Public Meeting Agenda: August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Committee Meeting

A. MEETING OPENING

A.1. Call to Order

A.2. Pledge of Allegiance

A.3. Roll Call

A.4. Announcement of Executive Session

Description: August 11, 2026, and August 18, 2026 — For Personnel, Other Legal Matters, and to Receive Information

A.5. Presentation by Massaro on the New K-5 Elementary School Project

Speaker(s): R.C. Shultz

Description: R.C. Schultz from Massaro will provide an update on the New K-5 Elementary School Project.

Attachments: (1)

BPSD Construction Update Slideshow 8-18-2026

A.6. Public Comment on Agenda Items

Description:

All individuals wishing to participate in an open Board meeting are requested to register their intent with the Board Secretary at least ONE DAY in advance of the meeting or complete the sign-in sheet located in the entry of the meeting room before taking your seat. Requests to participate shall include the name of the participant, the topic to be addressed, and group affiliation, if applicable. Public comments will be accepted at the Committee and Regular Meetings. Each commenter is required to state their name. Please be reminded that public comments at the beginning of each meeting are reserved for agenda items only. Public comments about non-agenda items as well as agenda items can be shared at the end of the meetings. Board Policy 006.3 limits each public comment to 2 minutes in duration, and we ask that the public bear this in mind. The District will reserve its right to limit public comments that exceed 2 minutes.

Individuals shall wait to be recognized by the presiding officer before commenting, must direct all comments to the presiding officer, and must preface their comments with an announcement of their name and group affiliation, if applicable.

The public comment session at the beginning of the meeting shall be limited to not more than thirty (30) minutes.

The second public comment period shall be limited to not more than thirty (30) minutes.

Commenters may not cede their time to other individuals.

No individual may speak more than once in each of the two (2) designated times for public comment. The topic of the comment must be different in each of the two (2) designated times.

The presiding officer and the district solicitor have the authority to:

Interrupt an individual to warn the commenter that the statement is too lengthy or conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
After warning, terminate the individual’s opportunity to comment when the conduct continues and is in violation of this policy.
Call a recess or adjourn to another time when an individual’s conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
Request an individual to leave the meeting when that person’s conduct is disrupting the operation of the meeting.
If the individual refuses to leave the meeting, request the assistance of school security personnel or law enforcement to remove the disorderly person to enable the Board to proceed with the orderly operation of the meeting.
Waive the Board’s rules regarding public comment with the approval of a majority of those present and voting.

Response to Public Comment

The purpose of public comment at Board meetings is to allow the Board to learn the thoughts of the public prior to Board deliberation and official action.

Although the public comment period of the meeting is not a question-and-answer session between the public and the Board, the Board may direct staff to follow up and address public inquiries in a reasonably prompt manner.

Whenever public comments are subject to the Board policy regarding public complaints, the individual shall follow the process outlined in the policy for the resolution of the issue.

B. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND GROWTH COMMITTEE — VINCE SCALZO, CHAIRPERSON

B.1. Acceptance of the 2026-2027 Title Grants

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to accept the Title I (A) grant ($425,360.00), the Title IIA grant ($73,850.00), and the Title IV grant ($30,340.00) for a total allocation of $529,550.00, including the equitable shares being allocated to applicable nonpublic schools.

B.2. Allocation of the 2026-2027 Title I (A) Non-Public School Services

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to award the proposal for the Title I Non-Public School Services to the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for 100% of Bethel Park's Title I Non-Public allocations found in eGrants for the 2026-2027 school year.

B.3. Approval of Updated 2026-2027 School Calendar

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the updated 2026-2027 School Calendar reflecting the start date of Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Attachments: (1)

26-27 School Calendar - 9-3-2026 start

B.4. Approval of Administration Tuition Reimbursement

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration’s recommendation to provide tuition and fee reimbursement to Joseph Villani, in accordance with the tuition reimbursement provisions of the current Act 93 Agreement, for coursework completed toward the Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership (Ed.D.) program at PennWest University. Reimbursement shall be provided upon the successful completion of each eligible course. The program consists of thirty-nine (39) graduate credits and will be completed over two years, beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year.

C. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — DARREN MCGREGOR, CHAIRPERSON

C.1. Acceptance of Resignation(s)

Description:

The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to accept the resignation of the following individual(s), effective as indicated:

CLASSIFIED

TBD, Part-Time Paraprofessional at Lincoln Elementary School, effective July 24, 2026.
TBD, Full-Time Paraprofessional at William Penn Elementary School, for the purposes of retirement, effective June 30, 2026.
TBD, Bus Driver for the Bethel Park School District, for the purposes of retirement, effective August 24, 2026.

C.2. Change of Assignment(s)

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to change the assignment of the following individual(s):

CLASSIFIED

TBD, Full-Time Van Driver for the Bethel Park School District, to Full-Time Bus Driver for the Bethel Park School District, effective July 1, 2026.

C.3. Approval of Unpaid Leave of Absence

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration’s recommendation to approve an unpaid leave of absence for the following individual(s):

PROFESSIONAL

Employee #4424, Bethel Park School District Employee: Requested an FMLA leave of absence effective August 26, 2026, through the end of the 2026-2027 school year.

C.4. Approval of Sabbatical Leave of Absence

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration’s recommendation to approve the following request for a sabbatical leave of absence and, further, that the stipend allowed under Section 1169 of the Pennsylvania School Code be granted, from which their retirement and other essential or desired deductions will be made:

TBD, Spanish Teacher for Bethel Park High School, requests a medical sabbatical for the 1st Semester.

C.5. Approval of Curriculum Facilitator(s) for the 2026-2027 School Year

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the following Curriculum Facilitator(s) for the 2026-2027 school year:

K-5 MTSS Facilitator - Jacqueline Carr

C.6. Approval of Extra Duty Responsibility Program (2026-2027)

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to appoint the individuals listed to the extra-duty positions noted, with the rates and conditions as agreed upon in the Teachers' Collective Bargaining Agreement. (All applicants hired are contingent upon certification of proper clearances and documentation, pre-employment testing, and adherence to all of the hiring policies of the Bethel Park School District.)

Extra Duty	Contract Amount	Employee	Stipend	Effective Date
HIGH SCHOOL - ADD
2026-2027 (Fall)
Cross Country Varsity Boys Head Coach	$4,872	Lisa Serafin	$4,872	8/3/26
Cross Country Varsity Boys 1st Assistant	$3,167	Alex Winschel	$3,167	8/3/26
Cross Country Varsity Girls Head Coach	$4,872	John Allemang	$4,872	8/3/26
Cross Country Varsity Girls 1st Assistant	$3,167	Josh Lape	$3,167	8/3/26
Football Varsity Head Coach	$11,667	Phil Peckich	$11,667	8/3/26
Football Varsity 2nd Assistant	$7,584	Keith Huebner	$7,584	8/3/26
Football Varsity 3rd Assistant	$7,000	Mike Donovan	$7,000	8/3/26
Football Varsity 4th Assistant	$7,000	John Moritz	$7,000	8/3/26
Football Varsity 5th Assistant	$7,000	Steve Cosentino	$7,000	8/3/26
Football Varsity 5th Assistant	$7,000	Jim Del Duca	$7,000	8/3/26

