August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Sto-Rox School District Board of School Directors Agenda Review Meeting

1.A. Call to Order

1.B. Roll Call

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

1.D. Notification of Prior Executive Session- N/A for tonight

2. PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items

3. REPORTS

3.A. Superintendent of Schools- Mrs. Sonya Coleman
 

3.A.1. Presentation by Tony Ventimiglio, Graduate of the Sto-Rox Bicentennial Class of 1976

3.B. Solicitor

3.C. Business Manager- Current Financial Position: Bank Account and District Fund Summary

3.D. Presentation(s)

3.D.1. Dr. Nancy Hines, Chief Recovery Officer-Financial Recovery Update

3.E. Introduction of Recommended New Hires 

• Kelly Monper (Student Services Coordinator Candidate)
• Laina Montagna (Licensed Behavior Specialist Candidate)
• Juliana Rossetti (K-3 Special Ed Teacher Candidate)
• Brianna Riddle (K-3 Special Ed Teacher Candidate)
• Chelsie Carter (Paraprofessional Candidate)
• Dana Havey (HR Coordinator/Payroll Candidate)
• Jenna Livingston (Candidate for District Teacher Sub 26-27)
• Nathaniel Brown (Candidate for District Teacher Sub 26-27 and HS Head Track & Field Coach)
• Brendan Blair (Candidate for District Teacher Sub 26-27)
• Joshua Kemp (Candidate for District Teacher Sub 26-27 and Acting JS/HS Dean of Students for 26-27)
• Marquita Banks (Candidate for SRPC Cafeteria- General)
• Emily Byce (4-6 School Counselor Candidate)
• Jayla Turner (5th grade Teacher Candidate)
• Brandon Kash (JS/HS Dean of Students Candidate)
• Ashley Hicks (Candidate for 7-12 Special Ed Teacher and Acting Head Varsity Cheer Coach)
• Audrey Anderson (4-6 Special Ed Teacher Candidate)
• Shomari Phelps (Candidate for Acting Head Varsity Football Coach)
• John Robinson (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Football Coach/OC)
• Lauren Ferragonio (Candidate for Head Varsity Girls Flag Football Coach, MS Head Football Coach, and Head HS Bocce Team Coach)
• Michael Twigg (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach)
• Quamane Bryant (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Football Coach and MS Head Track & Field Coach)
• Robert Penn (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Football Coach and Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach)
• Shala Freeman (Candidate for Head Varsity Volleyball Coach)
• Esther Agyeman (Candidate for MS Head Volleyball Coach/Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach)
• Alexis Welsh (Candidate for MS Head Girls Basketball Coach)
• Michael McCarthy (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach)
• Ryan Hughes (Candidate for Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach)
• Natalie Pierce (Candidate for Head Varsity Softball Coach)
• Brittany Thornton (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Softball Coach)
• AJ Bopp (Candidate for Head Varsity Baseball Coach)
• Ed Pierce (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach)

4. MEETING MINUTES

4.A. Approval of June 24, 2026, minutes of the Sto-Rox School District Board of Directors Combined Agenda Review and Legislative Voting Meeting

4.B. As per Parkway West CTC, no minutes will be approved for release during the month of August from their Joint Operating Committee.  Minutes review and release to member districts will resume in September.

5. Board Resolutions- Finance, Buildings, and Grounds

5.A. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors ratifies authorization of the 2026-2027 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions for the school year beginning July 1, 2026, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006), as follows:

• Total Qualifying Homesteads within school district boundaries identified by Allegheny County is 1,976.
•  Total Qualifying Farmsteads within school district boundaries identified by Allegheny County is 0.
•  The Sto-Rox School District has calculated the maximum real estate tax reduction applicable to each approved Homestead as $751.73.

5.B. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors retroactively approves the payment of bills during the summer break and as authorized by June 24, 2026 Board action.

5.C. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors authorizes payment of all obligations identified in the current List of Bills submitted by the Business Office.

5.D. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Turnley Robertson & Associates LLC, whereby an independent audit of June 30, 2026 financial statements will be performed by duly certified members of the Turnley Robertson team and in accordance with Accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) at a cost not to exceed $19,000.00.

5.E. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors retroactively authorizes a contracted services agreement with October HR for a period of twelve (12) months, beginning July 1, 2026, during which time Independent Contractor Bobbi-Ann Barnes will provide federal programs oversight and coordination at a cost not to exceed $90.00 per hour, an amount equivalent to the program management fee charged by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit during fiscal year 2025/2026 for similar services.

5.F. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes permission to apply the remaining balance (approximately $300,000.00)  from the $1.6 million capital projects set aside of unbudgeted funds authorized by the Board on April 23, 2026 for specific capital projects to enhance security measures including but not limited to moving District offices to an unused wing of the Junior-Senior High School and thereby limiting visitor access to students during the school day.  The Board further acknowledges that a portion of project funding will be covered additionally by reallocation of unspent funds remaining from the District’s Title IV Stronger Connections Grant that was awarded to the District in 2022.

5.F.1. In accordance with procurement compliance guidelines, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes administration to accept a quote in an amount not to exceed $31,741.00 for supplies and services to be provided by Communications Consulting, Inc., with said supplies and services including, but not limited to main entrance and main office repairs at the Junior-Senior High School and installation of new wiring to support an enhanced electronic access system.

5.F.2. In accordance with procurement compliance guidelines, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes administration to accept a quote in an amount not to exceed $390,000.00 for supplies and services to be provided by Building Contractors United, with said supplies and services including but not limited to electrical repair and replacement, drywall repair and replacement, installation of fireproof doors, asbestos removal, and removal of obsolete and broken equipment having been stored in the unused wing of the Junior-Senior High School.

5.G. (NEW) At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Buildings and Grounds, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a contracted services agreement with Dr. Wayne McCullough for a period of six (6) months whereby Dr. McCullough, as an Independent Contractor, will provide project management and administrative support to the Director of Buildings and Grounds, at a cost not to exceed $16,000.00, which is 1% of unbudgeted proceeds converted through prior Board action as a set aside for specific capital project repairs and safety enhancements at the Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School.

5.H. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Buildings and Grounds, the Board of School Directors approves the facilitation of bleacher inspections as required annually at Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School and Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $1,862.00, with the inspections being performed by Eichenlaub Co.

5.I. At the recommendation of the Chief Recovery Officer, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a transfer from the General Fund 10 to Capital Reserve Fund 33 in the amount of $3.8 million, with said action restricting usage of this portion of funds in order to ensure compliance with unrestricted General Fund balance guidelines, along with continued support of the following Financial Recovery priorities as established in 2022:

• Establishment of budgetary reserves

• Investments in facilities and capital needs

• Elimination or moderation of required tax increases

5.J. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and with the approval of the Solicitor, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes the Business Manager to re-introduce a public invitation to bid on the sale of the Stephen C. Foster School at 800 Russellwood Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA  15136, parcel ID 73-P-251, where the minimum acceptable bid shall be $250,000.00.

5.K. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Buildings and Grounds, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes purchase and installation of eight (8) replacement water coolers at the Sto-Rox Junior Senior High School by Tudi Mechanical Systems at a cost not to exceed $23,186.00 

6. Board Resolutions- Curriculum, Student Services, and Educational Leadership

6.A. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with The Watson Institute for the 2026-2027 school year, whereby Sto-Rox School District will be charged tuition in the amount of $69,148.00 per student, with the enrollment referral being submitted by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator on behalf of the District and in consultation with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Team.

