Jodi Cobb

This document outlines the strategic plan for Special Education for the period of 2023-2026. It serves as a roadmap for the Big Beaver Falls Area School District's initiatives and goals related to special education services.

The Board of School Directors discussed several personnel matters, including staff resignations, unpaid leave requests, new appointments such as a Principal, an hourly rate amendment, and additions to substitute lists. The board reviewed and approved various student field trip requests for upcoming educational activities. Additionally, the Board adopted the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit's general operating budget, reviewed policies on school wellness and bullying, and approved revisions to policies regarding discipline and behavior support. Contractual agreements were also addressed, including the approval of a school psychology consulting agreement and a guaranteed energy service agreement for roof and skylight replacement work.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of bills for payment totaling $1,808,290.20 for the General Fund for January 2026, and the approval of several financial reports for January 2026. The Board addressed personnel matters by approving retirements for four long-serving employees (Sharon Milovich, Bryan Fabyanic, Bruce Davidson, and April Gaul), accepting one resignation (Sanna Clark), approving a Family and Medical Leave of Absence for Jason Sivy, and recommending an appointment for Kelsey Colosimo as High School Attendance Secretary. Additionally, the Board approved a three-year contract for Dr. Donna M. Nugent as Superintendent for the Big Beaver Falls Area School District commencing July 1, 2026. Other items included adding Jackson Liller to the custodial substitute list, approving additions to the substitute and driver lists, approving numerous field trip requests, approving the triennial wellness assessment for 2026-2029, appointing Ron Miller as the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit Board Representative, approving Articles of Agreement with the Beaver County Career & Technology Center, amending graduation requirements to include personal financial literacy for the 2026-2027 school year, approving the 2026/2027 school district calendar, and approving a paving contract bid to Fryer Wright Excavating for $350,505.91. The Solicitor reported on an Executive Session held prior to the meeting to discuss litigation matters.

The agenda for this meeting included several personnel actions, such as approvals for retirements (Mrs. Sharon Milovich, Mr. Bryan Fabyanic, Mr. Bruce Davidson, Mrs. April Gaul), a resignation (Ms. Sanna Clark), a request for a Family and Medical Leave of Absence (Mr. Jason Sivy), and the appointment of a new 12-month High School Attendance Secretary (Kelsey Colosimo). The Board also considered the recommendation to approve a three-year contract for Dr. Donna M. Nugent as Superintendent. Other items included adding an individual to the custodial substitute list, approving additions to the substitute and driver lists, reviewing several field trip requests for February through May 2026, recommending approval for a triennial wellness assessment covering July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, making a recommendation for the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit Board Representative, approving Articles of Agreement with the Beaver County Career & Technology Center, amending graduation requirements to include a personal financial literacy course, approving the 2026/2027 school district calendar, and approving a paving contract bid from Fryer Wright Excavating.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the recognition and salute of the Board of Directors of the Big Beaver Falls Area School District for School Director Recognition Month. The Superintendent's report covered personnel actions, specifically the certification for tenure of one teacher, approval of an unpaid leave of absence for another, and the approval of resignations for a high school math teacher, a tax collector, and a crossing guard. Appointments were ratified, including a new High School Special Education teacher start date and a new New Galilee Borough's Tax Collector, along with approving additions to the substitute and driver lists. Numerous field trip requests for various dates in January, February, March, and April 2026 were approved. The Board also approved the exoneration of local tax collectors from further collection of the 2025 Real Estate Tax. Significant financial actions included the adoption of a resolution authorizing the incurrence of debt up to $15,000,000.00 for mold and asbestos remediation at the New Horizon School, and the adoption of a resolution to authorize a Public School Facility Improvement Grant not to exceed $5,000,000.00 for Beaver Falls High School roofing improvements. Furthermore, a resolution was adopted authorizing the filing of a municipal statement of revival for the Beaver County Special Authority. The Solicitor reported on Executive Sessions held on January 8 and January 15, 2026, concerning personnel matters. The Student Board Member's report highlighted student achievements in music festivals (PMEA) and upcoming events for students demonstrating good attendance.