Public Meeting Agenda: June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. MEETING OPENING

1.A. Call to Order

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance

1.C. Roll Call - Board Secretary

1.D. Notice of Executive Sessions

1.E. Mission Statement: "The Hempfield Area School District, in its commitment to excellence, shall engage and educate all students for personal success through a shared responsibility with the student, family, and community in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment."

2. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES (September 2026)

Description: Joseph Coldren (Pres), Student Council; Katie Wentzel (VP), Student Council

3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

4. HEARING OF CITIZENS (Agenda Items)

5. BOARD SECRETARY'S REPORT - Dr. S. Learn (VP)

5.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the May 26, 2026, and June 22, 2026, Board Meeting Minutes.

Attachments: (2)

6. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS/TRANSPORTATION - V. DeAugustine (Chair), M. Alfery, L. Stevens

6.A. Approval to extend the current Agreement with Quantum Controls Group, LLC.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to extend the current Agreement with Quantum Controls Group, LLC for the monthly maintenance services required for the District's HVAC Controls in the Grand Total Amount of $22,740.00 ($1,895.00 X 12 months) for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

7. EDUCATION - J. Bretz (Chair), M. Alfery, J. Stape, T. Miller

7.A. Approval of the 2026-27 Service Agreement with Clelian Heights.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Service Agreement with Clelian Heights for the purpose of furnishing Licensed Private Academic School Services for the 2026-2027 school year.

Attachments: (1)

Clelian Heights Service Agreement 2026-27

7.B. Approval of the Independent Contractor Agreement with the Western PA School for the Deaf.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement with Western PA School for the Deaf for the purpose of providing services for students with IEPs.

Attachments: (1)

Western PA School for the Deaf (1)

7.C. Approval of the Agreement with Instructure, Inc. for the purpose of Transcripts and other Implementations.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Instructure, Inc. Agreement for the purpose of implementation of transcripts and other programs.

Attachments: (1)

Instructure Inc.

7.D. Approval of the Achieving True Self Linkage Agreement.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Linkage Agreement with Achieving True Self for the purpose of providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Attachments: (1)

Achieving True Self

7.E. Approval of Addendum #9 for the Agreement with Pressley Ridge Greensburg.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve Addendum #9 to the Contractual Agreement with Pressley Ridge Greensburg for the purpose of providing emotional support services for the 2026-27 school year.

Attachments: (1)

Pressley Ridge Addendum #9

7.F. Approval of the Civic Bell Agreement.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the contract with Civic Bell to provide student residency verification services for enrollment.

Attachments: (1)

Civic Bell Contract

7.G. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding grant initiatives for the 2026-27 school year.

Attachments: (1)

Title III MOU 26.27 (2)

7.H. *** New item. Approval of the Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Commission SAP Agreement for the 2026-27 school year.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Agreement with the Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Commission for the SAP program for the 2026-27 school year, be approved.

Attachments: (1)

School District Letter of Agreement- Hempfield (1)

7.I. Approval of the Outside-In SAP Agreement for the purpose of providing drug and alcohol treatment or rehabilitation services for students.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Outside-In SAP Agreement be accepted for the 2026-2027 school year.

Attachments: (1)

Outside In - SAP Agreement

8. PERSONNEL - J. Stape (Chair), V. DeAugustine, D. Graft

8.A. Approval of Leaves of Absence

Description:
Employee #3766 leave of absence extension effective May 27, 2026, through tentatively October 1, 2026 (unpaid).

Employee #4219 leave of absence effective August 17, 2026, through January 18, 2027 (unpaid).

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all Leaves of Absence as presented.

8.B. Approval of Resignations & Retirements

Description:
Retirements:
1. Donna Loy, PIMS Coordinator in Central Administration effective at the end of the workday on July 31, 2026.

Resignations:
1. Jarred Slater, School Police at West Hempfield Middle School, effective at the end of the workday on June 7, 2026.
2. Luke Levendosky, Math Teacher at Wendover Middle School, effective June 9, 2026.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all Resignations and Retirements as presented.

8.C. Approval of Employment

Description:
1. Christopher Uphold - Math Teacher (Bachelor's scale, step 2) at West Hempfield Middle School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
2. Julia Hoffner - Special Education Teacher (Bachelor's scale, step 3) at West Hempfield Middle School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
3. Dallys Clark - Special Education Teacher (Bachelor's scale, step 1) at Stanwood Elementary School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
4. Delaney Marzina - Elementary Teacher (PreK) (Bachelor's scale, step 1) at Fort Allen Elementary School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
5.  Elizabeth Callahan - Elementary Teacher (PreK) (Bachelor's scale, step 1) at Stanwood Elementary School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
6. Taylor Germovsek - Elementary Teacher (Grade 1) (Bachelor's scale, step 2) at West Hempfield Elementary School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
7.  Sharon Lohr - Elementary Teacher (Grade 3) (Bachelor's scale, step 3) at Stanwood Elementary School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
8. Erika Christeleit - Elementary Teacher (Grade 5) (Bachelor's scale, step 1) at West Point Elementary School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
9. Brienna Boggio - Elementary Teacher (Grade 5) (Bachelor's scale, step 2) at Fort Allen Elementary School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
10. Lauren Blantney - 1-Year LTS Social Studies Teacher (Master's scale, step 3) at West Hempfield/Wendover Middle Schools, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
11.  Tanner Carr- 1-Year LTS Social Studies Teacher (Bachelor's scale, step 1) at Wendover Middle School, effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a retirement)
12. Robbie Belton, Full-time 12-month Custodian at the High School effective upon release from current position. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
13. Carrie Simpson, Full-time 10-month Paraprofessional at Wendover Middle School effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
14. Jayde Lowry, Full-time 10-month Paraprofessional at West Hempfield Middle School effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
15.  Emily Korinek, Full-time 10-month Paraprofessional at West Hempfield Elementary School effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
16.  Heather Welch, Full-time 10-month Paraprofessional at Fort Allen Elementary School effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
17. Jessica Smith, Full-time 10-month Paraprofessional at Harrold School effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
18. That approval be given to employ the following individuals to provide the depicted services during the Special Education Extended School Year (ESY) program to participating students, as needed:
A. Teaching Staff (to be paid $38.00 hr. EPES hourly rate per HAEA contract): Emily Smith
B. Paraprofessionals (to be paid hourly rate earned during 2025-2026 school year per support contract): Melinda Wilkinson
C. Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC) (paid based on our yearly contract): Kimberly Palmer- Vision Teacher- Instruction in the Home
D. Personal Care Assistant through ESS:
Katie McGrath
Sommer Pellegrino
Jayde Lowry
Zia Stipp
Leanea Cooper
Patrick Ace-Feher
Lisa Echenrode
Kara Kefflefinger
Katie Brewster
Mark Smartnick
Adam Clark
Marsha Alcom
19.  Temporary IT summer intern worker(s) be approved at $12.50 per hour. Schedule to be set by the district: Jackson Petrosky
20. Substitutes list be approved, as needed:
Michael Chavonec - Certification: Science
Nicole Mathias - Certification: PreK-4
Alyssa Ambrisco - English 7-12
21. Augustine Jioio, Full-time 12-month Custodian at Stanwood Elementary School, (3rd shift section) effective upon release from current position. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the Hempfield Area Educational Support professionals PSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
22. Ivy Macalus- 1st semester LTS English Teacher (Bachelors, step 1) at the High School effective August 17, 2026 through January 18, 2027. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a teacher on leave)Hoffer
23. Abigail Hopkins- 1- year LTS Science Teacher (Bachelors, step 1) at the High School effective August 17, 2026 through June 4, 2027. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a teacher on leave)Shuster

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all Employment as presented.

