Meeting Agenda
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:30 PM



 
2. CALL TO ORDER BY BOARD PRESIDENT
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
4. ROLL CALL BY BOARD SECRETARY
5. READING OF DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
6. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
8.  BOARD PRESIDENT -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. FINNERTY
9. SUPERINTENDENT -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON
 
10. FINANCE -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. HARRIS
 
11. HUMAN RESOURCES/PERSONNEL — AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON/DR. HENDERSON
12.  EDUCATION K-12 -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. KUHSE
13. SPECIAL EDUCATION -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. BOZEK
14. SAFETY AND SECURITY -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON
15. FACILITIES -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. MARIANI
16. TECHNOLOGY -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. KASSIMER
17. TRANSPORTATION -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. HARRIS
18. ATHLETICS -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. CHERPAK
19. FOOD SERVICE -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. RAMBO
20. OTHER REPORTS: TO BE DISCUSSED AT REGULAR VOTING MEETING
21. SOLICITOR'S REPORT
22. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:30 PM



 
Subject:
2. CALL TO ORDER BY BOARD PRESIDENT
Subject:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
Description:
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.
Subject:
4. ROLL CALL BY BOARD SECRETARY
Description:
ROLL CALL
Subject:
5. READING OF DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
Description:
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.
Subject:
6. PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Description:
Student Representatives:  
  • Chloe Bobak
  • Cole Schaefer
Subject:
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
8.  BOARD PRESIDENT -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. FINNERTY
Description:

Informational Items:
Board President's Report: Executive Session was held on September 22, 2026 for legal and personnel purposes.

Motions: No motions this month.

 
Subject:
9. SUPERINTENDENT -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON
 
Description:

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.
Subject:
10. FINANCE -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. HARRIS
 
Description:

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.
 
Subject:
11. HUMAN RESOURCES/PERSONNEL — AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON/DR. HENDERSON
Description:
Subject:
12.  EDUCATION K-12 -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. KUHSE
Description:

Informational Items:  None at this time

Motions:  No Motions this Month
 
Subject:
13. SPECIAL EDUCATION -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. BOZEK
Description:

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.

 
Subject:
14. SAFETY AND SECURITY -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. SARDON
Description:

Informational Items:  None at this time

Motions:  No motions this month
 
Subject:
15. FACILITIES -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. MARIANI
Description:

Informational Items:  None at this time

Motions:  
15A.  To approve the Act 34 Resolution, as presented.
 
Subject:
16. TECHNOLOGY -- AS RECOMMENDED BY DR. KASSIMER
Description:

Informational Items:  None at this time

Motions:  No motions this month
 
Subject:
17. TRANSPORTATION -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MRS. HARRIS
Description:

Informational Items:  None at this time

Motions:  No motions this month
 
Subject:
18. ATHLETICS -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. CHERPAK
Description:

Informational Items:  None at this time

Motions:  No motions this month
 
Subject:
19. FOOD SERVICE -- AS RECOMMENDED BY MR. RAMBO
Description:
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.
 
Subject:
20. OTHER REPORTS: TO BE DISCUSSED AT REGULAR VOTING MEETING
Description:

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
Subject:
21. SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Subject:
22. ADJOURNMENT

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