August 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. OPENING OF MEETING
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1.A. Call to Order: Board President
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1.B. Roll Call: Board Secretary
Description:
Steve Frye - President Nancy Findish - Vice President Josh Campbell Mike Dorohovich Dan Lynch Clint McChesney Chad McIntire Daniel Schall Donna Showalter |
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
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1.D. Executive Session Recap: Solicitor
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2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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3. PRESENTATIONS
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4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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4.A. Joint Operating Committee
Description:
Mr. Campbell: Term Ends December 2026 Mr. Lynch: Term Ends December 2027 - Committee Chair Mr. McChesney: Term Ends December 2028
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4.B. Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Board
Description:
Mr. Schall - Term Ends June 2028 - Committee Chair |
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4.C. Adams Memorial Library Board
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair |
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4.D. Derry Area School District Foundation
Description:
Mrs. Showalter - Committee Chair Mr. Schall |
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4.E. Four A's Committee
Description:
Mr. Schall - Committee Chair
Mr. Dorohovich Last met July 8 and July 29 Reviewed Ideas for recognizing Hall of Fame inductees during the Alumni and Friends Hall of Fame weekend.
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4.F. Policy Committee
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair
Mrs. Showalter Mr. Lynch Mr. Schall Policies as a Second Read that were reviewed at the June 4, 2026 board meeting and will be on the agenda for approval this evening: Information regarding who can administer the oaths or affirmation of office to new school directors. This committee recommended changing the language to reflect "an officer of the court." Mr. Chappell and Mr. Roble discussed concerns with some current language in the policy and sought clarification with a current band booster organization. The committee recommends language in this policy to be added regarding ability for booster groups to obtain nonprofit status, unless otherwise granted approval by the Derry Area School District Board of School Directors. The reasoning for this is that some groups fundraise individually and track individual student accounts from a fundraising perspective. Per IRS regulations, individual accounts cannot be maintained behind the scenes for fundraising purposes. They essentially need to group fundraise and the band is concerned that this takes away the initiative/drive to participate. This policy is recommended by the committee to be updated to provide additional context regarding requirements for integrated pest management, including timeframes for when notification of pesticide applications must be made and for how long signage must remain in place post-application. The requirement for integrated pest management to be incorporated into the curriculum was removed due to the expiration of this provision in the state’s academic standards. The definition of integrated pest management was updated to align with the state regulations. Policy 716 is recommended for legal liability purposes. The policy committee last met on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 3:40 pm by Chairperson, Nancy Findish, in the Boardroom of the Administration Building. Committee Members: Nancy Findish, Dan Lynch, Daniel Schall, Donna Showalter, Greg Ferencak Present: Nancy Findish, Daniel Schall, Donna Showalter, Greg Ferencak Absent: Dan Lynch General Discussion Items:
Policy Revisions from PNN:
Other Policy Discussion or Review:
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Administrative Regulations:
The committee meeting adjourned at 4:28 pm. Next meeting date is TBD.
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4.G. Public Relations Committee
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair Mr. Dorohovich |
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4.H. Buildings & Grounds Committee
Description:
Mr. Lynch - Committee Chair Mr. McIntire Mr. McChesney |
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4.I. Agricultural Horticultural Committee
Description:
Mr. McChesney - Committee Chair Mr. Lynch Mrs. Showalter Mr. McIntire |
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4.J. Athletic Committee
Description:
Mr. Frye - Committee Chair
Mr. Lynch Next meeting scheduled for August 11 at 10:00am in the Administration Building Boardroom |
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4.K. Finance Committee
Description:
Next meeting will be Thursday, August 20 - 4:00pm in the Administration Building - Upstairs Conference Room
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair Mr. Frye Mr. Campbell Mr. Dorohovich |
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5. VISITOR COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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6.A. Minutes Regular Meeting of June 25, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of June 25, 2026.
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6.B. Minutes Special/Agenda Prep Meeting of July 23, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of July 23, 2026.
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7. APPROVAL OF BILLS
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7.A. Approve Payment of Bills
Description:
General Fund Board bills $162,427.69 General Fund bills $4,374,634.00 Payroll bills $436,274.69 Board Capital Project Bills $465,981.25 Capital Project Fund bills $869,572.46 Capital Project G.O. 2025 Bond bills $2,421,719.70
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the payment of the following bills as per enclosure.
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8. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORTS
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8.A. Approve the Treasurer's Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Treasurer's Report for June 2026 as presented by Karen Cmar of AmeriServ Financial.
