October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Monthly Meeting

Description:  The mission of the West Middlesex Area School District is to equip all of its students for successful futures in an ever-changing society.

Description:  Recognition of any resident or taxpayer who would like to speak on an agenda-related item.

Description:  There are no budget transfers.

Description:  There are no capital reserve payments.

Description:  Choir New York City Chaperones
Jessica Argenziano, Krystin Boyd, Elizabeth Briggs, Kelli Burlett, Nicholas Burlett, Laura Cyrus, Michelle Diaz, Kristin Kollar, Lauren McAnallen, Katherine McKenzie, Heather McNamara, Rachelle Newton, Dennis Puskar, Sally Puskar, Alexis Robich, Anthony Tedesco, Jessica Tedesco, Nicole White 

Description:  Total annual price is $2,700.

Description: 
FT-1:  Choir students to County Chorus at Farrell High School on November 19, 2026.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and school bus transportation.  (Kelli Burlett)

FT-2:  Extreme Leadership students to Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV on November 5, 2026; January 21 and March 4, 2027.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and van transportation.  (Geraldine Hodges)

FT-3:  College in the High School Chemistry class to Chevron Science Center on December 8, 2026; March 9 and May 25, 2027.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and school bus transportation for December 8 and May 25 (Wilmington ASD will provide busing for March 9).  (Emily Darby)

FT-4:  FBLA students to regional competition at Slippery Rock University on December 15, 2026.  Cost to the District: three (3) substitute teachers and school bus transportation.  (Trisha Knight, Casey Palko, Dawn Beltz)

FT-5:  Instrumental music department to attend the following activities:

• PMEA Honors Band auditions at Slippery Rock University - October 27, 2026
• PMEA Honors Band festival at Slippery Rock University - December 10-12, 2026
• Mercer County Band at Grove City College - January 5-6, 2027
• PMEA District Band at New Castle High School - January 14-16, 2027

Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and school van/bus transportation.  (John Jerasa)

FT-6:  FBLA seniors/officers to local nursing homes on December 18, 2026.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and school van transportation.  (Trisha Knight)

FT-7:  Art Club to Butler Museum of Art on November 10, 2026 or November 17, 2026.  Cost to the District:  substitute teacher and school bus transportation.  (Chris Anderson)

Description:  FR-1:  Retroactive approval to Veterans Day Program Committee to sell Veterans Day t-shirts beginning October 13, 2026 through November 11, 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for the donation to the WM VFW to help fund programs for our local troops.  (Gina Hall)

FR-2:  Yearbook staff to sell Daffin's candy bars beginning November 2026 - May 2027.  Intended use of funds raised is for payment of yearbook bills and camera.  (Erica Mauro)

FR-3:  Sophomore Class/Class of 2029 to sell Marchelloni's Pizza coupons November 10-18, 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for Senior expenses/possible class trip.  (Kim Gill/Dawn Beltz)

FR-4:  Cheerleaders to hold the following fundraisers:

• Pancake breakfast at the Kedron Lodge on November 21, 2026
• Concession stand at junior high and elementary basketball games starting in December 2026.  

Intended use of funds raised is for team gear, pom poms, apparel, uniforms and warm ups.  (Lily Haddon)

FR-5:  PTO to host Sips & Spurs truck during the Christmas concerts on December 8, 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for playground equipment and classroom supplies.  (Laura Kennedy)

FR-6:  Robotics Team to hold the following fundraisers:

• Country Meat fundraiser October 2026- January 2027
• Letter writing campaign to local industries/businesses October 2026-January 2027
• Create and sell 3D printed objects at lunch and during games November 2026-December 2026

Intended use of funds raised is for robotics supplies and t-shirts.  (Chris Anderson)

FR-7:  Elementary schools to hold Dine to Donate fundraiser with Riardo's Bar and Grill - New Castle, PA on November 17, 2026.  Intended use of funds raised is for playground equipment for students with disabilities.  (Tammy Mild/Hannah Zeigler)
 

Description:  Employee #126 - intermittent for the 2026-2027 school year
Employee #167 - intermittent for the 2026-2027 school year
Employee #243 - November 10, 2026 through January 10, 2027

Description:  Co-Curricular Positions for 2026-2027 School Year
Girls Track - Head Coach:  Emily Darby (Step 1 - $4,669.02)
Boys Track - Head Coach:  Emily Darby (Step 1 - $4,669.02)
Boys Basketball - Junior High (1/2 position each):  Joshua Gerlach (Step 3 - $1,321.95) and Luke Mild (Step 1 - $1,296.95)
Boys Basketball - Junior High - Unpaid Assistant:  Brandy Lark
Girls Basketball - Unpaid Assistants:  Courtney Clark, Walter Novosel, Michael Fusco, Alexis George, Brandy Lark, Jamie Black
Director of Musical:  Kelli Burlett (Step 13 - $5,284.77)
1st Assistant of Musical:  Jennifer Sutton (Step 5 - $2,052.75)
2nd Assistant of Musical (1/2 position each):  Jacob Unverdorben (Step 4 - $354.96) and Casey Palko (Step 2 - $348.31) 
Musical Assistant (orchestra):  Jennifer Sutton (Step 5 - $619.60)
Musical Assistant (choreography):  Abbey Johns (Step 1 - $855.99)
Robotics Team - Unpaid Assistants:  Jeannette Anderson, Matthew Bronson

The District will consider proration in circumstances that merit partial completion of contracts. All positions must have the required number of participants to warrant the additional coaches.

Description:  Teacher:  Samantha Skelley (retroactive approval), Nicole Resele
Cafeteria:  Theresa Hilliker
Custodial:  Theresa Hilliker, Kendra Ellis
Aide (classroom and travel):  Theresa Hilliker, Robert Jennings

Description:  There are no requests for workshops.

Description:  Thiel College - Spring 2027
Giovanni Rococi - Lindsay Buxton

Description:  Slippery Rock University - Fall 2026
Cole Clary - Melissa McConnell
Keira McVay - Morgan Pacifico
Taylor Flumer - Gina Hall
Hannah Cratty - Delaney Takoch
Autumn Crawford - McKenna Rawson
Jersey Eaton - Caitlin Elder
Marie Carey - Hannah Harris
Megan Pittsley - Jennifer Matyasovsky
Emma Peck - Leah Roskos
John Cosky - Hollie Zinkham

Description:  Recognition of anyone who would like to speak on agenda or non-agenda related items.