Brandon Valley Area School District, SD

BVASD Regular Voting Agenda

The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold its regular meeting on July 21, 2026, at Belle Vernon Area Leopard Hall. The board is scheduled to vote on several contracts, including a new elementary school project, nursing services, and student assistance programs. The meeting will also include approval of monthly financial reports and personnel changes.

• New elementary school project moves to schematic design phase
• Bayada Home Health Care nursing services contract ($65/hr) for 2026-27
• Westmoreland County Student Assistance Program approval for 2026-27
• Adult meal price increase: breakfast $3.00→$3.25, lunch $5.00→$5.25
• Real estate appraisal approved up to $6,500

BVASD Work Session Agenda

The Board is reviewing a comprehensive consolidation and capital projects program, including potential contracts with CORE Architects and SitelogIQ. The meeting also includes votes on nursing, dental, and medical services for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Bayada Nursing Services agreement at $65.00/hr for RN/LPN
• Adult meal price increase: lunch from $5.00 to $5.25 and breakfast from $3.00 to $3.25
• Act 47 MOU with Rostraver Township Police Department
• 5-year audit proposal from Cypher & Cypher
• Approval of Westmoreland County SAP and Saint Vincent College SAP agreements

BVASD Regular Voting Agenda

The Board is voting on the 2026-2027 final budget and associated tax levies. The meeting also includes approvals for various educational service agreements and facility maintenance projects.

• Adoption of $48,000,000 final budget for 2026-2027 with tax increases of 2 mils for North Belle Vernon/Rostraver and .09 mils for Belle Vernon/Fayette City/Washington Township
• Exterior door replacements from AB Specialties for $89,250.00
• High School canopy replacement from Upside Innovations for $17,386.40
• Science resources from McGraw Hill for $26,985
• Disposal of 600 iPads, 200 Chromebooks, and 68 Promethean boards

The board approved the 2026-2027 final budget and associated tax levies. Other actions included authorizing legal action against social media companies and approving several teacher hires and service agreements.

• Adopted 2026-2027 Final Budget of $48,000,000 (8-1)
• Authorized legal action against social media companies via Frantz Law Group and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP (9-0)
• Approved $89,250 for exterior door replacements from AB Specialties (9-0)
• Approved $17,386.40 for high school canopy replacement from Upside Innovations (9-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 service agreements with AIU, Adelphoi Education Systems, ACLD Tillotson School, and University of Pittsburgh-CHS (9-0)
• Approved hiring of 8 teachers across elementary, middle, and special education roles (8-0-1)
• Approved purchase of CodeHS Pro Teach license for $2,940 and eDynamic licenses for $6,770 (9-0)
• Approved 2026 Emergency Operation Plan and reunification MOUs with Rostraver Township Fire Department and Gospel Alliance Church (9-0)

BVASD Work Session Agenda

The board will consider the adoption of the 2026-2027 final budget and associated tax levies. The meeting includes a facilities planning presentation and several educational service agreements. The board is also discussing legal action against social media companies for money damages.

• Final Budget 2026-2027 in the amount of $48,000,000
• Tax levies of 93.30 mils for North Belle Vernon Borough and Rostraver Township, and 20.41 mils for Belle Vernon Borough, Fayette City Borough, and Washington Township
• Upside Innovations contract for $17,386.40 to replace high school canopies
• Purchase of CodeHS Pro Teach license for $2,940 and eDynamic licenses for $6,770
• Legal action against social media companies via Frantz Law Group and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP

The Board approved a $48 million final budget for the 2026-2027 school year, including real estate tax levies and Homestead/Farmstead exclusions. Other actions included approving several educational service agreements and authorizing legal action against social media companies. The Board also reviewed a proposal for a new elementary center.

