September 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:30 PM
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2. CALL TO ORDER BY BOARD PRESIDENT
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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4. ROLL CALL BY BOARD SECRETARY
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ROLL CALL
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5. READING OF DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
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Students are the primary focus of the West Jefferson Hills School District where, in partnership with families and community, the mission is to educate and prepare all students to become active, contributing members of society by providing a challenging, innovative educational program guided by an exceptional staff in a safe, positive, caring environment, all of which promote excellence.
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6. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
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Student Representatives:
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8. BOARD PRESIDENT -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. FINNERTY
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Informational Items: Board President's Report: Executive Session was held on September 22, 2026 for legal and personnel purposes. Motions: No motions this month. |
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9. SUPERINTENDENT -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON
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Informational Items: Superintendent Monthly Report Motions: 9A. To approve the second reading of Policy #716 Integrated Pest Management, as presented. 9B. To approve for first reading Policy #212 Reporting of Student Progress, as presented. 9C. To approve for first reading Policy #627 Commercial Activities and Partnership, as presented. 9D. To recommend the following individuals for PSBA Offices: 2027 President - Elect, Matt Vannoy; 2027 Vice President, Kristy Bolte; 2027-2029 Treasurer, David Hein; and PSBA Insurance Trust Trustees, Marianne L. Neel and Dr Micael Faccinetto 9E. Motion to approve the student agreement, as presented. |
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10. FINANCE -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. HARRIS
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Informational Items: Monthly Financial/Treasurer's Report Director of Finance Report Motions: 10A. To approve the minutes of the August 25, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting and August 25, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, as presented. 10B. To approve the bill listing from August 18, 2026 - September 23, 2026, excluding August 26, 2026, for a total of $3,896,764.35 for the General Fund, as presented. 10C. To approve Resolution No. 444-26 authorizing issuance of general obligation bonds in the aggregate amount of $12,000,000, pursuant to the Bond Resolution, as presented. |
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11. HUMAN RESOURCES/PERSONNEL — AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON/DR. HENDERSON
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A. Professional Personnel (Act 93, JFT Etc.) B. Non-Certificated Personnel (SEIU, Confidentials, Etc.) C. Athletic Personnel D. Extracurricular/Activities Personnel E. Educational Conference Requests F. Field Trips G. Miscellaneous Items |
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12. EDUCATION K-12 -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. KUHSE
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Informational Items: None at this time Motions: No Motions this Month |
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13. SPECIAL EDUCATION -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. BOZEK
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Informational Items: None at this time Motions: 13A. To approve the purchase of McGraw Hill Number Worlds curriculum at a total cost of $12,142.68, to be paid for through the special education budget ($8,000)and ACCESS funds ($4,142.68), as presented. 13B. To approve the master service agreement with Devereux TCV School, an approved private school, to provide special education programming for students in Grades 1-12 with autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and behavioral./mental health needs, as presented. |
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14. SAFETY AND SECURITY -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON
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Informational Items: None at this time Motions: No motions this month |
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15. FACILITIES -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. MARIANI
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Informational Items: None at this time Motions: 15A. To approve the Act 34 Resolution, as presented. |
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16. TECHNOLOGY -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. KASSIMER
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Informational Items: None at this time Motions: No motions this month |
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17. TRANSPORTATION -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. HARRIS
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Informational Items: None at this time Motions: No motions this month |
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18. ATHLETICS -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. CHERPAK
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Informational Items: None at this time Motions: No motions this month |
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19. FOOD SERVICE -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. RAMBO
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Informational Items: None at this time
Motions: 19A. To approve the purchase of Model HXMS-30D from Webstaurant in the amount of $5,170.55 to be funded through the cafeteria budget, as presented. |
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20. OTHER REPORTS: TO BE DISCUSSED AT REGULAR VOTING MEETING
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1. Report from Student Representative (TJHS Representative) 2. Building Project Information and Updates 3. SHASDA (Mrs. Denise Kahler) 4. Legislative/PSBA (Mr. Dave Dominick) 5. Steel Center/Southeast Area Special School/Steel Valley Area School Authority (Mrs. Suzanne Downer) 6. Foundation for Education (Mrs. Suzanne Downer) 7. Other |
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21. SOLICITOR'S REPORT
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22. ADJOURNMENT
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