committee Reports:
CWCTC - Mr. Mortimore
WIU #7- Mrs. Humberger 
Workers Compensation-  Mrs. Werner 
4EK Program-  Ms. McFarland 
Facilities Committee- Mr Jones and Mrs. Werner
Superintendent Performance Objectives-Mr. Jones 

11.A.1. Approval of Bids to Purchase Properties in the Unsold Property Repository

12. Financial Report and Invoices

12.A. Motion to Approve Items 1-14

• Board Report-June 2026
• Invoices Payable Report 
• PLGIT Statement August 2026
• Berkheimer
• Expense and Revenue Report
• FAI Basic Ed 8-27-26
• FAI Cafe 9-23-26
• FAI Prop Tax Relief 8-27-26
• FAI Retire 9-16-26
• FAI  S. D. Transportation
• FAI  S. E. 9-24-26
• FAI S. S. 9-24-26
• FAI Title I-IV 8-21-26 
• FAI Title II 9-21-26

13. INFORMATION Westmoreland County Assessment Change Reports and Final Notice of Change

14. Contracts and Agreements

14.A. Motion to Approve Items 1-9

• Blended Learning Services Agreement with VLN 
• Ebara Elliott Energy Sponsorship Agreement 
• Renaissance quote 
• Emergency Mapping and Maintenance for McKee
• MOU between BBBSLR & Jeannette City School District 
• Cell Phone Policy Research Partnership with Duquense University 
• Lackawanna College Pre-College Agreement with JCSD 
• Catapult  Agreement for non public instructional services through federal programs 
• Cepri quote $3,400, paid for out of PCCD 

14.B. Motion to Approve The WIU Joint Purchasing Permission to purchase the following supplies  (ROLL CALL VOTE)

• Multi-purpose paper
• Unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel 

14.C. Motion to Approve the Authorization of Joint Purchasing Consortium Representative and Alternate; Stacey Schrey, Authorized Representative,  Alex Clark, Alternate Representative 

15. Personnel

15.A. Motion to Approve Items 1-12

• Sarah Ferrel as a classroom assistant at a salary of $19.24, all clearances received 
• Hannah Wise as a classroom assistant at a salary of $19.24, all clearances received 
• Michelle Krieger as a 4th grade elementary teacher at a pro-rated  salary of $50,025, all clearances received 
• Rebekah McFadden as a long term sub, school counselor , pro-rated salary of $49,125, all clearances recevied
• Resignation letter from Howard and Dody Stein as softball coaches 
• Resignation letter from Francis Ranier from substitute custodial position
• FMLA request for employee #18 effective 9/2/2026,intermittent leave 
• FMLA request for employee #133 effective 9/2/26 intermittent until 6/4/27 
• Resignation letter from h.s. science teacher,  John Kerlicker effective 9/30/26 
• FMLA request for employee #331,intermittent leave 
• FMLA request for employee #1263, intermittent leave 
• Investigate to create a lunch aid position 

16. Student

16.A. Motion to Approve Item 1

• Homebound Instruction for Student ID #39961

17. Student Information 

• INFORMATION; Student Enrollment is 901 as of September 16, 2026

18. Technology

18.A. Motion to Approve Item 1 

• CDW-G Quote to upgrade door intercom system at Jr/Sr High school to match McKee Elem.  Paid out of security budget.

19. Extracurricular

19.A. Motion to Approve Items 1-2

• Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 26, 2025 at Elements Venue, North Huntingdon 7:00-10:00pm 
• Student Clubs and Organization Budgetary Outline for Light Initiative club 

20. Volunteers

20.A. Motion to Approve Items 1-47

• Jr/Sr High Student Council, clearances have been received  
  • Lynde Huether, clearances have been received 
  • Sarah Parfitt, clearances have been received 
• Football, clearances have been received 
  • John Bainbridge
• Band, clearances have been received 
  • Melissa Critchlow
  • Stephen Pyle
  • Rachel Pyle 
  • Courtney Stape
  • Troy Loughman
• PTO, clearances have been received 
  • Joanne Allison
  • Ashley Bell
  • Holly Berchick
  • Ashley Carney
  • Tim Carney
  • Rob Cecchetti
  • Brittany Cilli
  • Wendi Delgross
  • Lorie Felentzer
  • Jennifer Foote
  • Natalie Glunt
  • Melissa Gridler
  • Kimberly Griffin
  • Christopher Harper
  • Jackie Helm
  • Susan Houser
  • Dina Jones
  • Robert Kristoff
  • Nicole Long
  • Deanne Loughner
  • Debra Marquis
  • Charlotte Novak
  • Rachael Phipps
  • Alicia Rager
  • Rebecca Semenko
  • Christopher Sierka
  • Shanna Sierka
  • Katie Solomon
  • Deborah Simpson
  • Bobbie Smith
  • Karen Wahl
  • Lisa Washabaugh
  • Hannah Wise 
  • Melissa Jones
  • Melissa Zvara
  • Nicole Long
  • Dena Self
  • Tyler Self

