001also really the ground's really really hard. Donnie said that that's what I had to get was a post setter and he said it's different than a post digger. >> So I'm just going to ask question. >> Janine, is that running? >> Okay, it's 5:00. So >> good afternoon everyone. I hereby call the special board meeting on October 1st, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to order with the pledge of allegiance. Would you all please stand? >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Mr. Mr. Secretary, may we have a roll call, please? >> Miss Bennett, >> present. >> Mrs. Boy, >> present. >> Mrs. Brown >> here. >> Mrs. G >> here.
002>> Mr. Gilbert >> here. >> Mrs. Hutch. >> Yep. Here. >> Mr. N >> here. >> Mrs. Cromwell >> here. >> Mr. Ste >> here. >> Nine present. >> Thank you very much. Our hearing of citizens paper had uh no one listed on that for today's meeting. So, we will move into the agenda items starting with Director Croml and the buildings and grounds information. >> I'm going to defer to Eric so he can correctly explain what the changes are if you don't mind. >> Yeah, no problem. We have uh three for approval, one for denial. Uh the number 12 is for the new cab valve. There were some changes in the back, the 24 in RCP line. to move the catch bases back a little bit more and to make sure it was all designed
003out right into new cap file and Hummer wanted one as well too. So Hummer paid for another one after that. So we each got additional one they paid for their share. Uh number 13 uh as I described in uh to you the this is the raise and lower the net. When we first did this we uh took $100,000 off when we did the change order when this first started to take that option off so we can get down to where we could afford the project. We got a to see what it would be to add it back in. It's $9,500. I think it's well worth it because it can increase the useful life of that many. Uh I know at the beginning it was very tough to get within that budget. So that add line
004still thinks worth it overall. And then the third uh number 14 is for the right field wall uh to another additional block needed to be added with the increase in the outfield to catch that. And if you remember, we also changed block. It was $20,000 deduct on the original uh This amount is $17,000 to make that one one higher to level off where we had to bring the ground up with all the soil with the excess top soil and then the redig down to get the uh uh filling to make sure it was right down right there. So overall, I think those are good change orders that we got out there to make the project good. And if you look out there right now where they're moving along, spread that dirt, it's really level out
005there. It's really looking good. uh 15. We're going to deny that one was that's for the excess fill and cut. When they went down, they had there was excess dirt. They had to respread it. And part of the contract is they own part of the field as as we were talking. Uh we're denying that right now. We'll see where that stands with that. But it was their responsibility to make sure how far they were going down between them and the engineer. That's we're not saying it's the owner's problem on that one. They got to figure it out between those two. That's why we're denying at this point. >> We're dying. Just for the public where we're denying it to this point. If it happens to come back on a future agenda, there may be some
006uh issues that we need to address at that point. But at this point, we don't believe it's appropriate to approve. >> And I've asked Mr. Koshious to look into the uh part of the change order on number 13 with the uh net being able to be lowered. I asked him to uh check with the manufacturer to see whether or not there was any sort of system where that net could be placed into a bag which could then be zippered to protect it from the elements when it's lowered during the winter. And maybe Wesley um you know you could check with some of your resources on that as well or we could take it down and store it. >> Correct. Yeah. So, uh, we're we're looking at those two options. Either removing it and putting it
007away or see whether or not there's a way to protect it from the elements, um, just by lowering it into a pouch and then zippering it closed. So, um, that we'll be waiting to hear back from the engineers on that as well to to that. >> Eric, we're okay with our contingency money. money we put aside for >> we do have that uh we have a contingency money left for the rest of the project around 8200. >> Okay, great. >> Any motions that need pulled for discussion? Hearing none, I make a motion to approve B525. Second. >> Having a motion and a second for the building and grounds motions. All those in favor, please indicate by saying I. I. >> Are there any opposed? The motions carry. Director Bennett for personnel, please. >> Are there
008any motions that need pulled for discussion? >> I'd like to make a motion to approve P6925 through P725. >> Second. >> Having a motion and a second for the personnel committee motions as listed. All those in favor, please indicate by saying I. >> I. >> Are there any opposed? Those two motions carry. I would like to introduce Mr. Matthew Moles. Thank you. [Applause] Uh his vision and expertise and dedication to students make him an outstanding choice to guide our schools for the years ahead. And obviously we look forward to his continued guidance as Dr. D steps away. And obviously we want to show our appreciation for everything that Dr. D has done in the time that he has been with us. And um I I it was very deservedly so that we that that you
009uh have helped us. We very much appreciate it. >> Thank you, >> Mr. Moles. >> Yes. Uh good evening everyone. Um, I want to begin by sincerely thanking the board for entrusting me with this uh responsibility and for the confidence they placed in my leadership. I'm also uh deeply grateful to my colleagues, my family, some of which have joined us here tonight, and the community community partners who've uh supported me along the way. Being appointed superintendent is both an honor and a responsibility I take very seriously. Uh, Ligonier Valley schools are the heart of this community and I'm committed to work collaboratively with educators, families, and students to ensure every child has an opportunity to thrive. Also want to recognize those who came before me and dedicated u the dedicated staff who serve our schools
010each day. Uh, Dr. D, their efforts lay the foundation for everything we do moving forward. Thank you again for this opportunity. I look forward to serving with integrity, listening with openness, and lending leading with a focus on what matters worst most, our students. Thank you. >> Thank you. Congratulations. >> Would you introduce the people that came with you? >> Yeah, of course. Well, we came separately, but they're they're they're joining me. Uh, first, my mom. >> Hi, Mom. >> Hi. Nice to meet you. >> And Mason. Say hi. >> Hi, Mason. >> That's Mason, my nephew. And my wife, Sharon. >> Hi, Sharon. and my dad Larry. >> Hi Larry. >> And my sister Monica, also an educator. >> Hi Monica. >> Fantastic. >> Thank you very much for joining us. >> And thank you
011very much for accepting the position. We're looking forward to it. >> At this point in time, if there's no other discussion, I will ask for motions for adjournment. >> Some move second. >> Having a motion and a second for adjournment. All those in favor indicate by saying I. >> I. Any opposed? Motion carries. 508. Thank you very much. Meeting is adjourned.