October 1, 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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3.A. Administration Building/Library Feasibility Study
Speaker(s):
Jerry Bankovich, KTH Architects
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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 |
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4.F. Policy Committee
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair Mrs. Showalter Mr. Lynch Mr. Schall The policy committee did not meet since our last regular board meeting. Our last committee meeting was held on Tuesday, September 2, 2026. Our next meeting will be scheduled upon the next Policy News Network update.
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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 |
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4.K. Finance Committee
Description:
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 September 3, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of September 3, 2026.
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6.B. Minutes Special/Agenda Prep Meeting of September 17, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special/Agenda Prep meeting of September 17, 2026.
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7. APPROVAL OF BILLS
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7.A. Approve Payment of Bills
Description:
Board bills in the amount of $179,092.96
Regular bills in the amount of $3,036,858.05 Payroll bills in the amount of $309,363.92 Cafeteria bills in the amount of $40,393.71 Capital Project Fund bills in the amount of $546,391.25
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 August 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 Employee #841 for an Uncompensated Leave
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #841 for an uncompensated leave from October 8, 2026 through approximately November 20, 2026.
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10. PERSONNEL - EMPLOYMENT
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10.A. Employ Life Skills Aide
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Abigail Sistek as a Life Skills Aide, effective upon release from current employer, with wages and benefits as per the Aides agreement, pending receipt of all required clearances and documentation.
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10.B. Driver Education Instructor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Michael Moximchalk as a Driver Education Instructor, effective for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.C. Grade 2 Extended Day-to-Day Substitute
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Kelly Hall as a Grade 2 Extended Day-to-Day Substitute Teacher effective September 21, 2026 through the return of employee #134.
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10.D. 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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11. PERSONNEL - CONFERENCES
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11.A. 2026 PDE Standards Aligned System Institute
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #450 to attend the 2026 PDE Standards Aligned System Institute hosted by Northwest Tri-County IU5, in Hershey, PA on December 6-9, 2026, at an estimated cost of $1,381.59 paid with District funds.
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11.B. 2026 Western PA Leaders Summit
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #133 to attend the 22026 Western PA Leaders Summit hosted by Allegheny Intermediate Unit, in Grove City, PA on October 15, 2026, at no cost to the district.
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11.C. Cybersecurity Workshop
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #488 to attend the Cybersecurity Workshop hosted by PaTTAN/CSinPA, in California, PA on October 27-28, 2026, at an estimated cost of $299.30 paid with District funds.
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11.D. STEELS Leadership Initiative training
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #'s 438 and 469 to attend the STEELS Leadership Initiative training hosted by Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, in Greensburg, PA on February 2, 2027, at an estimated cost of $315.20 paid with District funds.
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11.E. CS in Westmoreland County
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #488 to attend the CS in Westmoreland County training hosted by PaTTAN, in Youngwood, PA on January 21 and April 20, 2027, at an estimated cost of $300.00 paid with District funds.
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11.F. Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #898 to attend the Saint Vincent College Prevention Projects hosted by Saint Vincent College, in Latrobe, PA on October 22-23, 2026, at an estimated cost of $652.13 paid with District funds.
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11.G. Early Childhood Summit
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #433 to attend the Early Childhood Summit hosted by Pre-K Counts, in State College, PA on October 18-21, 2026, at an estimated cost of $1,692.29 paid with Pre-K Grant funds.
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12. ATHLETICS
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12.A. Resignation Girls Varsity Softball Head Coach
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of John DePalma as the Girls Varsity Softball Head Coach effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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12.B. Resignation Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Thomas Esposito, Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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12.C. Resignation Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Adam Bosco, Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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12.D. Employ Substitute Pool Recreation Supervisor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Cameron Akins as a Substitute Pool Recreation Supervisor, effective October 1, 2026, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and paperwork.
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12.E. Employ Substitute Pool Recreation Supervisor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Keegan Roddy as a Substitute Pool Recreation Supervisor, effective October 1, 2026, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and paperwork.
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12.F. Volunteer Coach
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Brandon Mikeska as a volunteer Junior High Wrestling coach for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and documentation.
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13. BUSINESS AFFAIRS
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13.A. 2025-2026 Budgetary Transfers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve budgetary transfers for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
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13.B. Bus Aide
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached Smith Bus Aide for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork and clearances.
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13.C. Equipment Disposals
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to dispose of obsolete curriculum, equipment, and inventory as per enclosures.
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13.D. Ignite Education Solutions Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve an agreement with Ignite Education Services to provide Personal Care Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.E. 2026-2027 Volunteers
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached Volunteer list for the 2026-2027 school year.
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13.F. Field Trips & After School Activities
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the enclosed field trips and after school activities, pending global health conditions at the time of the event.
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13.G. Approve Security Purchases
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of security equipment from Communications Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $24,372.20 to be paid for by the Capital Project Fund.
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13.H. Approve Policy Revisions
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the following policy revisions:
Board Policy #102 - Academic Standards
Board Policy #105 - Curriculum
Board Policy #209 - Health Examinations/Screenings
Board Policy #246 - School Wellness
Board Policy #249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying
Board Policy #704 - Maintenance
Board Policy #803 - School Calendar
Board Policy #805.3 - School Security Personnel
Board Policy #822 - Automated External Defibrillators (AED)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Board Policy #827 - Conflict of Interest
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13.I. Approve New Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the new policy:
Board Policy #204.1 - Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks
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13.J. MOU Systems Administrator
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for tuition reimbursement between the Derry Area School District and Alexander Wilson, Systems Administrator.
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13.K. Tax Refund Map#45-44-04-0-006
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a tax refund for map #45-44-04-0-006 in the amount of $449.80 due to a Westmoreland County GIS/Tax Mapping error.
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13.L. Approve Adams Memorial Library Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the proposed agreement between the Derry Area School District and Adams Memorial Library for Facility Use and Services, effective January 1, 2027.
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13.M. Forward Proposed Agreement to Adams Memorial Library
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize the Board Secretary to forward the proposed agreement to Adams Memorial Library for consideration.
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14. VISITOR COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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15. OTHER CONCERNS
Description:
Next meeting date October 22, 2026 - 6:45pm in the High School Audion
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16. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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16.A. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
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