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9. PERSONNEL - RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS/LEAVES
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9.A. Approve FMLA
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #513 for a 12-week Family Medical Leave, to run concurrent with any available leaves, effective August 25, 2026, or date of disability as determined by the physician.
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9.B. 2026-2027 Seton Hill Reach Forward Resignation
Description:
Secured Full-time employment as a teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Timothy Katic as a Seton Hill Reach Forward Fellow for the 2026-2027 school year.
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9.C. Resignation Cafeteria Cashier
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Denise McCloskey as the Middle/High School Cafeteria Cashier effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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10. PERSONNEL - EMPLOYMENT
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10.A. Award Tenure
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to award a permanent contract to Elizabeth Ebert, having completed three years of service with satisfactory ratings.
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10.B. Employ 9th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ ___________ as a 9th Grade Learning Support Teacher, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary to be determined by official transcripts and school district service verification as per the DAEA, pending receipt of all required clearances and documentation and release from current employer.
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10.C. Employ Grandview Afternoon Custodian
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Stuart Shultz as a Grandview Afternoon Custodian, effective upon release from current employer, with wages and benefits as per the DAESPA Custodial/Maintenance contract, pending receipt of all required clearances and documentation.
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10.D. Mentor List
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following Mentors for the 2026-2027 school year paid at the current collective bargaining agreement rate: Kristy Suto mentor for Quinn Farrell; Jenny Lindh mentor for Gabrielle Trout; Bob Neidbalson mentor for Rachael Raymond;
Lindsey Hudak mentor for ________Â (HS Learning Support Teacher); Debbie Bushey Informal mentor for Emma Firment.
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10.E. Title I Coordinator
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion as required by Title I, to set the Title I Coordinator/Assistant to the Superintendent's official workday as an 8-hour day, paid 10% by Title I funds.
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10.F. 2026-2027 Derry Area School District/Derry Area School District Foundation Public Relations Coordinator
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to re-appoint Caitlin Wightman as the Derry Area School District/Derry Area School District Foundation Public Relations Coordinator, for the 2026-2027 school year, at a supplemental rate of $6,000.00.
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10.G. 2026-2027 Safety & Security Coordinator
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to re-appoint Kenneth Main as the School Safety and Security Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year at a supplemental rate of $8,000.
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10.H. 2026-2027 Dean of Students & Attendance/Tardy Discipline Coordinator
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to re-appoint Thomas Esposito as the K-12 Dean of Students & Attendance/Tardy Discipline Coordinator, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a supplemental rate of $9,600.00.
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10.I. 2026-2027 Percussion Instructor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Karen Kerin as the Percussion Instructor for the Marching Band for the 2026-2027 school year, at a supplemental rate of $1,000.00
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10.J. 2026-2027 Substitutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all required clearances and documentation.
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10.K. 2026-2027 Substitue Rates
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve substitute employee rates for the 2026-27 school year, as presented.
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10.L. Employ Middle School Learning Support Extended Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ ____________ as a Middle School Learning Support Extended Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher effective ______ through _______, or until the return of employee #700.
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10.M. 2026-2027 Supplemental Points Assignments
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Supplemental Points Positions, as presented.
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11. PERSONNEL - CONFERENCES
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11.A. Westmoreland County Gifted Consortium Meetings
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #492 to attend the Westmoreland County Gifted Consortium Meetings held at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, in Greensburg, PA for the 2026-2027 school year, at no cost to the district.
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11.B. Youth Mental Health & First Aid Training
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #888 to attend the Youth Mental Health & First Aid Training held at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, in Greensburg, PA on October 8, 2026, at an estimated cost of $45.85 paid with District funds.
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12. ATHLETICS
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12.A. WPIAL & PIAA Participation
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve all athletic teams and individuals to compete in WPIAL and PIAA championship tournaments upon meeting the qualifying standards set by each organization.
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12.B. 2026-2027 Athletic Ticket Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Derry Area Athletic Department Ticket Policy for the 2026-2027 school year.
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12.C. 2026-2027 Athletic Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Derry Area Athletic Department Handbook.
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12.D. 2026-2027 Booster/Community Group Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following community/booster groups for the 2026-2027 school year, having submitted all appropriate documentation in adherence to Board Policy #915: Derry Trojan Mat Boosters Association (Wrestling); Derry Area Boys Basketball Boosters; Derry Area Swim Parents Club; Derry Area Girl's Tennis Booster Club; Derry Area Baseball Boosters; Derry Area Marching Band Parents Association; Derry Area Varsity Girls Softball Booster Club
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12.E. 2026-2027 Athletic Event Staff
Description:
Motion to approve Tom Murawski as an Athletic Event Staff worker for the 2026-2027 School.