21. Field Trips

21.A. Motion to Approve Items 1-17

• Field Trip request for Joe Dlugos on 10/12/26 @ IUP Campus College Fair. 
• Field Trip request for Jamie Rininger on 11/13/26 @ South Fayette Highschool.  Uncommon Conference
• Field Trip request for P. Shifko on 5/26/27 for Altoona Curve baseball game via Amtrack.
• Field Trip request for P. Shifko on  5/20-5/21 2027 Gettysburg and Hershey Park 
• Field Trip request for M. McGhee and S. Destefano  for Westmoreland Cinema on 11/24/26 
• Field Trip request for Joe Dlugos for hands on career exploration at David L Lawrence Convention Center on 10-22-26 
• Field Trip request for Joe Dlugos for PA Career Link on 9/17/26 
• Field Trip request for Elizabeth Marcheloeovich for Twin Lakes Park on 10/7/26 
• Field Trip request for M. Brecht for Quiz Team Competition 11-18-26 
• Field Trip request for M. Brecht for Quiz Team Competition 10-21-26
• Field Trip request for M. Brecht for Quiz Team Competition 9-16-26 
• Field Trip request for M. Brecht for South Fayette High School on 10-5-26 
• Field Trip request for M. Brecht for Sr High County Band on 12-3, 12-4,2026 
• Field Trip request for S. DeStefano for Byham Theater, Pgh on 12-11-2026 
• Field Trip request for G. Caravaggio for Youth Advocacy day on 9/21/26 @ WCCC
• Field Trip request for G. Caravaggio for Youth Roundtables on 10-5-26 @ Westmoreland Courthouse 
• Field Trip request for R. Abel & M.Brecht for Seton Hill University on 3/1/2027

22. Professional Development/Conferences

22.A. Motion to Approve Items 1-22

• M. McGhee and S. DeStefano request to attend Teaching the Holocaust December 10, 2026 
• M. McGhee and S. DeStefano request to attend Light Initiative @ Chatham Univ and Childrens Museum on Oct 8 & Feb 5,2026 
• J. Miller request to attend Gifted Boot Camp on Sept 24, 2026 
• M. Weaver request to attend cybersecurity educational workshop on Sept 17,2026 @ Commonwealth Charter Academy
• K. King request to attend K-12 SAP Training St. Vincent Sept 10-11,2026
• K. King request to attend NCAA on Sept 9,2026
• M. Jones request to attend CSAY Roundtable Events 9/21/26 and 10/5/26 
• M. Jones request to attend Future Driven Schools Kickoff Meeting on 9/25/26 
• M. Doshen request to attend PAPBS & MTSS Implementers Forum on 11/4-6, 2026 
• S. Davis request to attend Stem Network on 9-23,11-18,2-17,2027, 4-7-2027
• C. Orbin request to attend Math Coaches Network on 9-24, 3-12-27,12-18-26\
• A. Zanotti request to attend SAP K-12 Training on 10-22,10-23
• R. Reich request to attend BPSC Cohort "Building a positive school climate" 10-15, 11-11, 1-27-27, 3-11-27, 5-27,tbd
• R. Reich request to attend PAPBS Implementers Forum on 11/4-6,2026 
• R. Reich request to attend Science Leadership Group on 9-25-26 one day per quater,tbd
• C.Weaver request to attend Westmoreland School Counselors Assoc. Meeting on 10-5-2026 
• K. King request to attend PHEAA Fin Aid Workshop on 9/18/26 
• Mr Jones Summary of Professional Conference/Development 
• C. Mumford request to attend Building a Positive School Climate , Student Leadership Summit on 10/15/26 & 11/10/26 
• J. Kristoff request to attend Building a Positive School Climate Cohort on 10/15/26 & 11/10/26 
• V. White request to attend the Leadership Summit on 10-15-26 
• M. Furlo Summary of Professioan Conference/Development 

23. Facilities Use/Rental

23.A. Motion to Approve Item 1-2

• Rental Agreement with Beadling Soccer Club for $5400.00
• Rental Agreement with Pittsburgh Independence FC for $2625

24. Superintendent Report

25. Presentation by Vanessa White on Block Scheduling 

26. Motion to Adjourn