Digital School Board Archives

This legislative meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. by Dr. Mariano in the Intermediate School Auditorium, following an executive session on personnel, legal, and safety matters; all eight listed directors were present. After a presentation by Ms. Buffie Faes and Life Skills students, Dr. Castagna announced that board meetings would move to the Primary School Gymnasium going forward, that the March 10, 2026 meeting would be held at Parkway West CTC, and that a special voting meeting was set for January 20, 2026 on Phase 1 of the two-phase construction project. There were no public comments on agenda items.

The board approved its prior minutes, the 2026/2027 High School Program of Studies, an in-service make-up day, the Powder Puff football fundraiser, the Human Resources Report, the Act 93 Agreement (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2034), a school-psychologist stipend, and several confidential settlement agreements. Budget and finance actions included the Kickline 'Cash for Classrooms' grants ($250 and $150), a $550 donation from Corpus Christi Helping Hands Ministry, a donated golf simulator from the Zitelli Family Foundation, and approval of November/December 2025 payments and construction invoices. Several policy readings were approved, including the second reading of Policy 011 and first readings of Policies 624, 626.1, PSBA 805.1, 805.2, and 827. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote, and there were no non-agenda comments. The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m., with the next meeting set for January 27, 2026.

This special action voting meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. by President Dr. Darren Mariano in the Primary School Auditorium. The session centered on the High School Renovation Project: Dr. Castagna presented information on Phase 1 of the two-phase construction project and took audience questions, with public comment received during the discussion period.

Under Budget and Finance, the board approved item 4.1, authorizing the Clerk of the Works to proceed with Phase 1, covering bid specifications, contract documents, coordination with design professionals, cost estimates, and other preliminary activities to move the project toward bidding; the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. During non-agenda public comment, Rich Poploski of Bridgeville addressed security and the bussing contract. The next board meeting was announced for January 27, 2026, and the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

This legislative meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Dr. Mariano in the Primary School Auditorium. Announcements recognized CVHS's Silver standing on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll and the Dance Team, and Kindergarten Life Skills students gave a presentation. Dr. Castagna presented information on the transportation Request for Proposal and reported on the Superintendent's Advisory Committee, including a senior class trip to the Carnegie Science Center, Acrisure Stadium, and the West End Overlook. Transportation was a recurring theme, with multiple residents speaking on bussing, bus drivers, and negotiations.

The board approved prior minutes, the Human Resources Report, and January 2026 payments including charter-school and construction invoices. Financial actions included the Parkway West Jointure Budget ($1,628,684; CV share $77,765.08) and General Operating Budget ($10,147,639; CV share $1,003,223.68), Jordan Tax Service resolutions for Heidelberg, Collier, and Scott, facility items (Johnson Controls fire-alarm panel, Horizon cameras, Eaton metering), a Vector Solutions staff-training agreement, and acceptance of a $2,000 Grable Foundation grant and $300 in Aldi gift cards. The student transportation agreement with D. Briggs Transportation LLC passed 8-1. Several policy readings were approved. The next meeting was announced for February 24, 2026, and the meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

This workshop meeting was called to order at 6:53 p.m. by President Dr. Darren Mariano in the Primary School Gymnasium, with all nine directors present (Ms. Huehn by phone). Opening business included a presentation on integrated MTSS at the Primary School, a Parent Night on Act 44 and safe social-media use, an overview of the June 30, 2025 audit by Hosack, Specht, Muetzel & Wood, recognition of Dr. Chan for a World Affairs Council award, and notice of the spring musical. An executive session on personnel, legal, and safety matters had been held beforehand, and the Superintendent reported an 8.3% health-insurance increase.

The board approved routine items by unanimous voice vote, including minutes, The Day School at the Children's Institute, an Athletic Hall of Fame and supporting committee, the Human Resources Report, two $500 mini-grants, the pre-construction invoices, the June 30, 2025 audit, and three policy actions. The 2026-27 School Calendar was pulled by the Superintendent. Two substitute-driver transportation agreements, with First Student, Inc. and Allegheny Medical Transport, each passed on contested 5-4 roll-call votes, with Fiorilli, Montani, Sexton, and Trainor voting No on both. During non-agenda public comment, nine residents spoke, largely opposing outsourcing of bus drivers and custodians. The next meeting was announced for March 10, 2026 at Parkway West CTC, and the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

This legislative meeting was held off-site, called to order at 7:07 p.m. by President Dr. Darren Mariano at the Parkway West Career & Technology Center. Director Louise Huehn and Secretary Kelly Irvine were absent, with HR Director Janelle Kopay serving as acting secretary. The board noted upcoming events including Celebrate CV on March 31, 2026 and recognized the Bocce, Boys Basketball, and Girls Swim teams. The Superintendent and Solicitor each had nothing to report, and three speakers addressed transportation, transparency, specialized special-education transportation, ride sharing, unions, and student safety during agenda public comment.

