September 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 2ND 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
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2.1 Special Action Public Meeting Scheduled
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A special public meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in the Primary School gymnasium to discuss future renovations, a timeline and financing for a renovation project at the Intermediate School campus.
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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
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 September 8, 2026.
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9. POLICY
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9.1 Second Reading Policy 217 - Graduation Requirements
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the second reading of Policy 217 - Graduation Requirements.
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9.2 First Reading Policy 302 - Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
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Motion to approve the First Reading of Policy 302 - Employment of Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent as presented.
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10. PERSONNEL
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10.1 Human Resources Report
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the Human Resources Report for September 22, 2026.
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10.2 Approval of Superintendent Resignation and Authorization of New Contract
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Motion to approve the resignation of Dr. Daniel Castagna as Superintendent of the Chartiers Valley School District, effective October 1, 2026, and waive the sixty (60) day notification under Section 7.01 of the current Contract. This motion is for the sole purpose of entering into a new contract of employment with the District.
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10.3 Superintendent Re-election Contract Approval
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Motion to elect and approve Dr. Daniel Castagna to the position of Superintendent of the Chartiers Valley School District for five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2031 subject to the execution of a written agreement between the parties.
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10.4 Approval of Assistant Superintendent Resignation and Authorization of New Contract
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Motion to approve the Resignation of Dr. Michael Sable as Assistant Superintendent of the Chartiers Valley School District effective October 1, 2026 and waiving the ninety (90) day notification under Section 4 of the current Contract. This motion is for the sole purpose of entering into a new contract of employment with the District.
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10.5 Assistant Superintendent Re-election Contract Approval
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Motion to elect and approve Dr. Michael Sable as Assistant Superintendent of the Chartiers Valley School District for five (5) years commencing on October 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2031, subject to the execution of a written agreement between the parties.
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10.6 Business Manager Employment Agreement Addendum
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Motion to approve the contract addendum of the employment agreement with the District Business Manager, Joan Wehner, for six (6) years commencing on October 1, 2026 and ending on September 30, 2032, as presented.
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11. BUDGET AND FINANCE
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11.1 Approval of Construction Invoices
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the payment of the construction invoices as presented.
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11.2 2027-2028 AIU Joint Purchasing Resolution
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the Resolution of the Chartiers Valley School District to participate in the 2027-2028 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Consortium and the appointment of primary and alternate representatives to the Joint Purchasing Program as presented.
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11.3 Approval of Donations
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the following donations:
$3,500 - Aaron Hirak - Marketing- Stadium and Gymnasium Sponsor $500 - Float Goats LLC- Fireworks Sponsor $400 - Bulldog Advertising Company LLC- Stadium Scoreboard Sponsor $2,000 - Deejays BBQ- Stadium Sponsor and Gymnasium Sponsor $400 - State Farm Insurance- Stadium Scoreboard Sponsor $70 - Danika K. Palardi - D Soda Company- donated percentage of sales from Fall Sports Pep Rally & Food Truck Friday to Athletics |
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12. 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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13. ADJOURNMENT
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13.1 Next Board Meeting Announcement
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13.2 Adjourn the Meeting
Description:
Move to Adjourn the Meeting.
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