Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District

The meeting included several presentations covering student representation, a cheerleading squad's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade appearance, updates on the football field construction, an architect's project update for various facilities, and the Auditor's Report. Board concerns led to the approval of a Letter of Interest for a county seat matter. The Consent Agenda addressed approval requests for conference/field trips, adding substitutes, various facility usage requests by staff and outside organizations, and volunteer approvals for basketball teams, as well as retroactive approval for an employee's unpaid leave. The Finance and Purchase section involved approving bills, financial reports for multiple funds for November and December 2025, approvals for various construction contracts and change orders related to the football field, auditorium roof, and ADA parking, and approving multiple state contracts for bidding purposes. Personnel actions included approving leave utilization, advertising for a Head Cook and a grant-funded Police Officer position, accepting a School Police Officer resignation, and hiring a long-term substitute teacher, a Technology Technician Support Specialist, and a Maintenance Technician. Instructional Services included approving cooperative agreements between the District and Union School District for various sports for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, adopting an updated logo, approving procedures for the Safe to Say Program, and reviewing enrollment numbers. Policy discussions involved approving the second reading for several existing policies and the first reading for a new policy on Governance and Leadership. Transportation items included adding and removing vehicles from the fleet. Miscellaneous sections included reports from various committees.

The event was a Veterans Day ceremony held to remember and celebrate veterans. The proceedings included the playing of the national anthem and the pledge of allegiance. The ceremony featured addresses highlighting the significance of Veterans Day, its history dating back to 1918, and the sacrifices made by military service members from various branches. Recognition was given to local veterans who introduced themselves, followed by performances from the senior high band playing service songs and the choir singing patriotic pieces. Elementary students presented a timeline detailing the history of Veterans Day, from Armistice Day in 1919 to the establishment of Veterans Day in 1954. The keynote speaker was Jerry Fester, who discussed the commitment to honoring veterans rooted in his family's military tradition.

The meeting included presentations from the student representative and senior class officers regarding the senior trip. The board approved conference and field trip requests, the substitute list, and several facility requests for events such as a Call-a-thon Fundraiser, Volleyball Banquet, Legacy Club Volleyball practices, and distributing a King Krunch Popcorn Fundraiser. Financial matters were addressed, including approval to pay bills, general fund and financial reports, cafeteria finance report, activities report, F.I.R.S.T. Program Report, and elementary activity accounts. A donation was approved for the Elementary and High School STEAM/STEM Programs. The board also discussed personnel matters, including requests to utilize sick days concurrent with Family Medical Leave, a letter of retirement, and advertising for a technology technician. Various reports were presented, including elementary, secondary, athletic, Western Secure Treatment Unit, federal programs, district, school police, and special education reports. Transportation requests were approved, and updates were given on the Career Center, Intermediate Unit, Technology Committee, Athletic Committee, Finance Committee, Football Field Committee, and Auditorium Committee. The board approved planning a senior class trip to Orlando, Florida.

The workshop meeting included presentations from EDM and a solar presentation from The McClure Company, along with a Teacher of the Month recognition. The board addressed conference and field trip requests, the substitute list, a homecoming request, and a fundraiser sort and distribution request. Financial matters included approval and authorization to pay bills, discussion on advertising for the RFP for the Auditorium Roof, and discussion regarding multiple transportation contracts.

The agenda includes discussions on conference and field trip requests, the substitute list, a PTO apparel fundraiser, a volunteer coach for the Girl's Junior-High Basketball team, and facility requests for a Spanish Information Meeting and a Blood Drive. Further discussions involve recycling old technology equipment, approving and authorizing bill payments for October 2025, and several change orders related to ADA parking and the football field. The agenda also covers an energy agreement, track change order, a donation from the Service Men's Club, quotes for athletic equipment, advertising for a chain-linked fence, an Act 168 Agreement, and a quote from Redbank Costars. Personnel matters include the resignation of the Elementary Basketball Coach, advertising for coaching positions and a Maintenance Technician, and discussions related to job descriptions and agreements. The agenda also covers a Musical Cooperative Agreement, and several policy revisions.