001I aliance 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. >> And please remain standing. We're going to hear from our viola players in the high school orchestra. [Music] [Applause] You want to tell us a little bit about yourselves? >> Yeah, my name is Ava. I'm currently a junior in high school. >> Freshman in high school. I'm Matthew. I'm also a freshman in high school. >> I'm also a freshman in high school. Well, we're all very, very honored that you came tonight because you had a big day at school, a long day. And who did you who came with you this evening? >> Your dad. I I recognize someone else in the back of the room.
002>> Yeah. >> Yes. So, is the viola the hardest instrument to play? >> I'm not sure. I discredit any of the other orers, but I do think it is the best instrument. Personal opinion. >> It seems a little harder. >> I mean, it's heavier. >> Consider that it is heavier. And And isn't it um how many strings? >> Yeah. How many does the violin have? >> Darn it. Okay. So, really, you need the same number of fingers, >> right? Well, thank you so much. I hope you have a great night. We look forward to hearing from you later in the year. >> Thank you, Mrs. Chisum. >> One more time. [Applause] >> We'll go ahead now with our roll call. >> Sorry about that. Mrs. Bolus, >> present. >> Mrs. Hannah, >> Dr. Gans, Mr.
003Lambert, Mr. Moscow, >> present, >> Mrs. Peterson, >> present. >> Mrs. Schnore, >> present. >> Mrs. Snder, >> present. >> And Dr. Watzel, >> present. >> We have seven members present and two absent. >> Thank you. Mr. Mscaro, would you read the mission? developing lifelong learners and responsible citizens for global society is the mission of Upper Slair School District served by a responsive innovative staff who in partnership with the community provides learning experiences that nurture the uniqueness of each child and promotes happiness and success. >> Thank you. And now it's time in the agenda for residents comments uh regarding any district related items. Is there anyone from the community who would like to share comments at this time? All right. Seeing no one, we'll move to the approval of the minutes. And Mrs. Bolis, would
004you read the motion? Certainly. I move that the board approve the meeting minutes of the August 4th, 2025 board meeting as attached. >> Mr. Mascara, >> second. >> It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Motion carries. And we move now to our student board representative report, which is our favorite uh part of the agenda. And I believe we're going to hear from Dr. Wagner, our high school principal. >> Good evening, everyone. It's uh great great to see you at our our back to school time. It's been an awesome couple of weeks. I'm thrilled to be here tonight uh for the purpose of introducing and reintroducing our student board reps um to to the board. Um, I'll begin by reintroducing uh Bella
005Donnelly, Isabella Donley. Um, she's the senior representative uh to to this board. Um, Bella, as you may remember and know, is a member of our student council at the high school. She plays volleyball. Uh, Bella is pursuing the uh diploma as a full uh DP student in the IB program at the high school. Um, and and reports that spending time with friends and family is is a great um love of hers. So, I would first like to to welcome back Bella and thank you for a second year of service uh in your role as as student board rep. I'd also like to introduce this evening uh uh the junior board rep uh member of of the class of 27. That is Anthony Razo. Um Anthony is also like Bella, member of the student council, and
006I'll mention a little more of that in in just a moment. Um Anthony plays football and wrestles. Uh is also a member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's uh fundraising team, the Student Visionaries Program, um which is a citywide and a nationwide program. Anthony is involved um in that uh philanthropic work like Bella enjoy spending time with family and friends. So Anthony, welcome to to your first meeting and and we're glad that the the duo of Bella and Anthony um are here. It's not required of student board reps to be members of student council. Um but I did want to highlight that as part of the introduction uh because I think that connection is is really special and important. Um Mrs. Brook Tarson uh runs our student council and I think the uh the the
007transaction of student board reps hearing information here during meetings and being able to convey some of what's most important or pertinent uh to the student body via the student council is is an awesome opportunity. Um and so these two have audience with their elected peers um on a regular basis for student council meetings. And I I think that's a great opportunity to to continue to to uh share the good work happening here with the students and likewise to hear from the elected students uh members of the student council and potentially bring some of those thoughts to to this team. So um thank you both for for running and being successful in in that pursuit on student council. Um, in addition to the student board rep's work here, um, some things that that you may or
