George Hildebran

The board addressed several personnel matters, specifically the retirement of multiple teachers and a paraprofessional. They approved staffing and instruction plans for the Extended School Year and summer sessions, including the hiring of instructors, aides, and a nurse. The board acknowledged the automatic one-year extension of the Superintendent's contract and approved a MOU for the Coordinator of Instructional Technology as well as pay rates for summer workers. Academic affairs discussions included approval for student placement at Sharpsville School District and the Flexible Instruction Day Program application. Operational actions involved approving a psychologist contract, quarterly activity and athletic reports, a contract with Full Service Network, and the termination of a service agreement with Windstream. Furthermore, the board approved resolutions advocating for increased state funding and supporting House Bill 41 regarding interscholastic athletics.

The board meeting was held for the purpose of reviewing and approving the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the school district and the Commodore Perry Education Association for the term covering July 2026 through June 2029.

The board meeting agenda focused on several personnel, academic, and operational matters. Personnel actions included the approval of an extended contract for a guidance counselor, the appointment of summer workers, establishing rates for substitute teachers and aides, and the selection of candidates for world language and special education teaching positions. Academically, the board reviewed the graduation list for the Class of 2026. Operational topics included the approval of tentative tax levies and the 2026-2027 school budget, the adoption of a homestead and farmstead exclusion resolution, the appointment of an audit firm, the renewal of a PSBA insurance agreement, a snow removal contract, and a workstation license for server security.

The board meeting agenda included personnel actions such as contract extensions for guidance counselors, approvals for summer school staff, child rearing leave, safety care training, and hiring of the elementary secretary, alongside resignations of advisors and coaches. Academic items covered the 2025 graduation list and a contract with HMH. Operations matters addressed policy revisions, tentative tax levies, the 2025-2026 budget, a cafeteria agreement, auditor and solicitor appointments, insurance agreements, legal settlements, and dental service access for students.

The meeting includes an audit presentation by McGill, Power, and Bell, LLP, followed by reports from the Treasurer, various committees, and the Superintendent. The agenda also covers a personnel motion regarding the retirement of a Confidential Administrative Assistant, as well as general operations, unfinished business, new business, and the payment of bills.