8.D. Approval of Transfers

8.E. Approval of Other Personnel items

Description:
1. Approval to eliminate the following position(s) through attrition for the 2026-2027 school year:
(1 position) Athletic Trainer - High School
(1- Position) Building Aide (Science Kits) - Stanwood Elementary

2. Approval be granted for administration to create the following positions in the 2026-2027:
(1 position) - Physical Education Teacher/Strength and Conditioning - High School
(1 position) - Transition Coordinator/Spec Ed Cyber Case Manager - High School
(5 - positions) Personalized Learning Facilitators - District-wide

3. That John Johnson be employed to serve as a School Police Officer effective upon court appointment and oath of office in accordance with the Pennsylvania School Code and the terms and conditions in the School Security Plan;
Whereas the District, pursuant to the Public School Code of 1949, as amended, 24 PS 13-1302 (c), has petitioned the Westmoreland County Court of Common Pleas to appoint John Johnson as a School Police Officer within the District;
Whereas upon approval of the Court Order, the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County will approve John Johnson as School Police Officer and grant him the power to arrest as provided in 24 P.S. 13-1306- (c) (2), the authority to issue citations for summary offense as provided in 24 P.S. 13-1306 (c) (3), the authority to detain students until the arrival of local law enforcement, or any combination thereof, and to be authorized to carry a firearm, taser and pepper spray while performing his duties as a School Police Officer.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all Personnel Items as presented.

9. SUPPLEMENTALS - M. Alfery (Chair), T. Miller, D. Graft

9.A. Approval of all Supplementals

Description: 1. That the following supplemental contract resignation be approved and accepted:
a) Cross Country 7th/8th Grade Assistant Coach - Patrick Thomas
b) Tennis Assistant Girls Coach - Susan Stas

2. That the following supplemental contracts be approved and authorized for the 2026-2027 fiscal year:

Position	Recommendation		2026-2027 Salary Amount
Ticket Manager	Karen Sternick	Teacher	$3,865
Middle School Athletic Director	Roy Reese	Teacher	$3,801
Equipment Manager	Jim Biondi	Teacher	$4,609
Event Coordinator (Fall, Winter and Spring seasons)	Thomas Evans	Non-teacher	$8,408
Field Hockey Assistant Coach	McKenzi Selchan	Non-teacher	$3,311
Field Hockey 7th/8th	Mackenna Leonida	Non-teacher	$2,396
Tennis Head Girls Coach	Susan Stas	Teacher	$3,765
Cheerleading Head Varsity Coach	Suzy Mayer	Non-teacher	$4,197
Football Varsity Assistant Coach	Dave Murray	Teacher	$5,648
Volleyball Girls Varsity Head Coach	Kaelyn Staples-Klasnic	Non-teacher	$4,518
Basketball Head Varsity Boys Coach	Austin Butler	Non-Teacher	$8,786
Basketball Assistant Varsity Boys Coach	Bryce Butler	Non-Teacher	$5,271
Basketball,JV Boys Coach	Dante Rizzo	Non-Teacher	$4,308
Basketball Head Varsity Girls Coach	Robert Madison	Non-Teacher	$8,786
Basketball Assistant Varsity Girls Coach	Bill Wentzel	Non-Teacher	$5,271
Basketball,JV Girls Coach	Tiffany Lingenfelter	Non-Teacher	$4,308
Indoor Track and Field High School	Melissa White	Teacher	$1,767
Swimming/Diving Head Varsity Coach	Kevin Clougherty	Teacher	$6,275
Swimming/Diving Assistant Varsity Coach (Split)	Min "Amy" Gong and Tanner Popasill	Non-Teacher	$3,765
Swimming/Diving Assistant Varsity Coach	Lilly Holsey	Non-Teacher	$3,765
Wrestling Head High School Coach	Brian Kapusta	Non-Teacher	$7,952
Wrestling Assistant High School Coach	Roy Reese	Non-Teacher	$4,859
Wrestling Assistant High School Coach	Chad Falo	Non-Teacher	$4,859
Wrestling Junior High Head Coach	Jesse Giallonardo	Non-Teacher	$4,418

