Brooke Harpine

The Allegheny Valley School District's Comprehensive Plan is a roadmap to educate all students to achieve their maximum potential, empowering them to become responsible and contributing citizens. The plan envisions graduates equipped with skills for success in post-secondary life. Its strategic priorities include strengthening foundational mathematics skills through explicit teaching and home-school partnerships, enhancing meaningful community engagement by increasing participation of families and local organizations, and expanding high school experiences to develop durable skills for post-secondary transition to school, military, or work.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session followed by the official meeting opening, including a roll call. Public participation rules for agenda items were reviewed. Key discussions included the Superintendent's Report, which noted January as school board appreciation month and addressed safety concerns regarding a multipurpose field track closure. A parking proposal, including lighting and stormwater considerations with a projected cost median of $570,556, was presented. Financial actions involved approving November and December 2025 Treasurer's Reports and various bills/payments. The consent agenda covered approvals for Reorganization Meeting Minutes and Combined Planning/Voting Meeting Minutes, along with an MOU for AVESPA Health Benefit, representation for Forbes Road Career and Technology Center, and several payment applications for construction projects (SHS Front Lobby, SHS Masonry Project) and door operators installation. Under Operations/Finance, the Board approved a change order deduction of $137,287.50 related to the SHS Multipurpose Field and authorized design phase services ($87,750 estimate) for new ADA parking and repaving at the athletic field. Educational items included approving student participation in the FBLA State Leadership Conference competition with associated costs covered by the district. Personnel actions included accepting a resignation, recognizing tenure for a teacher, and approving employment/ratification for classified staff, independent volunteers, long-term substitutes, athletic staff, and summer student workers in the Technology Department. The Board also reaffirmed its support for The Principles for Governance and Leadership.

The document provides a detailed overview of the Allegheny Valley SD's final general fund budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It includes validations, estimated revenues and other financing sources, a breakdown of revenue from local, state, and federal sources, and a real estate tax rate report. The budget also covers estimated expenditures, long-term investments and indebtedness, and a fund balance summary.

The meeting covered topics such as the Superintendent's report, updates on the Multi-purpose Field, and the finalized Pennsylvania budget for 2025-2026. The board approved bills and payments, various consent agenda items related to financial and operational matters, including pay applications for construction projects, architect services for the athletic field, a communications audit, conference attendance, agreement renewals, and services for translation and special education. Additionally, the board discussed policy reviews, transgender awareness, and comments on the architect agreement for the soccer/football field.

The meeting included discussions and presentations on various topics, including school director recognition, a tour of buildings and classrooms scheduled for February 8th, and new instructional requirements under Act 56. Also covered was the Capital Improvement meeting scheduled for February 1st, focusing on masonry work and the Junior Senior High School renovation project. A presentation was given on the Be Smart program, an initiative focused on gun safety and preventing child gun deaths, youth suicide, and school violence.