6.B. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Letter of Agreement with Allegheny Children’s Initiative whereby Allegheny Children’s Institute will serve as the Student Assistance Program Provider for the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year and at no cost to the District.

6.C. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors authorizes a contracted services agreement with Dr. Rosa Tucker for the 2026-2027 school year whereby Dr. Tucker, as an Independent Contractor, will provide student-specific Bilingual PA Chapter 14 Psychoeducational Evaluation Services at a rate not to exceed $150.00 per hour.

6.D. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Letter of Agreement with Crisis Center North, whereby and with the permission of individual legal guardians, Crisis Center North will provide school-based counseling services for the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year and at no cost to the District.

6.E. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a contracted services agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provide three (3) days of Speech/Language Support Services per week for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $85,000.00 as deemed appropriate by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator and in consultation with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Team.

6.F. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with New Story Schools for the 2026-2027 school year, whereby Sto-Rox School District will be charged a per diem tuition rate of $425.00 per student, with the enrollment referral being submitted by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator on behalf of the District and in consultation with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Team.

6.G. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Mars Home for Youth (MHY) Services’ Longmore Academy for the 2026-2027 school year, whereby Sto-Rox School District will be charged in accordance with the agreement’s itemized list of services and related charges, with the enrollment referral being submitted by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator on behalf of the District and in consultation with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Team.

6.H. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Phase 4 Learning Center for the 2026-2027 school year, whereby Sto-Rox School District will be charged tuition in the amount of $6,250 per semester per student or $12,500 per student per year based on individual student enrollment dates, with the enrollment referral being submitted  by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator on behalf of the District and in consultation with Building-level Principals.

6.I. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves renewal of the Universal Learning System (ULS) curriculum through vendor Everway for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost not to exceed $5,387.94.

6.J. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby acknowledges and accepts the 2026-2027 Comprehensive Services Agreement forwarded by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3, to include specified costs for available services should the District want to employ any of these available services in the current school year.

6.K. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a contracted services agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3 to provide Title I nonpublic services for qualifying, resident students who attend the following schools during the 2026-2027 school year:  Northside Catholic; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School; Rhema Christian School; Bishop Canevin; Sewickley Academy; Nazareth Prep; Archangel Gabriel Catholic School; Guardian Angel Academy; St. Benedict the Moor; Robinson Township Christian School; and Seton LaSalle Catholic High School.  It is further authorized that Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3, through this same arrangement, will provide on behalf of Sto-Rox School District required parent and family engagement  activities and services, with all nonpublic costs coming directly from the District’s required set-aside of Title I funds for the 2026-2027 school year.

6.L. (NEW) At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, with the permission of individual legal guardians, access to students enrolled at the Sto-Rox School District Junior-Senior High School during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of site-based, small group mentoring.

6.M. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow representatives from the Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center School-Based Outpatient Program team, with the permission of individual legal guardians, access to students enrolled in the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of improving timely access to mental health assessments and related services.    

6.N. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a formal agreement with Pressley Ridge Community and School Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH), whereby CSBBH team representatives, with the permission of individual legal guardians, will have access to students enrolled at the Sto-Rox Primary Center and Upper Elementary School during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of individual, family, and group therapy.

6.O. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) to allow program staff, with the permission of individual legal guardians, access to students enrolled at the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of promoting student engagement and academic performance with program goals including but not limited to:

• Improving school attendance

• Decreasing behavioral incidents

• Increasing participation level in tutoring and mentoring initiatives and enrichment programming 

It is further acknowledged that annual programming costs are estimated to be $609,610.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, with the Sto-Rox School District portion not to exceed $25,000.00, with this amount being reallocated from unspent funds remaining from the Title IV Stronger Connections Grant that was awarded to the District in 2022.

6.P. (NEW) At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow representatives from the Zellous Hope Project, with the permission of individual legal guardians, access to students enrolled in the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of providing access to educational, recreational, cultural, leadership, and community experiences.

6.Q. Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes renewal for the 2026-2027 school year of the District’s access to Parchment Transcript Management Services offered through Vendor Instructure at a cost not to exceed $1,013.00.

6.R. At the recommendation of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes acceptance of musical instruments and accessories being donated by the Morgan Wallen 2026 Tour Give Back Program and in conjunction with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, with said music program donation having an estimated value of $39,276.00 and to include 1 Baritone Saxophone, 2 Euphoniums, 10 Classical Guitars, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 3 Trombones, 2 Alto Saxophones, 4 Clarinets, and 4 Flutes.

6.S. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Board of School Directors hereby approves purchase of the following curriculum resources:

• 1-year subscription renewal of ALEKS K-10 math intervention through Vendor McGraw Hill at a cost not to exceed $36,673.75 

• 1-year subscription renewal of myPerspectives, which includes digital resources for grades 7-12 English Language Arts as available through Vendor SAVVAS at a cost not to exceed $14,146.00

• 3-year access through Vendor SAVVAS to digital courseware materials that are aligned with Miller & Levine Biology at a cost not to exceed $8,949.95. 

• 3-year access through Vendor McGraw Hill to Holes Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, High School Anatomy & Physiology, and Principles of Environmental Science resources including but not limited to student bundles, teacher subscriptions, and manuals at a cost not to exceed $5,380.99. 

• 3-year access through Vendor McGraw Hill to Wonders 2023 K-5 and Wonders 2020 6th grade, English Language Arts/Reading, with resources including but not limited to student materials, teacher materials, Big Books, manipulatives, assessments, and additional support for English Learners at a cost not to exceed $175,148.86.  

• 1-year access to digital student and teacher resources through Vendor HMH from their Social Studies Middle School Collection at a cost not to exceed $980.00 

• 1-year access to Vendor Scholastic’s School News and Science Spin to support K-3 Social Studies and Science instruction at a cost not to exceed $2,311.96.

• 1-year access to Mystery Science kits and professional development available through Vendor Discovery Education for member districts at a total cost not to exceed $11,717.34.

• 1-year access to Sora’s Digital Library, an online book system for grades K-6 students at a cost not to exceed $1,800.00.

• 3-year access through Vendor Great Minds PBC to Eureka Squared digital bundles and modules for students and teachers to support K-8 math instruction at a cost not to exceed $99,054.14.

6.T. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Board of School Directors hereby approves renewal for the 2026-2027 school year of the District’s access to NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) universal screener/assessments for students in grades K-10 at a cost not to exceed $12,625.50.  

6.U. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Board of School Directors hereby adopts the K-12 English Language Arts-Reading Curriculum that has been arranged in grade-specific, individual units that specify anticipated duration of related instruction, targeted concepts/content/vocabulary, evidence of standards-alignment, and recommended assessments.

6.V. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Principal Dr. Lisa Mumau, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes acceptance of donated supplies and services from the Benjamin Benefit Foundation, including but not limited to facilitation of a school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) assembly at Sto-Rox Primary Center and various classroom supplies.

