August 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - First Regular Board Meeting
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1. MEETING OPENING
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1.1 Call to Order
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1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3 Roll Call
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2. PRESENTATIONS
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2.1 State-required future ready presentation
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3. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Update from the Superintendent
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Description:
The Chartiers Valley School District Policy Manual addresses the public addressing the Board of Education in the Policy Manual. Please click here to read the policy.
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5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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Boards of Education in Pennsylvania are allowed to enter into an Executive Session for specific reasons under Pennsylvania statute 4. Pa. Code 1.46 through 1.51. Click here to read the code.
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6. SOLICITOR'S REPORT
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Update from the Solicitor
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7. BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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7.1 Board Meeting Minutes
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, the June 23, 2026 Public Hearing on Transportation Services, and the June 23, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.
Please note: The June 9, 2026, Regular Board Meeting minutes were inadvertently omitted from approval at the previous meeting. The agenda incorrectly referenced the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes, which had already been approved. The June 9, 2026, minutes are therefore being presented for approval at this meeting. |
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8. EDUCATION
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8.1 Title I Services Addendum
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the Title I Services Addendum as attached.
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8.2 Pediatric Therapy Specialists Inc Agreement
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the Agreement between Chartiers Valley School District and Pediatric Therapy Specialists, Inc. to provide occupational and physical therapy services to eligible students for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, at the rates outlined in the agreement.
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8.3 Program of Studies Revision - Yearbook Design and Digital Media
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The Superintendent recommends and I so move to approve the new High School course, Yearbook Design and Digital Media, to the Chartiers Valley High School Program of Studies, effective with the 2026-2027 school year.
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8.4 Graduation Date Change
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve changing the Chartiers Valley High School graduation date from Friday, June 4, 2027, to Thursday, June 3, 2027.
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8.5 Challenge Program
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The Superintendent recommends and I so move to approve Chartiers Valley High School's participation in the Challenge Program through a partnership with Pitt Ohio for the 2026-2027 school year, at no cost to the district.
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8.6 Partnership Agreement with WQED
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the partnership with WQED to provide learners of all ages with access to PBS educational content focused on STEM, literacy, social-emotional learning, and technology skills.
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8.7 Education Center - South Agreement
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve the Agreement between the Chartiers Valley School District and The Watson Institute for student placement in the Education Center - South program for the 2026-2027 school year, at an annual tuition rate of $69,148 per student, as presented.
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8.8 WISCA - South Agreement
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve the Agreement between the Chartiers Valley School District and The Watson Institute for student placement in the Watson Institute Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISCA-South) program for the 2026-2027 school year, at an annual tuition rate of $67,412 per student, as presented.
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9. ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
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9.1 Chartiers Valley Free Admission for Students
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve free admission for all Chartiers Valley students to all home athletic events, effective with the 2026-2027 school year. Students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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9.2 Thesbian Society Troupe Travel Request
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the travel request for the Thespian Society Troupe to attend the Pennsylvania state Thespian conference at Altoona High School from December 4-6, 2026, as presented.
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9.3 Best Buddies Leadership Conference Travel Request
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the travel request from Buffie Faes to attend the Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Bloomington, Indiana, from July 17 to July 20, 2026.
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9.4 Varsity Cross Country Travel Request
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the travel request from the Varsity Cross Country Team to travel to attend the cross country invitational in Geneva, Ohio on August 29, 2026.
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10. PERSONNEL
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10.1 Human Resources Report
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the Human Resources report for August 11, 2026.
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11. BUDGET AND FINANCE
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11.1 Approval of payments, including Charter Schools, for the month of June 2026.
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The Superintendent recommends and I so move to approve the June 2026 payments for the 2025-2026 annual budget, including Charter School payments.
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11.2 Approval of 2025-2026 Payments, including Charter Schools, for the month of July 2026
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the July 2026 payments from the 2025-2026 annual budget, including Charter Schools.
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11.3 Approval of 2026–2027 payments, including Charter Schools, for the month of July 2026.
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the July 2026 payments for the 2026-2027 annual budget, including Charter School payments.
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11.4 Ratify payment of Construction Invoices
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to ratify the payments of the construction invoices as presented.
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11.5 Ratify the agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for Stadium Lighting Project
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to ratify the approval of the Musco lighting project which was previously approved through the omnibus motion.
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11.6 Custodian and Maintenance Contract
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Motion to approve the custodian and maintenance contract from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2033, as presented and reviewed by the district solicitor.
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11.7 Authorize to Issue Request For Quotes (RFQ) for Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA)
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The Superintendent and I so move to approve the authorization to issue Request For Quotes (RFQ) for a possible Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA).
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11.8 Approve the LOE for Energy Services
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the Letter of Exclusivity between Chartiers Valley School District and Chrislynn Energy Services, Inc., an awarded supplier under the Pennsylvania Department of General Services COSTARS-30 Energy Consulting Services contract, for exclusive energy advisory, procurement, and utility cost-management services, subject to the Letter's 120-day written termination provision, and to authorize the President of the Board to execute the Letter on behalf of the District pending solicitor's review.
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11.9 Approve TMS Lawn Care LLC for grass cutting services
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, TMS Lawn Care LLC for grass cutting services for all District-owned property per the attached.
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11.10 Approve Vance's Landscape Supply for the Softball and Baseball Fields Improvements
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to approve Vance's Landscape Supply, CoStars No. 558985 for the Softball and Baseball Fields improvements per attached.
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11.11 Ratify the Lease Agreement with First Student
Description:
The Superintendent recommends, and I so move, to ratify the Lease Agreement with First Student per attached.
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11.12 2026-2027 Facility Rental Fees
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve, the 2026-2027 Facility Rental Fees as attached.
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11.13 Approve Amendment to First Student Transportation Agreement
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The Superintendent recommends, and I so move to approve the amendment to First Student Transportation agreement per attached.
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12. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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Guidelines for Addressing the Board: The Chartiers Valley School District Policy Manual addresses the public addressing the Board of Education in the Policy Manual. Please click here to read the policy. Speakers are requested to keep their comments to 2-3 minutes. Thank you! |
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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13.1 Next Board Meeting
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DARREN: I WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE THAT OUR NEXT BOARD MEETING IS ON AUGUST 25, 2026.
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13.2 Adjourn the Meeting
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