November 5, 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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2.A. Presentation by High School Students
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2.B. EWCTC Student of the Month - Frank Orzehowski
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3. PRESENTATIONS
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4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
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4.A. Joint Operating Committee
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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:
Last met on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the WIU. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:00pm at the WIU.
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 The DASD Foundation last met on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The next meeting is Wednesday, January 13, 2027 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the Administration Building. |
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4.E. Four A's Committee
Description:
Mr. Schall - Committee Chair Mr. Dorohovich No Report. The Four A's Committee last met on September 2, 2026. The next meeting is TBD. |
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4.F. Policy Committee
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair Mrs. Showalter Mr. Lynch Mr. Schall No Report. The policy committee last met on September 2, 2026. There have been no new Policy News Network releases since then. |
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4.G. Public Relations Committee
Description:
Mrs. Findish - Committee Chair Mr. Dorohovich No Report. This committee has not met due to the Ad Hoc Library committee. This will pick up again once the Ad Hoc Library committee is done with scheduled meetings. |
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4.H. Buildings & Grounds Committee
Description:
The committee last met on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2:00pm. The next meeting will be scheduled at a later date.
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 The Ag/Hort committee last met on August 19, 2026. The next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ag/Hort Building. |
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4.J. Athletic Committee
Description:
Mr. Frye - Committee Chair
Mr. Lynch The Athletic Committee met for personnel with interviews for the boy's basketball head coach position on October 29, 2026. The Athletic Committee meeting just met at 3:30 p.m. earlier today in the boardroom of the Administration Building. The next meeting is to be determined. |
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4.K. Finance Committee
Description:
Last met today, November 5, 2026, at 4:00pm. The next meeting will be scheduled at a later date.
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 October 1, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of October 1, 2026.
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6.B. Minutes Special/Agenda Prep Meeting of October 22, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the minutes of the Special/Agenda Prep meeting of October 22, 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 $175,550.91
Regular bills in the amount of $3,627,663.11 Payroll bills in the amount of $504,978.66 Cafeteria bills in the amount of $201,750.64 Board Capital Project Fund bills in the amount of $7,824.50 Capital Project Fund bills in the amount of $39,494.70 Debt Service Fund bills in the amount of $589,343.73
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 September 2026 as presented by Karen Cmar of AmeriServ Financial.
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9. PERSONNEL - RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS/LEAVES
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9.A. Retirement High School Guidance Counselor and Guidance Counselor Department Chair
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Robert Neidbalson, High School Guidance Counselor and Guidance Counselor Department Chair, for the purpose of retirement effective January 5, 2027.
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9.B. Retirement Central Enrollment/Technology Secretary
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Amy Nitkiewicz, Central Enrollment/Technology Secretary, for the purpose of retirement effective February 26, 2027.
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9.C. Resignation Mock Trial Advisor Supplemental
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to accept the resignation of Mark Curcio from the Mock Trial Advisor supplemental position effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
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9.D. Approve FMLA
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #499 for an Intermittent 12-week Family Medical Leave, to run concurrent with any available leaves, effective October 27, 2026 or date of disability as determined by the physician.
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10. PERSONNEL - EMPLOYMENT
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10.A. Award Act 86 Prospective Teacher Substitute Permit
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to award Katherine Akins an Act 86 Prospective Teacher Substitute Permit for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork and documentation.
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10.B. Employ K-8 Online Education Advisor
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Chet Welc as the K-8 Online Education Advisor, effective October 27, 2026, at a supplemental rate as determined by the DAEA contract, prorated for the 2026-2027 school year.
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10.C. Employ Mock Trial Advisor Supplemental
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Haley Laudenslager as the Mock Trial Advisor, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a supplemental rate as determined by the DAEA contract.
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11. PERSONNEL - CONFERENCES
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11.A. Advanced Turf Solutions Training
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #'s 792 and 126 to attend the Advanced Turf Solutions Training held in Pittsburgh, PA on December 2, 2026, at an estimated cost of $57.60 paid with District funds.
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11.B. Reading Specialist Job Alike
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #'s 288, 257, 186, 208, and 307 to attend the Reading Specialist Job Alike Training held at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in Greensburg, PA on December 11, 2026, at an estimated cost of $250.00 paid with District funds.
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11.C. PASBO Conference
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve employee #'s 792 and 646 to attend the PASBO Conference held in Hershey, PA on March 9-12, 2027, at an estimated cost of $1,620.85 paid with District funds.
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11.D. WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit
Description:
Motion to approve Employee #'s 767 and 654 to attend the WPIAL Sportsmanship Summit on November 4, 2026, at Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, PA at no cost to the district.
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12. ATHLETICS
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12.A. Employ Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ Juan-Pedro Reyna as the Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary as determined by the negotiated point system, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and paperwork.
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12.B. Employ Boys Varsity Basketball First Assistant Coach
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to employ William Wentzel as the Boys Varsity Basketball First Assistant Coach effective for the 2026-2027 school year, at a salary as determined by the negotiated point system, pending receipt of all necessary clearances and paperwork.
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13. BUSINESS AFFAIRS
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13.A. Advertise for Internet Service Bids
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to advertise for bids for Internet Service for the period beginning July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030 in accordance with all applicable E-Rate specifications and guidelines.
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13.B. Advertise for bids for Communications Purchases
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to advertise for bids for communications equipment including two-way radios and repeaters to be paid for by the 2026-2027 PCCD Safety and Security Grant.
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13.C. Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion Mailing
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to authorize Westmoreland County to mail the 2027 Homestead/Farmstead Applications for the Derry Area School District in accordance with Section 341(b) of the Taxpayer Relief Act at an estimated cost of $2,647.92.
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13.D. Approve 2026-2027 PDE 363
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 PDE-363 form establishing tuition rates for Cyber Charter Schools and Brick-and-Mortar Charter Schools.
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13.E. Field Trips & After School Activities
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the enclosed field trips and after school activities, pending conditions at the time of the event.
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13.F. Bus Drivers & Aides
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the attached Smith Bus Drivers & Aides for the 2026-2027 school year, pending receipt of all necessary paperwork and clearances.
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13.G. Curriculum Disposals
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to dispose of obsolete curriculum, equipment, and inventory as per enclosures.
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13.H. Approve Electricity Procurement Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a one-year contract from November 2026 through November 2027 with Gridmatic Panicum LLC for electricity supply at a cost of $.10073/KWH (current rate = $.09312/KWH) as recommended by KeyTex Energy
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14. VISITOR COMMENTS - NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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15. OTHER CONCERNS
Description:
Next meeting date November 19, 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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