May 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order/Reports

1.1. We met in executive session to discuss any personnel and potential litigation items and issues.

1.2. Pledge to the Flag

1.3. Roll Call

1.4. Board President Remarks

1.5. Superintendent Report

1.6. Solicitor Report

1.7. AMEND AGENDA – Board action to approve both a tax exoneration and to place Agape Christian Church as a tax-exempt entity.
 

2. Hearing of Citizens

2.1. Guidelines for Hearing of Citizens - 3 minutes per speaker

3. Committee Reports

3.1. Athletic - Jason Pavlecic, Kevin Kovach, Arla Payne

3.2. Buildings and Grounds / Safe Schools - Jason Pavlecic, Matthew Holtzman, David Seropian

3.3. CTE / Community Relations / Cultural Diversity - Kevin Kovach, Matthew Holtzman, Matthew Keller

3.4. Education / Legislation / Policy - Matthew Keller, Arla Payne, Kevin Kovach

3.5. Finance / Grants / Partnerships - Diane Elias, Matthew Keller, David Seropian

3.6. Personnel - Arla Payne, Diane Elias, Matthew Holtzman

4. Board Matters/Approvals/Policy

4.1. We seek a motion to vote all of the May 14, 2026 agenda items 4.2 through 4.4 by consent.
 

4.2. Minutes
Board action to approve the minutes of the Open Agenda meeting of April 2, 2026 and the Regular Board Meeting of April 9, 2026.

4.3. Second Reading and Adoption
Second Reading and Adoption of the following Policies:
100 Programs - 100 Comprehensive Planning
100 Programs - 101 Mission Statement/Vision Statement/Shared Values
100 Programs - 102 Academic Standards
100 Programs - 103 Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Students
100 Programs - 103.1 Nondiscrimination - Qualified Students with Disabilities
100 Programs - 104 Discrimination/Harassment Affecting Staff
100 Programs - 105 Curriculum
100 Programs - 105.1 Review of Instructional Materials by Parents/Guardians and Students
100 Programs - 106 Guides for Planned Instruction
100 Programs - 107 Adoption of Planned Instruction
100 Programs - 108 Adoption of Textbooks
100 Programs - 109 Resource Materials
100 Programs - 110 Instructional Supplies
100 Programs - 111 Lesson Plans
100 Programs - 112 Guidance Counseling
100 Programs - 113 Special Education
100 Programs - 113.1 Discipline of Students with Disabilities
100 Programs - 113.3 Screening and Evaluations for Students with Disabilities
100 Programs - 113.4 Confidentiality of Special Education Student Information
100 Programs - 114 Gifted Education
100 Programs - 115 Career and Technical Education
100 Programs - 116 Tutoring
100 Programs - 117 Homebound Instruction
100 Programs - 118 Independent Study
100 Programs - 119 Current Events
100 Programs - 121 Field Trips
100 Programs - 123 Interscholastic Athletics
100 Programs - 123.1 Concussion Management
100 Programs - 123.2 Sudden Cardiac Arrest
100 Programs - 124 Alternative Instruction
100 Programs - 125 Adult Education
100 Programs - 126 Class Size
100 Programs - 127 Assessment System
100 Programs - 130 Homework
100 Programs - 137 Home Education Programs
100 Programs -137.1 Extracurricular Participation by Home Education Students
100 Programs -137.2 Participation in Cocurricular Activities and Academic Courses by Home Education
100 Programs -137.3 Participation in Career and Technical Education Programs by Home Education Students
100 Programs -138 Language Instruction Educational Program for English Learners
100 Programs -140 Charter Schools
100 Programs - 140.1 Extracurricular Participation by Charter/Cyber Charter Students
100 Programs - 143 Standards for Persistently Dangerous Schools
100 Programs -144 Standards for Victims of Violent Crimes
100 Programs -146 Student Services
100 Programs -146.1 Trauma-Informed Approach
100 Programs - 150 Title I - Comparability of Services
700 Property - 707 Use of School Facilities

4.4. PSBA Dues
Board action to approve the PSBA dues and Keystone Agenda (to replace Board Docs) in the amount of $17,016.67 for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

5. Curriculum/Special Education

5.1. We seek a motion to vote all of the May 14, 2026 agenda items 5.2 through 5.11 by consent.

5.2. AOT Agreement
Board action to approve the agreement with AOT to provide occupational and physical therapy services at a rate of $56.50-$88.00 per hour depending on the position.

 

5.3. The Bradley Center
Board action to approve an agreement with the Bradley Center to provide educational services in accordance with students IEP, 504 Service agreement or sending school district requirements at a rate of $239.20 a day for a 45-day placement, $260.00 a day for autistic support and $4,004 for a 5-week extended school year summer program.
 

5.4. Title 1 Addendum
Board action to approve the revised addendum for Title 1 services with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.
 

5.5. AIU – Services Agreement and Special Education Addendum
Board action to approve the Allegheny Intermediate Unit 2026/2027 Comprehensive Services Agreement and Special Education Addendum.

 

5.6. Savvas Chemistry Curriculum
Board action to approve Savvas Chemistry Curriculum for a period of 5 years at a cost of $42,990.03 to be paid from Ready to Learn.
 

5.7. Flexible Instruction Days
Board action to approve the Flexible Instructional Day Plan for McKeesport Area School District and Technology Center for the 2026-2027 school year.
 

