August 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
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A. Call to Order: Mr. Kurimsky
Discussion:
Mr. Kurimsky called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
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B. Roll Call: Ms. Wolf
Discussion:
Members present:
Mr. Vince Azzolina, Mrs. Deborah Bucciero, Mr. John Fallat, Mr. Kevin Kurimsky, Mrs. Amy Sheridan, Mrs. Shannon Venditti, Mr. Scott Weinman, Mr. Joshua Zebrak, and Mrs. Debra Wohlin Others present: Dr. Piraino, Dr. Baginski, Mrs. Cowell, Dr. Matthew Delp, Mr. Jon Perry, Officer Tim Skoog, Dr. Ryan Smith, Ms. Donna Wolf, and Mr. Gary Matta (Solicitor) |
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C. Executive Session Announcement: Mr. Kurimsky
Discussion:
The Board met in Executive Session from 6:30 to 7:35 p.m. on August 10 to discuss legal, contractual, and personnel items.
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D. Superintendent's Report: Dr. Piraino
Discussion:
Dr. Piraino recognized Ms. Wolf's service to the district and congratulated her on her upcoming retirement. He spoke about unfunded mandates and shared the attached presentation "Beyond the Classroom."
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E. Public Comment
Discussion:
Helen Elliott, Murrysville, PA
Ms. Elliott welcomed the Board back and thanked Dr. Piraino for the information presented during the Superintendent's Report. She commented on the new website and asked that band information be added. She also asked for an update on the athletic fields project. Dr. Piraino responded that the tennis courts are completed and tennis will begin on time. They expect the turf to be completed by early September, and he noted that the large piles of dirt on the old Heritage site will be spread out and grass will be planted. They will then complete the softball area and move to Haymaker Field to complete the project. |
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F. Solicitor's Comment
Discussion:
Mr. Matta had no report for the public meeting.
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G. Consent Agenda Items
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G.1. YMCA Lease Agreement Renewal: Dr. Baginski - 1
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the lease agreement renewal with the YMCA.
Discussion:
Dr. Baginski presented the renewal of the YMCA lease for approval. This agreement is for the before-school and after-school programs at the Elementary Campus.
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G.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:
Dr. Smith presented the annual Westmoreland County Student Assistance agreement for approval. The contract is for the dedicated enhanced SAP Liaison option with Westmoreland County Behavioral Health & Development Services and Westmoreland Case Management and Supports, Inc. for the 2026-27 school year.
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G.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:
Dr. Smith presented a request for approval of the agreement with IU1 for Title II services at Mother of Sorrows School.
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G.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:
Dr. Smith presented a request for approval of a one-year agreement with EdCube, LLC for math professional development using Title II funds.
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G.5. Grades 3 - 12 Math PD Consultant: Dr. Smith - 22
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve agreement between FRSD and Prime Innovations
Discussion:
Dr. Smith presented the agreement for a math professional development consultant for grades 3-12. This is the fourth year with Prime Innovations and Anne Burgunder. Title II funds cover the cost of the contract.
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G.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.
Discussion:
Dr. Baginski presented the Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement agreement for approval.
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G.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.
Discussion:
Dr. Baginski presented the DePaul Vision Contract annual agreement for approval.
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G.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.
Discussion:
Dr. Baginski presented the annual AIU3 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreter agreement for approval.
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G.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.
Discussion:
Dr. Baginski presented The Day School at The Children's Institute agreement for approval,
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G.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.
Discussion:
Mrs. Cowell presented the list of bus stops for approval.
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G.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.
Discussion:
Mrs. Cowell presented the list of bus and van drivers for approval.
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G.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:
Mr. Johnson presented the Mitsubishi Split System for the HS office for approval. The list below covers the items included in the agreement.
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G.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:
Mr. Johnson presented the agreement with Huckestein Mechanical to supply and install 2 Lochinvar 257-gallon holding tanks for $33,280.78 for approval. The current storage tanks did not pass the boiler inspection.
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G.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:
Mr. Johnson presented the agreement with Automated Logic to repair the Boiler ME Stack controller at the Middle School for approval. The agreement covers the items listed below.
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G.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:
Mr. Johnson presented the replacement of 2 compressors (parts only) in RTU1-B at the MS for approval. Franklin Regional School District Maintenance will complete the replacement.
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G.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:
Mr. Johnson presented a request to purchase 14 new musical instruments for the Middle School for approval. This purchase is part of the 2026-27 approved Capital Plan. The list of instruments is located in the attachment.
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G.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:
Mr. Johnson presented a request to purchase 3 storage containers from BoxHub for $8,190 for approval. The purchase will include delivery. The district has rented several containers for approximately 6 years.
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G.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:
Mr. Johnson requested approval to donate items no longer needed by the district to FRAA. The items for donation:
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G.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:
Mr. Perry presented the appointment of DeMaria Family Orthodontics as the school dentist for 2026-27 at no charge. This recommendation is consistent with those of the prior year and is a service required by the District.
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G.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:
Mr. Perry presented the Builder's Risk policy for approval. The 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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G.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:
Mr. Perry presented the Grable Foundation grant of $10,500 for approval. The grant is for participation in Future-Driven Schools. |
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G.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.
Discussion:
Mr. Perry presented General Fund budget transfers of $1,611,254.59 and Athletic transfers of $37,477.30 for approval.
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G.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:
Mr. Perry said that 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. The bills will be presented to the Board for review on September 10, 2026, and the Finance Department will pay the bills on September 14, 2026.
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G.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 during 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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G.25. Meltwater: Ms. Callipare - 71
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Meltwater Contract.
Discussion:
Ms. Callipare presented the Meltwater contract for approval. They discussed the advantages of using a media intelligence tool for grant writing and data analysis, as well as some safety and security components. The agreement is for a year, at a greatly discounted price. We will have the opportunity next year to lock in a three-year contract.
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G.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.
Discussion:
Dr. Delp presented the renewal of the memorandum of understanding with St. Vincent University for College in High School classes. The agreement is for five years.
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G.27. High School AP Statistics Resource: Dr. Delp - 78
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of the AP Statistics Resource.
Discussion:
Dr. Delp presented a request for approval of the High School AP Statistics resource. The resource was previously on a 30-day review.
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G.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:
Dr. Delp presented the renewal contract with Bayada Home Health, effective August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, for approval.
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G.29. Maxim Contract: Dr. Delp - 85
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the contract with Maxim Healthcare Services.
Discussion:
Dr. Delp presented the Maxim agreement for approval. This is an additional source for healthcare service substitutes. It is a one-year contract that automatically renews at the end of the first year and each subsequent year until terminated.
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G.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:
Dr. Delp presented for approval of the second reading and implementation of the following policies:
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G.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.
Discussion:
Dr. Delp presented the personnel agenda for provisional approval upon submission of the appropriate documentation prescribed by state and federal regulations.
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H. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
A motion to adjourn the meeting.
Discussion:
A motion to adjourn was made at 9:01 p.m.
Description:
A motion to adjourn the meeting.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Murrysville Municipal Building
4100 Sardis Rd., Murrysville, PA 15668
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.