August 10, 2026 following the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting - Regular Meeting
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A. Call to Order: Mr. Kurimsky
Discussion:
Mr. Kurimsky called the meeting to order at 9:01 p.m.
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B. Salute to the Flag: Mr. Kurimsky
Discussion:
Mr. Kurimsky led the Salute to the Flag.
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C. Roll Call: Mr. Kurimsky
Discussion:
Ms. Wolf conducted the roll call.
Members present: Mr. Vince Azzolina, Mrs. Deborah Bucciero, Mr. John Fallat, Mr. Kevin Kurimsky (via Zoom), Mrs. Amy Sheridan, Mrs. Shannon Venditti, Mr. Scott Weinman, Mr. Joshua Zebrak, and Mrs. Debra Wohlin |
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D. Reading of the Mission Statement: Mr. Kurimsky
"We, the Franklin Regional School Community, strive for excellence, learning, achievement, and citizenship in all we do."
Discussion:
Mr. Kurimsky read the Franklin Regional Mission Statement. "We, the Franklin Regional School Community, strive for excellence, learning, achievement, and citizenship in all we do."
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E. Approval of the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of June 15, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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F. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G. Future Dates: Dr. Piraino
Discussion:
Dr. Piraino presented the list of upcoming Board and Committee dates.
Murrysville Municipal Building, 4100 Sardis Rd., Murrysville, PA |
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H. Upcoming Topics: Dr. Piraino
Discussion:
Dr. Piraino noted that we expect the following items to be on the next board agenda for review and approval.
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I. List of Bills: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the List of Bills.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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J. Treasurer's Reports: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Treasurer's Reports as submitted.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Attachments:
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K. Public Comment: Mr. Kurimsky
Discussion:
There were no public comments for the meeting.
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L. Solicitor's Comment
Discussion:
Mr. Matta had no report for the public meeting.
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M. Item(s) to be removed from the Consent Agenda for Separate Action: Mr. Kurimsky
Discussion:
Board members may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate action by the Board.
Mr. Weinman removed Item #31 - Personnel from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. |
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N. Consent Agenda Motion: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1 through 31 as written or amended.
Discussion:
The approval of consent agenda items as written or amended.
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O. Consent Agenda Items: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1 through 31 as written or approved.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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O.1. YMCA Lease Agreement Renewal: Dr. Baginski -1
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the lease agreement renewal with the YMCA.
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O.2. Westmoreland County Student Assistance Program Agreement: Dr. Smith - 11
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the continuation of the Dedicated Enhanced SAP Liaison Option with Westmoreland County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services and Westmoreland Case Management and Supports, Inc. for the 2026/2027 school year.
Discussion:
The Administration recommends the Board approve continuing the Dedicated Enhanced SAP Liaison Option with Westmoreland County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services and Westmoreland Case Management and Supports, Inc. for the 2026/2027 school year.
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O.3. Title II - IU1 Agreement: Dr. Smith - 17
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the agreement with IU1 for Title II services for MOSS.
Discussion:
Request for approval of the agreement with IU1 for Title II services at Mother of Sorrows School.
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O.4. K- 2 Math PD Consultant: Dr. Smith - 20
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a one-year agreement between EdCube, LLC and FRSD.
Discussion:
Request for approval of a one-year agreement with EdCube, LLC for math professional development.
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O.5. Grades 3 - 12 Math PD Consultant: Dr. Smith - 22
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve agreement between FRSD and Prime Innovations
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O.6. Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement 2026-2027: Dr. Regelski - 24
Recommended Motion(s):
The Administration recommends the Board approve the annual Service Agreement between The Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISCA-Sharpsburg) and the Franklin Regional School District for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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O.7. DePaul Vision Contract Annual Agreement 2026-2027: Dr. Regelski - 25
Recommended Motion(s):
The Administration recommends the Board approve the annual Vision contract for Vision Services between DePaul and the Franklin Regional School District for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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O.8. AIU3 DHH Interpreter Annual Agreement 2026-2027: Dr. Regelski - 27
Recommended Motion(s):
The Administration recommends the Board approve the annual DHH Interpreting Agreement between AIU3 and the Franklin Regional School District for the 2026-2027 School Year.
