August 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. MEETING OPENING
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1.1 Call to order
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3 Roll Call
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2. PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
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2.1 ConnectED Presentation
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2.2 Chartiers Valley School Board of Directors Honored for Service
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The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) has recognized three Chartiers Valley School Board Directors through its Honor Roll of School Board Service program. The program honors school directors who have reached significant milestones in their service to public education. Lisa Trainor, Megan Sexton, and Mitch Montani are each being recognized for five years of service as members of the Chartiers Valley School Board. The District congratulates these Board members and thanks them for their dedication, leadership, and continued service to the students, staff, and community of Chartiers Valley. |
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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
The Chartiers Valley School District Policy Manual addresses the public addressing the Board of Education in the Policy Manual. Please click here to read the policy.
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5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Boards of Education in Pennsylvania are allowed to enter into an Executive Session for specific reasons under Pennsylvania statute 4. Pa. Code 1.46 through 1.51. Click here to read the code.
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6. SOLICITOR'S REPORT
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Update from Solicitor
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7. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
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7.1 South Hills Area School Districts Association (SHASDA)
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A consortium of school districts collaborating to enhance public education in the South Hills. The Board Representative is Megan Sexton.
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7.2 The Pathfinder School
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The Pathfinder School serves 5 to 21-year-old special education students within CVSD. The Board Representative is Mitch Montani.
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7.3 Parkway West Career and Technology Center
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An extension of 12 school districts in Allegheny County, providing 16 different programs aimed at preparing students for college or future careers. The Board Representative is Jeff Choura.
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7.4 Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU)
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Regional public education agency supporting school districts in Allegheny County. The board representative is Lisa Trainor.
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8. BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the Board Meeting Minutes for August 11, 2026.
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9. EDUCATION
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9.1 2026-2027 CVHS Student Handbook
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the 2026-2027 Chartiers Valley High School Student Handbook.
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9.2 2026-2027 CVMS Student Handbook
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the 2026-2027 CVMS Student Handbook.
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9.3 ConnectED Site Marketing Agreement
Description:
The Superintendent recommends and I so move to approve the agreement with ConnectED Marketing.
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9.4 eduClimber pilot with Renaissance Learning, Inc.
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the eduClimber pilot with Renaissance Learning, Inc. for the period of September 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, at a total cost of $7,999.40, as presented.
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9.5 Fundraising for Band Boosters through Aramark at Acrisure Stadium
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve the Band Boosters fundraising through Aramark at Acrisure Stadium.
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9.6 Instructional Leadership Partnership with the AIU
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve the Instructional Leadership Partnership with the AIU, per attached.
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9.7 Expect Respect Program
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve the Centers for Victims Expect Respect Program for students, at no cost to the District.
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9.8 Tenure for the 2026-2027 school year
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve the following professional employees for tenure for the 2026-2027 school year:
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9.9 Letter of Agreement with Pittsburgh - Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit 2
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve the Letter of Agreement between the Chartiers Valley School District and Pittsburgh-Mt. Oliver Intermediate Unit 2 (PMOIU2) for the provision of Title I Remedial Reading and Math Instructional Services and Parental Involvement Services at Al Andalus Institute for the 2026-2027 school year, at a total cost of $3,821.41.
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10. ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
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10.1 Dance Troupe Travel Request November 6-7, 2026
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the travel request from Riley Maghery for the Dance Troupe to attend a Regional competition in Fredericksburg, VA at the Fredericksburg Convention Center from November 6-7, 2026, as presented.
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10.2 Dance Troupe Travel Request December 12-13, 2026
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the travel request from Riley Maghery for the Dance Troupe to attend a Regional competition in Fredericksburg, VA, at the Fredericksburg Convention Center from December 12-13, 2026, as presented.
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10.3 Dance Troupe Travel Request January 2-3, 2027
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the travel request from Riley Maghery for the Dance Troupe to attend a Regional competition in Philadelphia, PA, at the Pearson & McGonigle Hall - Temple University from January 2-3, 2027, as presented.
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10.4 Dance Troupe Travel Request January 26-February 2, 2027
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the travel request from Riley Maghery for the Dance Troupe to attend Nationals in Orlando, Florida from January 26–February 2, 2027, as presented.
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10.5 Pyrotechnic Artists, Inc. agreement with Chartiers Valley School District Athletics
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve the agreement with Pyrotechnics Artists, Inc. and Chartiers Valley School District Athletics, per the attached. This will be paid for by sponsorship with no cost to the District.
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11. PERSONNEL
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11.1 Human Resources Report
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the Human Resources report for August 25, 2026.
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12. BUDGET AND FINANCE
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12.1 Approval of Construction Invoices
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the payments of the construction invoices as presented.
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12.2 Ratify Agreement with Cintas for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to ratify the 60-month agreement, per the attached, for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) with Cintas, OMNIA Partners (Workplace Solutions) #001299.
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12.3 Autism Grant Acceptance
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to accept the $300 grant from Cooking Autism, Inc. to be used by the Middle School Life Skills program for cooking and/or life skills activities in accordance with the grant requirements.
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13. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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Guidelines for Addressing the Board: The Chartiers Valley School District Policy Manual addresses the public addressing the Board of Education in the Policy Manual. Please click here to read the policy. Speakers are requested to keep their comments to 2-3 minutes. Thank you! |
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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14.1 Next Board Meeting Announcement
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14.2 Adjourn the Meeting
Description:
Move to Adjourn the Meeting.
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