Band Director - High School	Patrick Kealey	Teacher	$5,786
Band Director Assistant - High School	Nancy Flinner	Non Teacher	$3,456
Band Director Middle School Wendover	Elinor Kurtiak	Teacher	$2,409
Band Director Middle School West Hempfield	Brian Hopkins	Teacher	$2,409
Colorguard Majorette Instructor - High School	Ali Troutman	Non Teacher	$3,019
Junior Class Sponsor - High School	Karen Sternick	Teacher	$2,144
Jazz Ensemble Director Advanced - High School	Patrick Kealey	Teacher	$3,950
National Honor Society - High School	Becky Franklin and Natalie Fetterman	Teacher	$3,138
World Language Sponsor French - High School	Heidi Benson Harden	Teacher	$1,506
World Language Sponsor German - High School	Erica Shafran	Teacher	$1,506
World Language Sponsor Spanish - High School	Stephanie Onufer	Teacher	$1,506
Science National Honor Society - High School	Tom Harden	Teacher	$1,506
Social Studies National Honor Society - High School	Jill Sweeny	Teacher	$1,506
National Art Honor Society - High School	Emily Daignault and Tom Billeck	Teacher	$1,506
Math National Honor Society - High School (created Dec 2023)	Heather Ridenour and Shannon Nesser (Split)	Teacher	$1,506
FBLA and National Business Honor Society - High School	Dora Morelli	Teacher	$1,506
English National Honor Society - High School	Ashley Testa	Teacher	$1,506
Fall Play Director - High School	James Steeley	Teacher	$2,144
Spring Play Director - High School	Katie Kertoy	Teacher	$1,868
Spring Play Director Assistant - High School	Eligiah Gilbert	Teacher	$1,298
Spring Musical Director	Katie Kertoy and Eligiah Gilbert	Teacher	$3,567
Choral Director - High School	David Emanuelson	Teacher	$3,333
Choral Director - Middle School Wendover	Cassidy Ayers	Teacher	$2,241
Choral Director - Middle School West Hempfield	Dan Lauritzen	Teacher	$2,241
Newspaper Sponsor - High School	Ashley Testa	Teacher	$2,510
Student Council - High School	Katie Kertoy	Teacher	$2,540
Student Council - Harrold School	Danielle Ali and Lis Blahovec	Teacher	$1,650
Student Council - Middle School West Hempfield	Molly Blasko	Teacher	$1,650
Treasurer - High School	Dora Morelli	Teacher	$2,260
Treasurer - School Harrold	Patrick Valenti	Teacher	$2,008
Treasurer - Middle School Wendover	Julie Razza	Teacher	$2,008
Treasurer - Middle School West Hempfield	Cheryl Bengel	Teacher	$2,008
Yearbook Sponsor - High School	Jim Steeley	Teacher	$3,451
Yearbook - Middle School Wendover (Split)	Alex von Briel and Lindsey Kutz (Split)	Teacher	$1,747
Yearbook - Middle School West Hempfield	Adam Namie	Teacher	$1,747
Speech and Debate - High School	Cory Cullen	Teacher	$3,217
Bots IQ	Craig Siniawski	Teacher	$2,430

