Gary Hutsler

The meeting agenda covered several key areas, beginning with the acceptance of the Treasurer's Report showing a balance of $67,545,374.20 as of December 31, 2025. Personnel actions included approving substitute lists, accepting a retirement resignation, approving various leaves of absence, approving several promotions and new hires for secretarial and cook positions, approving a Speech and Language Pathologist hire, and approving a salary adjustment for a teacher. The Finance agenda included approving the payment of bills, accepting financial reports, and approving Resolution 2026-1 which guarantees the Board will not exceed the Act 1 index of 3.5% for the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget. The Finance section also included approvals for retaining SentinelOne for IT services and approving real estate tax assessment appeals for commercial properties in Findlay and North Fayette Townships. Policy and Programs approved the West Allegheny High School Program of Studies for 2026-2027. Athletics and Activities approved several volunteer appointments, a retroactive wrestling team event attendance, new coach appointments, and amendments to existing coaching positions. Student Representatives provided updates on academics, JROTC, Arts, and various sports teams. Open Forum included concerns raised regarding a community event issue and the allocation of funds related to the Act 1 index resolution.

The 2026-2027 Program of Studies for West Allegheny High School is a comprehensive guide detailing academic offerings, graduation requirements, and programs designed to ensure students are college and career ready. It outlines updated graduation requirements, new and enhanced courses, six Career and College Pathways, expanded internship opportunities through the ACCELERATE program, and Early College in High School Academy (ECIHSA) partnerships. The document supports the district's goals, including fostering academic excellence, promoting student well-being, enhancing engagement, and ensuring financial and operational effectiveness.

The regular meeting included reports from the Superintendent on various activities such as the Family Support Committee and attendance challenges, and acknowledgments for staff contributions to literacy nights. Finance items approved included payments from the General Fund, acceptance of various reports, and authorization for the administration to consider the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2026, for capital improvements. The Personnel agenda involved the approval of numerous items, including substitute lists, leaves of absence, retirement resignations for several staff members, and the hiring of long-term substitutes and student interns. Policy & Programs approved a Memorandum of Understanding with The University of Texas at Austin for the FUSE program. Athletics & Activities approvals included securing a speaker for a student-athlete symposium and approving travel expenses for track and chorus events, as well as amending an arts hiring decision. Student Representatives provided updates on Keystone Exams, JROTC activities, arts events like the Spring Musical '9 to 5', and various athletic team performances.

The Reorganization Meeting of the Board of School Directors included the administration of the oath of office to newly elected Board Members. Key organizational actions taken were the election of Mr. Robert Ostrander as President and Mrs. Tracy Pustover as Vice President for the 2026 year. The Board unanimously approved the meeting schedule for the coming year and designated official newspapers for legal publications in 2026. Appointments were made for representatives to various organizations, including SHASDA, Parkway West Career and Technical Center, and the West Allegheny Foundation. Furthermore, the Board appointed Dr. Nelson as the legislative chairperson and Andrews & Price as the district solicitor for 2026.

The West Allegheny Board of School Directors convened for a regular session, addressing various topics. The board approved professional and support substitutes, recognized individuals for completing satisfactory service and awarding tenure, and approved personnel actions including hiring, resignations, promotions, and leaves of absence. They also approved bus drivers for the District. The board approved payment of bills from the General Fund, Construction Fund and Construction Treasurer's reports, accepted October Activity Reports, approved real estate assessment appeals, and approved copier and printing services. Furthermore, the board approved the formation of several clubs at West Allegheny High School and the 2026-2027 school calendar. They also approved volunteer coaches for the winter season and an overnight trip request for the high school boys' basketball team. Reports were given on student activities, library activities, Parkway West CTC, SHASDA, West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame.