August 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Voting Session
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1. BOARD ORGANIZATION
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1.1. Call to Order
Description:
Dr. Sprinker will call the meeting to order.
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Roll Call
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1.4. Executive Session
Description:
There was no executive session prior to this meeting to discuss personnel, safety, and legal matters.
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1.5. Solicitor's Report
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2. ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
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3. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Rachel Cline, Liaison
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3.1. Recognitions
Description:
Blackhawk is very proud of our student’s achievements and we encourage the extracurricular activities that happen in each grade. Please visit each school’s website for updates and happenings in our buildings including holiday events and concerts.
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3.2. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Description:
The community is invited to speak on agenda items. Please sign in with your name and address before providing public comment.
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4. PSBA BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Rachel Cline, Liaison
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5. BEAVER COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY - Mark Zachewicz, Liaison
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6. BEAVER COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT - Adam VanZalinge, Liaison
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7. NEW HORIZON REPRESENTATIVE - Rachel Cline, Liaison
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.
Description:
Approve consent items.
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9. APPROVE MINUTES
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the board meeting minutes from the August 13, 2026 Work Session.
Description:
Meeting minutes from the August 13, 2026 Work Session.
Attachments:
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10. FINANCE - Matthew Shope, Liaison
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10.1. Monthly Bill Pay for July 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Monthly Bill Pay for July 2026.
Description:
Monthly bill pay for July 2026.
Payroll for the month of July 2026 - $ 2,048,292.66 Fund 51 Cafeteria Fund - $ 4,922.83 Fund 32 Capital Projects - $ 1,200.00 Fund 10 General Fund - $ 605,098.49
Attachments:
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10.2. Monthly Financial Report - July
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Monthly Financial Report from July 2026.
Description:
Approve financial report for July 2026.
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10.3. Public Facilities Improvement Grant Resolution — BIS
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Public Facilities Improvement Grant Resolution for BIS.
Description:
Public Facilities Improvement Grant Resolution - BIS
As part of the grant requirement the Blackhawk School District must commit (match funds) 25% of the total cost of the project. Budget Impact: approximately $1,242,000 |
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11. PERSONNEL - Liz Smith, Liaison
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11.1. Updated McCarter's Diver List
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the updated McCarter's Driver List
Description:
McCarter's Driver List as of August 1, 2026.
Attachments:
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12. EDUCATION - Adam VanZalinge, Liaison
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12.1. Revised 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the revised 2026-2027 Academic Calendar.
Description:
Added early dissmissal/PM clerical day for teachers on December 22nd.
Attachments:
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12.2. 2026-2027 TSI Non-Title 1 Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 TSI Non-Title 1 Plan.
Description:
2026-2027 TSI Non-Title 1 Plan
Attachments:
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12.3. Carlow University Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Carlow University Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement.
Description:
Carlow University Student Teacher Affiliation Agreement (5 year)
Attachments:
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12.4. Blackhawk Foundation Teacher Enrichment Grants
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Blackhawk Foundation Teacher Enrichment Grants for 2026-2027
Description:
2026-2027 Blackhawk Foundation Teacher Enrichment grants totaling $8,458.96. A comprehensive list of all grants and awardees is attached.
Attachments:
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13. SUPPORT SERVICES - Adam VanZalinge, Liaison
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13.1. Heritage Valley Occupational Therapy Services Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Heritage Valley Occupational Therapy Services Agreement.
Description:
2026-2027 agreement with Heritage Valley to provide occupational services.
Attachments:
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14. ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES - Ryan Wissner, Liaison
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14.1. Gymnastics as a club sport.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Gymnastics as a club sport.
Description:
Due to the WPIAL eliminating gymnastics as a sponsored sport the district is required to have a club gymnastics team if we have 9-12 who wish to compete "under" the Blackhawk name.
The WPIGL (Western Pa Interscholastic Gymnastics League) is being formed and associated bylaws will be provided to the Board at a later date. |
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15. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - Mark Zachewicz, Liaison
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16. POLICY - Thomas Wire, Liaison
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17. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
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17.1. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Description:
The community is invited to speak on non-agenda items. Please sign in with your name and address before providing public comment.
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17.2. School Directors
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18. CLOSING OF MEETING
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18.1. Next Meeting Announcement
Description:
The next Work Session will be held on September 10, 2026.
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18.2. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
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