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12.F. 2026-2027 Volunteer Coaches
Description:
Jonathan Schumaker - Middle School / Varsity Football
Trever Daugherty - Middle School Football
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following volunteer coaches for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and documentation.
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12.G. Approve Fitness Center Maintenance Agreement
Description:
Repairs that would arise from findings would be an additional cost.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a contract between the Derry Area School District and Fitness Concierge for semi-annual inspections for the Fitness Center equipment at a cost of $2,000 per year.
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13. BUSINESS AFFAIRS
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13.A. 2026-2032 Derry Area Education Association Professional Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a six-year (6) contract between the Derry Area School District and the Derry Area Education Association, effective for the 2026-2027 school year through the 2031-2032 school year.
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13.B. Derry Area School District Emergency Operations Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Derry Area School District Emergency Operations Plan, as presented.
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13.C. 2026-2027 ASK Speech Therapy Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an agreement between the Derry Area School District and ASK Speech Therapy Inc. for speech services for students enrolled in the Saint Vincent College Bearcat B.E.S.T. program, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.D. United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Reading Programs
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to participate in the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's Raising Readers Literacy Clubs and Volunteer Reading Program for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.E. 2026-2027 Innersight Contract
Description:
Total Contract - $175,500
BCBA - $51,000 Therapists - $124,500 (2) PCCD Grants - $149,318.23 -Grant ID 45036 - $14,904.23 -Grant ID 47782 - $134,414.00 District Funds - $26,181.77
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a contract with Innersight LLC to provide the following services for the 2026-2027 school year, to be paid for by PCCD Grant funds and district funds:
- (1) Full-Time Bridges Therapist
- (1) Part-Time Bridges Therapist (2 days per week)
- (1) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA - 3 days per week)
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13.F. 2026-2027 BAYADA Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to renew a contract between the Derry Area School District and Bayada for the 2026-2027 school year for as-needed nursing services.
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13.G. Saint Vincent College Service Delivery Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to renew the Service Delivery Agreement with Saint Vincent College for the 2026-2027 school year as per enclosure.
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13.H. 2026-2027 Volunteers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Volunteer list for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.I. Field Trips & After School Activities
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve field trips and after school activities, pending conditions at the time of the event.
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13.J. Latrobe Rotary Participation
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize District Administrators or designee to accompany students to the Latrobe Rotary monthly meetings for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.K. Approve Student Activity Accounts
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the student activity accounts as of June 30, 2026.
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13.L. AHERA 3-Year Inspection Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the proposal from LJP Environment Group for the required 3-year AHERA Asbestos Reinspection report at a cost of $1,700.00.
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13.M. JKR Prolift Quote - Scag Mower
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the quote from JKR Prolift for a Scag Mower, to be paid for by the Capital Project Fund, as follows:
Equipment Total: $15,073.00
Less Trade In:
Steiner 72" ($5,400.00)
Hustler 931733 ($2,200.00)
Total Cost to District: $7,473.00
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13.N. 2026-2027 Bus Drivers & Aides
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the list of Bud Drives, Aides and Routes for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.O. Curriculum, Equipment, and Inventory Disposals
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to dispose of obsolete curriculum, equipment, and inventory as per enclosures.
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13.P. Approve Policy Revisions
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following policy revisions:
#005 Organization
#716 - Integrated Pest Management
#915 - Boosters
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13.Q. Approve New Administrative Regulations
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the new Administrative Regulations to Board Policy #121 - Field Trips
121-0 Field Trips
121-1 Field Trip Request Form
121-2 Field Trip Request Form Curriculum Information
121-3 Field Trip Planning Checklist
121-4 Field Trip Chaperones
121-5 Letter to Chaperones
121-6 Chaperone Supervisor Guidelines
121-7 Chaperone List
121-8 Field Trip Evaluation Form
121-9 Foreign Country Field Trips
121-10 Letter to Parents Guardians for Field Trips
121-11 Emergency Treatment Form
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13.R. 2025-2026 Budgetary Transfers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve budgetary transfers for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
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13.S. Participation in the 2027 NSSME+
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Derry Area MS to participate in the 2027 NSSME+ (National Survey of Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Engineering Education) at no cost to the district.
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13.T. Tri-State Security Proposal
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a proposal from Tri-State Security and Fire to complete re-zoning work on the Middle School/High School security panels at a cost of approximately $18,760.00 to be paid for by the Capital Project Fund.
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14. VISITOR COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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15. OTHER CONCERNS - next meeting date is Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 6:45pm in the High School Audion
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16. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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