5.8. Subject Agreement
Board action to approve an agreement with Subject to replace Edmentum as the online learning platform as a cost of $217,620 from June 1, 2026 through June 1, 2029.
 

5.9. Link It!
Board action to approve the purchase of Link It! at a cost of $51,967.18 to support the district’s strategic priority of fostering a data driven environment by providing educators and administrators with clear, actionable insight into student performance and achievement. Paid from Ready to Learn.
 

5.10. Spring Math Accelerate Agreement
Board action to approve an agreement with Spring Math Accelerate to strengthen Math Fluency for Elementary students at a cost of $6,406.25 for the 2026-2027 school year paid from Ready to Learn.
 

5.11. New Story Agreement
Board action to approve an agreement with New Story Schools to provide services as dictated by student IEP at a rate of $150-$425 per day.
 

6. Technology, Safety & Security

6.1. We seek a motion to vote all of the May 14, 2026 agenda items 6.2 through 6.5 by consent.

6.2. Kami Renewal
Board action to renew Kami educational subscription from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027.
 

6.3. Epilog Laser Engraver
Board action to approve the purchase of Epilog Laser Engraver for Commercial and Advertising Arts program for $32,296.39 paid for from Supplemental Equipment Grant funds.
 

6.4. Virtual Reality Certified Nurse Assistant Simulator
Board action to approve the purchase of a Virtual Reality Certified Nurse Assistant Simulator for the Allied Health program for a cost not to exceed $25,000 paid out of Supplemental Equipment Grant funds.
 

6.5. Firewalls
Board action to approve the purchase of two firewalls at a PEPPM rate of $48,299.90 for three years.
 

7. Facilities, Food Service/Transportation

7.1. We seek a motion to vote all of the May 14, 2026 agenda items 7.2 through 7.10 by consent.

7.2. First Alt Drivers
Board action to approve additions to the First Alt Driver List.
 

7.3. Krise Drivers
Board action to approve additions to the Krise Transportation Driver List.
 

7.4. Horizon Proposal
Board action to approve a proposal from Horizon Information Services to make AV upgrades to Large Group Instruction/Community Room in the Costars amount of $76,776 paid from Capital Funds.
 

7.5. 7.5 Combustion Service & Equipment Company (CS&E)
Board action to approve Combustion Service & Equipment Company to replace the damaged condenser in room 116 at Twin Rivers in the amount of $7,500.00, to be paid from Capital Funds.

7.6. Supply Line Repairs
Board Action to approve the administration to proceed with repairs to supply line to classrooms 112, 113, 206 and 221 at the High School for a cost not to exceed $6,900.00, to be paid from Capital Funds.
 

7.7. Murn Incorporated
Board action to approve Murn Incorporated to add asphalt driveway to the Field house at the Stadium, move a jump sand pit and seal coat both “D” areas at the stadium, at a cost of not to exceed $45,200.00, to be paid from Capital Funds.
 

7.8. Summer Projects
Board action to approve the administration to proceed with the following projects to be paid from Capital Funds:
    ?Visitor Ticket Booth not to exceed $20,000.00
    ?Repair light pole base and reinstall at Founder Halls not to exceed $5,500.00
    ?Replace concrete pads in front of the Administration Building, not to exceed $20,000.00
    ?Replace concrete sidewalk at Athletic Office in High School, not to exceed $15,000.00
    ?Replace the condenser coil at room 244 at Francis McClure, not to exceed $8,000.00
 

7.9. Facility Request
Board action to approve the new users in the Facility Request system for May 2026.
 

7.10. Floor Scrubber
Board action to approve the purchase of a floor scrubber from Liberty Distributors in the amount of $12,995.
 

8. Legal Matters/Contracts

8.1. MOU - MEA
Board action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with McKeesport Education Association (MEA) to amend the salary schedule for the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 school years.
 

8.2. Tax Exoneration
Board action to approve both a tax exoneration and to place Agape Christian Church as a tax-exempt entity.
 

9. Finance

9.1. We seek a motion to vote all of the May 14, 2026 agenda items 9.2 through 9.5 by consent.
 

9.2. Treasurer's Report
Board action to acknowledge receipt of the Treasurer's Report for the month of April 2026.

 

9.3. Bills
Board action to approve the List of Bills.
 

9.4. Real Estate Refunds
Board Action to approve Real Estate Tax Refunds.
 

9.5. Food Service Proposal
Board action to accept the proposal from The Nutrition Group for Food Service Management for the 2026-2027 school term with a financial guarantee of $115,000.
 

10. Other Action Items

10.1. Resolutions - Student Discipline
Board action to approve Resolution #1455 - Student Discipline.
 

11. Personnel

11.1. We seek a motion to vote all of the May 14, 2026 agenda items 11.2 through 11.4 by consent.

11.2. Personnel recommendations (Green Sheets)
Board action to approve the personnel recommendations (green sheets).
 

11.3. Resignation
Board action to accept the resignation of Freddy Kimbro, Mental Health Coordinator effective March 31, 2026.
 

11.4. Agreement - DeFelice
Board action to approve the agreement with Sgt. Jason DeFelice, Air Force JROTC Instructor from August 13, 2026 to June 30, 2031.
 

12. Business Matters

12.1. New Business

13. Adjournment

13.1. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn the meeting.