Football 9th Grade 2nd Assistant	$5,250	Marty Reick	$5,250	8/3/26
Football Varsity Equipment Manager	$5,834	Joe Ranalli	$5,834	8/3/26
Golf Varsity Boys Head Coach	$4,331	Adam Triscila	$4,331	8/3/26
Golf Varsity Boys 1st Assistant	$2,816	Nick Santora	$2,816	8/3/26
Golf Varsity Girls Head Coach	$4,331	Jay Kreigline	$4,331	8/3/26
Golf Varsity Girls Volunteer	N/A	Christine Firek	N/A	8/3/26
Soccer Varsity Boys Head Coach	$6,495	Doug Fink	$6,495	8/3/26
Soccer Varsity Boys 1st Assistant	$4,223	Josh Kicinski	$4,223	8/3/26
Soccer Varsity Boys 2nd Assistant	$4,223	Jay Zeminksi	$4,223	8/3/26
Soccer Varsity Boys Volunteer	N/A	Mike Stearman	N/A	8/3/26
Soccer Varsity Boys Volunteer	N/A	Josh Woodman	N/A	8/3/26
Soccer Varsity Girls Head Coach	$6,495	Sam Bellin	$6,495	8/3/26
Soccer Varsity Girls 1st Assistant	$4,223	Tatiana Ruzzini	$4,223	8/3/26
Soccer Varsity Girls 2nd Assistant	$4,223	Emily Gross	$4,223	8/3/26
Tennis Varsity Girls Head Coach	$4,331	Gary Reese	$4,331	8/3/26
Tennis Varsity Girls 1st Assistant	$2,816	Rachael Stamm	$2,816	8/3/26
Volleyball Varsity Girls Head Coach	$5,630	Adam Thomas	$5,630	8/3/26
Weight Room Trainer	$1290.67 $2,581.33	John Lorenzi Phil Peckich	$1290.67 $2,581.33	8/3/26
Weight Room Supervisor	$1,910	Bill Wells	$1,910	8/3/26
2026-2027 (Winter)
Swimming Varsity Boys Head Coach	$7,037	Mitchel Schall	$7,037	8/3/26
Swimming Varsity Girls Head Coach	$7,037	Kathy Strock	$7,037	8/3/26
MIDDLE SCHOOL — ADD
2026 - 2027 (FALL)
Middle School Game Manager	$4,000	David Kutrufis	$4,000	8/3/26
Cheerleading MS Head Coach	$2,617	Shannon Villani	$2,617	8/3/26
Cheerleading MS 1st Assistant	$2,034	Jaclyn Lorkovic	$2,034	8/3/26
Volleyball MS Grade 8 Girls Head Coach	$2,253	Adam Foote	$2,253	8/3/26
Volleyball MS Grade 7 Girls Head Coach	$2,253	Dawn Brahler	$2,253	8/3/26
Soccer MS Boys Head Coach	$2,598	Avery Diener	$2,598	8/3/26
Soccer MS Boys 1st Assistant	$2,274	Liam Fink	$2,274	8/3/26
Cross Country MS Head Coach	$1,949	Brian Blanc	$1,949	8/3/26
Cross Country MS Asst. Coach	$1,706	Heather Semplice-Scott	$1,706	8/3/26
Football MS 8th Grade Head Coach	$4,668	Kyle Grimm	$4,668	8/3/26
Football MS 7th Grade Head Coach	$4,668	Joe Navari	$4,668	8/3/26
Soccer MS Girls Head Coach	$2,598	Jason Turka	$2,598	8/3/26
Soccer MS Girls 1st Assistant Coach	$2,274	Abigail Hipkins	$2,274	8/3/26
Swimming MS Boys Head Coach	$2,816	Mitchel Schall	$2,816	8/3/26
Swimming MS Girls Head Coach	$2,816	Kathy Strock	$2,816	8/3/26

D. FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE — JIM MODRAK, CHAIRPERSON

D.1. Approval of Change Orders for the New K-5 Elementary School Project

Description: GC-062: Added Trim at Leaf Niche Lights
For Rycon Construction Inc to provide labor and material for added trim around the Leaf Niche Lights per architect direction. Added trim material and labor were necessary to fully conceal the light fixture at the Leaf Niches. This work was performed on a T&M basis and verified by MCMS personnel.

The amount of this Change Order is an ADD of $4,953.00.

GC-063: Changes to DS1 Signs per ASI #029
For Rycon Construction Inc. to provide labor and materials associated with the changes to the DS1 signage per ASI #029.

The amount of this Change Order is an ADD of $14,030.00.

EC-019: Electrical Acceleration Activities Part 2
From June 2026’s Board update:
"Due to the pace of construction, which began in November 2025, Merit Electric Group has staffed the job with multiple crews to keep pace with the construction progress. Although there is no cost to the district for the additional workers, there is a cost for additional supervision of the larger crews working in multiple areas simultaneously. The first portion of this additional supervision cost was paid via Change Order EC-013, which covered costs from (12/08/2025 - 02/12/2025). Massaro continued to track the added supervision cost and is currently negotiating the final portion of this with Merit. Merit’s initial change order request for the final portion of additional supervision was approximately $330,000.00. This cost is not finalized and is still being negotiated with Massaro & Merit. The current value of the negotiations is approximately $200,000.00."

This current change order is for Merit Electrical Group to provide additional supervision for the additional crews added to accelerate the scheduled work during the period of 02/16/2026 - 05/29/2026. It was determined that after 05/29/2026, crew sizes can be reduced and there was no longer a need for additional supervision, and any accelerated workload would be handled via selective use of overtime hours, which is more cost-effective. (See Change Order EC-021 below)

The amount of this Change Order is an ADD of $196,253.41.

EC-020 Electrical Revisions per ASI #036 - Changes to Restroom F114
For Merit Electrical Group to provide labor and materials to add two G17 fixtures and related infrastructure per ASI #036.

The amount of this Change Order is an ADD of $1,763.78.

EC-021 Electrical Premium Time Hours During 06.05.2026 - 07.10.2026
From June 2026’s Board update:
"So far, the use of additional crews has occurred during normal weekly working hours. However, I believe we have reached a point where we need to ask the electricians to work some overtime. I have been communicating with Merit to develop targeted activities and/or time frames where this OT effort can be most effective and economical, much like we did in the past with Rycon. What we have developed is described below: The overtime effort on Merit's behalf would consist of approx. 12 workers performing various tasks, including AV finish and punch list work in the classroom wings, lighting fixture and controls installation in 2A, 1C, and other available areas, fire alarm device trim, LGI ceiling rough-in, and mechanical area pipe and wire work. I anticipate this work will occur after normal working hours during the week and/or on the weekend, for about the next 10-14 weeks. I estimate that providing Merit a "not to exceed amount" of $50,000.00 will cover the cost. Again, the only portion of the OT cost the district would be responsible for would be the difference between the OT vs straight time hourly rates, and this will all be tracked by MCMS via Time and Material sheets."

This change order covers the premium time used from 06.05.2026 - 07.10.2026. Additional premium time hours that have been used after 07.10.2026 are currently being finalized and priced accordingly.

The amount of this Change Order is an ADD of $17,767.92.

EC-022 Revision to the Power Supply for Boiler Flues per RFI #312
For Merit to provide the material and labor to install the circuits and necessary connections for the boiler flues. This circuitry was originally shown incorrect on the drawings. The amount of this Change Order is an ADD $6,951.45. •

EC-023 Pyritic Material Remediation in Primary Conduit Trench
For Merit Electrical Group to provide and perform the required remediation of pyritic material in the primary conduit trench. Prior to installation of the primary conduit, it was anticipated that Merit would encounter pyritic material, and a per-foot unit cost of $41.39 was negotiated and established based on the geotechnical engineer’s remediation recommendations. Merit encountered pyritic material along 130 feet of the primary conduit trench. Once the primary conduit was installed, it was decided to keep this change order open to incorporate any costs that may have been incurred while installing the remainder of the site electrical work. The site electrical work proceeded without encountering any additional pyritic material and is now complete.

The amount of this Change Order is an ADD of $5,380.69.

E. FINANCE COMMITTEE — BARRY CHRISTENSON, CHAIRPERSON

E.1. Approval of Financial Report

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to accept the July 2026 Summary of Cash & Investments and Operating Budget Financial Report.

E.2. Approval of Monthly Invoices and Payroll

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration’s recommendation to authorize the expenditures for July 2026.

July 2026
Invoices:	$5,967,216.21
Payroll:	$3,425,743.38
Total:	$9,392,959.59

E.3. Payment for the New K-5 Elementary School Project

Description:

Payment for the New K-5 Elementary School Project
The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve payment to the following for the New K-5 Elementary School Project. The funds will be paid from Construction Fund 39.

Project #22-716, Application #22, Invoice #FSC-22 to Bova Corporation in the amount of $48,129.60
Project 40:2371-C, Application #22, Invoice #2180613 to ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC in the amount of $2,394.11
Project #22-716, Application #29, Invoice #PC-29 to Enders Plumbing and Heating Company in the amount of $32,784.50
Project #22-716, Application #23, Invoice #HVAC-23, to Hranec Corporation in the amount of $18,769.92
Project #22-716, Application #20, Invoice #FPC-20, to Interstate Fire Protection Company, Inc. in the amount of $17,805.85
Project #22-716, Invoice #38 to Massaro CM Services, LLC in the amount of $55,596.72
Project #22-716, Application #26, Invoice #EC-26, to Merit Electrical Group in the amount of $776,051.11
Project #22-716, Application #30, Invoice #GC-30, to Rycon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,273,750.74

E.4. Approval of Phase II & Partial Move of Phase III Moving Services Payment to Central Van and Storage

Description: The Board approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the Phase II payment of $18,183.00 and Phase III — Partial Move payment of $47,170.50 for a total payment of $65,353.50 (Invoice #42868) to Central Van and Storage for moving services rendered June 24, 2026–July 31, 2026.

E.5. Approval of Student Services Contract(s)

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the following Student Services Contract(s):

Intermediate Unit 1 School Based Partial Agreement
Southwood EPIC Contract
AIU Agreement for Consultative Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Support Program
AIU Agreement for Consultative Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Waston Institute - Education Center Agreement for Student Enrollment
AHN Chill — Student Behavioral Health
Amergis Educational Staffing

E.6. Fund Balance Commitment

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the commitment of fund balance for legal settlements of $11,457.00 for Student #1001455.

E.7. Acceptance of Donation(s)

Description:

The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to accept the following donation(s):

Donation in the amount of $1,209.00 from the Neil Armstrong PTO for the Outdoor Classroom and Nature Pavilion at the New K-5 Elementary School.

Donation in the amount of $800.00 from the George Washington PTO for the Outdoor Classroom and Nature Pavilion at the New K-5 Elementary School.

E.8. Authorize the Filing of Annual Tax Assessment Appeals

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to authorize Weiss, Burkhardt, Kramer, LLC to file annual tax assessment appeals on the terms and conditions authorized by the Superintendent, Interim Business Manager, and Solicitor.

E.9. Ratify the Restatement of the Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plan

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to ratify the reinstatement of the District's Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) plan with U.S. OMNI and TSACG Compliance Services.

E.10. Approval of Professional Services Agreement

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to approve the extension of the proposed Professional Services Agreement between the Bethel Park School District and Burford Consulting Services, LLC, to provide consulting services.

E.11. Purchase of District Vehicle(s)

Description: The Board of School Directors approves the Administration's recommendation to purchase five (5) school buses from Wolfington Body Company, Inc.

One (1) 2027 27+2 IC Lift @ $166,294.00/each
Four (4) 2027 72p IC @ $144,095.00/each
Tags, Title, Fees @ $605.00/each
Tax Exempt

F. MEETING CLOSING

F.1. Public Comments

Description:

All individuals wishing to participate in an open Board meeting are requested to register their intent with the Board Secretary at least ONE DAY in advance of the meeting or complete the sign-in sheet located in the entry of the meeting room before taking your seat. Requests to participate shall include the name of the participant, the topic to be addressed, and group affiliation, if applicable. Public comments will be accepted at the Committee and Regular Meetings. Each commenter is required to state their name. Please be reminded that public comments at the beginning of each meeting are reserved for agenda items only. Public comments about non-agenda items as well as agenda items can be shared at the end of the meetings. Board Policy 006.3 limits each public comment to 2 minutes in duration, and we ask that the public bear this in mind. The District will reserve its right to limit public comments that exceed 2 minutes.

Individuals shall wait to be recognized by the presiding officer before commenting, must direct all comments to the presiding officer, and must preface their comments with an announcement of their name and group affiliation, if applicable.

The public comment session at the beginning of the meeting shall be limited to not more than thirty (30) minutes.

The second public comment period shall be limited to not more than thirty (30) minutes.

Commenters may not cede their time to other individuals.

No individual may speak more than once in each of the two (2) designated times for public comment. The topic of the comment must be different in each of the two (2) designated times.

The presiding officer and the district solicitor have the authority to:

Interrupt an individual to warn the commenter that the statement is too lengthy or conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
After warning, terminate the individual’s opportunity to comment when the conduct continues and is in violation of this policy.
Call a recess or adjourn to another time when an individual’s conduct is otherwise in violation of this policy.
Request an individual to leave the meeting when that person’s conduct is disrupting the operation of the meeting.
If the individual refuses to leave the meeting, request the assistance of school security personnel or law enforcement to remove the disorderly person to enable the Board to proceed with the orderly operation of the meeting.
Waive the Board’s rules regarding public comment with the approval of a majority of those present and voting.

Response to Public Comment

The purpose of public comment at Board meetings is to allow the Board to learn the thoughts of the public prior to Board deliberation and official action.

Although the public comment period of the meeting is not a question-and-answer session between the public and the Board, the Board may direct staff to follow up and address public inquiries in a reasonably prompt manner.

Whenever public comments are subject to the Board policy regarding public complaints, the individual shall follow the process outlined in the policy for the resolution of the issue.

F.2. Board Comments

F.3. Adjournment

August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Committee Meeting

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