6.W. At the recommendation of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, the Board of School Directors authorizes active participation in the following professional networking and leadership development initiative:  Leadership Pittsburgh XLIII 26/27 Cohort Membership for Board President Cameron Culliver and Superintendent of Schools Sonya Coleman to include acceptance of a fellowship award in the amount of $7,000.00 from The Grable Foundation for each selected District leader to cover registration costs, with the remaining District obligation being $1,000.00 per participant, along with mileage not to exceed the District’s standard reimbursement rate.

6.X. At the request of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors authorizes active participation in the following professional networking opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year to which the Superintendent of Schools has been invited to serve as a representative of the Sto-Rox School District and at no cost:.

• Participant in the Future-Driven Schools Initiative powered by Remake Learning and in partnership with AASA’s (The School Superintendents Association’s) Ed Leader Promise Initiative

• Participant in the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS) initiative aimed at addressing adequacy gaps through advocacy

6.Y. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors authorizes active employee participation in the following professional development opportunities as depicted below:

Employee Name	Date	Professional Development Event	Cost	Location
Sonya Coleman	September 16-17, 2026; November 5-6, 2026; and January 28-29, 2027	Mandatory New Superintendents Induction Program facilitated by PA Association of School Administrators (PASA)	$850.00 registration fee + mileage, meals, and overnight accommodations not to exceed standard District  reimbursement rates	Harrisburg, PA

6.Z. Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves School Improvement Plans developed under the leadership of each Building Principal as reflected below, with each building-level plan targeting identified areas in need of further development based on a comprehensive needs assessment and stakeholder input.  The Board further authorizes submission of each building-level plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education:

• Dr. Lisa Mumau on behalf of the Sto-Rox Primary Center

• Ms. Asia Davis on behalf of the Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School
  
  NOTE:  Actual building-level plans are still under review by the Superintendent and will be attached as part of the August 20, 2026 voting agenda.

7. Board Resolutions- Safety and Technology

7.A. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness, and in accordance with Act 44 of 2018, the Board of School Directors hereby acknowledges review of the Sto-Rox School District Annual Summary of Safety and Security Practices Report during the August 13, 2026 executive session and retroactively authorizes submission of the report through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s PIMS portal by the July 31, 2026 deadline.

7.B. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Board of School Directors hereby acknowledges the development of a 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan in collaboration with members of local law enforcement.  The Board of School Directors further authorizes submission of this annually required document to Allegheny County Emergency Management Services in addition to facilitation of localized training to support implementation of the District’s updated Emergency Operations Plan.

8. Board Resolutions- Personnel Management Person-specific discussion is  restricted to Executive Session only. 

8.A. At the recommendation of the Solicitor, the following resolutions from the June 24, 2026, voting agenda are being presented to the Board for a second time due to a clerical error in reporting the voting outcome from the June 24, 2026, vote. 

8.A.1. Approve Resolution:  “market adjustment” in salary and based on a Distinguished Performance Assessment and in accordance with Act 93 provisions, the Board hereby approves, at the recommendation of the Superintendent and, thus, Employee #1988 will be assigned a base salary of $110,000 as of July 1, 2026.

8.A.2. Approve Resolution:  Based on a Distinguished Performance Assessment and in accordance with Act 93 provisions, the Board hereby approves, at the recommendation of the Superintendent and, thus, award a bonus of a 5% increase to be embedded in Employee #257’s base salary as of July 1, 2026.

8.B. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves/ratifies the following personnel matters.

8.B.1. At the request of the individual, the Board of School Directors hereby rescinds the resignation of Jennifer Gombita as approved by a majority consensus on June 24, 2026, and as such, Jennifer Gombita is reinstated to the position of Cafeteria Worker at Sto-Rox Primary Center, as of August 6, 2026.

8.B.2. Approval of the FMLA request submitted by Employee #1653 for the time period of August 24, 2026 through November 21, 2026.

8.B.3. Approval of the FMLA request submitted by Employee #494 for the time period of October 1, 2026 through January 4, 2027

8.B.4. Acknowledgment that Sto-Rox School District Teacher Magdalena Vincent has met all requirements as stipulated by the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 as amended and is, thus, awarded Tenure.

8.B.5. Approval of the newly created employment position Interventionist (Reading, Math, or Credit Recovery) and associated job description.

8.B.6. Approval of the newly created job descriptions for the following employment positions:

• Assistant Basketball Coach
• Assistant Girls Flag Football Coach
• Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
• Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
• Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
• Head Varsity Football Coach
• Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
• Head Varsity Girls Flag Football Coach
• Middle School Head Basketball Coach
• Head Varsity Cheer Coach
• Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
• Middle School Head Cheer Coach
• Middle School Head Football Coach
• Middle School Head Volleyball Coach
• Student Athlete Development/Site Manager

8.B.7. Acceptance of Resignations as depicted below:

#	Name	Employment Position	Effective Date
1.	Daniel Denlinger	JS/HS Dean of Students	6/26/26
2.	Jordan Gibbs	JS/HS Science Teacher	8/11/26
3.	Kelly Monper	Speech/Language Pathologist	8/9/26
4.	Cindy Wilson	JS/HS Special Education Teacher	8/17/26
5.	Elena Hall	4-6 Special Education Teacher	7/22/26
6.	Shawna Ricci	4-6 School Counselor	6/29/26
7.	Nicole Reed	7-9 School Counselor	8/10/26

8.B.8. Authorization/Ratification to Hire as depicted below:

#	Name	Position	Salary	Effective Date *pending receipt of required documentation
1.	Kelly Monper	Student Services Coordinator (Act 93)	$80,000	8/10/26
2.	Laina Montagna	Licensed Behavior Specialist  (Act 93)	$75,000	8/10/26
3.	Juliana Rossetti	K-3 Special Ed Teacher	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/13/26
4.	Brianna Riddle	K-3 Special Ed Teacher	MA-Step 8 $69,580	8/13/26
5.	Chelsie Carter	Paraprofessional	$21.31/ hr	6/25/26
6.	Dana Havey	HR Coordinator /Payroll (Act 93)	$60,000	8/10/26
7.	Jenna Livingston	District Teacher Sub 26-27	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/18/26
8.	Nathaniel Brown	District Teacher Sub 26-27	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/18/26
9.	Brendan Blair	District Teacher Sub 26-27	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/18/26
10.	Joshua Kemp	District Teacher Sub 26-27	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/18/26
11.	Marquita Banks	SRPC Cafeteria-General	$15.41/hr	8/6/26
12.	Emily Byce	4-6 School Counselor	MA-Step 5 $62,540	8/11/26
13.	Jayla Turner	5th Grade Teacher	BA-Step 3 $57,350	8/18/26
14.	Joshua Kemp	Acting JS/HS Dean of Students for the 26/27 school year	$4,500 or prorated based on time in position	8/18/26
15.	Brandon Kash	JS/HS Dean of Students	MA-Step 7 $67,230+ Dean Stipend $4,500	8/13/26
16.	Ashley Hicks	7-12 Special Ed Teacher	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/13/26
17.	Audrey Anderson	4-6 Special Ed Teacher	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/13/26

8.B.9. Authorization/Ratification to Hire as depicted below in the following Supplemental Positions for the 2026 school year as depicted below and pending receipt of required documentation:

