Public Meeting Agenda: August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Working 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 (Attend Voting Meetings starting in September)

Description:
Joseph Coldren, Student Council President; Katie Wentzel, Student Council Vice President

3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

4. HEARING OF CITIZENS (Agenda Items)

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

Description: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the minutes of the June 29, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.

Attachments: (1)

Minutes 06-29-26 Regular Meeting

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

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

7.A. Approval of the Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Commission Agreement for a SAP Coordinator.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Agreement between Hempfield Area School District and Westmoreland County Drug & Alcohol Commission for SAP Coordinator Services to provide technical assistance and training to ensure compliance with state guidelines.

Attachments: (1)

West Cty Drug & Alcohol SAP Agreement (1)

7.B. Approval of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Master Services Agreement with Global Wordsmiths Consortium for Interpretation Services.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Master Services Agreement between Hempfield Area School District and Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Global Wordsmith Consortium to provide interpretation and translation services for the 2026-27 school year.

Attachments: (1)

WIU Master Svs Agreement-Interpretation Svs

7.C. Approval of the Global Wordsmith Add-On Agreement for translation and interpretation services.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Agreement between Hempfield Area School District and Global Wordsmith Language Services for additional translation and interpretation services, if needed.

Attachments: (1)

Global Wordsmith Add-On Agreement

7.D. Approval of the yearly renewal of the 2026-27 Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects Contract.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the annual renewal of the St. Vincent Prevention Services Support contract, through a Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Grant, for the 2026-27 school year.

7.E. Approval of the contracts between Hempfield Area School District and River Rock Academy for AEDY Services.

Description: Approval of the contracts with River Rock Academy to provide Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) services, with costs incurred only if services are utilized.

Recommended Motion(s): Approval of the contracts between Hempfield Area School District and River Rock Academy to provide Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) services.

Attachments: (2)

7.F. Approval of the Agreement between Hempfield Area School District and Catapult Learning, LLC for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the contract between Hempfield Area School District and Catapult Learning, LLC for the purpose of providing Title I small group instructional services.

Attachments: (1)

Catapult Learning Educational Services Agreement with Hempfield Area Sd (1)

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

8.A. Approval of Leaves of Absence

Description:
1. Employee #668 leave of absence effective August 17, 2026, through June 4, 2027 (paid).
2. Employee #2736 leave of absence effective August 17, 2026, through November 13, 2026 (unpaid).
3. Employee #89 sabbatical leave of absence in accordance with the PA School Code effective August 17, 2026, through January 15, 2027.
4. Employee #477 leave of absence effective August 17, 2026, through tentatively November 1, 2026 (paid).
5. Employee #4464 leave of absence effective September 28, 2026, through September 27, 2027 (unpaid).

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

8.B. Approval of Resignations & Retirements

Description:

1. Tyler Bagshaw, Maintenance Electrician, District-wide effective at the end of the workday on July 10, 2026.
2. Brenda Kantola, School Nurse at Wendover Middle and West Point Elementary Schools effective July 23, 2026.
3. Tanya Turchetta, Paraprofessional at Wendover Middle School effective August 7, 2026.
4. Lauren Blatney, LTS 1-Year Social Studies Teacher at West Hempfield Middle School effective July 27, 2026.
5. Ivy Macalus, First Semester LTS English Teacher at the High School effective July 29, 2026.
6. Cheryl Woods, Custodian at the High School, effective August 4, 2026.

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

8.C. Approval of Employment

Description:
1.  Rachel Weaver - Special Education 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. Kristen Saylor - 1-Year LTS Math Teacher (Masters scale, step 2) at Harrold 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 who is on leave)
3. Jerrod Galloway - 1-Year LTS Social Studies (HEP) Teacher (Masters scale, step 2) at West Hempfield Middle 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 who is on leave)
4. Tina Stewart -1st Semester LTS English Teacher (Masters scale, step 2) at the High School effective August 17, 2026 through January 15, 2027. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a teacher who is on leave)
5. Isabella Harris- Permanent Special Education Teacher (Bachelors scale, step 1) at the High School effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a teacher who transferred)
6. Stefanie Demarco - Personalized Learning Facilitator Teacher (Masters scale, step 3), within the district effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (New position)
7.  Lauren Moore - Personalized Learning Facilitator Teacher (Masters scale, step 1), within the district effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (New position)
8.  Ivy Macalus- Permanent English - Grade 7 Teacher (Bachelors 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 teacher who transferred)
9.  Emma Manso- Permanent Elementary Teacher (Grade 4) (Bachelors 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 teacher who transferred) New Position due to enrollments
10. Alyssa Ambrisco- Permanent English Teacher (Bachelors scale, step 1) at the High School effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Replacing a teacher who transferred) New position due to enrollments
11. 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:
Teaching Staff (to be paid $38.00 hr. EPES hourly rate per HAEA contract):   Gennie Sizemore
12.  Substitutes list be approved, as needed:
Last name: First Name: Certification: Nepotism:
1. Pallitto Jennifer PK-4 No

