0012025. We'll start with the pledge of allegiance. >> I 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. >> Mr. Lego, could you please take roll call for me? >> Yes, sir. Mr. president. >> And before he does it, I want everyone to know this is the last time Mr. Lego will ever be taken roll call because after how many years of working? >> 22 years of Pen Traford um school board secret. Well, it's not always 22 years of the secretary of business. Maybe the last 12. >> And as our business manager, he is retiring after this meeting. And I was really surprised that he actually came to the meeting. actually his retirement end of
002his after school today and >> yeah thank you >> we are going to miss you and >> I have to tell you give great kudos to him as well as the board we are high achieving school district very high our scores are always in the top 3% of the state and our spending is always at the bottom 3% of the state so we do the most with the least so red I'd like to thank you for making sure of that I would have enjoyed a couple more dollars once in a while to spend because >> that's why we're the lowest spending because you got to say no sometimes. >> Sometimes you have to say no. >> We appreciate it. You will definitely be missed. And what was your best memory? >> Uh there's a lot
003of good memories. uh you know to think about all the money we've been able to save over the years whether it was through you know instituting a cafeteria plan so that our employees could pay for their benefits on a pre-tax basis. Um you know we renegotiated our our transportation contracts which has saved probably over $10 million over the last 20 years. Um but I think uh the final great point was Mr. Patrusi kept pushing for a new administration building and we finally got it done and uh we got a great new building. We got rid of that uh old uh health hazard that we had down there uh and a building that's going to actually pay for itself in probably six or seven years and it'll be a re revenue stream. So, Mr. Patrusi, your
004uh persistence and uh your support got made that happen and we couldn't have done it without uh your support. I just want to say it's my pleasure and when I heard who built that foundation I when I built that structure I knew they were an excellent company and I think I've been proven well constructed and uh they they they just they're very strong very strong but thank you you know but um my pleasure. It was an old building but again I thought it was going to hit the wrecking ball but we ended up selling it and it worked out. >> There's anything in here now? >> Huh? Does anybody know if there's anything in the building? >> There's nothing at all. And I >> He paid a nice price for that. >> But I think
005more than anything, you know, it's just the relationships that that I build over the years. >> My Christmas, >> you know, we do what we do because, you know, we have the best administrative staff in in in the county and all of Western Pennsylvania. Uh it's been a pleasure to work with with the principles and our other administrators and our central admin team is is the best. uh you know the board's been super over all these years, very supportive and uh you know it it takes all of us to to accomplish what we did and it really is a team effort. We all work very well together and even though you know sometimes we have our differences but you know we we we resolve them professionally and and amicably and uh you know we wouldn't
006be a destination district if it weren't for everybody doing what needs to be done. So, I it's been a pleasure to spend the last 22 years here. I wouldn't want to work anywhere else. Um, it's been great and uh but it's now time to turn the reigns over to Mrs. Rodriguez and I think she'll uh she'll do a great job and you won't miss me one bit. >> This time next month, you'll be saying, "Bro, who?" >> I'd like to say it. I do miss the bow ties. >> He spoiled me on that one. >> I did. So, >> how many you have a bow ties? Well, five good years. >> I did. I I for about five years. cuz I was in the bow tie kick. >> Yeah. >> Then I went casual mode.
007Yes. >> Yeah. So I almost wore it tonight, but I went to the funeral home first and I didn't think the bow tie was appropriate for the funeral tonight. >> And you could remember this is your last time on the sideline. So you will be up here. You'll be here. Okay. Right in front by my side. So >> and Tiffany's side. So it's like the three of us. So >> you just hold that checkbook. But thanks for everything >> and sometimes open it up a little bit more often. >> All right. Mr. Kachassic >> here. >> Dr. Kosjo >> here. >> Mr. Leonard >> here. >> Mr. Matarazzo >> here. >> Mr. Petrusi >> here. >> Mrs. Essing >> here. >> Dr. Klein >> present. >> Mr. Neck >> here. >> Mr. Otto >> here.
