Brandon Valley Area School District public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BVASD Combined Work Session/Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District is holding a combined work session and voting meeting to address operational purchases, personnel changes, and curriculum updates. The board will consider several contracts and a revision to the 2024-2025 school calendar.
- Purchase or lease of three 72-passenger Thomas School Buses from Myers Equipment for $411,867
- Lego Education purchase for elementary schools in the amount of $21,012
- Approval of an agreement with Steel City Academies
- Proposed change to move the March 14, 2025, in-service day to March 17, 2025
- Approval of a cooperative agreement and tax exemption with the Westmoreland County Housing Authority
BVA December 3, 2024 Reorganization Meeting
The Board of School Directors is meeting to elect its President and Vice President for 2025. The board will also appoint its solicitor, depositories, and official newspapers for the coming year.
- Election of Board President and Vice President for 2025
- Appointment of Andrews & Price LLC as Solicitor at a $700 monthly retainer and $130 hourly rate
- Naming of CFS Bank, PLGIT, and PSLAF as depositories
- Naming of Mon Valley Independent and Tribune Review as official newspapers
- Approval of the 2025 School Board meeting calendar
BVASD Combined Work Session/Regular Voting Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board met to approve routine contracts, facility upgrades, and personnel actions. Key decisions included purchasing metal detectors, approving student-teacher affiliation agreements, and accepting donations. No major policy changes were discussed.
- Approved $43,132 purchase of 2 metal detectors from CEIA USA for Capital Reserve
- Approved $8,326.26 flooring upgrade at Rostraver Elementary Music Room by Mannington Commercial
- Approved $150 donation from Rotary Club to Belle Vernon Area HS Interact Club
- Approved $40/hour agreement with Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children for behavior services
- Approved resignation of two varsity coaches and hiring of substitute staff
BVASD Town Hall Meeting
The Brandon Valley Area School District is holding a town hall meeting to provide a presentation on school facility planning. The meeting includes a designated period for registered and non-registered citizens to provide comments.
- Presentation on School Facility Planning
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board meets to approve routine financial items, facility repairs, and new programs. Key decisions include a $17,050 prevention program contract, a $56,000 Middle School gas line repair, and multiple donations totaling $3,750. The board also reviews September financial reports and approves substitute hires and volunteer roles.
- $17,050 St. Vincent Prevention Project for 2024-2025 school year
- $56,000 emergency gas line repair and replacement at Middle School
- $3,750 in donations including $2,000 from Pittsburgh Chapter NTMF and $1,500 from Ciferno Well Services
- Approval of $250,298.64 in September bills and $750,741.72 in interim bills
- Creation of Unified Bocce Team and PIAA Girls Flag Football Team for 2024-25 and 2025-26
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board holds a work session to review committee reports, approve routine financial items, and act on two new agreements. No major policy decisions are scheduled for a vote.
- Approve $17,050 St. Vincent Prevention Project for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve $250,298.64 in general-fund bills for September
- Accept $3,750 in donations including $2,000 NTMF grant and $1,500 stadium sponsorship
- Approve eye-screening services agreement with Westmoreland County Blind Association at no cost
- Approve Corelogic refunds totaling $18,154.60 for Rostraver and Washington townships
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will consider several service agreements for student counseling and substance abuse, as well as a new SRO addendum with Rostraver Township. The board is also reviewing capital reserve expenditures for facility maintenance and equipment.
- SRO addendum with Rostraver Twp effective August 23, 2024
- Paving Project amendment increasing cost from $130,422.25 to $138,677.13
- Purchase of a new oven for Marion Elementary for $22,886.37
- Acceptance of a $2,450 donation from the Lions Club
- Approval of agreements with Life's Work, Optimum Wellness Counseling, and SPHS
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District will hold a work session to discuss school facility planning and grade configurations. The board is deciding on several service agreements, equipment purchases, and personnel updates.
- Proposed $22,886.37 purchase of a new oven for Marion Elementary
- Amendment of 2024 Paving Project cost from $130,422.25 to $138,677.13
- Agreement with Life's Work to pay $1,665 per student for the 2024-2025 school year
- Acceptance of a $2,450 donation from the Lions Club
- Approval of an addendum with Rostraver Twp. for School Resource Officers
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board is meeting to approve several new district policies, including guidelines for generative AI in education. The board will also consider service agreements for specialized education and a three-year MOU for school resource officers with Rostraver Township.
- Agreement with Western PA School for the Blind at $124.00/hr
- Agreement with Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare at $90.00/day
- MOU with Rostraver Twp. for School Resource Officers through 2026-2027
- Paving Project amendment increasing cost from $130,422.25 to $138,677.13
- Adoption of policies including 815.1 Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
BVASD Work Session/Special Voting Meeting
The Brandon Valley Area School District is holding a work session and special voting meeting to approve 2024-2025 student and staff handbooks. The board will also consider new policies regarding school wellness and the use of generative AI in education.