008may not know in terms of behind the scenes, uh, we have regular meetings at the high school where members of the administrative team, uh, will gather with the student board reps just to to make sure there's alignment in in how they're seeing their role, um, in support of of the work that's happening here. Um, an informal um, but also very consistent part of their work is reacting twice a year to the curriculum recommendations. And so just as the board hears the Rex, the student board reps um hear the Rex um and then are able to give feedback to the curriculum leaders um as part of that curriculum work process. So really important um part of of their role that that you may not know is happening. And and last but not least, I think it's
009a great opportunity for students to network with their peers that are in their social group um but also to extend outside of that social group um and really get to know uh an array of students that uh that they represent as as your student board reps. Um and lastly, we know that our students are are so committed. There are some out on the field. The band was on the front field. Um here these two are. Um and so we know that that this time and commitment um you know does does require a lot of sacrifice. Um but we also know that there are many students um who have overlapping commitments uh to to this time. Um and so one of our goals for this year really is um as we think about this this civic
010duty that they're doing, seeing about ways to make that more accessible um to more students um so that they can understand and and participate potentially in in board function uh because it is an important part of of their lives as students. So, um, we are grateful, Bella and Anthony, that that you're the two that are here. Um, but we will continue to consider how, you know, beyond the the context of these meetings, we can involve students in in board function. So, um, thank you for shephering, uh, this program and, uh, if there are any questions for me, happy to answer them. But if not, I'll I'll turn it over to to the students. >> Thank you, Dr. W. >> Thanks, Dr. Russell. >> Thank you, Dr. Wagner. I'm honored to be here tonight and my
011report covers athletics and academics. For athletics, fall sports are off and running at Upper Slair. At the high school level, we have a total of nine different programs in action. First up is our girls soccer team. The team is off to a strong start with a record of 30 and1. Their next game is here tonight at 8:00 against Baldwin. If anyone is looking to watching something exciting, stick around and support the Lady Panthers after the meeting. Boys soccer has a record of 0 and4. Next up for them will be Connellsville this Thursday. Boys football started off their season 2 and 0 by beating Mount Lebanon and Canon Mack. The team will travel to Franklin Regional this Friday for our next game. Our girls volleyball team is also undefeated with a 3-0 start to the season.
012Their next match is tomorrow at Penn Trafford. Boys golf has had an impressive 7-1 start to their season. Tomorrow they will face off against West Alagany. Girls golf is three and five to start the year. They will be in action next Friday against Trinity. Girls FE field hockey holds a record of 1 and one. They will match up tomorrow against Peters Township. Our boys and girls cross country team officially begin their season this Saturday at the Red, White, and Blue Classic. And girls tennis posts a 4-2 record at this point in the season. Their next match tomorrow is tomorrow at Trinity. Now on to academics. The ad drop window for courses at the high school ended on September 2nd. Students are now all situated in their courses for this semester. This is the first year
013for the AI course course in the computer science department. There are currently 40 students enrolled in two sections. We look forward to hearing how the class is going and sharing updates with the board. And lastly, the annual open house at the high school for parents to learn more about our academic program and meet the teachers is on Thursday, September 11th. >> Thank you, Anthony. And thank you everyone for um inviting me back this year. I'm really excited. So, uh, firstly, in our arts department, Dracula will be performed at the high school on October 23rd, 25th, 26th. Our marching band has two festivals coming up. These will take place on September 13th at Chartiers Valley and September 27th at South and they will both begin at 7 p.m. Um, also our high school Jazz ensemble put
014together a jazz combo to perform for the class of 1975 50th reunion at our St. Clair country club um on September 13th. And then there will also be performances at night from the Shanta Claire's. And then on that same day, um, our orchestra will also be performing at the dinner. And then some of our students in our orchestra are preparing to audition for the PMA Honors Orchestra this this month. So to help them prepare um the high school has invited Miss Ellen Chen Livingston um to give them feedback on their performances. So that's really neat. And then for activities, um I'm excited to report that we're going to be hosting a lot of activities this month. Firstly, our junior mentors, they will be putting on freshman field day um for the entire freshman class on