008>> Okay. You have a corner. Mr. President. >> Thank you Mr. Lego. At this time, I would like to appoint, and it says right here on my paper, Brett Lego, as temporary chairperson for the organizational meeting. >> Okay. Thank you, Mr. President. Uh, we've already had the administration of the oath. Do we have the certificates uh to read? >> I do. >> You want to say that? >> I think I left them right. Do you need to have them read as in the >> Hold on a second. We're gonna make Christine's gonna say something about that. >> I am. Mr. Leo just covered that the incoming board members that were reelected and our newly elected member were given the oath of office earlier today. So, they've already been sworn and they're ready to take on
009their new uh four-year term. >> Okay. And we don't have the certificates. >> I have them. You want to go get them? >> No. Uh, do we need to read them, Mrs. Lane? Okay. >> We have them. They'll be on file in the district office. Anybody who wants them. >> Okay. So, at this time, I'm going to accept nominations for the office of president. >> I've allowed nomination of president. I know nominate Phil Kachassi. >> Second. >> Okay. Phil Kachi, we don't need a second. Okay. Are there any other nominations? Are there any other nominations? Hearing none, I'll have a motion to close the nominations. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Okay. If there are no objections, the chair will conduct the voice vote. All those in favor, Mr. Kachassic, say I. >> I. >> Any
010oppose? >> Okay. Mr. Kassic, congratulations. You are the newly elected president. >> Hey, thanks. Then uh Rich here did a great job this past year. Yes, he did. >> Okay, Mr. Chassik, all your show >> out of practice. >> Thank you. >> All right. The chair will now accept nominations for the office of vice president. >> I'd like I'd like to nominate Dr. Brian Klein. >> Second >> for vice president. Any other nominations? Are there any other nominations? May I have a motion to close the nominations? >> Move. >> Second to be closed. >> No objections. The chair will conduct a voice vote. All in favor of Dr. Klein becoming vice president say I. >> I. >> Opposed. >> Congratulations, Dr. Klein. >> Thank you. want to take turns on today. >> We're good. We're
011good today. >> Okay. >> All right. May I have a motion to establish the date, time, and place for regular monthly boards and superintendent information committee meetings for 2026. >> Great. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Question being called. This will be a roll call vote. All in favor of the motion say I. >> I. All opposed. All right. Motion carried. >> May I have a motion to authorize the secretary of the board of school directors to use the vim uh facimile signature of me, Bill Kachassic, newly elected president of the board of school directors and to further authorize the secretary to file the required documents with the department of education. >> Second question. >> Question being called for. All in favor of the motion say I. I opposed. Motion carried. May I have a motion
012to approve Mr. Jim Matarazzo as the district's legislative council representative and Miss Toy is uh Tony Izzing as the alternate representative. >> Second. >> We need a motion first. >> Mr. D, can you make the motion? >> A motion. >> Second. >> Okay, we're good. >> Question being called for. All in favor of the motion say I. I >> opposed. Motion carried. >> I have a motion to close the organizational meeting. >> Motion. >> Second. >> All right. Journed. Uhformational organizational meeting closed at 7:10. >> And before we start our second uh meeting, I just wanted to take a moment so we have a moment of silence. One of our varsity and this is our second coach we lost. um this year. He's one of our JV baseball coaches. Mr. Jay Julianne passed away last
013week. Very unexpected, very sad. Um he's been with the sports team. I don't know how many years he's been with the baseball team, but um always there. Sometimes just as a volunteer coach, sometimes as a paid coach, but he's always been there. And he was helping the team with the um the Whipple win a couple years ago. prior to this um at the funeral home helm 60 baseball players >> and I give them complete credit >> and their teams and their coaches they walked down from the high school down to Lindsy J's funeral as a team and they all paid their last respects and >> the widow um Peggy who's also our business um human resource um director was very touched and very honored and she said that would have made him very proud knowing
014that his team came down there. So, I thought I want to give huge compliments to our coaches and everyone who organized that. And that just kind of shows you um what a great person Jay was and what a great um he is. I mean, with all the different things we do and just unexpected. I wasn't even realizing that was going on and they just did it. So, give him full credit. But at this time, if we can just take a moment of silence for Jay, I would appreciate it. and I thank you. >> All right. So, we will start the uh organization or regular business meeting for the Pent Trafford uh school board. We've already been uh done the pledge of allegiance, so we will start the meeting at 7:12. Um Mr. Dr. Lego, would
