September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Study Session Meeting

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 August 10, 2026 Study Session Meeting
 

7.2. Minutes from August 17, 2026 Regular Meeting

8. Financial Reports

 

8.1. List of Bills - September 2026 #1

9. Personnel - ACTION
 

9.1. Retirement:

9.1.1. Lynn Martin - GHS Gifted Teacher, effective September 5, 2026

9.1.2. Kelly Sweeney - GMS Grade 5 Teacher, effective January 14, 2027

9.1.3. Gwendolyn Williams - GHS Paraprofessional, effective January 4, 2027

9.2. Resignation:

9.2.1. Kayla Edwards - Food Service Substitute, effective August 20, 2026

9.2.2. Robert D. McCarl - Substitute Custodian, effective September 11, 2026

9.3. Employment:

9.3.1. Jacob Valentine - GHS Special Education Teacher (1 Year)

9.3.2. Veta Wagar - Food Service Substitute $14.75/hr.

9.3.3. Donna Brown - Ramsey Lunch Aide, per CBA

9.3.4. LayTonya Dunbar - Food Service Substitute (Re-Hire, formerly Food Service CSE General Worker #2) $14.75/hr

9.4. Leaves:

9.4.1. Employee #4942 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.2. Employee #1236 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.3. Employee #4214 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.4. Employee #2877 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.5. Employee #686 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.6. Employee #2738 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.7. Employee #5186 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.8. Employee #5186 - Unpaid Leave Teamsters 10.4 Maternity & Child Rearing Leave, not to exceed one (1) year 

9.4.9. Employee #2300 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.10. Employee #3862 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.11. Employee #1590 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.12. Employee #5133 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.13. Employee #883 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.14. Employee #5321 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.15. Employee #5102 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.16. Employee #5213 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.4.17. Employee #5216 - FMLA not to exceed 60 days

9.5. Supplementals:

9.5.1. Richard Otterman - GHS Varsity Baseball Head Coach $5,580.00

9.5.2. Madison Nick - GMS Musical Vocal Director $1,500.00

9.5.3. Zachary Metroskey - GHS Varsity Football Assistant Coach $3,397.00

9.5.4. Winter Athletic Supplementals as listed

9.6. Volunteers:

9.6.1. Natasha Wright - University Park

9.6.2. Jennifer Turoy - Ramsey

9.6.3. Brendan Dorosiev - GHS Varsity Cross Country Volunteer Coach

9.6.4. Jessica Colella - University Park

9.6.5. Valisa Dutrieuille - Ramsey

9.6.6. Zakiyya Gangat - Ramsey

9.6.7. Hanna Murauyova - Ramsey

9.6.8. Beth Kleist - GHS Marching Band Booster Volunteer

9.6.9. Ellie Sherman - GHS Marching Band Booster Volunteer

9.6.10. Amanda O'Leary - GHS

9.6.11. Melissa Cushenberry - Evergreen & Gateway Middle

9.6.12. Steven Cotter - Ramsey

9.6.13. Kayla Perkins - Ramsey & Gateway Middle

9.6.14. Kristie Jahromi - Gateway Middle

9.6.15. Megan DeSensi - Ramsey

9.6.16. Ruth Sedlock - Ramsey

10. Administrative Resolutions: Education
 

10.1. Approve the following new club/co-curricular proposal

10.1.1. Amateur Radio Club (HAM)

10.2. Approve the Comprehensive Planning Committee 

10.3. Approve the PAC-TE Teacher Education Academy Conference for Mr. Spinola and Mr. Stephans, Harrisburg, PA  October 21 & 22, 2026 $2,010.00

10.4. Approve the following Policies for 30 Day Public Display

11. Administrative Resolutions - Business
 

11.1. Approve the Resolution for the Public School Facility Improvement Grant, Part 2 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the building improvement projects
(ACTION ITEM)

11.2. Approve the PTO/FTO and Booster Groups for 2026/2027 school year as listed

11.2.1. CSE PTO

11.2.2. EV FTO

11.2.3. RAM PTO

11.2.4. UP PTO

11.2.5. GMS FTO

11.2.6. Gator Pride (GMS)

11.2.7. Band Boosters

11.2.8. Football Boosters

11.2.9. Boys Soccer Boosters

11.2.10. Gateway Theater Guild

11.2.11. Cheerleading Boosters

11.3. Approve the Professional Services Agreement between Gateway School District and Dr. Wayne McCullough Consulting LLC related to pupil transportation.

11.4. Approve the Agreement between Gateway School District and HopSkipDrive, Inc. as listed

11.5. Approve the Engagement Letter for required Arbitrage Compliance Services with Arbitrage Compliance Specialists Inc. for the series of 2021 General Obligation Bonds as listed.

11.6. Approve the following donations 

11.6.1. $6,152.00 - Rotary Club of Monroeville for Backpack Program

11.6.2. $2,500.00 - Forbes Family Medicine for Backpack Program

11.6.3. Non-Perishables from Municipality of Monroeville Food Drive for Backpack Program

11.6.4. Folders from Monroeville Police Department for Backpack Program

11.6.5. $1,000.00 - POMA Grant through Highmark Bright Blue Futures Volunteer Recognition Program for Backpack Program

11.6.6. Pittsburgh Steelers Organization - NFL FLAG Program District Wide

11.7. Approve the Monroeville Lions Club for Farmers Market during 2027/2028 seasons due to the Monroeville Mall Revitalization.  

11.8. Approve the School Nutrition Program (SNP) Agreement between SNP Sponsors with Shared Students (Forbes Road CTC Students)

12. Board Member Resolutions

12.1. PSBA Leadership Positions for Election 

13. Reports
13.1.  Administrative Report
13.2.  Board Member Committee Reports
 

14. Adjournment