015September 13th. During lunch that same day, student council will be hosting Rush. Um this is our high school's annual event that showcases all the clubs and um encourages students to sign up and become involved in our school. That same night as me as mentioned by Anthony um the student council will act as tour guides for the open house that will be hosted for the parents and this will run from about 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Um our Upper St. Clair boys football will be hosting their youth night on September 12th here at our Panther Stadium and the Fort Couch band will have the opportunity to be playing alongside our high school band. And then I'm almost done. I'm sorry. To kick off our week leading up to homecoming, our homecoming tour will be on Monday, September
01629th. Um, and so the football team, the cheer team, the band, the Panther, and some of our student council members will be going to each school in our district to perform in order to get everyone excited for the game. Um, our homecoming football game is on October 3rd, and our homecoming will be held on October 4th at the high school. Um, and then as a small token of our appreciation to the board and on behalf of myself and Anthony and the entire student body, we'd like to present you with a USC travel seat made by um, our very own shop at USC that you guys can always use throughout the township as you support the many student activities, which we know you guys always do, and we're really grateful for that and for you. So,
017comments from the board. >> Thank you both for your comments. And Isabella, you never have to worry about rushing through and don't worry how long your presentation is because that's why we're here. >> You this what you two have to tell us is the most important part of the evening. So you you go on you could go on for hours and we would listen. Okay. So I want you to know that here here any other comments. Bella I want to thank you for returning because it's your senior year and that's a lot. So thank you. And Anthony as well. Both of you are representing not just yourselves but your community and that's kind of a big deal considering how many other things you're doing. So, thank you. We look forward to more at more gifts.
018Actually, this is this is a first, I think, for the >> go a long way. Trust me. >> I have I have a large family that attends the games, so I just wanted you. >> Well, thank you so much. Um, I did I did want to know how are the freshman doing in your opinion? You know, it's it's a tough transition. Anybody want to >> I think they've been doing well. Besides the first week, you know, they're a little they're not used to the high school, but after the first week, I think they've been pretty situated from what I've seen. >> Um, after talking to Miss Torxen, um, who, as Dr. Wagner mentioned, she's the head of our student council, we had maybe a record-breaking signups this year. um people that have signed up to
019be on the ballot and not necessarily like in our program yet because we do hold elections. And so there was about 60 almost 70 kids that submitted the form. So that's really exciting and I'm glad that um so early on the freshmen are involved in something so fun. So >> that's great. Thank you for that. All right. And now it is time for you really can't beat this, can we? We should just go home. Okay. The the superintendence report. All right. Thank you, Dr. Wetszel. Um, well, it's it's it's great to be with everyone. This is our first meeting since the start of the school year. Um, before I get into the report, I do I wanted to just take a minute to recognize we have three of our staff members who are sitting here
020tonight. Uh, Dr. Aor, uh, Dr. Wagner, and Chief Bryson. And, um, they're they all play such an important role um, behind the scenes. And, uh, Dr. Aor and Dr. for Wagner in particular in their new roles as supervisor of middle level education, supervisor of secondary education have have done a tremendous job with leading our professional development to start the school year. They're both very strong instructional leaders. They've worked very closely with the curriculum leaders and I I just wanted to say how much we we greatly appreciate them. Um they're they're they're real assets to our district and our community and I appreciate them being here tonight. and Chief Bryson who is with us at all meetings, but uh Chief Bryson also um does so much to make sure school was up and running and uh
