Deanna Lott

The board meetings covered a wide range of administrative and operational approvals for the upcoming school year. Key actions included the appointment of a new school board director, the revision of the school calendar, and the establishment of non-resident tuition rates. Several service agreements were approved, including contracts for school safety apps, security guard services, educational services for students with disabilities, and various professional learning and peer-to-peer programs. The board authorized year-end budgetary transfers, adopted the final general fund budget, approved tax levies, and renewed several district insurance policies. Additionally, the board approved discipline guidelines, authorized construction paving bids, and finalized personnel appointments, tenure grants, and resignations.

The board addressed various administrative and operational items, including approving an educator and clinician preparation field experience agreement, authorizing student teaching placements, and managing construction change orders for the Bon Air project. Key contract actions included the termination of an existing fire alarm monitoring service, the approval of new agreements for fire alarm inspections, absence management software, and personnel services for the upcoming school year. Appointments were confirmed for school medical staff, a treasurer, and various committee representatives. Financial actions involved adopting the proposed final general fund budget, authorizing budgetary transfers, approving depository selections, and ratifying energy supply contracts. Additionally, the board approved changes to the construction project regarding the swimming pool and finalized various personnel appointments, leave requests, and resignations.

The board meeting primarily focused on the 2026-2027 fiscal budget, which was presented as a draft and discussed by the board. Additionally, the board authorized the preparation of documents for a 2026 bond issue in the amount of $20,000,000 for future consideration.

The board approved monthly financial reports, a student teacher placement from Carlow University, a Master Services Agreement with the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, and service terms with SameGoal. Additionally, the board approved a resolution calling for increased state funding, various budgetary transfers, and the issuance of general obligation bonds not exceeding $24,000,000. Other approvals included a vending service agreement with Iron City Vending Co., the 2026-2027 general operating budget for the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, athletic supply bids, commencement event services, personnel logs, and requests for building use.

The Board of Directors held meetings addressing various district operations and projects. Key actions included the approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar and the District Comprehensive Plan for 2026-2029. Construction bids for the Bon Air Elementary School additions and alterations project were awarded. The board also passed resolutions regarding facility improvement grants, approved numerous professional service and dual credit agreements, and authorized various technology proposals, including network infrastructure and security licensing. Additionally, the board managed budgetary transfers, accepted independent audit reports, handled personnel appointments and resignations, and reviewed facility use requests.