March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Executive Session (6:00PM)

Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call

Approval of Agenda - Regular Meeting of March 23, 2026

Remarks by Visitors (Agenda related comments and questions at this time)
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors)

Action on the approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 23, 2026

Secretary's Correspondence 

Treasurer's Actions

Action on the approval of Bills for Payments 

Action on the approval of Treasurer's Report Account Summaries 

Action on the approval of Budget Control Reports

Reports

Board Reports

Solicitor's Report

Superintendent's Report

Personnel and Curriculum 

Action on the approval to hire Mr. Matthew Cowden as a substitute School Security Officer, at the current Security Officer sub rate, contingent upon the final receipt and review of any and all new hire paperwork. 

Action on the approval of the Central Office Administrative Assistant (secretary)/General Registrar job description as attached, subject to final review and approval of the District Solicitor. This job description replaces Administrative Assistant/General Registrar, Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable, which was approved December 1, 2025.

Acknowledge the request for FMLA/Medical Leave for Professional Employee 2025-26-05 commencing February 26, 2026.

Acknowledge the request for FMLA/Medical Leave for Professional Employee 2025-26-06 commencing April 1, 2026.

Action on the approval of the Elementary Center Spring Math renewal agreement for curriculum and professional development for $9,375.00 per the attached quote.  Agreement is effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

Action on the approval to renew Accelerated Reader curriculum from Renaissance for $7,994.40 per the attached quote. Agreement is effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027.

Action on the approval of the renewal agreement with Wilson Language Training for Fundations. Agreement is in effect July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 and includes new materials for 3rd grade and Special Education students. Price is $38,129.00 per the attached quote.

Buildings and Grounds

Transportation 

Action on the approval to enter into a five (5) year contract with ______________ for District wide transportation services at a cost of _______________, per the attached quote. Contract will commence on July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, and is subject to the review and approval of District solicitor.

Action on the approval of a five (5) year transportation contract between Fort Cherry School District and Jake G. Schneider Bus Contractor, LLC, commencing July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. Contract subject to final review and approval of the District’s Solicitor

Action to retroactively approve the following additional GG&C Bus Company drivers, contingent upon receipt and final review of any and all paperwork; Matthew Chambers, Joshua Holstein, Kristy Jocuns and Sharon Rice.

Finance 

Technology

Action on the approval of a three (3) year agreement with IU1 for technology security to prevent intrusions and malware. The agreement represents IU1 consortium pricing of $12,982.50 and is effective July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029.

Action on the approval to purchase 150 2-in-1 Chromebook devices with casing, provisioning, and warranty from GDC IT Solutions at the cost of $61,302.00 per the attached quote.

Athletics

Acknowledge the resignation of Mr. Jack Merckle, High School Weight Room Coordinator, effective Monday, March 23, 2026.

Action on the approval of Mr. Keith Pfender as a volunteer Assistant Varsity Track and Field coach, contingent on the final receipt and review of all paperwork.

Action on the approval of Mr. Richard Southern as a volunteer Assistant Varsity Softball coach, contingent on the final receipt and review of all paperwork.

Activities 

Action on the approval of the revised Cheerleading handbook and scoresheets.

Policy

Acknowledge the first reading of Policy 626 - Federal Fiscal Compliance. The federal procurement thresholds were updated to comply with a law that requires an adjustment for inflation every five (5) years. 

Miscellaneous 

Action on the approval of attendance of Ms. Ayla Duran in Fort Cherry School District's Vocational Agriculture/General Agriculture Program, on a full-day basis, effective the 2026-2027 school year with the understanding that the Burgettstown School District, Ms. Duran's district of residence, will be responsible for the tuition costs of the Program, and for transportation to and from this Program, if the parent does not provide transportation.

Public Comment 
(As per the Fort Cherry School District Policy for Conducting Meetings of the Board of School Directors)

Executive Session 

Adjournment