021did a lot of work with his team to get things ready to go this year and we we appreciate him so very much as well. So, just wanted to thank the three of them and uh and extend our sincere gratitude. Um as I mentioned since we've last met, school did start. Um we welcome new staff on August 11th. August 11th and 12th we had our induction with our new staff. had some great people to the team, some really talented people that we believe have tremendous potential. Uh on August 14th, we had the entire staff come in and welcome them in the theater. Uh and then August 20th was our first student day. So today was officially our 10th 10th day of school. Um since we started this year and it's been a great start. Uh
022we're very fortunate. There is positive energy in all of our buildings. Um a lot of good things going on. and you heard from our our student board reps and that's just a small snippet of what's happening throughout the district. This is a really busy time in the school district, a really busy time for our students and staff, but it's also a very exciting time. Uh beginning this week, we start our open houses that begin. They'll be the next the four consecutive Thursdays will begin with our elementary open house for all three of our elementary buildings. This Thursday, next Thursday will be the high school openhouse, then Boyce, and then the fourth Thursday will be the Fort Couch openhouse. I think mostly everyone knows those are are very well attended events. Um we have great parent
023support. Um usually the the building is packed. Parking is very challenging. Uh but it is a really good problem to have. Parents really want to come in and learn more about the academic program, what their child is going to experience for the year and get to meet the teachers. And so we look forward to as always having four great open houses that will begin this Thursday. Um, I also want to highlight event we had that is is one of those uh events on the school calendar that is is is something that is unique to upper Slair um and may happen in other districts, but I don't know if it happens to this degree. And that was our new family welcome dinner uh that we have partnered with now for over 20 years with our parent
024teacher council. Uh they host that on the first uh Friday football game of the year in the cafeteria at 5:00 and invites all new families to the district. anyone who's moved to the district in between first and 12th grade. And um we had approximately 50 families that attended and it was as always just a great event. Our parent teacher council did does a tremendous job with supporting that event and making it a continued success. And it's it's a nice event because you get to meet a lot of people. People from that moved here from neighboring communities, people who've moved here from across the country, people moved here from different parts of the world. And what I what was consistent when talking to the various families is that they moved here for the school district. And
025so that's always feels great to hear that, but it also reaffirms our need to continue to make sure that we offer a world-class education. And so it was a great night. Uh thank you to everyone that was involved. And uh sometimes I wish we could do that event more regularly, but it's only once a year. But it's a really positive feel-good night and it's always a nice way to welcome families to the district. years later, I hear from people and they talk about their new family welcome dinner and the first experiences they had with meeting people in the district and it's very special for them. So, um I wanted to acknowledge that we have another big event coming up. Um we have reunions all the time in the district, but the class of 1975 50th
026reunion. Um Dr. Angelo has done a great job and his role overseeing some of the alumni work with coordinating that. I don't know if I've seen a class yet that I've been here that have been um this dedicated to making sure their reunion is is really special. And so we are welcoming them next weekend. Uh they have an event next Friday in the high school uh before the game next Friday and then they have their reunion on Saturday at St. Clair Country Club. But what was really important for them is there were a couple takeaways that I've had in the conversations with them. One is they graduated here 50 years ago and they still talk about this place like it was yesterday and it's so important to them. That came through with any of the
027people we interacted with. But they wanted to make sure that the students were involved in their weekend reunion. So Friday they will be spending some time at our high school interacting with our students and then they have students performing actually Saturday night uh at at their reunion. So, we look forward to welcoming them and we have, I believe, seven other reunion classes coming in this year, but this is a big one. 50 years. I think it'll be a strong turnout and uh excited to welcome them back. Um, some other good news I want to share and give a little bit of uh attention to is uh our high school assistant principal uh Dr. Dan Beck uh authored an article. He's been very active in his work with the transition from middle school to high school.