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

8.D. Approval of Transfers

Description:
1. Approval for the following staff realignments and transfers to the positions depicted below, effective per the dates identified:
Jennifer Bell transferred from the position of Reading teacher at Stanwood Elementary School to a Personalized Learning Facilitator Teacher within the district effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (New position)

Katie Bizzozero transferred from the position of Special Education teacher at the High School to a Personalized Learning Facilitator Teacher within the district effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (New position)
Erin Sidun, Special Education Secretary to intern PIMS Coordinator in Central Administration effective July 1, 2026 through October 30, 2026 at an hourly rate of $23.00. All other terms and conditions of employment shall remain in accordance with the Secretarial Salary and Fringe Benefit Plan.
Denine Frye transferred from the position of an English teacher at the High School to a Personalized Learning Facilitator Teacher within the district effective August 17, 2026. The terms and conditions are in accordance with the HAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. (New position)

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

8.E. Approval of other Personnel items

Description:
1. The board recognizes and records in the minutes that in accordance with the PA Statute Title 24 Section 1108 of the PA School Code of 1949, as amended, the following temporary professional employees have acquired tenure: Katie Bizzozero; Kelly Forte; Tracey Hays; Patrick Kealey; Lucus Lovein; Seth Miner; Kim Yasenosky.
2. Approval to pay the safety-related stipends in the amount of $2,000 each to compensate staff members for additional safety-related responsibilities outside of the employee's job description.
3. That the following individuals be approved as food service employees employed through Nutrition Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year:
Directors:
Stacy Noll; Linda LeBlanc

Daily Employees:
Rachel Schmadel; Brooke Neiderhiser; Melanie Brown; Nicole Willhelm; Tania Gromoll; Mindi Komarinski; LeighAnn Caccia; Jessica Morey; Lisa Armburst; Shelby Pieczynski; Brandi Kaufman; Janie Lomba; Bobbie Dukes; Amanda Sowerby; Brittany Bassegio; Amanda DiNinnio; Amy Luffey; Alyssa McElroy; Carol Haffer; Jennifer Clester; Gina Ross; Kristen Lieberum; Shoulia Akou; Darrell Scott Smith; Rhonda Krause; Erica Oldshield; Meghan Krieger; Carol Clester; Peggy Bungard; Legina Demoise; Megan Onderko; Michelle Snyder; Shelli Hopkins; Dawn McCoy

Substitutes:
Moe Robert Kline; Jane Casper; Amber Lucas; Kayla Kubinsky; Emily Heinbaugh; Melissa Plank; Dina Koppert; Brad Smith; Matt Urchick
4. That the following individuals be approved as personal care assistants employed through ESS for the 2026-2027 school year: |
Sherri Arcuri; Lisa Pyo; Candice Jackson; Adam Clark; Lisa Beckett; Kelly Miller; Mark Smartnick; Jessica Smith; Bethany Myers; Melanie Guidas; Charles Angus; Lisa Eckenrode; Brittny Bowser; Jaimee Bish; Danielle Sipes; Megan Salzer; Sarah Angus; Kara Hefflefinger; Owen Wright; Lauren Cairns; Chase Cagle; Alma "Gabby" Diaz; Christina Collins; Melissa Rahl; Sommer Pellegrino; Kaitlyn Koring; Zia Stipp; Shannon Anderson; Jacquelyn McCormick; Bess Skipper; Sabrina DeChellis; Sara Anderson; Alicia Hinkleman; Cheyenne Lancaster; Brandon Crump; Diane Schwartz; Amy Kusma; Jennifer Guerrieri; Zach Farlow; Elizabeth Tamblyn; Deanne Craig; Vicki Perillo
5. That approval be given to employ the following Computer Techs for Hempfield Area School District through Questeq for the 2026-2027 school year:Roman Ruscitto; Tyler Roble; Jacob Choltco; Sarah Hefferin
6. That the Agreement between QUESTEQ Educational Technology Management and the Hempfield Area School District to provide Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS) consulting services be extended through October 31, 2026.
Note: The original contract was May 11, 2026 through August 31, 2026.|
7. That the Agreement between Continuum Pediatric Nursing Services and the Hempfield Area School District to provide nursing services be renewed for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. Note: The original contract was February 23, 2026 through July 31, 2026.
8. That the following individual be approved as a nurse employed through Continuum Health Care for the 2026-2027 school year: Vickie Ahrens
9. That the following individuals be approved as drivers/monitors employed through DMJ for the 2026-2027 school year:

