Meeting Agenda
1. Opening of Meeting - Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call and Recording those Present
4. Presentation & Comments from Residents on Agenda Items
5. Board Member Discussion
6. Tabled Item from Previous Meeting
6.1.  Policy for 30-Day Display
          6.1.1.  Policy 006.1 - Attendance at Meetings Via Electronic Communication
 
7. Minutes from Previous Meeting
7.1.  Minutes from July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
8. Financial Reports
8.1.  List of Bills - August 2026 #1
8.2.  List of Bills - August 2026 #2*
8.3.  Financial Statements - June 2026
8.4.  Financial Statements - July 2026*
9. Personnel
9.1.  Retirement
        9.1.1.  Kimberly Ireland - EV Special Education Teacher, effective January 
                   14, 2027*

9.2.  Resignation
        9.2.1.  Jocelyne Goodwell - Ramsey Lunch Room Aide, effective August
                   12, 2026*
        9.2.2.  Rachel Stone - Staff Nurse, effective August 12, 2026*  
        9.2.3.  Jessica Whetstone - GMS 7th Grade Team Leader (Supplemental),
                   effective August 14, 2026*
    
9.3.  Leaves
        9.3.1.  Employee #5570 - FMLA, not to exceed 60 days*
        9.3.2.  Employee #500 - Sabbatical for the restoration of health, to
                   conclude at the end of the first semester of 2026/2027 school year*
        9.3.3.  Employee #3633 - FMLA, not to exceed 60 days*
        9.3.4.  Employee #4782 - Extended Medical Leave Unpaid Teamsters
                   Article 13.8*
     
9.4.  Volunteers
        9.4.1.  Paul Gogniat - GHS Varsity Cross Country Volunteer Coach*
        9.4.2.  Chelsea Chase - GHS Marching Band Booster Volunteer*
        9.4.3.  Anita Cohen - GHS Marching Band Booster Volunteer*

9.5.  Rescindment
        9.5.1.  Melissa Woods - Rescinded acceptance of position (Food Svc Sub)*
        9.5.2.  Jaclyn Salla -  Rescinded acceptance of position (LT Sub @ CSE)*

9.6.  Employment
        9.6.1.  Jacob Valentine - District Substitute Teacher*
  

 
10. Administrative Resolutions: Education
10.1.  Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and Penn
        Highlands Community College

10.2.  Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and ASK Speech
        Therapy Inc.

10.3.  Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and DePaul
        School for Hearing and Speech

10.4.  Approve the following to provide Title I Services for Non-Public Schools
        10.4.1.  Allegheny Intermediate Unit
        10.4.2.  Catapult
        10.4.3.  FACTS Education Solutions
        10.4.4.  Sound Foundations
       
10.5.  Approve Shape the Sky Parent Presentation Wednesday, March 17, 2027,  
          6:00 pm at Gateway Middle School.*

10.6.  Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and 
         Sunbelt Client Services.*
11. Administrative Resolutions - Business
11.1  Exoneration of District Real Estate Tax Collectors for the 2025/2026 fiscal year
         11.1.1.  Municipality of Monroeville, Patrick Fulkerson, Real Estate Tax
                      Collector for the Gateway School District real estate taxes has paid
                      over, accounted for, and otherwise settled real estate taxes paid
                      to him since 7/1/2025 in his capacity as real estate tax collector for 
                      the Municipality of Monroeville.  Approve the exoneration of
                      Patrick Fulkerson for uncollected real estate taxes in the amount
                      of $1,202,529.71 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
                      and uncollected real estate taxes for duplicates for prior periods
                      heretofore delivered to him for collection.

        11.1.2.  Borough of Pitcairn, Sally DiRobbio, Real Estate Tax Collector
                     for the Gateway School District real estate taxes has paid over,
                     accounted for, and otherwise settled real estate taxes paid to her 
                     since 7/1/2025 in her capacity as real estate tax collector for the 
                     Borough of Pitcairn.  Approve the exoneration of Sally DiRobbio
                     for uncollected real estate taxes in the amount of $159,705.55
                     for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and uncollected
                     real estate taxes for duplicates for prior periods heretofore
                     delivered to her for collection.

11.2.  Authorize Urban Terrain to perform a Professional Boundary Land
          Survey of the Gateway School District in the amount of $12,500.00 .

11.3.  Accept the donation from the United States Tennis Association which
          includes:  free online school tennis curricula, storage bag with
          equipment to get the class started, in-person training for physical
          education staff during professional development, step-by-step, 
          standards-based school activity videos, kid-sized equipment and modified,
          lower-bouncing balls.

11.4.  Use of Facility Request
          11.4.1.  The Tamburitzans requested the use of GHS Auditorium for 
                       January 2027.  The fee is $2,540.00.

11.5.  Approve the MOU between Gateway School District and the Gateway
          Education Association for Cyber Instruction.