028Dr. Wagner and Dr. Singer have also been instrumental in this and some of the programming and intentionality that we've implemented in our ninth grade to make a better transition for students. And uh I wanted to show this who's got this in the mail today and I he'd mentioned something this to me but I was surprised that this was the National Association of Secondary School Principles magazine and there is our own Dr. Beck on the cover and so I wanted to give a little shout out to him but there's a great article in here him and there's pictures of Dr. Wagner, Dr. singer and the three of them just do a tremendous job at the high school, but um that's pretty special. That's that's really quite an honor and you he of course doesn't want to
029say much about it because if you know Dr. Beck, he he's very humble. Um but their commitment to kids is obvious and I'm really proud of them, proud of the district that we are showcased in in this national uh this national way. Um and so the last thing I will share is um just an update on parking. Every September we talk about parking in the school district. So want to keep keep that trend going. But um but uh parking is is different each year. This year the way our parking works is uh seniors do receive parking passes first and then if there are available passes we consider how we will open them up to the rest of the student body. Last year we had a very large senior class. This year senior class was significantly
030smaller. So we do have spaces available and the high school administration chief Bryce and Dr. friend there and I um have been meeting about that because we will likely be opening more spaces to junior class members. There obviously is not enough spaces to accommodate the entire junior class. Um but we do feel we can offer a fair amount of parking that we were not able to last year. So between now and when we meet next month that will likely happen and more than likely we will have a lottery. We want to make sure it's fair, equitable, everyone, you know, gets a chance uh to secure a parking space. Um, but that is uh our situation with parking right now. And so the students have been pretty good uh about the parking. The parking lot uh
031Chief Bryson does and his team do an excellent job monitoring the parking lot. Not an easy job. Um and I do want to also mention that often times if you drive through our parking lot, if it's first thing during the first hour and a half of the day or at the end of the day, it may actually look like there's more spaces available than there really are. And that's because we do have a fair amount of our students because of their schedule, they either have late starts or they have early releases. And so that will definitely create some fluctuation out there. But look forward to sharing more about the parking uh next month. And I am grateful that we will have more spaces available to our students um that we will be uh working on
032over the next week. And with that said, um just thank you to everyone. Hopefully we continue to have a positive year. It's been a terrific start and be glad to answer any questions if you have them. >> Thank you, Dr. Razo. Actually, we're going to hear from you for the next one. >> Yes. Uh uh 8B is the approval of the school board to cast votes for the PSA PSBA, excuse me, officer elections. We have attached the enclosure and if um you have any recommendations, um please contact Dr. Wetzel or or myself regarding this agenda item. >> Thanks, Mrs. Hannah. I move that the board approve the school board to cast votes for the PSBA officer elections. >> I second the motion. >> It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, all
033those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Motion carries. And now number nine, the administrator's report. Dr. Roso. >> Yes. Thank you. Uh 9A is our personnel listing and I will turn it over to Mrs. Mack from our HR department. >> Hello. Um yes, so just an overview of our personnel listing uh for this um September. Um just an overview, we actually had a very successful career event um last month. Um we had about 31 um individuals attend and out of that 31 um we made offers for 12 um that you'll see on this personnel listing. um more exciting there were areas that we really needed some you know additional people. So we offered uh three offers for custodians uh three offers for nutrition center and then uh six offers to substitute teachers that
034were included in this. So um great event and thank you for everyone that attended and helped out with that event as well. Um, and then just uh to capture too, there was another area nutrition center that we were definitely looking to add people and to date we actually had nine people start the year which has been a great addition. Um, but overall um we are moving forward with staffing and and filling positions. You >> this is very good news. Thank you. Mrs. Snder, would you read the motion? I move that the board approve the personnel listing as presented subject to all required pre-employment history reviews and clearance requirements. >> I second. >> It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. Motion carries. And
