Jill Brennan

The board approved the sale of several tax parcels, accepted various financial reports including treasurer and fund statements, and authorized general fund disbursements and ratifications. Actions included the appointment of investment and bond counsel for bond refunding, the approval of a service agreement with a county board of developmental disabilities, and the appointment of volunteer football coaches. Personnel matters included professional employee step placement and salary adjustments, as well as the assignment of mentors and mentees for the academic year. Facility usage requests were approved for various community and outreach organizations including religious, wellness, and media entities.

The board approved the organizational chart and school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year, authorized tax parcel exonerations, and secured a special labor counsel engagement. Financial actions included the approval of various funds, financial reports, and the procurement of increased internet bandwidth. The meeting also addressed operational policies, including a virtual instruction plan for the first nine weeks of the academic year, the appointment of athletic and coaching staff, approval of administrative salaries, the selection of various para-educators and transit personnel, and the approval of new district policies.

The Board of Directors approved the nomination of Brian Sims to the Beaver County Vocational-Technical School Authority and granted a facility request for the Elementary Gym and Cafeteria. Personnel actions included the appointment of substitute custodians, the hiring of a Pre-K instructional aide, the selection of a part-time Student Support Specialist, and the promotion of a staff member to a permanent teaching contract. Additionally, the Board approved a Family Medical Leave Act request for a secondary teacher.

This Gifted Education Plan outlines the Aliquippa School District's approach to fulfilling its obligations to gifted students by providing quality education services and programs. Key areas include public notice procedures, a detailed process for locating and identifying gifted students, and specific criteria for determining eligibility based on multiple criteria and academic strength. The plan details a continuum of gifted programs offered, emphasizing both acceleration and enrichment opportunities for students at all grade levels to ensure they reach their full potential.

The Board of Directors held a meeting where they appointed new board members and a treasurer. They approved a revised school day schedule, authorized the purchase of various repository properties, and renewed an agreement for alternative education services. The board approved numerous financial items, including expense reimbursements, professional development travel, scrimmage meals, and district membership dues. Additionally, they approved educational partnerships, curriculum-related software, a summer school program, and a policy manual redraft. They also authorized an agreement for a summer food service program and terminated an architectural agreement. A proposal for the construction of football stadium grandstands was accepted, and various personnel actions including resignations, retirements, appointments, and FMLA requests were approved. Finally, the board reviewed and approved financial and treasurer's reports and ratified the payment of bills.