Senior Class Sponsor - HS

Susan Stas

Teacher

$2,414

3. That the following supplemental contracts be eliminated effective June 30, 2026

Chairperson - Art K-12	Chairperson - Science 6-8
Chairperson - Business K-12	Chairperson - Social Studies 9-12
Chairperson - English 9-12	Chairperson - Social Studies 6-8
Chairperson - Fam & Cons Science 7-12	Chairperson - Special Ed 6-8
Chairperson - Gifted - K-12	Chairperson - Special Ed 9-12
Chairperson - Guidance K-12	Chairperson - Speech & Hearing K-12
Chairperson - Health & PE K-12	Chairperson - Technology Education 6-12
Chairperson - Library Dept. K-12	Chairperson - World Language 6-12
Chairperson - Math 9-12	Chairperson Grade Level - Pre-K
Chairperson - Math 6-8	Chairperson Grade Level - Kindergarden
Chairperson - Music K-12	Chairperson Grade Level - Grade 1
Chairperson - Nursing K-12	Chairperson Grade Level - Grade 2
Chairperson - Reading K-5	Chairperson Grade Level - Grade 3
Chairperson - ELA 6-8	Chairperson Grade Level - Grade 4
Chairperson - Science 9-12	Chairperson Grade Level - Grade 5

4. The following individuals be paid for the extended athletic season as depicted below:

Sport	Coach	$ Amount	No. Weeks
Baseball	Tim Buzzard	$200.00	2
Baseball	Dean Minerva	$100.00	2
Softball	Tina Madison	$500.00	5
Softball	Bobby Madison	$250.00	5
Lacrosse-Boys	Mike DeMatt	$100.00	1
Lacrosse-Boys	Ben Wentzel	$ 50.00	1
Tennis-Boys	Sue Stas	$100.00	1
Track & Field	Ron Colland	$200.00	2
Track & Field	LaRoyal Wilson	$100.00	2
Track & Field	Dave Murray	$100.00	2
Track & Field	Jeff Mayo	$100.00	2
Track & Field	Melissa White	$100.00	2
Track & Field	Gene Brisbane	$100.00	2
Track & Field	Larry Williams	$100.00	2
Boys Volleyball	Dakoda Fickus	$100.00	1
Boys Volleyball	Rob Wetten	$ 50.00	1

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all supplementals as presented.

10. POLICY - T. Miller (Chair), J. Bretz, J. Stape

10.A. Approve policies for 2nd reading after 30-day review.

Description:

A. 2nd Read of Policies after 30-day review:

Policy #827-Conflict of Interest
Policy #610-Purchases Subject to Bid-Quotation
Policy #611-Purchases Budgeted

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the policies for 2nd read after 30-day review.

Attachments: (3)

10.B. Approval of Fundraisers

Description: West Hempfield Middle School - 7th Grade Team
Chipotle Spirit Night receiving a portion of proceeds of sales. Sept 9, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $200 to purchase rewards for the 7th-grade token economy system.

West Hempfield Middle School - 7th Grade Team
Jersey Mike's Spirit Night receiving a portion of proceeds of sales. Oct 13, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $200 to purchase rewards for the 7th-grade token economy.

West Hempfield Middle School - 7th Grade Team
Chick-fil-A Spirit Night receiving a portion of proceeds of sales. Nov 10, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $200 to purchase rewards for the 7th-grade token economy.

West Hempfield Middle School - 7th Grade Team
Red Robin Spirit Night receiving a portion of proceeds of sales. Dec 8, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $200 to purchase rewards for the 7th-grade token economy.

West Hempfield Middle School - 7th Grade Team
Applebee's Spirit Night receiving a portion of proceeds of sales. Jan 12, 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $200 to purchase rewards for the 7th-grade token economy.

West Hempfield Middle School - 7th Grade Team
Panera Bread Spirit Night receiving a portion of proceeds of sales. Feb 9, 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $200 to purchase rewards for the 7th-grade token economy.

Stanwood Elementary School - CPAT
Stanwood T-shirt sales $10-$20. Sept 01-30, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $200 for future events and activities benefiting Stanwood students & staff.

Stanwood Elementary School - CPAT
Color Run Fundraiser: Students collect donations for the run. Aug 21, 2026 - Sept 09, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $20,000 for future events and activities benefiting Stanwood students & staff.

Stanwood Elementary School - CPAT
Food Trucks for Mid-Summer Check-in Event July 15, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $300 for future events and activities benefiting Stanwood students & staff.