#	Name	Position	Salary
1.	Shomari Phelps	Acting HS Football Coach	$7,000 or prorated based on time in position
2.	Ashley Hicks	Acting Head Varsity Cheer Coach	$5,000 or prorated based on time in position
3.	John Robinson	Assistant Varsity Football Coach, OC	$4,000
4.	Lauren Ferragonio	Head Varsity Girls Flag Football Coach	$4,000
5.	Lauren Ferragonio	MS Head Football Coach	$3,000
6.	Michael Twigg	Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach	$2,000
7.	Quamane Bryant	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	$3,750
8.	Robert Penn	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	$3,750
9.	Shala Freeman	Head Varsity Volleyball Coach	$5,000
10.	Esther Agyeman	MS Head Volleyball Coach /Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach	$3,000
11.	Alexis Welsh	MS Girls Basketball Coach	$3,000
12.	Robert Penn	Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach	$5,000
13.	Michael McCarthy	Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach	$3,000
14.	Ryan Hughes	Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach	$5,850
15.	Natalie Pierce	Head Varsity Softball Coach	$4,000
16.	Brittany Thornton	Assistant Varsity Softball Coach	$2,000
17.	Nathaniel Brown	Head Coach HS Track & Field	$5,000
18.	Quamane Bryant	Head Coach MS Track & Field	$3,000
19.	AJ Bopp	Head Varsity Baseball Coach	$2,000
20.	Ed Pierce	Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach	$2,000
21.	Lauren Ferragonio	Head HS Bocce Team Coach	$1,000 (stipend paid by Special Olympics)

8.B.10. Authorization to Transfer as depicted below:

#	Name	Former Position	New Position	Effective Date
1.	Sabrina Fowkes	Head Cook- Primary	General Secretary- JS/HS Guidance	8/3/26
2.	Bobbie Jo Thompson	Cafeteria Worker-Primary	Head Cook- Primary	8/6/26
3.	Pam Clawson	7-12 Special Ed Teacher	Interventionist 7-12	8/13/26
4.	Katharine Warnniger	6th Grade Teacher	Interventionist 4-6	8/13/26

8.B.11. Volunteers:

#	Name	Classroom/School/Team Focus	Effective Date *Pending receipt of required documentation

9. Board Resolutions- Policies, Procedures, and Legal 

9.A. Based on an anticipated change in residency, the Board of School Directors hereby accepts with deep regret the resignation of Ms. Alice Cooper from her position of School Director representing Sto-Rox School District Region 3 At Large, prior to her term’s expiration of December 2029 and effective August 10, 2026.

9.B. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves the first reading of the following Sto-Rox School District Policies being referred by District Administration for acknowledgement and/or edit:

9.B.1. Policy 915 Volunteers 

9.B.2. Policy 246 School Wellness

10. Board Resolutions- Athletics and Activities

10.A. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Athletics, the Board of School Directors hereby approves/ratifies eligible Sto-Rox School District student participation in the following Field Trips as depicted below:

Supervising Staff Member(s)	Date	Event	Location	District Services Needed to Support	Funding Source
Lauren Ferragonio	7/16/226	Flag Football Camp/College	Slippery Rock	Transportation	N/A

10.B. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Athletics, the Board of School Directors hereby approves/ratifies District participation as determined appropriate by the Director of Athletics in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights Playbook Fundraiser.

10.C. Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Athletics, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes renewal for the 2026-2027 school year of the District’s access to Hudl, Inc’s High School Athletic Department Package, Sideline Standard Software, and Streaming 60 at a cost not to exceed $7,000.00.

10.D. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes the administration to use for student incentives six (6) Amazon gift cards valued at $10.00 each that were discovered during recent cleanout of District offices.

10.E. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Athletics, the Board of School Directors hereby approves District participation in the Snap Raise/Online Campaign to benefit Sto-Rox School District athletic programs.

11. Board Resolutions- Other

11.A. New Transportation Employees of District Contractor:  At the recommendation of the Assistant Business Manager, the Board of School Directors approves addition of the following ABC Transit, Inc. employees to provide transportation services and/or related support on behalf of Sto-Rox School District.

11.A.1. N/A for tonight

11.B. 2026-2027 School Bus Stops:  At the recommendation of the Assistant Business Manager, the Board of School Directors hereby approves the designated list of bus stops as presented.

11.C. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707 and the District’s current fee schedule, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Chasing M’s Foundation on August 14, 2026.  

11.D. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707 and the District’s current fee schedule, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Nam’s Martial Arts Center on October 17, 2026.

11.E. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707 and the District’s current fee schedule, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Pittsburgh Basketball Club on the following dates in 2026:  September 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, and 30.

11.F. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Sto-Rox Little Vikings from 8:00 am-7:30 pm on 8/29/26, 9/19/26, and 10/3/26, and during times to be determined by the Director of Athletics on 8/22/26.

11.G. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707, the Board of School Directors hereby retroactively authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) to support collaborative community activities hosted at the Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School from 4:00-7:30 pm on August 6, 2026.

11.H. Appointment of School District Physician:  At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a renewal of  contracted services with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine (Medical Group) who will serve in the capacity of School District Physician for school year 2026-2027 and in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the related agreement at no cost to the district.

11.I.  (NEW) Appointment of School District Dentist:  At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Pediatric Dentistry Asleep P.C. who will serve in the capacity of School District Dentist for school year 2026-2027 and in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the related agreement at no cost to the District.

11.J. Acceptance of Donations:  At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves receipt of the following general donations: 

• 255 Home-to-School Folders offered to Dr. Lisa Mumau at Sto-Rox Primary Center
• Rebate check from On-Time Sports in the amount of $165.00 that resulted from a T-shirt advertisement campaign that will benefit the Sto-Rox School District athletic programs.
• 20 customized backpacks and 10 batting helmets from BSN Sports to support the Girls Softball program, with said donated items having an estimated value of approximately $2,000.00
• 2 school-themed inflatables, (1) for the Sto-Rox Primary Center and (1) for the Upper Elementary School from School Director and Community Resident Amanda Donia to welcome Sto-Rox School elementary students to the new school year

12. PUBLIC COMMENT on Non-Agenda Items

13. COMMITTEE REPORTS-None; No Committee meetings were held during the month of July

14. Next Scheduled Meetings of the SRSD Board of Directors
Meeting Format:  The meetings below are scheduled to be facilitated onsite at the Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School, 1105 Valley Street, McKees Rocks, PA  15136.  Virtual participants may access the meetings via a link located on the District’s website:   www.srsd.k12.pa.us

14.A. August 14, 2026 Curriculum Committee (3:30 pm)

14.B. August 18, 2026 Policies, Procedures, and Legal Committee (11:30 am)

14.C. August 20, 2026 Safety and Technology Committee (11:30 am)

14.D. August 20, 2026 Legislative and Voting (7:00 pm)

14.E. August 27, 2026 Finance/Buildings/Grounds Committee (11:30 am)

15. WELCOME

15.A. Call to Order

15.B. Roll Call

15.C. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

15.D. Notification of Prior Executive Session- N/A for tonight

16. PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items

17. REPORTS

17.A. Superintendent of Schools- Mrs. Sonya Coleman
 

17.A.1. Presentation by Tony Ventimiglio, Graduate of the Sto-Rox Bicentennial Class of 1976