11.6.  Approve the renewal of the HVAC Preventive Maintenance Agreement for 
         all district buildings with Huckestein Mechanical (only to exclude Mosside
         Middle School) from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the amount of
         $55,883.63 (Co-Stars Contract #008-E22-885).*

11.7.  Approve the advertisement from The Garland Company for the scoreboard  
          in Antimarino Stadium in the amount of $2,400.00.*

11.8.  Approve the Addendum to Compensation Policy for Nurse Agreement*

11.9.  Approve the MOU for Salary Lane Adjustments*
12. Board Member Resolutions
13. Reports
13.1.  Administrative Report
13.2.  Board Member Committee Reports
 
14. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Opening of Meeting - Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Mrs. McBride
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mrs. McBride
Subject:
3. Roll Call and Recording those Present
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Estok
Subject:
4. Presentation & Comments from Residents on Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Mrs. McBride
Subject:
5. Board Member Discussion
Speaker(s):
Mrs. McBride
Subject:
6. Tabled Item from Previous Meeting
6.1.  Policy for 30-Day Display
          6.1.1.  Policy 006.1 - Attendance at Meetings Via Electronic Communication
 
Subject:
7. Minutes from Previous Meeting
7.1.  Minutes from July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting
Speaker(s):
Mrs. McBride
Subject:
8. Financial Reports
8.1.  List of Bills - August 2026 #1
8.2.  List of Bills - August 2026 #2*
8.3.  Financial Statements - June 2026
8.4.  Financial Statements - July 2026*
Speaker(s):
Mr. Drager
Subject:
9. Personnel
9.1.  Retirement
        9.1.1.  Kimberly Ireland - EV Special Education Teacher, effective January 
                   14, 2027*

9.2.  Resignation
        9.2.1.  Jocelyne Goodwell - Ramsey Lunch Room Aide, effective August
                   12, 2026*
        9.2.2.  Rachel Stone - Staff Nurse, effective August 12, 2026*  
        9.2.3.  Jessica Whetstone - GMS 7th Grade Team Leader (Supplemental),
                   effective August 14, 2026*
    
9.3.  Leaves
        9.3.1.  Employee #5570 - FMLA, not to exceed 60 days*
        9.3.2.  Employee #500 - Sabbatical for the restoration of health, to
                   conclude at the end of the first semester of 2026/2027 school year*
        9.3.3.  Employee #3633 - FMLA, not to exceed 60 days*
        9.3.4.  Employee #4782 - Extended Medical Leave Unpaid Teamsters
                   Article 13.8*
     
9.4.  Volunteers
        9.4.1.  Paul Gogniat - GHS Varsity Cross Country Volunteer Coach*
        9.4.2.  Chelsea Chase - GHS Marching Band Booster Volunteer*
        9.4.3.  Anita Cohen - GHS Marching Band Booster Volunteer*

9.5.  Rescindment
        9.5.1.  Melissa Woods - Rescinded acceptance of position (Food Svc Sub)*
        9.5.2.  Jaclyn Salla -  Rescinded acceptance of position (LT Sub @ CSE)*

9.6.  Employment
        9.6.1.  Jacob Valentine - District Substitute Teacher*
  

 
Subject:
10. Administrative Resolutions: Education
10.1.  Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and Penn
        Highlands Community College

10.2.  Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and ASK Speech
        Therapy Inc.

10.3.  Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and DePaul
        School for Hearing and Speech

10.4.  Approve the following to provide Title I Services for Non-Public Schools
        10.4.1.  Allegheny Intermediate Unit
        10.4.2.  Catapult
        10.4.3.  FACTS Education Solutions
        10.4.4.  Sound Foundations
       
10.5.  Approve Shape the Sky Parent Presentation Wednesday, March 17, 2027,  
          6:00 pm at Gateway Middle School.*

10.6.  Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and 
         Sunbelt Client Services.*
Subject:
11. Administrative Resolutions - Business
11.1  Exoneration of District Real Estate Tax Collectors for the 2025/2026 fiscal year
         11.1.1.  Municipality of Monroeville, Patrick Fulkerson, Real Estate Tax
                      Collector for the Gateway School District real estate taxes has paid
                      over, accounted for, and otherwise settled real estate taxes paid
                      to him since 7/1/2025 in his capacity as real estate tax collector for 
                      the Municipality of Monroeville.  Approve the exoneration of
                      Patrick Fulkerson for uncollected real estate taxes in the amount
                      of $1,202,529.71 for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
                      and uncollected real estate taxes for duplicates for prior periods
                      heretofore delivered to him for collection.

        11.1.2.  Borough of Pitcairn, Sally DiRobbio, Real Estate Tax Collector
                     for the Gateway School District real estate taxes has paid over,
                     accounted for, and otherwise settled real estate taxes paid to her 
                     since 7/1/2025 in her capacity as real estate tax collector for the 
                     Borough of Pitcairn.  Approve the exoneration of Sally DiRobbio
                     for uncollected real estate taxes in the amount of $159,705.55
                     for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and uncollected
                     real estate taxes for duplicates for prior periods heretofore
                     delivered to her for collection.

11.2.  Authorize Urban Terrain to perform a Professional Boundary Land
          Survey of the Gateway School District in the amount of $12,500.00 .

11.3.  Accept the donation from the United States Tennis Association which
          includes:  free online school tennis curricula, storage bag with
          equipment to get the class started, in-person training for physical
          education staff during professional development, step-by-step, 
          standards-based school activity videos, kid-sized equipment and modified,
          lower-bouncing balls.

11.4.  Use of Facility Request
          11.4.1.  The Tamburitzans requested the use of GHS Auditorium for 
                       January 2027.  The fee is $2,540.00.

11.5.  Approve the MOU between Gateway School District and the Gateway
          Education Association for Cyber Instruction.

11.6.  Approve the renewal of the HVAC Preventive Maintenance Agreement for 
         all district buildings with Huckestein Mechanical (only to exclude Mosside
         Middle School) from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the amount of
         $55,883.63 (Co-Stars Contract #008-E22-885).*

11.7.  Approve the advertisement from The Garland Company for the scoreboard  
          in Antimarino Stadium in the amount of $2,400.00.*

11.8.  Approve the Addendum to Compensation Policy for Nurse Agreement*

11.9.  Approve the MOU for Salary Lane Adjustments*
Subject:
12. Board Member Resolutions
Subject:
13. Reports
13.1.  Administrative Report
13.2.  Board Member Committee Reports
 
Subject:
14. Adjournment

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