015you please do a uh roll call? >> Yes, sir. Mr. President, >> and now this is for the last time. >> This is really >> This is Okay, this is the last time. No more. >> Yes. Mrs. >> here. >> Dr. Klein, >> present. >> Mr. Kachassic >> here. >> Dr. Kosjo >> here. >> Mr. Leonard >> here. Mr. Matarazzo >> here. >> Mr. Neck here. >> Mr. Otto >> here. >> Mr. Petrusi >> here. You have a corn, Mr. President? >> Thank you, M. >> Lego. >> Now, we have a recognition of visitors. Uh usually at this time we have nobody signed up. >> Skip past information. >> Oh, sorry, >> Dr. Harris. >> Well, we're gonna we'll still do that. I guess we can't over there's information. Thank you. Uh simic doc or
016Dr. Harris information. >> Sure. Information. We're going to begin and we had a great accomplishment and we're going to let Mr. share it with one of our students this year with his tennis Maya Williams. >> Mia Williams. I I always call me Amaya. Amaya is here. >> And if the coaches could come up, coaches could come up as well. Uh >> Mr. Hedrickk's currently at the PT Norwin basketball games, the boys and girls. So coaches are here to to represent the athletic department. Um just to kind of do some introductions, Mia is a state champion. Um finally state champion. Just a couple quick stats and I'll let them take over. uh three-time WPIL singles runnerup, a four-time section singles champion, 2022 Whipio singles champion, and finally 2025 uh PIAA state champion with a overall record
017of 77 and six. And uh I believe she was undefeated in match play in all four years as single. So I'll take it take it away. So over the four years we accomplished so much for um in high school tennis. She her biggest accomplishment and the best way to end her high school um tennis career was winning states. She had a tough draw going into states her first round match. She played the girls that won third place the year before and who had beat her in the first round the year before. So, she just played amazing that match. Um I think I forget the score that you beat her, but um we knew >> 263. >> Um we knew watching that match that this year was going to be different. Um her quarterfinal match, she
018won pretty easily. And then in the semifinals, she played the defending champion from the year before. And that match she just played amazing like the highest level of tennis that I've watched that isn't professional. Um but just an amazing match. And then in the finals she dominated and beat that girl I think 63 6. So yeah, we're just so um so proud of everything that she's accomplished and we wish her the best at Skidmore in the fall. We're very proud of you and all your accomplishments. >> Thank you. >> And we also have um tonight we're going to have students of the month, which is our favorite time of every school board meeting. Um I always asked all my schoolboard members what they enjoy the most about being on the job, and they say recognizing
019students of the month. And just to put this in perspective, we have close to 3,800 students. Every year we choose approximately 24 of those students, which is less than onetenth of 1% or something. We did the math once before. It is very hard to achieve this honor. And when you hear about what the why the principal chose your child for the student of the month and the children being selected today, you're going to realize it's for going above and beyond and demonstrating kindness and goodwill and in many multiple categories. And the best part about it, they do it without any of their parents around because remember they leave the house, they can do anything they want when they come here. They can act any way. They can not study, they can study, they can misbehave,
020they can be great, they can do anything, but they choose to do the right thing all the time. And it's noticed, it's noticed by the teachers. It's not just one teacher deciding. It's not just it's a team. It's the building. And when they are chosen student of the month, it's a reason. So, it's a whole effort. The principal is going to be reading it. They going to talk about some of the teachers and it's community. So, they are it doesn't go unnoticed what they do. And you're going to be very proud when you're hearing about what they have accomplished. I know I am. And then afterwards, when we're done, we will take a photo for the press. And next se September, we're going to invite all the students of the month to the Warrior Center
