Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Barbara Pepper’s organization
Mar 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Charleroi Area School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board discussed and acted upon several items including the approval of curriculum materials and agreements, such as a Bocce memorandum, course guides, instructional applications, and a university affiliation agreement. Policy and administrative regulation updates were reviewed, ranging from charter schools and attendance to facility management. Personnel actions were finalized, including resignations, retirements, and the appointment of athletic coaches and other staff roles. Financial approvals covered monthly reports, a bus purchase, software contracts, and tax-related exemptions. Additionally, the superintendent highlighted student achievements, confirmed water safety testing results, and noted the cancellation of a vendor show due to a power outage.
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The board approved a variety of education and curriculum items, including the 2026-2027 school calendar, high school course guide, student teacher placements, and a special education settlement agreement. New policies and administrative regulations were addressed, including first and final readings on topics such as class rank, weapons, school security, and emergency preparedness. Personnel actions were taken, including accepting several retirements and resignations, naming a substitute teacher and athletic coaches, and approving an athletic director's contract. Financial approvals covered monthly reports, bill lists, and various service quotes, including a gymnasium PA system and air handling unit replacement.
Jan 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Charleroi Area School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The regular meeting followed an Executive Session held earlier to discuss personnel matters. The agenda was approved, and student representatives provided reports on high school events. Routine business included the approval of funding subsidies for December 2025 and January 2026 across various federal and state programs. Key resolutions focused on Education and Curriculum, such as approving attendance at professional conferences and approving an Intermediate Unit 1 Board of Directors Nomination Resolution. A significant portion of the meeting involved the first and final readings of several revised Policies and Administrative Regulations, including those related to Weapons, Purchases, Emergency Preparedness, and District Social Media. Personnel actions included the denial of a grievance, acceptance of a resignation, naming a new Middle School Volleyball Head Coach, approving various spring athletic coaches, approving sabbatical leave for a teacher, and naming several substitute personnel and support staff. Financial matters involved approving monthly reports for November and December 2025 for various funds, approving bill lists, approving fund reports, approving tax collection reports, setting Tax Collector's Bonds, approving a Districtwide Appraisal Agreement, approving a tax refund request, and approving the purchase of a plow truck and salt spreader, as well as approving a quote for a new gymnasium wireless alarm system. The Superintendent noted an upcoming AI Policy Committee meeting.
Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Charleroi Area School District AI Community Playbook 2026-2027
This AI Community Playbook serves as a shared framework of guidelines, expectations, and best practices for using AI tools in education for teachers, parents, and students. The plan aims to empower the community to use AI responsibly, ethically, and effectively, preparing students for a world where AI is integrated into daily life. Its core principles include integrity, privacy and safety, critical thinking, equity and access, teacher-led integration, and continuous learning. The playbook outlines specific guidance for each stakeholder group regarding AI use, academic integrity, and digital safety, with an implementation roadmap spanning from Fall 2026 to Summer 2027.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