Stanwood Elementary School - CPAT
Back to School Party $1-$20. August 21, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $500 for future events and activities benefiting Stanwood students & staff.

Stanwood Elementary School - Stanwood Library
Scholastic Book & Product Sale. Nov 6 - 20, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $6,000 for the purchase of books for students, classrooms, and library.

Stanwood Elementary School - Stanwood Library
Change War Donations. Oct 19 - 23, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $4,000 for the purchase of books for students, classroom, and library.

Maxwell Elementary School - Elementary HEP
$1 Selling Wilson Candy. October 2026
Amount expected to raise: $1,000 to be used for Grades 3-5 field trips in the 2026-27 school year.

Maxwell Elementary School - Elementary HEP
$10- $100. Selling Sarris Candy. November 2026
Amount expected to raise: $3,000 to be used for Grades 3-5 field trips in the 2026-27 school year.

Wendover - Library Helpers
$1- $30. Scholastic Book Fair. October 5-9, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $1,000 to be used for supplies, books, and incentives for the students and library.

West Hempfield Middle School - Library Helpers
$1- $30. Scholastic Book Fair. October 19-23, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $1,000 to be used for supplies, books, and incentives for the students and library.

Hempfield Area High School - Spanish Honor Society
Spirit nights at Chipotle and Panera. Fall & Spring of 2026-27 school year.
Amount expected to raise: approx. $200 - $300 per event to help support events throughout the school year.

Hempfield Area High School - German, Holocaust, and WWII Classes
Selling popcorn, pizza, snacks, and candles $1 - $22. Sept 01-Nov 5, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $700 to defray costs of the Washington, D.C. trip.

Hempfield Area High School - Language & NHS Clubs
Selling chocolate, calendars, and snacks $.50 - $4. Sept 5, 2026 - May 25, 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $1,000 to defray costs such as trips, cords, plaques, and certificates.

Hempfield Area High School - Language & NHS Clubs
Selling Little Caesars pizza kits. $22-$25. Sept 2026 - May 2027
Amount expected to raise: $500 to defray costs of dues, events, honor cords, etc.

Hempfield Area High School - Caring Hands/Unified Sports.
Bocce Tournament. $10 pp or $80/team. Oct 2026
Amount expected to raise: $1,200 to split between Unified Sports and a donation to Special Olympics, PA.

Hempfield Area High School - Band Parents Association
26-27 Band Festival-selling concessions, basket raffles, admission, and candy grams - September 12, 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $15-20,000 to supplement the district funding to provide the music education program for students.
A small game of chance certificate was received.

Fort Allen Elementary - Fort Allen Library
$1-$20. Shopping event for students during library classes. Oct 19-23, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $8,000 to raise funds for library books and materials used by the library.

Hempfield Area High School - Band Parents Association
Submarine Sandwich Sales - $10/ea. August 2026 through May 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $7-9,000 to go towards funds for the annual spring trip.

West Hempfield Middle School - 8th Grade
$2 Candy Bar Fundraiser. September 04-21, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $36 profit/case to help cover costs for the Fort Ligonier field trip.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all fundraisers as submitted.

10.C. Approval of an overnight field trip.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve overnight field trip as presented.

Attachments: (1)

Overnight Field Trip- Washington DC

11. FINANCE - T. Miller (Chair), L. Stevens, D. Graft

11.A.
Approval of Monthly Financial Reports

Description: 1. That the Depository Report for the month of May 2026 be approved as submitted.
2. That the Tax Collectors Report for the month of May 2026, be approved as submitted.
3. That the List of Bills and Payments for the month of June, 2026, in the amount of $TBD, be approved as submitted.
4. That the Activity Statements received for approval in the month of June 2026, be approved as submitted
5. That the General Fund Budget Transfers for the month of June 2026, be approved as submitted.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Monthly Finance Reports as submitted.

