August 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board of Directors' Committee Meeting

Description:  Per Board Policy 903: Public Comment in Board Meetings, members of the public must preface their comments with their name, municipality, and group affiliation (if appropriate). All comments should be addressed to the Presiding Officer and be relevant to agenda items or matters which may come before the Board. Required timelines must be observed. (Prior Formal Request — 10 Minutes, Informal Request — 5 Minutes). 

Description:  Accept Resignation of School Board Member Christian Brenckle, Effective July 31, 2026

Description:  Approve the Following Release Time: 1. Julia Lawrence, Grades 5-12 Instrumental Music Teacher/Band Director, Cost Transportation: a. Fall Fantasy Parade, August 9, Kennywood b. Big Knob Fair Parade, September 1, New Sewickley Twp.; c. Beaver Local Band Show, September 12, Beaver High School; d. 250th Celebration Parade, September 19, Beaver; e. Homecoming Parade, September 24, Freedom; f. Halloween Parade, Date TBD, New Brighton; g. Veteran's Day Parade, November 11, Beaver

Description:  Approve Superintendent's Recommendation to offer Professional Contract Granting Tenure Status in Accordance with 1105 of the School Code to the Following: 1. Michelle Sterrett, High School Computers/Business Teacher; 2. Hope Bennett, High School Guidance Counselor; 3. Abigayle Pritchard, High School Special Education Teacher; 4. Kelly DiGiacomo, ESL Teacher; 5. Jason Knox, Middle School Computer Applications Teacher; 6. Brendan Wiatrak, High School Computer/Tech/Business Teacher; 7. Becca Pessler, High School Math Teacher (Signatures Required)

Description:  Approve Request #2026-01 for the Enrollment of a Child of a FASD Professional Employee, per Policy #202

Description:  Approve a One-Year Subscription Renewal with Eduplanet21 for Online K-12 Curriculum Planning Tools and Software Access, Cost $10,640

Description:  Approve 2026-2027 Comprehensive Services Agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit for Specialized Services as Needed (Signatures Required)

Description:  Approve Title I Services Agreement Addendum with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit; Addendum is Subject to and Incorporates the Terms of the AIU Comprehensive Services Agreement for 2026-2027

Description:  Approve Multi-Year Renewal Agreement with AOT, Inc. for 2026-2029 School Years, for Occupational Therapist (OTR/L), Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L), Physical Therapist (PT) and Speech/Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), Costs/Fee Schedule Included in Attachment (Signature Required)

Description:  Approve Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding dated May 27, 2025, between the Freedom Area School District and the Freedom Area Education Association for Revision Purposes (Signatures Required)

Description:  Approve FMLA Requests #2026-11 and #2026-12

Description:  Accept the Following Resignations: 1. Casey Spieler, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach, Effective June 22, 2026; 2. Seth Shidemantle, Assistant Boys Soccer Coach, Effective July 18, 2026; 3. Tim Casto, Middle School Boys Soccer Coach, Effective July 25, 2026; 4. Camdyn Verrico, Middle School Special Education Teacher, Effective July 21, 2026; 5. Debrah Evans, High School Chemistry Teacher, Assistant Track Coach, Drama Club Co-Sponsor and High School Musical Director, Effective July 28, 2026 (Will Continue as Volunteer for the Musical); 6. Sam Romutis, Substitute Custodian, Effective July 23, 2026; 7. Dawn Heldreth, Part-Time Custodian, Effective July 30, 2026

Description:  Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Freedom Area School District and the Educational Support Professional Association to amend Article V (Payment Date Provision) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, establishing an employee compensation schedule with two pay periods per month. (Signatures Required)

Description:  Approve Renee Romutis as Substitute Custodian, $18.00 per Hour (Clearances on File)

Description:  Approve List of Coaches and Sponsors for 2026-2027 Fall Sports

Description:  Approve the appointment of Dr. Stanley Mizikowski to provide District-Wide Physician Services at an annual salary of $10,000

Description:  Approve a three-year subscription agreement with Arbiter Sports for the Athletics Registration Program at a total cost of $10,103 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.

Description:  Approve a one-year subscription agreement with Arbiter Sports for the Arbiter Pay Program to facilitate payment to athletic officials at a cost of $1,875 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.