021for a celebration at the first football game. So, we're going to start off with Mr. Denafi from Sunrise. >> Dr. Harris, thank you. I have my man Zachary Tuskete. Come on up, Zach. Sunrise Elementary is proud to recognize Zachary Tusk as our Penn Trafford School District Elementary student of the month. Zachary is a fifth grade student at Sunrise. He is the son of Ryan and Andrea who are here with us tonight. He is the younger brother of Jordan who's a freshman here at Penn Tra. He's not with us right now because he has a game tonight at Bethl Park for the hockey team. Uh and he's the older brother of Victoria who is in third grade. outstanding student herself. And we also have a special guest parents here. We got grandma in the house with
022us. She made the trip. Nice to see her. Uh Zachary demonstrates what it means to be a responsible, hardworking, and compassionate student. He approaches each school day with enthusiasm. Zachary was selected as a student of the month based on several important characteristics that he holds. Uh his teacher states, especially uh um Mrs. Hawk who was uh who was not able to make it tonight um states that Zachary's work ethic and determination to learn are evident daily. He never backs down when things are challenging. He always asks for help if he feels that he needs it and he is eager to be successful in the classroom. Another standout characteristic of Zach's is his kindness and compassion for others which is huge. Uh Zach is very observant and is in tune with how others are feeling. He
023will go out of his way to make someone feel included and try to make them laugh if they are down. He's always trustworthy and helpful towards his teachers as well. In addition, Zach has an overall positive outlook on what the day brings and brightens up the classroom. Um, talked to Zach a little bit about uh, you know, things that are happening about coming up and uh, they really kept talking about the holidays and Christmas. He said about Christmas Eve. Says about the family getting together. Um when the whole entire family gets together to celebrate the holidays. He loves the traditions and just the the togetherness. So uh that's a good thing there. Mom and dad. Um looking ahead for the future. Zach says his big uh he does have big dreams. He has his eyes
024set on becoming a paleontologist. Uh whether it's digging for fossils or uncovering the mysteries of ancient creatures, he's ready for that adventure. Zach, uh, you have a big future ahead of you, my man. Uh, we congratulate you on this well-deserved honor, and Sunrises is happy to have you in your last year here. CONGRATULATIONS. >> And Mr. Donappa, you want to just give a quick summary of what's happening at the >> Yes. Uh, obviously the holiday season, we just finished up Thanksgiving. Um, you know, we got the little extra day today with the FID day. Um, but right before that, we had a lot going on. We had our uh our annual uh food drive. Um, just the the amount the PTO and the students and all the parents that get involved is just amazing the
025amount of food that they bring in. Um, and uh it's it's goes to great for obviously for a great cause. Um now getting in right on you know starting well actually it was going to be today but starting tomorrow we'll get into our um you know different fundraisers within the school for the uh Makea-Wish uh that we have coming up here at the high school which the students are very excited for. Um we're looking forward to the high school students coming down to do their performing um you know with the uh the jazz band and the um uh Tony Hilton >> course. Yes. in the course coming in. That's always a big one. And then um before you know, we'll be heading into spring looking for testing and uh Sunrise is also starting a new
026um initiative for the playground. So that's that's coming up. >> So you'll be here before you know it. >> Sounds good. I appreciate it. >> All right, moving on to middle school. Dr. Cap. >> Thank you, Dr. Harris. I'd like to introduce Lily Toma. Come on up. Lily is accompanied tonight by her mother. Lily is an eighth grade student at Trafford Middle School. Her GPA is a 3.8. Uh she's in the m music school this year. She's in drama, chorus, and also softball. You know, it's a little early for her for her aspirations and what she's going to do, but she is interested in going to pit for college, and she's either interested in nursing or teaching when she graduates. So, you have a couple years, but it goes very quickly. Uh, so who picked
027Lily? It was the eighth grade uh team of teachers, and uh it wasn't a very long debate on who should have been student of the month this month, Lily. Uh, so you rose above all the other students, and I asked for some input from all of her teachers, and Mrs. Bose stated, "Lily is a dedicated student. She works hard. Even when she is absent, she is prepared. She's polite and kind to all. Lily is a pleasure to teach and have in class. Mrs. Rogers. Lily helps to make our school community at TMS a special place that it is. She shows up every day with a smile and a positive attitude. She is respectful and kind to everyone. She puts forth her best effort in class, volunteers responses, adds thoughtful insight into classroom discussions, and always