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O.9. The Day School at The Children's Institute Student Agreement: Dr. Regelski - 28
Recommended Motion(s):
The Administration recommends the Board approve the Student Agreement between The Day School at The Children's Institute and the Franklin Regional School District.
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O.10. Bus Stops for 2026-2027: Mrs Cowell
Recommended Motion(s):
A request for approval of the list of bus stops for the 2026-2027 school year.
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O.11. Bus and Van drivers for the 2026–2027 school year: Mrs. Cowell - 29
Recommended Motion(s):
Seeking approval of the current list of bus and van drivers employed by Myers Transportation, Inc.
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O.12. Mitsubishi Split System for HS Office: Mr. Johnson - 30
Recommended Motion(s):
It is the recommendation of the Facilities Department to Approve the Agreement with CS&E to remove and dispose of the broken unit. Install a new split system in the office for $10,744.00.
Discussion:
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O.13. Replacement of 2 High School Hot Water Storage Tanks: Mr. Johnson - 33
Recommended Motion(s):
It is the recommendation of the Facilities Department to approve the agreement with Huckestein Mechanical to supply and install 2 Lochinvar 257-gallon holding tanks for $33,280.78.
Discussion:
The Facilities Department recommends the approval of the agreement with Huckestein Mechanical to supply and install 2 Lochinvar 257-gallon holding tanks for $33,280.78.
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O.14. Repair of Middle School Boiler ME Stack Controller: Mr. Johnson - 34
Recommended Motion(s):
The Facilities Department recommends the Approval of the agreement with Automated Logic to repair a Boiler Controller at the MS in the amount of $5,238.00.
Discussion:
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O.15. Replacement of 2 MS compressors: Mr. Johnson - 36
Recommended Motion(s):
It is the recommendation of the Facilities Department to approve the Agreement with Tobey-Karg for the purchase of 2 compressors for RTU1-B at the MS for $8509.67.
Discussion:
Approval for the replacement of 2 compressors (parts only) in RTU1-B at the MS. FRSD Maintenance will complete the replacement.
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O.16. Musical Instruments Purchase for Middle School: Mr. Johnson - 37
Recommended Motion(s):
It is the recommendation of the Facilities Department to approve the Agreement with Johnstonbaugh's Music Center to purchase 14 Instruments for the MS in the amount of $17,404.00.
Discussion:
A request for approval to purchase 14 new musical instruments for the Middle School. Part of the 2026-27 approved Capital Plan. The list of instruments is located in the attachment.
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O.17. Purchase of Storage Containers for Maintenance and the HS Marching Band: Mr. Johnson - 38
Recommended Motion(s):
It is the recommendation of the Facilities Department to approve the agreement with BoxHub to purchase 3 storage containers at a cost of $8,190.00.
Discussion:
The Facilities Department requests approval to purchase 3 storage containers from BoxHub for $8,190. The purchase will include delivery.
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O.18. Miscellaneous Equipment Donation to FRAA Baseball/Softball: Mr. Johnson
Recommended Motion(s):
It is the recommendation of the Facilities Department to donate field equipment and infield mix to FRAA Baseball/Softball.
Discussion:
Items for donation:
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O.19. Appointment of the School Dentist: Mr. Perry - 39
Recommended Motion(s):
Authorize the following appointment for the 2026-2027 school year:
* Appointment of School Dentist - DeMaria Family Orthodontics - No charge
Discussion:
This recommendation is consistent with those of the prior year and is a service required by the District.
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O.20. Builder's Risk Insurance: Mr. Perry - 40
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to ratify the approval of the Builder's Risk insurance policy provided by Chubb (Federal Ins. Company) with premium of $18,921.
Discussion:
The Builder's Risk policy protects the District's interests during the construction process of the athletic fields upgrade project. The policy period is one-year. However, once the project is complete, the policy is cancelable with a pro-rated refund of premium.
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O.21. Gifts, Grants, and Donations: Mr. Perry
Recommended Motion(s):
The Administration recommends that the Board approve the following contribution(s) per policy 702 Gifts, Grants, and Donations.