• Adopted 2026-2027 Final Budget of $48,000,000
• Approved real estate taxes: 93.30 mils (North Belle Vernon Borough/Rostraver Township) and 20.41 mils (Belle Vernon Borough, Fayette City Borough, Washington Township)
• Authorized legal action against social media companies via Frantz Law Group and Dillon McCandless King Coulter & Graham, LLP
• Approved $17,386.40 for replacement of High School canopies via Upside Innovations
• Approved $2,940 purchase of CodeHS Pro Teach license for High School
• Approved $6,770 purchase of eDynamic licenses
• Approved 2026 BVASD Emergency Operation Plan
• Approved MOUs with Rostraver Township Fire Department and Gospel Alliance Church as reunification sites

BVASD Regular Agenda

The Board is reviewing a proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year and voting on numerous educational software and service contracts. The meeting also includes approvals for athletic facility upgrades and student recognitions.

• Proposed 2026-2027 Budget with $47,500,000 in revenues and $48,000,000 in expenditures
• Purchase of a new gymnasium score board for $90,000 from capital reserve
• High School gym curtain replacement by CM Eichenlaub Co. for $15,257.00
• Insurance policy renewal with MGI Risk Management for $394,627.21
• Five-year McGraw Hill primary resource agreement totaling $200,233.34

The Board approved a proposed budget of $47.5 million for the 2026-2027 school year. Other key actions included approving several curriculum agreements, facility repairs, and the election of a Board Secretary.

• Approved 2026-2027 Proposed Budget of $47,500,000 (8-1)
• Approved $90,000 purchase of new gymnasium score board (8-1)
• Approved $15,257 High School gym curtain replacement (9-0)
• Approved 17 curriculum and technology agreements, including $200,233.34 for McGraw Hill primary resources (9-0)
• Approved $394,627.21 insurance renewal with MGI Risk Management (9-0)
• Approved $12,000 High School Auditorium brick project (9-0)
• Elected Robert Harhai as Board Secretary for 2026-2030 (9-0)
• Approved expulsion of student #80324 (9-0)

BVASD Work Session Agenda

The Board is reviewing a proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year with estimated revenues of $47.5 million and expenditures of $48 million. The session includes votes on various educational service contracts, facility repairs, and district policy updates.

• Proposed 2026-2027 Budget: $47,500,000 revenues and $48,000,000 expenditures
• Purchase of new gymnasium score board for $90,000 from capital reserve
• McGraw Hill primary resource purchase revision totaling $200,233.34
• High School Auditorium brick project with O'Donnell & Naccarato Structural Engineers for $12,000
• 4-year agreement with Sapphire Software for $57,239.00 per year

The board reviewed a proposed budget of $47.5 million and a series of educational software and service agreements. Several facility improvements were proposed, including a new gymnasium scoreboard and boiler replacement. The meeting concluded with a vote to adjourn.

• Proposed 2026-2027 Budget of $47,500,000
• Proposed $90,000 gymnasium score board purchase from capital reserve
• Proposed $15,257 High School gym curtain replacement by CM Eichenlaub Co.
• Proposed $12,000 High School Auditorium brick project with O'Donnell & Naccarato Structural Engineers
• Proposed $200,233.34 revised McGraw Hill primary resource purchase
• Proposed $90,550.00 IXL Learning agreement for software and professional development
• Proposed $54,538.00 annual 4-year agreement with Sapphire Software
• Approved adjournment (7-0)

BVASD Regular Voting Agenda

The Brandon Valley Area School District board will vote on several educational agreements, financial reports, and operational contracts. Key items include a new primary resource purchase for grades 3-6 and the approval of the 2026-2027 WIU and CWCTC operating budgets.

• Purchase of McGraw Hill Wonders program for grades 3-6 for $186,860
• Tax refund of $45,917.85 payable to Ice Garden, Inc.
• Purchase of a 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 for $24,000
• High School Gymnasium Upgrades amendment for $24,961
• Middle School yearbook agreement for $6,893

The Board approved several educational agreements, including a $186,860 purchase for the McGraw Hill Wonders program for grades 3-6. It also approved the 2026-2027 WIU and CWCTC operating budgets and a $24,000 purchase of a 2023 Dodge Ram truck. A proposed $24,961 amendment for high school gymnasium upgrades was denied.