035now 9B. Dr. Fender and Miss Kramer. I'm presenting um for second reading and adoption the policies listed here. There have been no changes or recommendations to the policies since presented for the first reading at the August meeting. So for this evening, I present to you these policies for second reading and adoption. >> Thank you. Miss Schnore, would you read the motion? >> I will. I move that the board approve the above listed policies, items I through V, as presented. >> I second. It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> The motion carries, we're going to item C. And that's Dr. Media. >> Good evening, everyone. Um, tonight I am requesting approval of a consultant agreement with Dr. Bethany Fogle um to support
036our work as the host district for um the programs at Southwood Behavioral Healthcare. >> Thank you, Mrs. Peterson. Yes. I move that the board approve the consulting agreement with Classrooms on the Move Consulting LLC, Dr. Bethany Fogle, to provide professional and administrative services for the 2025 2026 school year at fees and expenses listed on the agreement subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the superintendent and solicitor. >> I second. >> It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. Motion carries. We go to D and Dr. Andler Plovic. >> Thank you. Good evening everyone. Um these are renewal agreements for the implementation of IEPs. So MB therapy provides speech therapy services for our few of our students in the district and PA Connecting
037Communities also is a renewal. We began partnership with them in the spring to help provide some transition services for our students that are looking to age into adulthood. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. Mr. Mascara, would you read the motion? >> I move that the board approve the above listed special education agreements items Romanette 1 through two subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the superintendent solicitor. >> I will second that motion. >> It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. I. >> Motion carries. We go to E. Mr. Snider. >> Thank you. Good evening. This evening, uh, administration is recommending for your consideration and, uh, approval of the following four agenda to the Ruth Roth service maintenance agreement. Uh, the current
038agreement is right now sitting in year two of a three-year contract. These following four agenda will not extend um any terms uh will not extend the contract. The contract will stay at three-year contract. So, once again, we're in year two. We'll just follow through if approved to year three. The following for agenda uh consists of addendum one, it's just a verbiage cleanup. Uh renaming a piece of equipment, there's no cost there. Um so that's an easy one. Addendum two, now that we've had some time with this contract, we were able to further evaluate our needs and whether or not our services that are in this contract are being best utilized. Um, we would like to remove some of the services and reallocate the labor to other areas that could benefit and support not only the
039district but the staff. Um, we would like to add this building, the administration building to the contract in lie of these other services that we don't believe we really actually need their labor on. Excuse me. So, here at the administration building, they would uh they would work on. they they would have the rooftop units, the aons, they would have the two boilers, the pumps, they would have all the mechanical equipment uh under this contract. So, that's something that we've never had before. We've always maintained this building inhouse and uh we'd like to move this building on to the contract. Um and that is at no cost as well. It's just apples for apples. So, um addendum three is where the cost comes in at. The first one is going to be for the natiatorum. So
040the natiatorum it's a it's a difficult environment. You have to maintain the space at a certain temperature 82 degrees high humidity. It's under a lot of stress and granted the equipment is meant to withstand these stresses but the equipment is also very needy. It's high maintenance. It needs a lot of TLC. Uh we've been able to maintain and uphold it thus far. But we believe that an area such as this with that type of equipment should actually be serviced by a professional contractor to receive commercial uh servicing. Um this would increase the amount of servicing that we currently are doing. Right now internally we can only do semianual. This contract would give quarterly servicing especially to the pool pack units. This would prolong the life and um longevity and um uh the efficiency of all
041the units. Uh just to run down, not to bore you, but it's it would consists of two pool packs, a rooftop unit, an air handler, two boilers, a handful of pumps, two multi-city minlit units, and the list goes on. So, it's a lot of equipment that we've been trying to do in house, and we just think it's best suited to put this on the contract. So, that is a total of $17,397 if approved. Finally, for addendum four, um it would be another increase. This is to add six minisplit units, excuse me, yes, six seven minplit units to six locations throughout the district, which would be everywhere except for the high school. So, for those of you who aren't familiar what a mini split unit is, it's just another type of unit, and I won't bore