028makes up missed work, which is very good. Mrs. Rumbos stated, "Lily has been a hardworking, dedicated core student all three years. She is polite, respectful, and focuses during rehearsals. I have never seen Lily without a smile on her face. She creates a welcoming classroom environment on a daily basis. Mrs. Lockwood. Lily is a student that flies under the radar because she is very quiet, but she is a hardworking student that is always extremely polite, prepared, and respectful. She she is a constant performer academically and contributes to class discussion and to group projects and activities in a meaningful way. And finally, Mrs. McGrath. Lily walks into class every day with a smile on her face, ready to work. She has a natural ability to work well with others and spread positivity throughout the class. Lily is
029a kind of student who always puts forth her best effort no matter what. She is truly dedicated to being the best version of herself academically and personally. Her hard work, contagious positivity, and insightfulness does not go unnoticed. It has been a pleasure to have her in my class this year. Congratulations, Letoma, for being Trevor Middle School student of the month. >> And Dr. Cav, anything. What's not going on? >> Sure. There's a lot going on at Trafford. We just had our student fund fundraiser for the uh student council and we raised over $21,000. >> Yeah. And most of that comes back to the school. >> What did you do to raise that type of >> So there there was uh this group I think it's called Cherry Hill that they go to the middle schools
030and they sell different products. Okay. >> And it's a little bit of a competition between ourselves and Penn and uh >> we beat Penn. >> But it's a very they're very uh I've learned that they are very competitive down there. Dr. Harris. how they are. >> They like to win. So, uh, yeah. $21,000 and most that comes back to student council when we have different things going on such on de such as December 23rd, the winter extravaganza. I've never been at, but it's an all day event. >> Lot of fun. >> Um, December 3rd, right around the corner here, is course night. December 8th through the 11th is the holiday food drive, which benefits the Trafford Food Bank. So, it's all staying within the area. And uh December 11th is the holiday band concert. And
031finally, I'd like to recognize the teachers, students, and Mr. Sullivan for the hard work and how well they did on the PSSAs. They were in the top 7% in the state. I mean, these teachers are very very uh >> they're very passionate. It's hard to yet to describe it cuz it's a different level down there. And if it wasn't for them, I just don't think they would be that su successful. Not taking away from Mr. Svin, but those those teachers are incredible and they are passionate about what they do and they're the reason why they did so well. >> They're committed to the city of Trafford and the students. >> It's hard for words to say about them. That's it's a different breed down there. >> Yeah. >> Very proud of all of them. >>
032And um finally, the high school, Mr. Aoyo. >> All right. Thank you, Dr. Harris. D3, if you want to step forward. It's my absolute honor to recognize an outstanding student, leader, and role model, a D3 Pengali, as Pent Trafford High School student of the month. Uh to put it simply, D3 is amazing. She is one of those rare students whose presence elevates every room she walks into, whether it's a classroom, a courtroom, a quiz team match, or even an EMT ambulance. Uh despite being young for a grade, D3 is uh widely respected by her peers and that respect is demi is not demanded. It's earned through her kindness, her sincerity, and her willingness to lift others up. She can find you can find her encouraging classmates to try something new, coaching someone who's struggling, or
033tutoring a peer who needs that extra bit of support. And she leads not by talking the loudest, but by showing the most heart. Although D3 is a senior, I feel like she's been here at the high school for the last 10, 12 years. Um, I first met her when she was in eighth grade and she came up to the high school as a middle school student to take both honors geometry and honors English 9. It was obvious that she was on trajectory uh to greatness. She was doubling up in classes uh taking summer courses um advancing like I've never seen any other student taking courses such as college calc, AP English, AP History, anatomy. I believe all those were as a 10th grade student. I had to be a little bit honest that I was
034a little worried of what was going to come because I'm not quite sure what we're going to keep doing as she went through all these courses. Uh but through our get the program, many students look for a pathway to take courses early, get ahead, get the highest GPA possible, and even graduate early. Uh not a D3. She was doing it for one reason and one reason only, for the pure love of learning. Uh in addition to taking an impressive academic load, she's currently a senior taking advantage of our college release program where she's currently taking courses at PIT. Uh when that wasn't enough, she began training and riding along in the ambulance for emergency calls a few days a week to gain firsthand experience uh in the healthc care field she plans to join in
