Karen Crawford

The board meeting encompassed reports from several committees, including updates on high school productions, student achievements in sports and academics, and elementary technology initiatives. Key legislative actions included the approval of the district's 2026-2029 comprehensive plan and the first and second readings of various policies related to student progress, safety, and operational procedures. Facilities and operations approvals were granted for construction management services, elevator equipment upgrades, kitchen equipment purchases, and transportation staffing lists. Financial actions included the ratification of various fund statements, invoice payments, approval of the 2026-2027 Allegheny Intermediate Unit program budget, and a power supply contract extension. Additionally, the board processed several personnel resignations and appointments, and heard reports from the public library and the career and technology center.

The committee meeting agenda included standard attendance review, general reports and information items, and a student representatives report. Key action items involved a request for the Board to approve the Quaker Valley School District Comprehensive Plan for 2026--2029 and authorize its submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Other topics included Elementary Technology Use.

The Finance Committee meeting addressed several financial reports and action items. Discussions included the Earned Income Tax Summary Report and the Real Estate Tax Summary Report. Action items involved the approval of financial statements for the Capital Projects Fund, Construction Fund, General Fund (for the month ending February 28, 2026), and Food Services Fund (for the month ending January 31, 2026). The committee also considered the approval or ratification of payments for invoices across the General Fund, Food Services Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Construction Fund. Furthermore, approval was sought for the proposed 2026-2027 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Program of Services Budget, and a three-year contract extension with Direct Energy Business for Power Supply Coordination (PSC) services and electricity supply, effective January 2027, was recommended.

The committee meeting agenda included three policy items for a first reading: Policy 212 Reporting Student Progress, Policy 218.2 Terroristic Threats, and Policy 904 Public Attendance at School Events. Several other policies were presented for a second reading and requested for adoption: Policy 209.1 Food Allergy Management, Policy 237 Electronic Devices, Policy 215 Promotion and Retention, Revision to Policy 218.1 Weapons, and Policy 805 Emergency Preparedness and Response. A motion was made and seconded to move action items A through E to the legislative agenda.

Key discussions during this legislative meeting included the approval of the Quaker Valley School District Comprehensive Plan for 2026-2029 and its submission to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Several policies were adopted, including Policy 209.1 (Food Allergy Management), Policy 215 (Promotion and Retention), Policy 218.1 (Weapons), Policy 237 (Electronic Devices), and Policy 805 (Emergency Preparedness and Response). In facilities and operations, the Board approved entering into an agreement for construction management services for the new High School project, approved elevator equipment upgrades for the High School, ratified the purchase of a Combi Oven/Steamer, and approved the 2025-2026 authorized bus driver and aide/monitor list. The Finance Committee portion involved approving various financial statements for periods ending in January and February 2026, ratifying invoice payments across several funds, and approving the proposed 2026-2027 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Program of Services Budget. Additionally, a three-year contract extension for Power Supply Coordination services with Direct Energy Business was approved. The Personnel Committee portion involved accepting employee resignations and retirements, and ratifying an employee appointment.