August 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Work Session
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1. BOARD ORGANIZATION
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1.1. Call to Order
Description:
Dr. Sprinker will call the meeting to order.
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1.2. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.3. Roll Call
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1.4. Executive Session
Description:
There was an executive session prior to this meeting to discuss personnel, safety, and legal matters.
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1.5. Solicitor's Report
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2. ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
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2.1. Tentative Administrative Presentation Calendar
Description:
Information
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2.2. Curriculum Presentation — Blackhawk and AI
Description:
Information
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3. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Rachel Cline, Liaison
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3.1. Recognitions
Description:
Blackhawk is very proud of our student’s achievements and we encourage the extracurricular activities that happen in each grade. Please visit each school’s website for updates and happenings in our buildings including holiday events and concerts.
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3.2. Public Comment on Agenda Items
Description:
The Public has the opportunity to address the Board at this time on current agenda items.
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4. PSBA BOARD REPRESENTATIVE - Rachel Cline, Liaison
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5. BEAVER COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY - Mark Zachewicz, Liaison
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6. BEAVER COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT - Adam VanZalinge, Liaison
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7. NEW HORIZON REPRESENTATIVE - Rachel Cline, Liaison
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8. APPROVE MINUTES
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the board meeting minutes from the July 20, 2026 Special Voting Meeting.
Description:
Meeting minutes from the July 20, 2026 Special Meeting.
Attachments:
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9. FINANCE - Matthew Shope, Liaison
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9.1. 2027-2028 Budget Calendar (Information)
Description:
Information -
The calendar includes the schedule of updates to be presented at the Board meetings. Tentative dates for approval of the Proposed and Final Budgets are May 6 and June 10, respectively.
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9.2. Monthly Bill Pay for July 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Monthly bill pay for July 2026.
Payroll for the month of July 2026 - $ 2,048,292.66 Fund 51 Cafeteria Fund - $ 4,922.83 Fund 32 Capital Projects - $ 1,200.00 Fund 10 General Fund - $ 605,098.49
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9.3. Monthly Financial Report - July
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Approve financial report for July 2026.
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9.4. Public Facilities Improvement Grant Resolution - BIS
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Public Facilities Improvement Grant Resolution - BIS
As part of the grant requirement the Blackhawk School District must commit (match funds) 25% of the total cost of the project. Budget Impact: approximately $1,242,000 |
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9.5. Finance Items: Placement on Action Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to add Finance Items 9.2-9.4 to the action agenda for August 20, 2026.
Description:
Add Finance Items 9.2-9.4 to the action agenda for August 20, 2026.
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10. PERSONNEL - Liz Smith, Liaison
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10.1. Human Resources Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Human Resources Report for August 13, 2026.
Description:
Human Resources Report for August 13, 2026.
Attachments:
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10.2. Independent Contractor Driver's Ed
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Lou Wolber for contracted services for the 2026-2027 school year.
Description:
Mr. Wolber will provide the behind the wheel portion of Driver's Education for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.3. Personnel Items: Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Personnel Items 10.1 and 10.2.
Description:
Approve Personnel Items 10.1 and 10.2.
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11. EDUCATION - Adam VanZalinge, Liaison
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11.1. Revised 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Added early dissmissal/PM clerical day for teachers on December 22nd.
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11.2. 2026-2027 TSI Non-Title 1 Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
2026-2027 TSI Non-Title 1 Plan
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11.3. Carlow University Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Carlow University Student Teacher Affiliation Agreement (5 year)
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11.4. Blackhawk Foundation Teacher Enrichment Grants
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
2026-2027 Blackhawk Foundation Teacher Enrichment grants totaling $8,458.96. A comprehensive list of all grants and awardees is attached.
Attachments:
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11.5. Education Items: Placement on Action Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to add Education Items 11.1-11.4 to the action agenda for August 20, 2026.
Description:
Add Education Items 11.1-11.4 to the agenda for August 20, 2026.
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12. SUPPORT SERVICES - Adam VanZalinge, Liaison
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12.1. Heritage Valley Occupational Therapy Services Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
2026-2027 agreement with Heritage Valley to provide occupational services.
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13. ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES - Ryan Wissner, Liaison
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13.1. Gymnastics as a club sport.
Recommended Motion(s):
Add to action agenda.
Description:
Due to the WPIAL eliminating gymnastics as a sponsored sport the district is required to have a club gymnastics team if we have 9-12 who wish to compete "under" the Blackhawk name.
The WPIGL (Western Pa Interscholastic Gymnastics League) is being formed and associated bylaws will be provided to the Board at a later date. |
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14. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - Mark Zachewicz, Liaison
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15. POLICY - Thomas Wire, Liaison
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16. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
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16.1. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Description:
The Public has the opportunity to address the Board at this time on non-agenda items.
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16.2. School Directors
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17. CLOSING OF MEETING
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17.1. Next Meeting Announcement
Description:
The next Work Session will be held on September 10, 2026.
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17.2. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
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