- Approval of Policy 815.1 Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Purchase of a 2025 Kia Carnival LXS for $39,433 from Monroeville Kia
- The Watson Institute Agreement for 24-25 at an annual cost of $61,368 per student
- Steel City Therapy agreement for occupational and physical therapy services
- Acceptance of a $25,000 Pa Helps/Pheaa grant for a 2023-2024 Psychology Intern
Special Voting Meeting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District is holding a special voting meeting to address personnel matters. The primary action item is the proposed hiring of a new high school principal.
- Proposed hire of Mr. Zach Just as Belle Vernon Area High School Principal at a per annum salary of $120,000
BVASD Combined Work Session/Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board held a combined work session and regular voting meeting to approve personnel actions, contracts, and facility upgrades. The board also reviewed financial statements, procurement activity, and policy updates.
- Hire Jamie Maksin as Assistant Principal at $90,000 annual salary (pro-rated)
- Approve $43,500 HVAC split system replacement at High School Videographics Lab
- Approve $20,400 semester rate for Pressley Ridge student services (up $1,850)
- Approve Bayada Nursing Services contract at $55.00/hr for RN/LPN services
- Approve Reno Brothers repairs totaling $20,682 for Marion Elementary and Belle Vernon Middle School
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will vote on the final 2024-2025 budget of $44,300,000, along with resolutions for the Homestead/Farmstead exclusion and real estate tax levies. The board will also consider several contracts, including insurance renewal, milk supply, and a Head Start lease, plus personnel actions and policy adoptions.
- Adoption of final 2024-2025 budget of $44,300,000 and tax levy resolutions (91.3 mils for North Belle Vernon and Rostraver; 20.16 mils for Belle Vernon, Fayette City, Washington)
- Insurance renewal with CSC Insurance for $340,678.50, increasing cyber liability to $5,000,000
- Approval of Head Start lease for 2024-2025 at $16,860
- Approval of resignations, retirements, and hires including new Marion Elementary Assistant Principal at $85,000 salary
- Adoption of eight school policies including student fundraising, wellness, and data governance
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several items, including the adoption of the final 2024-2025 budget of $44,300,000, a tax levy resolution, and ratification of the BVAEA collective bargaining agreement. The agenda also includes approvals for insurance renewal, field trips, and various financial reports.
- Adoption of final 2024-2025 budget of $44,300,000 and tax levy resolutions (91.3 mils for North Belle Vernon/Rostraver, 20.16 mils for Belle Vernon/Fayette City/Washington)
- Ratification of BVAEA collective bargaining agreement for July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2029
- Insurance renewal with CSC Insurance for $340,678.50, increasing Cyber Liability limit to $5,000,000
- Approval of overnight field trips: PIEA State Esports Championship (6/1-6/2/24), BVAHS Music Department Spring Trip (4/24-4/27/25), National History Day (June 9-13 @ University of Maryland)
- Head Start lease renewal for 2024-2025 at Leopard Hall for $16,860
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will vote on the proposed 2024-2025 budget, a student expulsion, and several service agreements for the upcoming school year. The agenda also includes routine approvals of financial reports, bills, and personnel actions, along with first readings of policy changes.
- Approve 2024-2025 proposed budget (roll call)
- Expel student #80281; hire Radcliffe Law at $200/hr for hearing
- Approve The Day School at Children's Institute agreement at $68,355.00 tuition rate
- Approve natural gas supply agreement with United Energy Trading
- Approve School Breakfast Expansion Grant for Rostraver Elementary ($8,383.30)
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several items, including the proposed 2024-2025 budget, various service agreements, and capital purchases. The agenda includes routine approvals of financial reports and bills, as well as discussions on committee reports and a draft school calendar.
- Approve 2024-2025 proposed budget (roll call)
- Approve purchase of OpenGate security system for $89,766 from Capital Reserve Fund
- Approve purchase of 15 Zoll AEDs for $27,054.75 from Capital Reserve Fund
- Approve agreements with The Day School at Children's Institute ($68,355 tuition rate), Merakey, Adelphoi, and Intermediate Units
- Approve tax appeal for Parcel #56-05-00-0-057
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will vote on several action items, including the 2024-2025 general operating budgets for CWCTC and WIU, various curriculum and technology agreements, and a student expulsion resolution. The board will also approve financial reports, bills, and facility usage requests.