* The Grable Foundation contribution of $10,500 to support the District's participation in Future-Driven Schools
Total Contributions of $10,500
Discussion:
Policy 702 Gifts, Grants, Donations states: It is the policy of the Board to exercise appropriate control with respect to receiving any contributions or gifts to any area of the District. For purposes of this policy, a gift shall be defined as any contribution of a monetary or material nature freely made by an individual or group to another individual or group without the expectation of reward, reimbursement, claim, or hold after the contribution is made. A list of all gifts made to the District shall be reported to the Board by the Superintendent or designee on a monthly basis. Individuals or groups wishing to make a gift to an individual class, department, or school must provide formal written notification of intent of such gift(s) to the group sponsor and/or building administrator in order to determine the administrative acceptability of the gift(s). The building administrator, in turn, shall seek final Board approval of the gift(s).
All district-oriented or district-initiated gifts shall be presented to the Superintendent as a written proposal for discussion and approval by the Board.
The Board reserves the right to refuse to accept any gift that does not contribute to the achievement of the District's mission, vision, and goals, or when such ownership would adversely affect the District. Monetary gifts to the District earmarked as scholarship monies, endowments, or sponsorships may be coordinated for administrative purposes with the Franklin Regional Panther Foundation. The Board has the discretion to determine the nature and type of unsolicited or solicited monetary or material contributions administered by the Franklin Regional Panther Foundation or other groups. |
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O.22. Budget Transfers: Mr. Perry - 41
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve General Fund budget transfers of $1,611,254.59 and Athletic transfers of $37,477.30.
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O.23. Pre-Approval of September 2026 List of Bills: Mr. Perry
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board authorizes the administration to pay bills on September 14, 2026, and that such payments are made available to the Board for review on September 10, 2026.
Discussion:
Due to the re-scheduling of the September 2026 Board of School Directors meeting, this pre-approval motion will allow the Finance Department to make payments on routine bills for the month of September. All such payments will be sent to the Board for review and approval prior to the actual mailing of these payments.
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O.24. Advanced Career Academy for Medicine - YASS Prize Allocation: Dr. Piraino
Recommended Motion(s):
The Administration recommends that the Board of School Directors approve the allocation of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) from the District's YASS Prize Award to support the implementation of the Advanced Career Academy for Medicine durint the 2026-27 school year. Funds shall be disbursed to the Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center to offset instructional costs associated with the Academy, including teacher salary, and program supplies. This inveatment supports the District's Blueprint 2030 strategic priorities by expanding innovative career pathways, strengthening partnerships with higher education and industry, and providing students with authentic, workforce-aligned learning experiences. Funding Source: YASS Prize Award Funds (Restricted Grant)
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O.25. Meltwater: Ms. Callipare - 71
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Meltwater Contract.
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O.26. College in High School Memoranda of Understanding St. Vincent University: Dr. Delp - 74
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Franklin Regional School District and St. Vincent University for College in High School classes.
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O.27. High School AP Statistics Resource: Dr. Delp - 78
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of the AP Statistics Resource.
Discussion:
Request for approval of the High School AP Statistics resource.
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O.28. Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.: Dr. Delp - 81
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the contract with Bayada Home Health Care for Nursing services for the 2026-27 school year.
Discussion:
The contract is effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
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O.29. Maxim Contract: Dr. Delp - 85
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the contract with Maxim Healthcare Services.
Discussion:
A one-year contract that automatically renews at the end of the first year and each subsequent year until terminated.
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O.30. Policy Review - Second Read: Dr. Delp
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second reading and the implementation of the following policies and move to a second reading:
Discussion:
Request approval of the second reading and implementation of the following policies:
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O.31. Personnel Agenda: Dr. Delp - 96
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to provisionally approve the attached personnel items upon submission of the appropriate documentation, as prescribed by state and federal regulations.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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P. Adjournment: Mr. Kurimsky
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to adjourn the meeting.
Discussion:
A motion to adjourn was made at 9:08 p.m.Close the Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Franklin Regional School Board Meeting
Murrysville Municipal Building
4100 Sardis Rd., Murrysville, PA 15668
Following the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting (7:30 p.m.)
Meetings will be in person, broadcast on Channel 21, and the recording will be uploaded to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/FranklinRegionalSD.
Murrysville Municipal Building
4100 Sardis Rd., Murrysville, PA 15668
Following the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting (7:30 p.m.)
Meetings will be in person, broadcast on Channel 21, and the recording will be uploaded to YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/FranklinRegionalSD.