Attachments: (5)

11.B. Approval to exempt Christopher S. Gaydos from the payment of real property taxes.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to exempt Christopher S. Gaydos from the payment of real property taxes for a period of five (5) years that become due on or after April 9, 2026 per the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ruling for Disabled Veterans through the State Veterans' Commission.

11.C. Approval of the Food Service A la Carte prices for 2026-27.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Food Service A la Carte Prices and Recommended Price Increases for the 2026-2027 fiscal year as collected in the Food Service Fund be approved.

Attachments: (1)

A la Carte Prices - 26-27

11.D. Approval to extend the current Agreement with Walsworth Yearbooks.

Recommended Motion(s): That approval be given to extend the current Agreement with Walsworth Yearbooks to provide secondary school yearbook services for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029 school years.

Attachments: (1)

Walsworth Yearbooks

11.E. Approval to authorize payment of 2025-26 bills and payments for the General and Food Service Funds.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to authorize the payment of all applicable remaining 2025-2026 fiscal year bills and payments for the General Fund, GOB 2022 Fund, and the Food Service Fund.

11.F. Approval to authorize the payment of July 2026–27 bills and payments for the General and Food Service Funds.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to authorize the payment of all applicable July 2026-2027 fiscal year bills and payments for the General Fund, GOB 2022 Fund, and the Food Service Fund.

11.G. Approval be given to open four new First National Bank checking accounts.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to authorize the opening of four new First National Bank checking accounts to enable the utilization of the First National Bank online merchant services for electronic payments and approval of all required paperwork required to assist with the creation of the new checking accounts and the new electronic payment service.

11.H. Approval to purchase new replacement equipment for the Food Service department.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to purchase and to pay for the purchase of New Replacement Equipment for the Food Service Department from the vendors depicted at the corresponding amounts depicted for the applicable school buildings depicted through the Food Service Fund in the grand total amount of $150,347.00.

Attachments: (1)

New Replacement Equipment - Food Service

11.I. Approval to award bids to the lowest responsible bidders for the Food Service department.

Recommended Motion(s): That approval be given to award the bids and to pay for the purchase of one (1) Freezer and Cooler Equipment to Culinary Depot (the lowest responsible bidder meeting all required District bid specifications) in the bid amount of $45,926.24 and one (1) Walk-in Cooler to Allegheny Refrigeration (the lowest responsible bidder meeting all required District bid specifications) in the bid amount of $38,010.00 for the Food Service Department through the Food Service Fund in the grand total amount of $83,936.24.

11.J. Approval of the donation of funds received from First National Bank for a portion of cost of the High School Homecoming Dance.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the donation of funds received from First National Bank in the amount of $10,000.00 to sponsor a portion of the total cost for the High School Homecoming Dance to be held at LIVE Casino be accepted by the District and applied to the total cost of the Dance during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

11.K. Approval of the donation of funds, received from entities and individuals for the High School BOTS IQ Competition, be accepted.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the donation of funds received from the various Entities & Individuals in the grand total amount of $24,800.00 to pay for the High School BOTS IQ National Competition trip to Colorado be accepted by the District and applied to the total cost of the trip during the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Attachments: (1)

Entities and Individuals

11.L. Approval of the Preliminary Federal Funds for Title Programs.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Preliminary Federal Funds in the grand total amount of $1,189,705.00 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year for the following Title Programs in the corresponding amounts be approved to accept and to expend: Title I: $976,820.00 Title II: $142,562.00 Title IV: $ 70,323.00

11.M. Approval of the Booster Clubs and Support Organizations for 2026-27.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Annual Applications received from the following Booster Clubs and Support Organizations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, be approved: 1. Hempfield Area Swim Boosters Club. 2. Hempfield Area Cross Country Parent's Association. 3. Hempfield Area Football Parents Club.