The board approved all motions by unanimous voice vote, with no contested or roll-call votes recorded. Actions included the meeting minutes, nominating Lisa Trainor for the AIU Board of Directors, adopting the 2026-2027 school calendar, the Human Resources Report, and February 2026 payments and construction invoices. Operational items included a one-year AIU Head Start classroom lease at $10,630 annual rent, resolutions appointing Jordan Tax Service, Inc. as Tax Collector for Scott Township, replacement of the Intermediate School fire-alarm panel by Johnson Controls, and the second reading of Policy 702.1 (Memorials). The next meeting was announced for March 24, 2026, and the meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

This legislative meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m. by President Dr. Mariano in the Primary School Gymnasium. The board recognized the Unified Bocce Team's state championship, a Pennsylvania PBIS Tier 1 distinction for CVHS, and the Middle School and High School robotics teams. An executive session on personnel, legal, and safety matters had been held beforehand, and one resident, Denise O'Neill, addressed bussing during agenda public comment. All recorded motions passed unanimously by voice vote.

In budget, finance, and construction business, the board approved construction-invoice payments, school resource officer agreements with Collier and Scott Townships, a Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. staffing agreement, a Red Rover software agreement, a $35-per-day after-school supervision incentive, and grants of $1,000 (Remake Learning Day) and $750.00 (Kids Run the Nation). The board awarded four Central Administration Area construction bid packages totaling more than $2.1 million. Six residents spoke during non-agenda public comment, primarily on transportation, bus drivers, student safety, the union, and keeping transportation in-house. The next board meeting was announced for April 14, 2026, and the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

This legislative meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by President Dr. Darren Mariano in the Primary School Gymnasium. The board recognized the High School Bocce Team's state championship and the Student Visionaries of the Year, who raised $45,511 against a $30,000 goal, the district's highest recorded total. An executive session on personnel, legal, and safety matters had been held beforehand, and the solicitor had nothing to report.

The board approved all motions by unanimous voice vote, including educational service agreements (The Bradley Center, Allegheny Clinic, the SBAP LEA agreement, Stepping Stones, and PHEAA student-teacher support), an amended AP Literature & Composition course description, a Girls Flag Football co-op with Bishop Canevin, and the Human Resources Report. Budget and finance actions included March 2026 payments, construction invoices, the Nutrition Group food-service renewal, an AIU Head Start meal agreement, a Middle School surge suppressor by Eaton Corporation, the Savvas K-8 math materials ($724,865.60), AP Statistics materials ($18,234.32), Applied Calculus WebAssign ($10,410.40), Keystone Structural Solutions gym-floor engineering services ($7,850.00), and a fund-balance transfer of $700,000.00 to capital projects and $401,303.00 to debt stabilization. During non-agenda public comment, Tim Efthimiades of Scott Township voiced concerns with First Student Transportation. The next meeting was announced for April 28, 2026, and the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

This legislative meeting, called to order at 6:36 p.m. in the Primary School gymnasium, centered on the 2026-2027 proposed final budget. The administration presented a budget holding the real-estate tax rate at 20.1909 mills with no increase, and the board adopted it on a 6-3 roll-call vote, the only divided vote of the night, with directors Fiorilli, Montani, and Sexton opposed. The proposed budget was directed to be made available for public inspection ahead of final adoption, scheduled for June 9, 2026.

Beyond the budget, the board moved its capital project and 2026-2027 service contracts forward: it awarded the $797,245 electrical package for the Central Administration area to Arrow Electric, commissioned an enrollment feasibility study, accepted a $20,000 Grable Foundation grant for an AI innovation project, and approved a series of Allegheny Intermediate Unit agreements and two Safe Schools police-department MOUs. During public comment, one resident, Kayla Hutton of Bridgeville, raised transportation concerns, the same subject as the public-hearing notice the district posted later that month. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

This legislative meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m. by Dr. Mariano in the Primary School gymnasium, with all members present except Mr. Fiorilli, following an executive session on personnel, legal, and safety matters. Dr. Castagna announced a public hearing for June 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. on the proposal to contract out district student transportation services, with the regular meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m. The board's one divided vote was item 6.1, ratifying its May 12 decision to reject the Fact Finders report, which passed 5 YES to 3 NO on a voice vote (the minutes record the tally but do not name the dissenters).

The board approved its remaining business by unanimous voice vote, including the May 12 minutes, a student settlement agreement and release, an Academic Service Agreement with LearnWell Education, the Human Resources Report, construction invoice payments, a five-year agreement with Rocket Alumni Solutions Inc. for touch-screen awards display software, the annual review of Policies 918, 918.1, and 918.2, and the basic emergency operations plan. During non-agenda public comment, Greg Smith of Scott Township raised transportation and safety concerns. The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m., with the next meeting set for June 9, 2026.