17.B. Solicitor

17.C. Business Manager- Current Financial Position: Bank Account and District Fund Summary

17.D. Presentation(s)

17.D.1. Dr. Nancy Hines, Chief Recovery Officer-Financial Recovery Update

17.E. Introduction of Recommended New Hires 

• Kelly Monper (Student Services Coordinator Candidate)
• Laina Montagna (Licensed Behavior Specialist Candidate)
• Juliana Rossetti (K-3 Special Ed Teacher Candidate)
• Brianna Riddle (K-3 Special Ed Teacher Candidate)
• Chelsie Carter (Paraprofessional Candidate)
• Dana Havey (HR Coordinator/Payroll Candidate)
• Jenna Livingston (Candidate for District Teacher Sub 26-27)
• Nathaniel Brown (Candidate for District Teacher Sub 26-27 and HS Head Track & Field Coach)
• Brendan Blair (Candidate for District Teacher Sub 26-27)
• Joshua Kemp (Candidate for District Teacher Sub 26-27 and Acting JS/HS Dean of Students for 26-27)
• Marquita Banks (Candidate for SRPC Cafeteria- General)
• Emily Byce (4-6 School Counselor Candidate)
• Jayla Turner (5th grade Teacher Candidate)
• Brandon Kash (JS/HS Dean of Students Candidate)
• Ashley Hicks (Candidate for 7-12 Special Ed Teacher and Acting Head Varsity Cheer Coach)
• Audrey Anderson (4-6 Special Ed Teacher Candidate)
• Shomari Phelps (Candidate for Acting Head Varsity Football Coach)
• John Robinson (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Football Coach/OC)
• Lauren Ferragonio (Candidate for Head Varsity Girls Flag Football Coach, MS Head Football Coach, and Head HS Bocce Team Coach)
• Michael Twigg (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach)
• Quamane Bryant (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Football Coach and MS Head Track & Field Coach)
• Robert Penn (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Football Coach and Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach)
• Shala Freeman (Candidate for Head Varsity Volleyball Coach)
• Esther Agyeman (Candidate for MS Head Volleyball Coach/Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach)
• Alexis Welsh (Candidate for MS Head Girls Basketball Coach)
• Michael McCarthy (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach)
• Ryan Hughes (Candidate for Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach)
• Natalie Pierce (Candidate for Head Varsity Softball Coach)
• Brittany Thornton (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Softball Coach)
• AJ Bopp (Candidate for Head Varsity Baseball Coach)
• Ed Pierce (Candidate for Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach)

18. MEETING MINUTES

18.A. Approval of June 24, 2026, minutes of the Sto-Rox School District Board of Directors Combined Agenda Review and Legislative Voting Meeting

18.B. As per Parkway West CTC, no minutes will be approved for release during the month of August from their Joint Operating Committee.  Minutes review and release to member districts will resume in September.

19. Board Resolutions- Finance, Buildings, and Grounds

19.A. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors ratifies authorization of the 2026-2027 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion real estate tax assessment reductions for the school year beginning July 1, 2026, under the provisions of the Homestead Property Exclusion Program Act (part of Act 50 of 1998) and the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1 of 2006), as follows:

• Total Qualifying Homesteads within school district boundaries identified by Allegheny County is 1,976.
•  Total Qualifying Farmsteads within school district boundaries identified by Allegheny County is 0.
•  The Sto-Rox School District has calculated the maximum real estate tax reduction applicable to each approved Homestead as $751.73.

19.B. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors retroactively approves the payment of bills during the summer break and as authorized by June 24, 2026 Board action.

19.C. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors authorizes payment of all obligations identified in the current List of Bills submitted by the Business Office.

19.D. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Turnley Robertson & Associates LLC, whereby an independent audit of June 30, 2026 financial statements will be performed by duly certified members of the Turnley Robertson team and in accordance with Accounting standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) at a cost not to exceed $19,000.00.

19.E. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors retroactively authorizes a contracted services agreement with October HR for a period of twelve (12) months, beginning July 1, 2026, during which time Independent Contractor Bobbi-Ann Barnes will provide federal programs oversight and coordination at a cost not to exceed $90.00 per hour, an amount equivalent to the program management fee charged by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit during fiscal year 2025/2026 for similar services.

19.F. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes permission to apply the remaining balance (approximately $300,000.00)  from the $1.6 million capital projects set aside of unbudgeted funds authorized by the Board on April 23, 2026 for specific capital projects to enhance security measures including but not limited to moving District offices to an unused wing of the Junior-Senior High School and thereby limiting visitor access to students during the school day.  The Board further acknowledges that a portion of project funding will be covered additionally by reallocation of unspent funds remaining from the District’s Title IV Stronger Connections Grant that was awarded to the District in 2022.

19.F.1. In accordance with procurement compliance guidelines, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes administration to accept a quote in an amount not to exceed $31,741.00 for supplies and services to be provided by Communications Consulting, Inc., with said supplies and services including, but not limited to main entrance and main office repairs at the Junior-Senior High School and installation of new wiring to support an enhanced electronic access system.

19.F.2. In accordance with procurement compliance guidelines, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes administration to accept a quote in an amount not to exceed $390,000.00 for supplies and services to be provided by Building Contractors United, with said supplies and services including but not limited to electrical repair and replacement, drywall repair and replacement, installation of fireproof doors, asbestos removal, and removal of obsolete and broken equipment having been stored in the unused wing of the Junior-Senior High School.

19.G. (NEW) At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Buildings and Grounds, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a contracted services agreement with Dr. Wayne McCullough for a period of six (6) months whereby Dr. McCullough, as an Independent Contractor, will provide project management and administrative support to the Director of Buildings and Grounds, at a cost not to exceed $16,000.00, which is 1% of unbudgeted proceeds converted through prior Board action as a set aside for specific capital project repairs and safety enhancements at the Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School.

19.H. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Buildings and Grounds, the Board of School Directors approves the facilitation of bleacher inspections as required annually at Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School and Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $1,862.00, with the inspections being performed by Eichenlaub Co.

19.I. At the recommendation of the Chief Recovery Officer, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a transfer from the General Fund 10 to Capital Reserve Fund 33 in the amount of $3.8 million, with said action restricting usage of this portion of funds in order to ensure compliance with unrestricted General Fund balance guidelines, along with continued support of the following Financial Recovery priorities as established in 2022:

• Establishment of budgetary reserves

• Investments in facilities and capital needs

• Elimination or moderation of required tax increases

19.J. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and with the approval of the Solicitor, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes the Business Manager to re-introduce a public invitation to bid on the sale of the Stephen C. Foster School at 800 Russellwood Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA  15136, parcel ID 73-P-251, where the minimum acceptable bid shall be $250,000.00.

19.K. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Buildings and Grounds, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes purchase and installation of eight (8) replacement water coolers at the Sto-Rox Junior Senior High School by Tudi Mechanical Systems at a cost not to exceed $23,186.00 

20. Board Resolutions- Curriculum, Student Services, and Educational Leadership

20.A. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with The Watson Institute for the 2026-2027 school year, whereby Sto-Rox School District will be charged tuition in the amount of $69,148.00 per student, with the enrollment referral being submitted by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator on behalf of the District and in consultation with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Team.