035the future. That kind of motivation is rare and speaks volumes about the person she is. Uh she's also incredibly talented and accomplished writer recognized by Scholastic Writing, a trivia specialist, and she's led our PT teams in both quiz and mock trial to the state level. She's a national merit scholar and through it all she remains humble, gracious and genuinely present. Uh, Miss Wukish shared a story that captures her essence perfectly. In the words of Mrs. Wukitch, one day she picked up an old art book from the shelf from my shelf in the classroom just for fun. Weeks later at a quiz tournament, a question came up. The art this artist was was born still born and brought back to life when the doctor blew cigar smoke into his lungs beyond uh before anyone could even
036blink. Ad3 buzzed in and answered the correctly. Does anyone know the answer? >> No. >> Do you know who was it? >> Pablo Picasso. Uh the entire room froze. Uh and that's who she is. Someone who doesn't just memorize facts but remembers the entire story, the humanity behind it and and carries that knowledge with her. Uh D3 represents the penter in the best possible way. She's driven, compassionate, endlessly curious, and a role model for her peers. She makes all of us, teachers, students, and administrators strive to be better. It's a privilege to celebrate you tonight, D3. I have no doubt that wherever uh you you go next, you'll be continue to be an inspire uh to lead and to make an extraordinary impact. So, congratulations. >> And Mr. Coyo, what is happening at the high
037school right now? >> Um all kinds of stuff. Uh just recently we had our Warriors for All first uh turkey trot to support Special Olympics. We had over 60 people sign up, although I'm not sure all of them showed up because it kind of rainy and cold that day. Tony I think Tony was there that day running the running the mile with everyone um speed speed walking. Uh we had also that same day we had our esports tournament uh which we tag along with Saint Vincent uh with with St. Vincent for that. Uh the band of course they are currently in Disney right now. They'll return later this week and as Dr. Napoli said they will be uh visiting the middle school's elementary for all the holiday concerts. Um scheduling will start here uh coming
038up in January and obviously winter keystone testing starts uh this week later on uh Wednesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Um actually Thursday, we're moving it back to the fid day today. Uh and to kind of parlay that, you know, I will brag about our our staff and students a little bit today. Um we were number six in the state as far as Keystone exams go and I'll say that the three of those schools were charter schools, STEM schools. So I'd like to count as number three in the state. Uh but that's a reflection of the hard work and dedication third highest public students students and staff. Uh they work extremely hard all year long with their PLC meetings and just take a look at the curriculum and aligning things and just identifying kids weaknesses. So kudos
039to them for for making those those marks. They they need to be recognized. >> Well, thank you. Thank >> also the wish make a wish tele has obviously come up as well in December. >> There's a lot going on for that. And if you haven't been to the Make a Wish thing, you if you get a chance, please stop by. It's amazing how well Mr. Vincent works with all these kids, orchestrates it all. I mean, you feel like you're on a real TV station um broadcasting to millions of people. >> I just find it so very important. >> Yeah, they do a great job. It's very stressful for them because obviously that is a live show for them. So, a lot of behind the scenes work goes into that. So, we thank Mr. Vitten and
040all the kids for getting that ready. >> Great job. something to tune in. And I know you also send out an advertisement. We usually push out when it's on. Just a reminder. >> Before we do the picture, I want to welcome John Otto. Um he's our you might recognize him as one of our former chief police and he decided to run for office. Marty Stove who was on the board for maybe eight to 10 years. He decided not to run again. And so John ran in his place and won in the landslide. So glad you did. It is it's the facts of the facts. So it's nice to have you. And do you want to say anything or >> uh Thank you. for starters. I certainly appreciate the opportunity. Pent Trafford has been my home
