Kiski Area School District

The council received a detailed presentation on the McKinney Vento Act regarding students experiencing homelessness, covering definitions, causes, rights to remain in school of origin, and federal service eligibility. Booster updates included various chorus performances and summer camp schedules, as well as volleyball program registrations. PTO/PTA updates highlighted recent and upcoming school events, including teacher appreciation, art shows, and transition events. The food service update provided details on the summer feeding program schedule. Federal programs updates were given regarding upcoming ESSA meetings and parent surveys for the next school year. Finally, the council conducted officer nominations for the 2026-27 term and reviewed the treasurer's report.

The board reviewed several personnel actions, including FMLA, retirements, resignations, and new hires for teaching and support positions. Financial matters addressed included the renewal of the district's dental plan, multiple service contract renewals with KeySolution Staffing LLC, and the approval of operating budgets for the Northern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center and Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7. The board also passed a resolution regarding state funding for public education and approved various construction change orders and a contract extension for construction management services. Additionally, the board ratified payments for food service, capital projects, and general funds, and heard public comments concerning transportation and fuel purchase monitoring.

This document presents the Kiski Area School District Needs Assessment Results, outlining a comprehensive, multi-year plan for curriculum review and improvement across all K-12 subjects, including Math, Science, Music, Technology Education, Business Education, ELA, Social Studies, World Language, Art, and Health and Physical Education, from 2022 through 2033. It details specific needs assessments for Music, Technology Education, and Business Education, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and proposing priority action items aligned with the district's mission to empower students and its vision to be a premier school district.

The board processed various personnel actions including the approval of substitute teachers, support staff transfers, and the appointment of new staff for food service and maintenance roles. Several employees were granted unpaid medical leave, and the board formally accepted various staff resignations and retirements. Additionally, the board approved several supplemental and volunteer coaching positions for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.

This document outlines the Comprehensive Plan for the Kiski Area School District. The plan envisions the district as a premier institution inspiring students to achieve at their highest level, while its mission is to empower all students to become productive citizens through meaningful educational experiences. Key values include honoring individual uniqueness, fostering lifelong learning, ensuring quality education for academic and social-emotional well-being, prioritizing positive relationships, providing a seamless curriculum, and demonstrating visible and communicative leadership.