042you with the details. It's just another form of heating or air conditioning. Um, these areas are very critical. They're the MDF, they're the data rooms. these data rooms and if miss were brought were here I would uh defer to him but these rooms need to be kept at 62 to 64 degrees to protect our IT equipment. So these are critical units and they're also under a lot of stress trying to maintain these temperatures throughout the year. That being said um these year these units are also 20 plus years old. They're nearing their end of life. they require a lot of attention um as well and therefore we feel that it's necessary to put them on this contract as well so that they receive professional um uh servicing um sorry I lost my train of thought
043there but yeah so we we would like to do that for a cost of $10,580 um alto together I just kind of want to revisit two years ago where we were at with our prior pro provider um at that time uh the prior provider had a contract uh for us having everything that we have included in it right now, not these items that I'm asking for you to approve, but apples to apples everything uh at a cost of $97,330. And that was in 2023. Dr. Angelo and I went out and we spoke with Ruth Roth and uh we realized we could get the same level of service for less money. So, if we would have stayed with this prior provider at their going rate 3% each year, we would actually be at a contract this
044year of 100 103,257.37. Right now, without these changes, we're paying $60,167. And again, these are the same exact services without changing anything. Um, over the last two years, the district has saved $81,720.37, which is changing vendors, providers. Um, so the good news is is that we're still saving. We're still less than where we would have been had we stayed with the prior provider. Um, that being said, with the two agenda, they would come to a total of $27,977, bringing the cost for this year for the Ruth Roth service maintenance agreement to a number not to exceed of $88,144. Of course, there is an increase next year of 3% per the contract. Um, and yeah, I appreciate your time and I'm happy to answer any questions. Well, thank you, Mr. Snyder. Any questions? >> I don't
045have questions, but I do have comments. And my dad was a mechanic, and he taught us early on, change the oil. Change the oil. Change oil. I get many more miles out of my car than most people do because I am adamant about changing the oil. Um, preventative maintenance is the best maintenance. We've lived in our house 50 years. A lot of our things are twice two times their life expectancy because there are certain things that need to be done all the time otherwise you're paying for a new unit plus the labor which every day goes up more and more which is often double what the item is that you're replacing. So I appreciate the due diligence in this. It's a benefit to our taxpayers and um it I I just want to thank you
046for the due diligence. >> Thank you. >> Agreed. Okay. >> Anyone else? >> I also wanted to say that I appreciate the uh memo was really clear about what we're saving the history and so forth. I like I I think that's really good for the district to have it on the record whenever we have these items. So, I hope we keep that up. Um all right, Mrs. Bolus, would you read the motion? >> Yes. I move that the board approve the four agenda with Ruth Ruth Service LLC for a total amount not to exceed 27,977 for the existing term for the HVAC preventative maintenance maintenance services throughout the district buildings subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the superintendent and solicitor. >> So moved. >> It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions?
047Seeing none, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Motion carries. And now we go to Dr. Angela with item F. >> Okay. Thank you so much. Uh, so the administration's recommending that we approve a renewal with the USCAA to use district facilities on Sundays. Um, since we uh started the operations department, uh, district facilities are not accessible to the public on Sundays. Uh, the USCAA has great need to access our facilities then. So we established theou. So we are in the process. We are asking for you to renew that particular. Uh just to give you a little bit of insight, the USCAA typically uses our facilities on Sundays starting in November and typically runs through March. Um it accommodates both basketball and wrestling. And um they've been great stewards of our buildings.
048They've been great partners as you know. Um we're very grateful to have them work so well with us. and uh we are happy to recommend this renewal. >> Thank you, Dr. Angelo. Mrs. Hannah, >> I move that the board approve the renewal of theou with the USCAA for the continued use of the district's facilities on Sundays with automatic renewals upon consent of both parties subject to final terms and conditions acceptable to the superintendent and solicitor. >> And I second the motion. >> It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> The motion carries. And now we go to number 12 with Mr. Burch. >> Uh good evening. Uh just uh a point for next month will be our first treasures report. It will
049include uh July and August. This month we're just asking for the board approval of the supplemental report which includes the total bill listing and the check file listing. >> Thank you. Any comments for Mr. Burchil? >> Any questions? >> All right, Mrs. Snyder. >> I move that the board approved the supplemental report, including approval of total bill list and check file listing as follows. Fund 10, general fund, 3,139,3380. Fund 32, Capital Reserve Fund, $633,11727. Fund 39, Construction Fund, $1,56,310. Fund 50, school lunch fund, $56,71110. >> I second. >> It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions? Seeing none, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Motion carries. Thank you, Mr. Burchil. And actually, you're up again. >> Uh, this uh motion is uh asking for a correction to the August 4th