20.B. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Letter of Agreement with Allegheny Children’s Initiative whereby Allegheny Children’s Institute will serve as the Student Assistance Program Provider for the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year and at no cost to the District.

20.C. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors authorizes a contracted services agreement with Dr. Rosa Tucker for the 2026-2027 school year whereby Dr. Tucker, as an Independent Contractor, will provide student-specific Bilingual PA Chapter 14 Psychoeducational Evaluation Services at a rate not to exceed $150.00 per hour.

20.D. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Letter of Agreement with Crisis Center North, whereby and with the permission of individual legal guardians, Crisis Center North will provide school-based counseling services for the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year and at no cost to the District.

20.E. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a contracted services agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit to provide three (3) days of Speech/Language Support Services per week for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $85,000.00 as deemed appropriate by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator and in consultation with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Team.

20.F. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with New Story Schools for the 2026-2027 school year, whereby Sto-Rox School District will be charged a per diem tuition rate of $425.00 per student, with the enrollment referral being submitted by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator on behalf of the District and in consultation with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Team.

20.G. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Mars Home for Youth (MHY) Services’ Longmore Academy for the 2026-2027 school year, whereby Sto-Rox School District will be charged in accordance with the agreement’s itemized list of services and related charges, with the enrollment referral being submitted by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator on behalf of the District and in consultation with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Team.

20.H. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Phase 4 Learning Center for the 2026-2027 school year, whereby Sto-Rox School District will be charged tuition in the amount of $6,250 per semester per student or $12,500 per student per year based on individual student enrollment dates, with the enrollment referral being submitted  by the Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator on behalf of the District and in consultation with Building-level Principals.

20.I. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves renewal of the Universal Learning System (ULS) curriculum through vendor Everway for the 2026-2027 school year at a cost not to exceed $5,387.94.

20.J. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby acknowledges and accepts the 2026-2027 Comprehensive Services Agreement forwarded by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3, to include specified costs for available services should the District want to employ any of these available services in the current school year.

20.K. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a contracted services agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3 to provide Title I nonpublic services for qualifying, resident students who attend the following schools during the 2026-2027 school year:  Northside Catholic; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School; Rhema Christian School; Bishop Canevin; Sewickley Academy; Nazareth Prep; Archangel Gabriel Catholic School; Guardian Angel Academy; St. Benedict the Moor; Robinson Township Christian School; and Seton LaSalle Catholic High School.  It is further authorized that Allegheny Intermediate Unit #3, through this same arrangement, will provide on behalf of Sto-Rox School District required parent and family engagement  activities and services, with all nonpublic costs coming directly from the District’s required set-aside of Title I funds for the 2026-2027 school year.

20.L. (NEW) At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, with the permission of individual legal guardians, access to students enrolled at the Sto-Rox School District Junior-Senior High School during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of site-based, small group mentoring.

20.M. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow representatives from the Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center School-Based Outpatient Program team, with the permission of individual legal guardians, access to students enrolled in the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of improving timely access to mental health assessments and related services.    

20.N. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes a formal agreement with Pressley Ridge Community and School Based Behavioral Health (CSBBH), whereby CSBBH team representatives, with the permission of individual legal guardians, will have access to students enrolled at the Sto-Rox Primary Center and Upper Elementary School during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of individual, family, and group therapy.

20.O. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) to allow program staff, with the permission of individual legal guardians, access to students enrolled at the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of promoting student engagement and academic performance with program goals including but not limited to:

• Improving school attendance

• Decreasing behavioral incidents

• Increasing participation level in tutoring and mentoring initiatives and enrichment programming 

It is further acknowledged that annual programming costs are estimated to be $609,610.00 for the 2026-2027 school year, with the Sto-Rox School District portion not to exceed $25,000.00, with this amount being reallocated from unspent funds remaining from the Title IV Stronger Connections Grant that was awarded to the District in 2022.

20.P. (NEW) At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to allow representatives from the Zellous Hope Project, with the permission of individual legal guardians, access to students enrolled in the Sto-Rox School District during the 2026-2027 school year for the purposes of providing access to educational, recreational, cultural, leadership, and community experiences.

20.Q. Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes renewal for the 2026-2027 school year of the District’s access to Parchment Transcript Management Services offered through Vendor Instructure at a cost not to exceed $1,013.00.

20.R. At the recommendation of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes acceptance of musical instruments and accessories being donated by the Morgan Wallen 2026 Tour Give Back Program and in conjunction with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, with said music program donation having an estimated value of $39,276.00 and to include 1 Baritone Saxophone, 2 Euphoniums, 10 Classical Guitars, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 3 Trombones, 2 Alto Saxophones, 4 Clarinets, and 4 Flutes.

20.S. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Board of School Directors hereby approves purchase of the following curriculum resources:

• 1-year subscription renewal of ALEKS K-10 math intervention through Vendor McGraw Hill at a cost not to exceed $36,673.75 

• 1-year subscription renewal of myPerspectives, which includes digital resources for grades 7-12 English Language Arts as available through Vendor SAVVAS at a cost not to exceed $14,146.00

• 3-year access through Vendor SAVVAS to digital courseware materials that are aligned with Miller & Levine Biology at a cost not to exceed $8,949.95. 

• 3-year access through Vendor McGraw Hill to Holes Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, High School Anatomy & Physiology, and Principles of Environmental Science resources including but not limited to student bundles, teacher subscriptions, and manuals at a cost not to exceed $5,380.99. 

• 3-year access through Vendor McGraw Hill to Wonders 2023 K-5 and Wonders 2020 6th grade, English Language Arts/Reading, with resources including but not limited to student materials, teacher materials, Big Books, manipulatives, assessments, and additional support for English Learners at a cost not to exceed $175,148.86.  

• 1-year access to digital student and teacher resources through Vendor HMH from their Social Studies Middle School Collection at a cost not to exceed $980.00 

• 1-year access to Vendor Scholastic’s School News and Science Spin to support K-3 Social Studies and Science instruction at a cost not to exceed $2,311.96.

• 1-year access to Mystery Science kits and professional development available through Vendor Discovery Education for member districts at a total cost not to exceed $11,717.34.

• 1-year access to Sora’s Digital Library, an online book system for grades K-6 students at a cost not to exceed $1,800.00.

• 3-year access through Vendor Great Minds PBC to Eureka Squared digital bundles and modules for students and teachers to support K-8 math instruction at a cost not to exceed $99,054.14.

20.T. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Board of School Directors hereby approves renewal for the 2026-2027 school year of the District’s access to NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) universal screener/assessments for students in grades K-10 at a cost not to exceed $12,625.50.  

20.U. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, the Board of School Directors hereby adopts the K-12 English Language Arts-Reading Curriculum that has been arranged in grade-specific, individual units that specify anticipated duration of related instruction, targeted concepts/content/vocabulary, evidence of standards-alignment, and recommended assessments.

20.V. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Principal Dr. Lisa Mumau, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes acceptance of donated supplies and services from the Benjamin Benefit Foundation, including but not limited to facilitation of a school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) assembly at Sto-Rox Primary Center and various classroom supplies.

20.W. At the recommendation of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, the Board of School Directors authorizes active participation in the following professional networking and leadership development initiative:  Leadership Pittsburgh XLIII 26/27 Cohort Membership for Board President Cameron Culliver and Superintendent of Schools Sonya Coleman to include acceptance of a fellowship award in the amount of $7,000.00 from The Grable Foundation for each selected District leader to cover registration costs, with the remaining District obligation being $1,000.00 per participant, along with mileage not to exceed the District’s standard reimbursement rate.

20.X. At the request of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors authorizes active participation in the following professional networking opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year to which the Superintendent of Schools has been invited to serve as a representative of the Sto-Rox School District and at no cost:.

• Participant in the Future-Driven Schools Initiative powered by Remake Learning and in partnership with AASA’s (The School Superintendents Association’s) Ed Leader Promise Initiative

• Participant in the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS) initiative aimed at addressing adequacy gaps through advocacy

20.Y. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors authorizes active employee participation in the following professional development opportunities as depicted below:

Employee Name	Date	Professional Development Event	Cost	Location
Sonya Coleman	September 16-17, 2026; November 5-6, 2026; and January 28-29, 2027	Mandatory New Superintendents Induction Program facilitated by PA Association of School Administrators (PASA)	$850.00 registration fee + mileage, meals, and overnight accommodations not to exceed standard District  reimbursement rates	Harrisburg, PA

20.Z. Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves School Improvement Plans developed under the leadership of each Building Principal as reflected below, with each building-level plan targeting identified areas in need of further development based on a comprehensive needs assessment and stakeholder input.  The Board further authorizes submission of each building-level plan to the Pennsylvania Department of Education:

• Dr. Lisa Mumau on behalf of the Sto-Rox Primary Center

• Ms. Asia Davis on behalf of the Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School
  
  NOTE:  Actual building-level plans are still under review by the Superintendent and will be attached as part of the August 20, 2026 voting agenda.

21. Board Resolutions- Safety and Technology

21.A. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness, and in accordance with Act 44 of 2018, the Board of School Directors hereby acknowledges review of the Sto-Rox School District Annual Summary of Safety and Security Practices Report during the August 13, 2026 executive session and retroactively authorizes submission of the report through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s PIMS portal by the July 31, 2026 deadline.

21.B. Based upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Board of School Directors hereby acknowledges the development of a 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan in collaboration with members of local law enforcement.  The Board of School Directors further authorizes submission of this annually required document to Allegheny County Emergency Management Services in addition to facilitation of localized training to support implementation of the District’s updated Emergency Operations Plan.

22. Board Resolutions- Personnel Management Person-specific discussion is  restricted to Executive Session only. 

22.A. At the recommendation of the Solicitor, the following resolutions from the June 24, 2026, voting agenda are being presented to the Board for a second time due to a clerical error in reporting the voting outcome from the June 24, 2026, vote. 

22.A.1. Approve Resolution:  “market adjustment” in salary and based on a Distinguished Performance Assessment and in accordance with Act 93 provisions, the Board hereby approves, at the recommendation of the Superintendent and, thus, Employee #1988 will be assigned a base salary of $110,000 as of July 1, 2026.

22.A.2. Approve Resolution:  Based on a Distinguished Performance Assessment and in accordance with Act 93 provisions, the Board hereby approves, at the recommendation of the Superintendent and, thus, award a bonus of a 5% increase to be embedded in Employee #257’s base salary as of July 1, 2026.

22.B. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves/ratifies the following personnel matters.

22.B.1. At the request of the individual, the Board of School Directors hereby rescinds the resignation of Jennifer Gombita as approved by a majority consensus on June 24, 2026, and as such, Jennifer Gombita is reinstated to the position of Cafeteria Worker at Sto-Rox Primary Center, as of August 6, 2026.

22.B.2. Approval of the FMLA request submitted by Employee #1653 for the time period of August 24, 2026 through November 21, 2026.

22.B.3. Approval of the FMLA request submitted by Employee #494 for the time period of October 1, 2026 through January 4, 2027

22.B.4. Acknowledgment that Sto-Rox School District Teacher Magdalena Vincent has met all requirements as stipulated by the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 as amended and is, thus, awarded Tenure.

22.B.5. Approval of the newly created employment position Interventionist (Reading, Math, or Credit Recovery) and associated job description.

22.B.6. Approval of the newly created job descriptions for the following employment positions:

• Assistant Basketball Coach
• Assistant Girls Flag Football Coach
• Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach
• Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
• Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
• Head Varsity Football Coach
• Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
• Head Varsity Girls Flag Football Coach
• Middle School Head Basketball Coach
• Head Varsity Cheer Coach
• Head Varsity Volleyball Coach
• Middle School Head Cheer Coach
• Middle School Head Football Coach
• Middle School Head Volleyball Coach
• Student Athlete Development/Site Manager

22.B.7. Acceptance of Resignations as depicted below:

#	Name	Employment Position	Effective Date
1.	Daniel Denlinger	JS/HS Dean of Students	6/26/26
2.	Jordan Gibbs	JS/HS Science Teacher	8/11/26
3.	Kelly Monper	Speech/Language Pathologist	8/9/26
4.	Cindy Wilson	JS/HS Special Education Teacher	8/17/26
5.	Elena Hall	4-6 Special Education Teacher	7/22/26
6.	Shawna Ricci	4-6 School Counselor	6/29/26
7.	Nicole Reed	7-9 School Counselor	8/10/26

22.B.8. Authorization/Ratification to Hire as depicted below:

#	Name	Position	Salary	Effective Date *pending receipt of required documentation
1.	Kelly Monper	Student Services Coordinator (Act 93)	$80,000	8/10/26
2.	Laina Montagna	Licensed Behavior Specialist  (Act 93)	$75,000	8/10/26
3.	Juliana Rossetti	K-3 Special Ed Teacher	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/13/26
4.	Brianna Riddle	K-3 Special Ed Teacher	MA-Step 8 $69,580	8/13/26
5.	Chelsie Carter	Paraprofessional	$21.31/ hr	6/25/26
6.	Dana Havey	HR Coordinator /Payroll (Act 93)	$60,000	8/10/26
7.	Jenna Livingston	District Teacher Sub 26-27	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/18/26
8.	Nathaniel Brown	District Teacher Sub 26-27	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/18/26
9.	Brendan Blair	District Teacher Sub 26-27	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/18/26
10.	Joshua Kemp	District Teacher Sub 26-27	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/18/26
11.	Marquita Banks	SRPC Cafeteria-General	$15.41/hr	8/6/26
12.	Emily Byce	4-6 School Counselor	MA-Step 5 $62,540	8/11/26
13.	Jayla Turner	5th Grade Teacher	BA-Step 3 $57,350	8/18/26
14.	Joshua Kemp	Acting JS/HS Dean of Students for the 26/27 school year	$4,500 or prorated based on time in position	8/18/26
15.	Brandon Kash	JS/HS Dean of Students	MA-Step 7 $67,230+ Dean Stipend $4,500	8/13/26
16.	Ashley Hicks	7-12 Special Ed Teacher	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/13/26
17.	Audrey Anderson	4-6 Special Ed Teacher	BA-Step 1 $52,660	8/13/26

22.B.9. Authorization/Ratification to Hire as depicted below in the following Supplemental Positions for the 2026 school year as depicted below and pending receipt of required documentation:

#	Name	Position	Salary
1.	Shomari Phelps	Acting HS Football Coach	$7,000 or prorated based on time in position
2.	Ashley Hicks	Acting Head Varsity Cheer Coach	$5,000 or prorated based on time in position
3.	John Robinson	Assistant Varsity Football Coach, OC	$4,000
4.	Lauren Ferragonio	Head Varsity Girls Flag Football Coach	$4,000
5.	Lauren Ferragonio	MS Head Football Coach	$3,000
6.	Michael Twigg	Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach	$2,000
7.	Quamane Bryant	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	$3,750
8.	Robert Penn	Assistant Varsity Football Coach	$3,750
9.	Shala Freeman	Head Varsity Volleyball Coach	$5,000
10.	Esther Agyeman	MS Head Volleyball Coach /Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach	$3,000
11.	Alexis Welsh	MS Girls Basketball Coach	$3,000
12.	Robert Penn	Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach	$5,000
13.	Michael McCarthy	Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach	$3,000
14.	Ryan Hughes	Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach	$5,850
15.	Natalie Pierce	Head Varsity Softball Coach	$4,000
16.	Brittany Thornton	Assistant Varsity Softball Coach	$2,000
17.	Nathaniel Brown	Head Coach HS Track & Field	$5,000
18.	Quamane Bryant	Head Coach MS Track & Field	$3,000
19.	AJ Bopp	Head Varsity Baseball Coach	$2,000
20.	Ed Pierce	Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach	$2,000
21.	Lauren Ferragonio	Head HS Bocce Team Coach	$1,000 (stipend paid by Special Olympics)

22.B.10. Authorization to Transfer as depicted below:

#	Name	Former Position	New Position	Effective Date
1.	Sabrina Fowkes	Head Cook- Primary	General Secretary- JS/HS Guidance	8/3/26
2.	Bobbie Jo Thompson	Cafeteria Worker-Primary	Head Cook- Primary	8/6/26
3.	Pam Clawson	7-12 Special Ed Teacher	Interventionist 7-12	8/13/26
4.	Katharine Warnniger	6th Grade Teacher	Interventionist 4-6	8/13/26

22.B.11. Volunteers:

#	Name	Classroom/School/Team Focus	Effective Date *Pending receipt of required documentation

23. Board Resolutions- Policies, Procedures, and Legal 

23.A. Based on an anticipated change in residency, the Board of School Directors hereby accepts with deep regret the resignation of Ms. Alice Cooper from her position of School Director representing Sto-Rox School District Region 3 At Large, prior to her term’s expiration of December 2029 and effective August 10, 2026.

23.B. At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves the first reading of the following Sto-Rox School District Policies being referred by District Administration for acknowledgement and/or edit:

23.B.1. Policy 915 Volunteers 

23.B.2. Policy 246 School Wellness

24. Board Resolutions- Athletics and Activities

24.A. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Athletics, the Board of School Directors hereby approves/ratifies eligible Sto-Rox School District student participation in the following Field Trips as depicted below:

Supervising Staff Member(s)	Date	Event	Location	District Services Needed to Support	Funding Source
Lauren Ferragonio	7/16/226	Flag Football Camp/College	Slippery Rock	Transportation	N/A

24.B. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Athletics, the Board of School Directors hereby approves/ratifies District participation as determined appropriate by the Director of Athletics in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights Playbook Fundraiser.

24.C. Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Athletics, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes renewal for the 2026-2027 school year of the District’s access to Hudl, Inc’s High School Athletic Department Package, Sideline Standard Software, and Streaming 60 at a cost not to exceed $7,000.00.

24.D. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Business Manager, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes the administration to use for student incentives six (6) Amazon gift cards valued at $10.00 each that were discovered during recent cleanout of District offices.

24.E. At the recommendation of the Superintendent and Director of Athletics, the Board of School Directors hereby approves District participation in the Snap Raise/Online Campaign to benefit Sto-Rox School District athletic programs.

25. Board Resolutions- Other

25.A. New Transportation Employees of District Contractor:  At the recommendation of the Assistant Business Manager, the Board of School Directors approves addition of the following ABC Transit, Inc. employees to provide transportation services and/or related support on behalf of Sto-Rox School District.

25.A.1. N/A for tonight

25.B. 2026-2027 School Bus Stops:  At the recommendation of the Assistant Business Manager, the Board of School Directors hereby approves the designated list of bus stops as presented.

25.C. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707 and the District’s current fee schedule, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Chasing M’s Foundation on August 14, 2026.  

25.D. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707 and the District’s current fee schedule, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Nam’s Martial Arts Center on October 17, 2026.

25.E. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707 and the District’s current fee schedule, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Pittsburgh Basketball Club on the following dates in 2026:  September 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, and 30.

25.F. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707, the Board of School Directors hereby authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Sto-Rox Little Vikings from 8:00 am-7:30 pm on 8/29/26, 9/19/26, and 10/3/26, and during times to be determined by the Director of Athletics on 8/22/26.

25.G. Submission of Facility Use Request:  At the recommendation of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and in accordance with SRSD Policy #707, the Board of School Directors hereby retroactively authorizes District administration to share District facilities as requested by Pittsburgh Area Community Schools (PACS) to support collaborative community activities hosted at the Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School from 4:00-7:30 pm on August 6, 2026.

25.H. Appointment of School District Physician:  At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a renewal of  contracted services with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine (Medical Group) who will serve in the capacity of School District Physician for school year 2026-2027 and in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the related agreement at no cost to the district.

25.I.  (NEW) Appointment of School District Dentist:  At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves a contracted services agreement with Pediatric Dentistry Asleep P.C. who will serve in the capacity of School District Dentist for school year 2026-2027 and in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the related agreement at no cost to the District.

25.J. Acceptance of Donations:  At the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of School Directors hereby approves receipt of the following general donations: 

• 255 Home-to-School Folders offered to Dr. Lisa Mumau at Sto-Rox Primary Center
• Rebate check from On-Time Sports in the amount of $165.00 that resulted from a T-shirt advertisement campaign that will benefit the Sto-Rox School District athletic programs.
• 20 customized backpacks and 10 batting helmets from BSN Sports to support the Girls Softball program, with said donated items having an estimated value of approximately $2,000.00
• 2 school-themed inflatables, (1) for the Sto-Rox Primary Center and (1) for the Upper Elementary School from School Director and Community Resident Amanda Donia to welcome Sto-Rox School elementary students to the new school year

26. PUBLIC COMMENT on Non-Agenda Items

27. COMMITTEE REPORTS-None; No Committee meetings were held during the month of July

28. Next Scheduled Meetings of the SRSD Board of Directors
Meeting Format:  The meetings below are scheduled to be facilitated onsite at the Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School, 1105 Valley Street, McKees Rocks, PA  15136.  Virtual participants may access the meetings via a link located on the District’s website:   www.srsd.k12.pa.us

28.A. August 14, 2026 Curriculum Committee (3:30 pm)

28.B. August 18, 2026 Policies, Procedures, and Legal Committee (11:30 am)

28.C. August 20, 2026 Safety and Technology Committee (11:30 am)

28.D. August 20, 2026 Legislative and Voting (7:00 pm)

28.E. August 27, 2026 Finance/Buildings/Grounds Committee (11:30 am)