Pat Collins

The Board approved a resolution for the revival of the Beaver County Vocational-Technical School authority and the filing of a municipal statement of revival. Additionally, the Board authorized the retroactive purchase of a 2019 Ford Transit XLT passenger van for district transportation and approved a separation and release agreement with an employee.

The board meeting focused on several key operational and financial actions. Significant items included the approval of student drug and alcohol testing policies and related service agreements, educational software subscriptions, and various facility maintenance and inspection services. The board adopted the final budget for the 2026-2027 school year and reenacted the local tax structure. Financial actions involved approving multiple payment applications for the Field House construction project, accepting grant awards for environmental and leadership programming, and authorizing payments for cafeteria and general fund expenses. Personnel matters addressed during the session included the acceptance of staff retirements and resignations, as well as the hiring of a substitute teacher.

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.