Conchetta Bell

The meeting agenda covered several key areas. Under the Consent Agenda, there were approvals for financial reports and authorization for monthly invoice payments from the General, Cafeteria, and Construction Funds. Business items included approval for the iCan Bike Camp 2026 usage of the Intermediate School gymnasium, approval of the Parkway West General Operating and Jointure Budget for 2026-2027, an increase in the Accidental Damage Protection Fee, approval for purchasing a new stadium scoreboard, and approval for hosting a free vaccination clinic with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. The Personnel section addressed numerous actions, including the retroactive approval of an employment agreement for a Substitute Intermediate School Principal, the hiring of an Interim Intermediate School Assistant Principal, various new hires, retirements, leaves of absence, and approvals for several extracurricular stipends (EPRs). Coaching appointments for the 2026-2027 season and personnel actions related to the Spring 2025-2026 season were also approved. Education items involved the pilot program for the Gone Boarding program at the high school, approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for kindergarten readiness, an MOU with PA Connecting Communities for transition services, proposed changes to the High School Program of Studies, and approval for several staff members to attend professional conferences. Construction actions included approvals for site surveys, tree clearing, the Developer's Agreement for the new Bus Depot, and design plan review for the new Elementary School, culminating in the approval of the Maximum Project Cost and Maximum Building Construction Cost for the new Elementary School construction project. Miscellaneous items included the second reading of revised policy 610 and naming the road around the new Elementary School 'Lion Cub Lane'. Athletic matters included retroactive travel approvals and approval to purchase new football uniforms.

The committee meeting included discussions on various topics such as the purchase of a replacement paging communications system for the Middle School, renewal of the Amergis Healthcare Staffing Agreement, and the purchase of real property in North Fayette as a Jointure District of Parkway West Career and Technology Center. The board also discussed personnel matters, including the approval of building substitute teachers' sick days, hiring of a District Float Nurse, and several resignations and appointments. Additionally, the meeting covered educational topics such as the AHN Chill Summer Camp 2026, the district's 2026 extended school year (ESY) program, and a pilot program for Praxis AI in cybersecurity courses. The Varsity Wrestling team's travel to a tournament in Erie, Pa., was also discussed. The first reading of revised Policy 903 Public Participation in Board Meetings and Policy 805.3 School Security Personnel Use of Force took place.

The committee meeting included recognition of a high school student for his Eagle Scout Military Tribute and an elementary teacher for being named as one of ISTE's 20 to Watch. The board discussed the implementation of the Centegix Alert System and October school safety month. Approval was recommended for the purchase and installation of a new stadium track surface. Personnel matters included hiring a middle school building substitute teacher and a substitute food service transporter, leaves of absence, resignations, and student teaching assignments. The board also discussed approval for staff to attend various education conferences and symposiums. Additionally, the board discussed approval of the bus stops and routes for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also discussed the Girls Junior Varsity and Varsity Basketball teams to travel to Tampa Bay, Florida, to play in the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational. Lastly, the board discussed revisions to Policy 610 Purchases Subject to Bid/Quotation and Administrative Regulation 808 Food Service Procurement.

The meeting included recognition of Len Fornella for 45 years of PSBA service. Updates were provided on the DRAW Facility Project, including progress on the Intermediate School, Middle School Pool HVAC, Elementary School, and Bus/Maintenance Depot. The board discussed the purchase and installation of a new stadium track surface. Personnel matters included hiring and resignations of various staff members. The board approved travel for staff to attend conferences and symposia. The board also approved several EPRs and changes to existing EPRs. The meeting also addressed revisions to Policy 610 and Administrative Regulations 808 and 808.1. A public comment was read regarding middle school clubs, followed by board comments and committee reports.

The meeting included updates on the facility project and the budget timeline. The board discussed financial reports, real estate refunds, expenditures, and payments from various funds. They considered the purchase of a vehicle for the Maintenance Department and a service truck for the Transportation Department. The board also discussed continued participation in the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Board, an affiliation agreement with Mercyhurst University, and personnel matters, including new hires, retirements, and leave of absence requests. Further discussion included compensations for the fall sports season, volunteer assistant wrestling coaches, and the hiring of a substitute custodian and technology assistant. New motions from the executive session covered hiring a bus driver and a permanent substitute teacher. The board also discussed counselor attendance at Embry-Riddle University, a professional development experience for teachers, and student travel for baseball, softball, and track teams. Construction projects were a major topic, including agreements with PJ Dick Incorporated, extended warranties for a chiller rooftop unit, purchasing mobile column lifts, renting property for the Transportation Department, and awarding bids for the Maintenance and Bus Depot Facility construction project. Finally, the board discussed revised policies and public participation in board meetings.