050motion, which listed only cafeteria workers and custodians as uh getting increases effective August 16th, 2025. Um, actually it was all of the um employee categories listed. So this is just a correction to the August 4th motion. >> Thank you. Any questions? >> All right, Miss Schneler. >> Yes. I move that the board amend the motion from the August 4th, 2025 schoolboard agenda, item 12 C, and approve the support the support employee pay rates increases for all support groups, not just cafeteria workers and custodians, as attached effective August 16, 2025. >> I second. >> It's been moved and seconded. Any comments or questions? Some great music out there. had everyone's smiling so couldn't couldn't pretend any longer. All right, all those in favor please say I. >> I. I. >> Motion carries. There's now time in
051our agenda for committee reports. If anybody has a committee report, >> so we had our Pathfinder board meeting last week and they um had their first week of school and they are uh in need of nine special educators currently which is devastating for them. I forwarded the um information to Dr. Annlo. So, I just wanted to let you know they are really seeing um you know what's going on in the country and with special ed and it's really affecting you know um all of our kids at P Pathfinder. So, if you know anybody who is looking for a job in special ed, send them my contact information or um you know the Pathfinder contact information. >> Thank you for that. And do they have a full house? >> They have a full house with a
052waiting list. >> And the concern is the current staff as well having to cover for all the openings. >> Thank you, Mrs. Polus. >> PSBA. Um that's one of the items that they have have really been pushing is a school safety summit which is going to take place September 17th and I know Sergeant Bryson is always keeping us up to date and ensuring that we have the latest and best practices. However, if anybody would like to attend us individually um they're they are going to be working on developments and solutions in the evolving landscape of school safety. Um the takeaways will be invaluable and they are offer also offering tours and demonstrations of the safety institute and it's a cutting edge facility. It's one that's recognized across the Commonwealth and getting national recognition. Some of
053the topics that will be included recognizing the subtle signs of child abuse a guide for educators safety from the inside out. Safe to say something tipline stats and training overview beyond bullying. What school leaders need to know ever evolving school safety landscape as I mentioned early earlier contraband in schools a hidden epidemic or an overstated concern. They're also going to be offering a program on safeguarding public funds in an electronic age. It's going to be done by the Pennsylvania school district liquid asset fund. is going to explore best practices around general policies and procedures. Another one is going to be the impacts of developmental trauma on learning. As school directors, we take that training every it's when you initially become a board member and it is required but they're also in offering updates and it's
054a they consider it a public health issue that negatively impacts individuals and families as well as the public in general. And it's about educating those who have experienced trauma how it requires an understanding of how trauma affects brain development and how to implement effective engagement strategies. And I'm many of us, I'm sure, had have known people that have struggled with some sort of trauma. So that's going to be an update and that's presented November 19th. Thank you. Thank you, Mrs. Bolus. Yeah, I would have to say Chief Bryson has actually put us ahead, I would say, of other other districts at this point as with the training that folks do uh our officers do with the simulations and so forth. So, we are uh we it's good to hear that the rest of the state
055will be catching up to us. So, uh Dr. Roso, >> could I Oh, please. Yes, Mr. >> Parkway had its first meeting last night and we are full to the brim. It's the first time since I've been involved with Parkway. We turned away 20 students in cosmetology. We're teaming with students and cosmetology in particular to stay certified. It's a certain amount of square foot per student. And so, you know, that's not happy news. There's a lot of conversation going on. We have moved diesel. We've built an outside classroom, pretty much a porch covered area, and we're using diesel generators because there's not enough electricity in the building to accommodate the welding program. So, there's a lot of talk going on, but I just wanted to make you aware that we're really cramped and there's probably
056going to be conversations about improvements. >> Thank you. I'm I'm sorry to hear that about the students though who are on the list, their weight list. Um, okay. Thank you. We have we have busy board members. Thanks for your work. Um, I want to make an announcement that we had an executive we've actually had two executive sessions. Uh, one on Thursday, August 28th at 6 p.m. for personnel matters and uh, one today at 6:30 for legal matters. And it is now time to adjurnn. So, may I have a motion? So move.