041my entire life, 54 years. Uh went away to college, spent some time in the Marine Corps, came back here and did a 30-year career um supporting this community in one fashion or another. So at a time of retirement when things tend to slow down, the opportunity to stay engaged in not only the community generally, but my home district specifically um means a lot to me. So I am an opinionated person. you will know exactly how I feel. But at the end of the day, my intentions are honest and my desire is to keep this system, this school system firing on all eight cylinders and providing an excellent education for our children. And uh help me with the name here. >> D3. >> A D3. What an incredible example of not only that young lady, not
042only her family, but her teachers, her school system that supports her desire to continuously learn and be challenged. That's what I am here for is to keep that educational system firing because at the end of the day, it doesn't only benefit that young lady who we are worried about most, but it also benefits homeowners, people that live here, because our school system is one that a a young lady that has the passion to challenge herself that much can be challenged here. Not all school systems offer that for a person of that caliber. So that's why I'm here. Um you're going to hear my thoughts and my opinions, but at the end of the day, that's why I'm here is so that we can continue this system of educating our children that provides value to our
043community. My hometown, >> and we appreciate it. Welcome. >> And we have one other guest. I just want to have Dr. Nicks just introduce him quickly. >> Yeah. Um, so here tonight, I didn't know he was going to be here, is Cameron Wilifford. Pam, if you would to stand. Um, the board so graciously approved us to pilot right at school this year. Um, and that's the program that we have the daycare on staff um, in both Level Green and Harrison Park. But they offer the other half day program, the kindergarten program for the parents to take advantage of here at school. And Cameron's the director, and he stopped by tonight to see our school board. >> Hello everybody. >> Cameron Willisburg. Uh so something going off our what our program offers. >> Cameron, if you're
044able to come to the microphone, we are recorded live tonight. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Okay. So our program offers before care and after care and as she mentioned it's called Krap. So it's the other half of the kindergarten. So from the AM we'll do the PM and then kids who are in PM kindergarten will do the A. And what our program offers is a plethora of activities. We do offer our own curriculum and we try our best to collaborate with the staff in the Pent Trapper School District just to make sure we're up on our toe learn everything. So, for instance, if the kindergarten students learning their letters or their numbers, we want to implement that in our in our program. And that's pretty much it. And yeah, one of our biggest selling
045points why we're called right at school is because we're located right on on uh we're in the district. So that keeps safety and that keeps all the students protected and it gives parents a stress-free day >> and if you have any questions go visit rightschool.com and it has all my information and you'll be connected with me. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thanks for coming through Dr. Harris. >> Can I ask Mr. Cleo, can you share with us we have another new addition at the high school got a new assistant principal. Can you tell us about that? How that's going? >> Yeah, Miss Flity. uh started uh two weeks ago. She's been here for two weeks now. She's been working well with Mr. Simpson. It's been a smooth transition. So, she's getting know the students,
046the staff, uh the building, the culture, the climate here. So, she's been she's been great so far. So, we're looking forward to the future with her. >> Good. Seemed like she'd been well reed. I saw a sign up. The art department welcomed. >> Yeah. The student the student union kids created that effort to welcome her here and uh just to make her feel welcomed. Yep. >> Good. >> All right. And at this time, we're going to have take a minute to have the students of the month and Mia Williams to come up to get a picture for the press and their website. I like how they got meenefit. >> I got to come pay my benefit. We're gonna see them all. I did take a bath. >> I just >> All right, everybody. Let's pick
047back up. We uh next we recognitors, so we will skip to old business. >> None this evening, Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. Lego. Uh we did have a U executive session prior to this meeting and uh board received information on scores and data uh and school rankings and we discussed personnel. >> Okay, here we go with the uh consent agenda. Did the board wish to remove any items from the consent agenda? And for one second, uh, Mr. Lego or myself can explain to Mr. Otto if you would like what that actually means, unless you did that prior. >> I'll take that. >> Yeah, please. Well, if you want, >> you know what? You were the the the genesis of this. So, why don't you explain it there, Mr. President? >> All right. It just some