- Approve 2024-2025 CWCTC and WIU General Operating Budgets (roll call votes)
- Approve Phase 4 agreement for remainder of 2023-2024 school year
- Approve Seton Hill University dual credit agreement (3-year renewal)
- Approve La Roche University dual enrollment agreement
- Approve student expulsion Resolution No. 2024-01
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several action items, including approving the 2024-2025 school calendar, various curriculum and technology agreements, and a student expulsion. The board will also consider financial reports, bills, and bids for tires, oil, and playground equipment. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and hearing citizen comments.
- Approve MES Playground Equipment bid to Play & Park Structures for $99,923.32
- Purchase 3 Kubota UTVs from Murphy Family Inc. for $55,312.11 from Capital Reserve
- Approve EduLink Comply Agreement for $8,817 and IU13 Act 168 agreement ($500 fee + $5/person)
- Approve CWCTC and WIU 2024-2025 general operating budgets (roll call votes)
- Approve student expulsion and accept $1,813 STEM donation from ACF Group
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board is holding a regular voting meeting with a full agenda of action items. The board will vote on accepting donations for the BVAHS College/Career Fair and Outdoors Club, approving agreements with educational and counseling services, and approving financial reports and bills for February and March 2024. The meeting also includes presentations on student awards and the Aspiring Educators program, and discussions on the draft 2024-2025 school calendar.
- Accept donations totaling $4,275 for BVAHS College/Career Fair and Outdoors Club, including $1,275 from Westmoreland Fayette Workforce Investment Board
- Approve $2,000 donation from Joe and Donnie Doerfler for BVAHS Robotics Program
- Approve contract with Chestnut Ridge/New Direction Counseling Services at $150/day per student
- Approve Mt. Aloysius College Cooperative Agreement for 2024-2025 at $69 per credit
- Approve General Fund bills for March totaling $175,982.44 and interim bills for February totaling $836,192.23
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District Board will hold a work session to discuss and take action on several items, including a preview of the 2024-2025 proposed budget, the draft 2024-2025 school calendar, and various donations and agreements. The board will also consider routine approvals of minutes, financial statements, and bills.
- 24-25 Proposed Budget Preview
- Draft 24-25 School Calendar
- Donations for BVAHS College/Career Fair totaling $4,275
- Special Education Plan for 2024-2027
- Approval of General Fund bills for March totaling $175,982.44
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will hold its regular voting meeting, covering a range of administrative, financial, and educational items. Key actions include approving a new website development contract, a girls' flag football team, and the June 30, 2023 audit, along with various financial reports and agreements.
- Approve $15,200 website development contract with Educational Networks, plus $10,200/year for years 2-3
- Approve NFL/Steelers sponsored BVAHS Girl's Flag Football Team with district-provided transportation
- Approve June 30, 2023 audit presented by Cypher & Cypher
- Approve $305,510.23 in General Fund bills for February
- Approve UPMC Children's Hospital telehealth agreement (Anywhere Care Program)
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board is holding a work session to discuss and vote on several operational items, including the creation of a girls flag football team, a website development contract, and various financial approvals. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial statements, and facility usage requests.
- Approve NFL/Steelers sponsored BVAHS Girl's Flag Football Team with district-provided transportation
- Approve $15,200 website development contract with Educational Networks, then $10,200/year for years 2-3
- Approve $305,510.23 in General Fund bills for February
- Approve $673,418.71 in interim General Fund bills for January
- Approve Tremco settlement agreement and Singer property tax settlement
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will vote on several action items, including capital projects at the Multi-Plex, a furniture RFP award, and multiple personnel hires and resignations. The agenda also includes first readings of several board policies and approval of routine financial reports and bills.
- Multi-Plex Phase 2 Asphalt Project design by Sleighter Design for $19,062.75
- Furniture RFP awarded to PEMCO as lowest responsible bidder
- Create full-time Speech Language Pathologist position
- Hire Lynsey Monack as Student Services Secretary/ACCESS at $18.00/hr
- Approve bills for December 2023 ($244,974.27) and January 2024 ($239,784.58)
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several business items, including approving the June 30, 2023 audit, a $19,062.75 contract for Phase 2 Asphalt Project design, a $5,000 proposal from Thomas & Williamson Program Management, and a new website development agreement. The board will also review draft action plans for facilities, technology, and curriculum, and hear an audit presentation and a Fab Lab grant update.
- Approve Sleighter Design for Phase 2 Asphalt Project drawings and bid advertising at $19,062.75
- Discuss and approve Thomas & Williamson Program Management proposal at $5,000
- Approve geological review at Marion Elementary and Belle Vernon Middle School by Pennsylvania Soil and Rock for $2,500
- Approve bills for December 2023 ($244,974.27) and January 2024 ($239,784.58)
- Approve new website development agreement