12. ATHLETICS - M. Alfery (Chair), V. DeAugustine, D. Graft

13. BOARD SAFETY & SECURITY - M. Alfery (Chair), T. Miller, L. Stevens

14. TECHNOLOGY - J. Bretz (Chair), M. Alfery, T. Miller, J. Stape

15. SCHOOL BOARD - Jerry Radebaugh (Pres.), Dr. Scott Learn (VP)

15.A. Approval of the General Fund Budget Resolution for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:

WHEREAS, the Board of School Directors of the Hempfield Area School District has heretofore prepared and given due public notice of the proposed budget of the amount of funds that will be required by the Hempfield Area School District in its several departments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year of said District commencing July 1, 2026; and

WHEREAS, by a single resolution, the Board of School Directors of the Hempfield Area School District adopts the Budget for the school year beginning on July 1, 2026, authorizes expenditures and levies taxes pursuant to the Local Tax Enabling Act; and

WHEREAS, the Local Tax Enabling Act taxes are continued in force for the succeeding school year by continuing resolution;

NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of School Directors of the Hempfield Area School District, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, hereby adopts the annual Budget of and for said District for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026, and more fully set forth in a separate document presented at this meeting and filed with the minutes thereof;

And

Further, that said Board of School Directors hereby authorizes the expenditure of One Hundred Eighteen Million, Seven Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($118,740,000) during the school fiscal year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, as more particularly and fully detailed in the Final General Fund Budget as aforesaid;

And

Further, that said Board of School Directors does hereby levy a real estate tax of Ninety-Nine and one tenths (99.1) mills per dollar (being $9.91 per hundred dollars) of the assessed valuation on all real estate within the Hempfield Area School District (pursuant to the authority of "The Public School Code of 1949," as amended) for the school fiscal year as aforesaid;

And

Further, the said Board of School Directors intends to continue the following taxes heretofore levied pursuant to the authority of "The Local Tax Enabling Act," as amended: (1) Realty Transfer Tax - 1% (effective rate 1/2%); and (2) Local Services Tax (formerly Emergency and Municipal Services Tax and Occupational Privilege Tax) - $5.00; and (3) Per Capita Tax - $5.00; and (4) Earned Income Tax - 1% (effective rate 1/2%); and that said taxes as levied, continue and intended to be levied shall provide revenue for the expenditures authorized above.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the General Fund Budget Resolution for the 2026-2027 school year.

15.B. Approval of the Resolution implementing the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Resolution implementing the Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in accordance with Act 1 of Special Session of 2006, be approved.

Attachments: (1)

HASD - Homestead Farmstead Resolution - 26-27

15.C. Approval of the Food Service Fund Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that the Food Service Fund Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year in the amount of $4,311,000.00 in Total Revenues and $4,311,000.00 in Total Expenditures with the utilization of $1,265,289.00 in Unrestricted Net Position be approved and adopted.

15.D. Approval to exonerate taxes, liens, and fees associated with properties.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to exonerate all taxes, liens, and fees associated with the following five (5) properties owned by Hempfield Township: 50-20-07-0-005, 50-41-13-0-035, 50-41-14-0-054, 50-04-16-0-010, and 50-04-16-0-004.

15.E. Approval to purchase a parcel of land from Toya Eubank.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to purchase and to pay for one (1) parcel of land (50-20-00-0-070) from Toya Eubank in the total amount of $250,000.00 plus any applicable closing costs associated with the purchase to be paid from the District's GOB 2022 Fund.

16. COMMITTEE REPORTS

16.A. District Safety & Security - Mrs. Lindsay Stevens

16.B. Drug Awareness & Prevention - Mr. Mike Alfery

16.C. Foundation Funds Committee - Dr. Scott Learn

16.D. Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library - Mrs. Jennifer Bretz

16.E. Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center - Dr. Scott Learn

16.F. Westmoreland Intermediate Unit - Mrs. Jennifer Bretz

17. HEARING OF CITIZENS (Non-Agenda Items)

18. MEETING CLOSING

18.A. Adjournment

June 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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