August 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Work Session Agenda

Academic/Extra-Curricular Committee
Joane Beach, Chairperson; Debra Brink; Megan Douglas; Cindy Swendsen

1. Approval of the 2026-2027 Title I Comprehensive Plan.

2. Approval of activity requests (All foods that meet the Smart Snacks standards may be sold at fundraisers on the school campus during the school day without a limit on frequency. Smart Snacks standards do not apply to items sold during non-school hours, weekends, or off-campus fundraising events. Smart Snacks standards can be found at www.vgsd.org.)

Girls Volleyball Fundraisers
• Fan wear
• Pretzel sale
• Pink Out
• Sub sale
• Pizza sale
• Pepperoni roll sale
• Candle sale
• Car wash
• Food truck
• Donations for programs (home grams)
• School dance

Elementary Boys Basketball
• Last Stop Beverage sub & pepperoni ball fundraiser

3. Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Handbook.

4. ACTION ITEM: Approval of state required Targeted School Improvement (TSI) plan due September 1, 2026.

Operations Committee
Todd Wetjen, Chairperson; Dr. Melanie Anderson; Debra Brink; Dustin Wyant

1. Approval of the list of drivers for 2026-2027.

2. Approval of the School Model Emergency Plan.

3. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Smile Pennsylvania and Valley Grove School District for school dentist services as required under Pennsylvania's Mandated Dental Program. 

Policy Commitee
Dustin Wyant, Chairperson; Megan Douglas; Devin Eisenman; Todd Wetjen

1. Approval of the annual review of the following policies: Policy 918 - Title I District Parent and Family Engagement; Policy 918.1 - Title I Parent and Family Engagement-Valley Grove Elementary School

2. Approval of a second reading of policy 815.2 Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.

3. Approval of the 2026-2027 employee handbook.

Finance Committee
Dr. Melanie Anderson, Chairperson; Devin Eisenman, Todd Wetjen; Dustin Wyant

1. Approval of the list of bills and payrolls.

2. Approval of the service agreement with Riverview Intermediate Unit to provide special education services and programs for the 2026-2027 school year for the projected amount of $235,628.79. 

3. Approval of the admission of qualified nonresident tuition students for 2026-2027.

Personnel Commitee
Brandon Winger, Chairperson; Joane Beach; Debra Brink; Cindy Swendsen

1. Approval of the following conference requests: 

a. Jacob Saullo to attend the 2026 Western PA School Leaders Summit. It will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 8:30am - 2:00pm at Grove City College. The day will consist of updates and information on current PDE initiatives and curriculum-related topics with leaders from the PA Department of Education and other experts. Costs will be for mileage only.

b. Teresa Perry to attend the PASBO Transportation Bootcamp training workshop in Harrisburg, PA on October 6, 2026. Estimated cost will be $135 for registration, $144.24 for lodging, up to $60 per day for meals, and $334.95 for mileage. 

2. Approval of staffing for VGES and RGHS for the 2026-2027 school year.

3. Approval of the resignation of employee #1723.

4. Approval of supplemental contract for 2026-2027. 

5. Approval of volunteer coaches for 2026-2027.

6. Approval to hire recommended candidate for the secondary assistant principal position.

7. ACTION ITEM: Approval to hire recommended candidate for the paraprofessional position.

Information

1. Future Business

• Regular board meeting, Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m., Rocky Grove Junior-Senior High School Library