ADAMS, MATTHEW	GONZALES, TRICIA	PORCH, NANCY
ALLEN, MARY	GOODWIN, MELANIE	POSA, JOSEPH
AMBROSE, KEITH	GRALLUZZO, PASQUALE	PUSKARICH, JOHN
ANDREE, DONALD	GUNSALLUS, NICHOLE	PUZAK, DEANETTE
ARMITAGE, CARL	GURKSNIS, JAMES	PUZAK, GREG
BAIR, GERALD	HENSELL, ADRIAN	PUZAK, JOANN
BALLEW, RYAN	HENSELL, GREGORY	RANF, ELIZABETH
BANKOSH, MICHELE	HENSELL, RALPH	RISER, ASHLEY
BARNETT, JOCELYNN	HERNANDEZ, KIMBERLY	RODGERS, DIANE
BERENBROK, DON	HIGGINS, GREGG	ROMESBURG, ERNEST
BEVAN, DENNIS	HINKELMAN, CONNIE	SANTAVY, DAVID
BEVAN, JACQUALINE	HOFFMAN, TRACY	SCATAGLIA, ANTHONY
BIALOWAS, JACKI	JACKSON, FRED	SCHULTZ, LISA
BIJOLD, JAMES	JOHNSON, PAUL	SETHMAN, JAY
BRIDGE, JOANN	KARR, CINDY	SETHMAN, SARA
BROWN, CINDY	KEENAN, JESSE	SHANK, JERROLD
BRUCE, ANGELA	KELLY, REGINA	SHERRON, LANCE
BUNN, RANDY	KILPATRICK, JAY	SHIELDS, TOYYA
BURKETT-ZAYA, THERESA	KING, PEGGI	SHUSTER, DEBORAH
BUSCH, DAVID	KISTLER, NADINE	SMALLEY, GWENDOLYN
BUSCH-CAPPETTA, CAROLE	LABANCZ, WAYNE	SPALLONE, STEPHANIE
CABLE, JEAN	LABANCZ, WAYNE	STAUFFER, RUTH
CAPPETTA, FRANK	LAW, KEENAN	STEWARD, BRENDA
CARNES, PAUL	LEROY, GARY	STEWART, JOHN
CARSON, WARREN	LEWIS, PATRICIA	STEWART, THOMAS
CHAPMAN, CATHERINE	LONCE, MIKE	STEWART, WAYNE
CHOBIRKO, KATHY	LOSKEY, JOHN	STOUPIS, DODIE
CLANCY, PATRICK	MALONE, PAUL	SWIANTEK, BRENDA
CONIGLIO, LEN	MARUSKO, ROBERT	TATANO, RICHARD
COROB, GLENN	MATTHEWS, KYNDRA	THOMPSON, ANDREA
CROUCH, GENE	MAUTINO, TOM	TRAYNOR, CAROLYN
CUNNINGHAM, TIMOTHY	MCCABE, ANGELA	TRAYNOR, THOMAS
DEARMINT, REBECCA	MCCLURE, MARY	VIOLETTE, BRUCE
DEITHORN, GEORGE	MCGEARY, DEBORAH	VOGEL, KEN
DOTY, MARY	MCGEARY, MATTHEW	WILLIAMS, DAVID
DRAG, JOSEPH	MCGILLIVARY, BRUCE	WILLIAMS, SAMANTHA
ERRETT, JUSTIN	MEARS, PAUL	WOJCIK, HUNTER
EMANUEL, JOSHUA	MERRITT, RODNEY	WOJCIK, NICOLE
FELTES, JOYCE	MICKEY, EARL	WOLFE, KAREN
FENCIL, ALYSSA	MILLER, KENNETH	YOUNG, THEODORE
FETTER, CAROL	MILLER, KOLTON	ZIMMERS, TAMMY
FORD, ATHENA	MORGAN, KEITH	ZIPNOCK, LEONARD
FRANKLIN, DAVID	NEWINGHAM, KIM
FRYE, DEBORAH	ODIOSO, JOHN
GAFFNEY, SHARON	PARKER, MARION
GARLITZ, FRED	PATAKI, THERESA
GAVIO, JOHN	PATTON, ERNA
GESS, DAVID	PATTON, WALTER
GLADIS-JOHNSON, MARYBETH	PEREZ, AMANDA
GOCKEL, KALA	PHILLIPS, ROBERT

