Crystal Johnston

The meeting included an Executive Session followed by the regular session. Key discussion items for action included the approval of personnel actions such as a long-term substitute, a substitute, supplemental coaching staff, and a volunteer, as well as an update on production worker position hours and approval of consultation hours. The Board was set to approve various conferences, workshops, and field trips. Additionally, action items covered the approval of the 2026-27 Butler County Vo-Tech budget, approval of an affiliation agreement with Gannon University for student clinical placements, approval of a Letter of Agreement with Pressley Ridge, and approval of the school solicitor for the 2026-27 school year with a rate increase. Finally, the Board planned to approve the lowest quote for replacement gym doors at Moraine Elementary School.

The meeting included an Executive Session followed by the regular session agenda. Key items for action included the approval of professional substitutes, the approval of a Head Varsity Football Coach, approval of an unpaid leave request, approval of a Bus/Van Driver with STA, and approval of a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The Board also addressed personnel actions by approving the opening of a food service production worker position and the approval of a related Job Description. Further action items involved approving various conferences, workshops, and field trips, including expenses related to attendance and substitute coverage for several staff members and student groups. The Board planned to approve advertising for bids for the 2026-27 School Year across various supply and equipment categories, approve e-Rate low bids for network components, confirm participation in the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV RWAN E-rate Consortium, and approve a 36-month agreement with Midwestern Intermediate Unit for transport connection and Internet service. Approval was also sought for a Facility Use Agreement with SRU for a Cheerleading Banquet. Finally, financial reports, including Treasurer Reports for various funds (General, Capital Reserve, Athletics, Activities, Food Service, and HS/MS Project Account) and Bills & Claims for January and February 2026, were scheduled for approval.

Prior to the regular meeting, the Board convened in an Executive Session. The regular session agenda included a Roll Call, Pledge to the Flag and Moment of Silence, and a Public to be Heard segment. Action items for the meeting included the approval of a long-term substitute, approval of general substitutes, approval of supplemental coaching staff, and approval of scheduled conferences, workshops, and field trips. Specific training approved included 'Elements of Budgeting & Planning' and 'PaTTAN Internal Coaches Training', along with a field trip for HS Rotary Representatives to Carnegie Mellon University.

The meeting involved an Executive Session followed by the main session. Key action items presented included the approval of substitutes and bus/van drivers. The Board was set to approve various conferences, workshops, and fieldtrips for staff and students, covering destinations such as Plum Borough SD, Pittsburgh, Hershey, and Niagara Falls, NY. Action items also included approving a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a JV Golf Coach Grievance and the Rate of Pay for Kindergarten Readiness Camp, acting upon an Act 1 Resolution, and approving an additional payment of $12,000 to SR Park contingent upon matching funds from SR Boro and SR Township. Additionally, the Board planned to approve Real Estate Exonerations and financial reports, including Treasurer Reports and Bills & Claims for funds such as the General Fund, Capital Reserve Fund, Athletics Fund, Activities Fund, and Food Service Fund for the period ending December 2025.

The Slippery Rock Area School Board held a meeting to discuss various topics. The Board addressed homebound instruction for an elementary student, substitute approvals, and supplemental positions. Field trip requests were approved. The board also discussed a service agreement with Conrad Water Solutions, LLC for Moraine water testing, and a collaborative agreement with Comprehensive Children and Family Services. Additionally, the board received updates on building activities honoring Veteran's Day and a presentation at Moraine Elementary School. The board also discussed HVAC issues at the middle school.