Burrell School District

The meeting included executive sessions, approval of monthly financial reports across various funds (General, Capital, Food Service, Student Activity), and reports from the Superintendent and other administration staff. Key actions included approving the resolution for the sale of Stewart Elementary School property and ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Service Employees' International Union, Local 32BJ, including a signing bonus. Approvals were also granted for contracts with Grade Point Resources for Extended School Year Services and an agreement with Hope's Road Youth Bereavement Program. Business items covered the approval of tax settlement and exoneration for local tax collectors, a transfer of $220,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Project Fund, advertising for E-rate eligible Structured Cabling Installation bids, and the payment of bills.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several administrative and financial actions. Key items included the acceptance of the resignation of Jean Schager and the appointment of Robert W. Harris as a School Board Director. The board approved revisions to the 2025-2026 School Calendar and authorized the administration to file a Subdivision & Site Development Application with the City of Lower Burrell. Financial matters included the approval of monthly financial reports and a resolution limiting the tax increase for fiscal year 2026-2027. Operational approvals covered a High School HVAC Improvements Project Change Order, an Affiliation Agreement with Carlow University, and various service agreements with Westmoreland County Community College and Westmoreland Intermediate Unit. The meeting also included personnel actions, the approval of overnight trip chaperones for wrestling, gymnastics, and choir events, and the approval of the Personnel Log dated January 20, 2026.

The meeting included the reception of Certificates of Election and the administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected board members. A temporary chairman was appointed, followed by the election of a President and Vice President, each for a one-year term. Additionally, a Treasurer was appointed for the remainder of the term through June 30, 2026. The board approved a resolution on check signatures, appointed a PSBA Liaison, and appointed a Solicitor. They also approved the time and place for monthly meetings in 2026, with exceptions for June, July, and December.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A resolution regarding the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Adjustment of Clairview Program Tuition Rates for the 2025-2026 school year was not approved. The personnel log was approved. Approvals were granted for the TNF Logistics and W.L. Roenigk student transportation driver lists, a contract with Security Systems of America for a fire alarm monitoring upgrade at Bon Air Elementary School, and the payment of bills. Supplementals for 2025-2026 were discussed for various positions including Tennis, Baseball, Track, and Softball.

The Burrell School District Board of Directors meeting covered various topics, including student and staff recognition, the district's operational plan for 2025-2026, and approval for the Varsity Cheerleading team to attend Nationals. The board approved a master service agreement with TNF Logistics LLC for special transportation services, an agreement with Caring Foundation for a peer support group, and permission to host Camp Invention 2026. They also reviewed and approved personnel matters, budgetary transfers, donations to fire companies and the public library, and student activity requests. Additionally, the board received information on the Annual Financial Report (AFR) 2024-2025 and the Budget 2026-2027 Act 1 Index, approved requests for the use of buildings, and authorized the payment of bills. The board also discussed advertising for bids for Janitorial and Athletic Supplies for the 2026-2027 school year.