10. That approval be given to employ the following individual for the Hempfield Area School District through Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children for the 2026-2027 school year: Kimberly Palmer
11. That approval be given to employ the following therapists for the Hempfield Area School District through CAMCO for the 2026-2027 school year:
Cindy Zona, PTA Joyce Feenan, COTA
Michele Matey, PTA Terri Debold-Pazak, COTA
Megan Toman, OTR Amelia Fox, PT
Sarah Dukovic, PT
12. That approval be given to employ the following therapists for the Hempfield Area School District through CAMCO for the 2026-2027 school year: Molly DeBone, OTR

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all other Personnel items, as presented.

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

Description:

1. That the following supplemental contract resignation be approved and accepted: Treasurer- School Harrold - Pat Valenti
2. That the following supplemental contracts be created effective July 1, 2026:

AOL - Pre-K (Pre Counts)	$2,500
AOL - Grade K	$2,500
AOL - Grade 1	$2,500
AOL - Grade 2	$2,500
AOL - Grade 3	$2,500
AOL - Grade 4	$2,500
AOL - Grade 5	$2,500
AOL - Special Education Prek-5	$2,500
AOL - K-5 Reading (Title I Grant)	$2,500
AOL- 6-12 English	$2,500
AOL- 6-12 Math	$2,500
AOL- 6-12 Social Studies	$2,500
AOL- 6-12 Science	$2,500
AOL- 6-12 World Language	$2,500
AOL- Special Education Secondary	$2,500
AOL - Counselor	$2,500
AOL- Gifted	$2,500
AOL - K-12 Music, Pys Ed and FACS	$2,500
AOL - K-12 BCIT and Tech Ed	$2,500
AOL - K-12 Art and Library	$2,500
High School - Position 1	$5,000
High School Position 2	$5,000
High School - Position 3	$5,000
Harrold School - Position 1	$5,000
West Hempfield Middle - Position 1	$5,000
West Hempfield Middle - Position 2	$5,000
Wendover Middle - Position 1	$5,000
Wendover Middle - Position 2	$5,000
Maxwell Elementary - Position 1	$5,000
Maxwell Elementary - Position 2	$5,000
Fort Allen Elementary - Position 1	$5,000
Fort Allen Elementary - Position 2	$5,000
Stanwood Elementary - Position 1	$5,000
Stanwood Elementary - Position 2	$5,000
West Hempfield Elementary - Position 1	$5,000
West Hempfield Elementary - Position 2	$5,000
West Point Elementary - Position 1	$5,000
West Point Elementary - Position 2	$5,000

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

Position
Treasurer-Harrold School

Recommendation
Kenneth Gottschalk

26-27 Salary
$2,008

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

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

10.A. Approval of Fundraisers

Description:
Hempfield Area High School — Student Council
Receive $2/item for every sale of a Hempfield Spirit Wear item from Dominic's Sporting Goods. Summer of 2026.
Amount expected to raise: $300 to help cover the cost of events/activities sponsored by the student council.

Hempfield Area High School — Student Council
Selling snack cart items to students/staff at the high school. Throughout the 2026-27 school year.
Amount expected to raise: $1 per item to help cover the costs of events/activities sponsored by the student council.

West Point Elementary — West Point PTS
Selling $10 raffle tickets for multiple days. January and April 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $2,000 to defray costs of programs, supplies and activities for student body.
A small games of chance certificate was received.

West Point Elementary — West Point PTS
Students will participate in the annual "Walk for Education," raising money from donations. August 26-October 5, 2026
Amount expected to raise: $20,000 to help decrease the costs of events and shirts for all students.

West Point Elementary — West Point PTS
Holding three Spirit Nights at various restaurants, receiving a portion of proceeds. October 12, 2026, November 13, 2026, and March 25, 2027.
Amount expected to raise: $100 per event to help defray costs of activities, supplies, and events for the students.