048of the um I want to say minor. Everything is major >> routine. some of the routine day-to-day business is can combine into one vote. We still do uh budget items uh personnel >> those still be read out loud but some of the day-to-day stuff for example >> policy would be some a policy decision now >> the monthly financial reports >> yeah monthly financial report and at any time when you get this information any board member can speak up at this point and say that they would like that information read aloud if not when I say uh that the board agreed to the consent agenda then we all that information and do one vote and then we go to the uh later in the uh in the meeting notes >> and I'm going to assume that
049everything that's consolidated into that packet is online somewhere for public viewing. >> It is >> all the stuff agenda is always online. Yes, it's all on there. Yes, >> it appears just like you see it here but when it says so when it says consent agenda it's all there. so they're able to see it as well. >> All right. So, nobody uh is Mr. You good? >> Ready to go. Thank you. >> All right. Yes, sir. >> We have a motion to approve the consent agenda items as submitted under one motion. >> So, move >> second question. >> Question being called for. This will be a roll call vote. All in favor of the motion say I. >> Opposed. Motion carried. >> All right. Thank you. Excellent. Uh, vice president not one. We're skipping to
050page 12, everybody. >> All right. Personnel and curriculum. Mr. Ne Mr. Otto. >> Oh, sorry, Mr. Otto. Congratulations. >> Here we go. Hot seat. >> Hot seat already. >> All right. Personnel and curriculum. Move to employ the following personnel. New employment is contingent upon the receipt of all necessary documentation and the acceptance of act 34, 151, and 114 waiverss from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 30 days. A copy of the personnel list will become an official part of the minutes of this meeting. How much of that following blocks? All of it. Um, you can say as listed as listed. >> Here you go. Sarah Eisenhood, special ed teacher at Harrison Park. Continue across or is that enough for >> I think that's good. >> Deanna Rocka, first grade teacher at Traver Elementary. Megan Gent, super
051sub at Penn Middle School. Allison Brady, super sub at Harrison Park Elementary. Madison Foresight, a super sub at Penn Traford High School. Kina Jubic could help me out with those letters. What what what those letters stand for? >> Special edition. >> Special ed learning assistant at McCulla Elementary. >> Second. >> Thank you. >> Second. >> Question. >> All right. Question be called for. This would roll call vote. All in favor of the motion say I. >> Opposed. >> Motion carried. Thank you, Mr. And I want to introduce um first of all, John, it was a great first motion and excellent job you did it. And I want to introduce our new first grade teacher, Dina Rocka. If you can come up for just half a second >> and just to the microphone and just give
052us I'm sorry. Congratulations. First of all, how many years have you been in pen? >> My sixth year. >> Your sixth year. You've been out and now >> you're so lucky to have you and prior to pen Traford you was in was Colorado. >> Yes. I taught fifth grade in Colorado for three years and then I also taught back here um in three years. >> Okay. And your husband is in the military so you have moved around? >> Yes. >> Yeah. But now you're good to go. And >> for gosh, 12 years. >> 12 years. And your kids go through the PT system. >> Kids in the system. We love it here. >> Well, we were very happy to have you and like I said, it was a long process. We haven't had a hire
053for a while for elementary. So, all of a sudden, we had an opening and it's you were definitely amazing at what you do and you're going to bring a lot of energy to that grade. and first grade's challenging. First grade I've been working with them for the past five years. So I I love it. First grade is really looking forward to it. >> Well, we're very glad to have you. So congratulations. >> You earned this. You earned this. >> What What school did you go to? >> Um I went high school. I went to Grove City um for my bachelor's and then for my masters. >> Very good. Thank you. Good luck. >> Thank you. Hey man. >> Okay. Yeah. Before Jim and I Jim, I like to say that um in all my years
054of service here, it's the first time that we had the president of school uh student council and the president of school board from the same family. >> There you go. >> And that I think that is special and congratulations student union representative that we all we all know Phil is special >> and born in a town. >> Born in the town. She's She's working. >> It was Monday. She should have been here. >> I get it. >> Yeah. May I have a motion to close the meeting or adjourn the meeting? >> Second question. >> All right. Meeting closed or journed at 7:48. And just a reminder that the Noring game is being on broadcast live tonight. I sent out a link earlier.