Matthew R. Conner

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance and a notification regarding a prior executive session held to discuss contracts and personnel. Key discussions and actions focused heavily on the Turf Project, which involved approving the hiring of McKinley Sports for professional design services ($283,000.00), purchasing synthetic turf fields from Shaw Sports Turf (not to exceed $673,574.00), and approving installation by Force Turf Solutions (not to exceed $4,436,081.88). Further action included approving paving and related work by Vasco Asphalt Company ($355,068.00 total), hiring McKinley Architectural Services for construction phase representation, and approving Change Order #1 for asbestos consulting services. Under Education, the Continuum Pediatric Nursing Services contract was approved pending solicitor review, and the K-12 Guidance Plan was presented for review. The board also approved several personnel actions, including leaves of absence, resignations/retirements, employment, transfers, and other personnel items. Supplementals and the implementation of a Flag Football Club and a Cycling Club were approved. In Finance, the board approved monthly financial reports, the purchase of a property from the Westmoreland County Tax Claim Bureau ($1,592.00), the Management Discussion and Analysis for 2024-25, the 06/30/25 Audited Financial Statements, acceptance of a $5,200.00 donation, authorization to settle a real estate tax appeal, and Resolution #315 requesting a Public School Facility Improvement Grant (up to $5,000,000). Finally, the board approved the extension of the Navigate 360 Master Services Agreement, approved various fundraisers, and authorized the purchase of network switching equipment through the E-Rate program. An action item regarding student expulsion was approved following an executive session discussion.

The working meeting included procedural items such as the call to order and recitation of the mission statement. Key discussion points focused on Buildings & Grounds/Transportation actions, including the approval for professional design services for synthetic turf fields, purchase of turf fields and paving/sealcoating services from various vendors, and hiring an Owner's Representative for High School Additions and Renovation Project. An approval was also given for Change Order #1 from the Asbestos Consultant. The Education agenda covered approval of a Pediatric Nursing Services Contract and review of the K-12 Guidance Plan. Personnel actions included approval of leaves, resignations, retirements, employment, and transfers. The Finance committee addressed approval of monthly reports, the purchase of a property, approval of the Management Discussion and Analysis for 2024-25, the 06/30/25 Audited Financial Statements, acceptance of a donation, settlement of a real estate tax assessment appeal, and a resolution requesting a Public School Facility Improvement Grant for an HVAC project. Finally, the board approved the expulsion of one student for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

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The meeting included an executive session to discuss potential litigation, personnel matters, and safety and security issues. Key discussions involved the recognition of the artist for the District Holiday Card and the presentation of the General Fund Budget Information for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. Significant actions taken by the Board included approvals for several building and grounds actions related to the High School Project, including supplemental agreements for surveying and demolition work, and the purchase and installation of a new HVAC Boiler and Controls System at Maxwell Elementary School. Personnel actions involved the approval of leaves of absence, resignations, retirements, employment, and transfers. Finance items included the approval of monthly financial reports, exemptions for real estate taxes for two disabled veterans, approval of the Act 1 Resolution for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, approval to seek bids for school supplies, and extension of lease agreements and auditing services. Furthermore, the Board approved the Comprehensive Plan and several policy-related actions, including the approval of a trip to England and Ireland and approval for the Competitive Cheer Team to travel to Florida for a National Competition. Finally, the Board approved an Independent Consulting Service Agreement for a Clerk of the Works for construction projects and the school calendar for 2026-2027, and approved a student expulsion.

The working meeting addressed several critical areas including Buildings & Grounds/Transportation, Education, Personnel, Finance, Policy, and School Board matters. Key actions involved approving supplemental agreements for the High School Project, including one for an additional survey and another for demolition/site work. The Board also approved the purchase and installation of an upgraded HVAC Boiler and Controls System for Maxwell Elementary School. Significant financial actions included approvals for change orders related to roof testing and completion of roofing sections at Fort Allen and West Point Elementary Schools, authorization to seek bids for school supplies, extending a lease agreement for postage meters, and approving the Act 1 Resolution for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Personnel actions included approving leaves of absence, resignations/retirements, employment, and transfers. Furthermore, the Board approved the Comprehensive Plan, allowed for student expulsion for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, and approved the school calendar for 2026-2027. Finally, they acknowledged the advertisement for bids for the construction of additions and renovations to the Hempfield Area Senior High School.