West Point Elementary - West Point PTS
Dine-to-Donate Spirit days at Chick-fil-A. Various nights throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
Amount expected to raise: $50 - $200 per event to help defray costs of events and t-shirts throughout the year for students.

Hempfield Area High School - Football Parents Club
Holding various fundraisers throughout the 2026-2027 school year, as noted, to benefit the Hempfield Area High School Football Program.
Amounts expected to raise vary.
A small games of chance certificate was obtained.

Harrold School - Harrold Student Council
Selling $1 candy bars/pretzels. Fall of 2026
Amount expected to raise: $2,000 to help support activities at Harrold and rewards for students.

Hempfield Area High School - Mini-THON/the 2027 Senior Class
To solicit contributions for students participating in a 12-hour dance marathon to raise funds for children's cancer and research.
Fundraising will occur over the course of the 2026-27 school year.
Amount expected to raise: (hoping to exceed last year's total of $73,478.32)

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

10.B. Report: Administrative Regulation 913-AR-1 was reviewed and updated.

Attachments: (1)

913-AR-1 Revised

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

11.A. Approval of Monthly Financial Reports

Description:
1. That the List of Bills and Payments for the month of July 2026, in the total amount of $9,386,964.81, previously approved during the June 29, 2026 Board Meeting, be accepted into the Minutes.
2. That the List of Bills and Payments for the month of August 2026, in the total amount of $To Be Determined, be approved as submitted.
3. That the Depository Report for the month of June 2026, be approved as submitted.
4. That the Depository Report for the month of July 2026, be approved as submitted.
5. That the Tax Collector’s Report for the month of June 2026, be approved as submitted.
6. That the Tax Collector’s Report for the month of July 2026, be approved as submitted.
7. That the Activity Statements received for approval in the months of July and August 2026, be approved as submitted.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve all Monthly Financial Reports as presented.

Attachments: (4)

11.B. Exemption of Harry E H Damerow III from real property taxes.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to exempt Harry E H Demerow III from the payment of real property taxes for a period of five (5) years that become due on or after June 22, 2026, per the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ruling for Disabled Veterans through the State Veterans' Commission.

11.C. Approval of the Annual Applications from Booster Clubs and Support Organizations.

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: Choral Parents of Hempfield Area Association; Hempfield Theatre Parent Company; Hempfield Area Boys' Volleyball Parents Association.

11.D. Approval to purchase and pay for new Hot Food Wells.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to purchase and to pay for the purchase of new Hot Food Wells for the Kitchen at West Hempfield Elementary School from Douglas Equipment in the amount of $13,888.00 to be paid through the Food Service Fund.

11.E. Approval to extend the current Agreement with CSM Consulting, Inc.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to extend the current Agreement with CSM Consulting, Inc. for E-Rate Compliance Services for the base amount of $5,500.00 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

11.F. Approval to extend the current Agreement with DQE Communications.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to extend the current Agreement with DQE Communications for Cloud Storage Services in the Grand Total Amount of $45,120.00 ($960.00 X 47 months) for the period of August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.

11.G. Approval to extend the lease Agreement with Merakey Pennsylvania.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to extend the current lease Agreement with Merakey Pennsylvania for the Crossroads Program located in the former East Hempfield Elementary School in the monthly lease amount of $15,000.00 for the term of September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2029.

11.H. Approval to advertise the sale of an old District Dump Truck.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to advertise for the sale of one (1) old District Dump Truck (2011 Dodge).

11.I. Approval to accept and expend the Grant Award for EdLeader Promise/Future-Driven Schools.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion that approval be given to accept and to expend the Grant Award for EdLeader Promise/Future-Driven Schools in the amount of $10,500.00 received from The Grable Foundation during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

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 Agreement and Release between Hempfield Area School District and the parents of student #910596.

Recommended Motion(s): Motion to approve the Agreement and Release between Hempfield Area School District and the parents of Student #910596.

16. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Description:
1. District Safety & Security - Lindsay Stevens
2. Drug Awareness & Prevention - Mr. Mike Alfery
3. Foundation Funds - Dr. Scott Learn
4. Greensburg-Hempfield Library - Mrs. Jennifer Bretz
5. Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center - Dr. Scott Learn
6. Westmoreland Intermediate Unit - Mrs. Jennifer Bretz

17. HEARING OF CITIZENS (Non-Agenda Items)

18. MEETING CLOSING

18.A. Adjournment

August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Working Meeting

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