• Approved McGraw Hill Wonders program for grades 3-6 for $186,860 (8-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 WIU General Operating Budget (6-2)
• Approved 2026-2027 CWCTC General Operating Budget (8-0)
• Denied $24,961 GESA Contract Amendment for High School Gymnasium Upgrades (0-8)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 for $24,000 (8-0)
• Approved $45,917.85 tax refund for Ice Gardens, Inc. (8-0)
• Tabled approval of Policy 008 Organization Chart (6-2)
• Approved 1-year milk contract extension with Turner's Dairy (8-0)

BVASD Work Session Agenda

The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold a work session to approve multiple contracts and budgets, including a $186,860 McGraw Hill curriculum purchase for grades 3-6, school-yearbook and counseling service agreements, and facility upgrades. The board will also review reconciliation reports, procurement card activity, and approve unpaid leave requests for staff.

• Approve $186,860 McGraw Hill Wonders program purchase for grades 3-6
• Approve $6,893 Middle School yearbook contract
• Approve Dean Behavioral Consulting agreement for school-based counseling services ($2026-2028)
• Approve GESA gym floor upgrade contract amendment ($24,961)
• Approve purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram truck ($24,000) via trade-in of 2013 Ford Econoline Van ($3,298.90)

The Board approved several educational agreements, including a $186,860 purchase for the McGraw Hill Wonders program for grades 3-6. Other actions included approving facility upgrades, vehicle purchases, and various personnel and service contracts.

• Approved $186,860 for McGraw Hill Wonders program for grades 3-6
• Approved $24,961 for High School Gymnasium upgrades via SitelogIQ Energy Services
• Approved purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 for $24,000 using a $3,298.90 trade-in
• Approved $6,893 for Middle School yearbooks
• Approved 2026-2027 tire bids to Good Tire Service
• Awarded 2026-2027 fuel bids to Guttman Oil (Diesel) and Tartan Oil, LLC (Gasoline)
• Approved appointment of Janis Niemiec to WIU Board effective April 21, 2026
• Approved $375,782.72 in General Fund bills for April 2026

BVASD Regular Voting Agenda

The Board is deciding on a new district solicitor and several educational affiliation agreements. The meeting includes votes on facility repairs, a new transit van, and a resolution to limit tax increases for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Appointment of Dodaro, Dalfonso, Matta and Cambest as District Solicitor ($600 monthly retainer, $130/hr partner/associate rate)
• E-Rate switching and wireless project totaling $350,601 in e-Rate funds
• Act I Resolution to not raise taxes above the adjusted index of 4.7% for 2026-2027
• Purchase of a 2025 10-passenger AWD transit van for $71,400
• Emergency gas line repair on the High School Campus for $88,000

BVASD Work Session Agenda

The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold a work session to act on several contracts, financial reports, and policy items. Key decisions include approving a $350,601 wireless and switching project, multiple school-year affiliation agreements with universities, and facility usage requests. The board will also review February financial reconciliations and March bills totaling $175,002.79.

• $350,601 E-Rate wireless/switching project approval
• Affiliation agreements with Slippery Rock University, Penn West, and Penn State HDFS
• Approval of Competition Cheer Team Constitution changes
• March 2026 bills totaling $175,002.79
• Emergency HS gas line repair for $88,000

BVASD Regular Voting Agenda

The Belle Vernon Area School District board holds its regular voting meeting to approve new sports offerings, staff hires and contracts, financial reports, and policy updates. No major policy changes or tax decisions were on the agenda.

• Add Team Gymnastics as official WPIAL sport starting 2026-27 school year
• Approve $1,121,463 transfer to Capital Reserve retroactive to June 30, 2025
• Hire Eric Knorr as Assistant Superintendent at $130,000 annual salary
• Approve Aveanna Healthcare nursing services agreement effective March 22, 2026
• Approve 2026-2027 school calendar and program of studies

BVASD Work Session Agenda

The Belle Vernon Area School District is conducting a work session to approve the upcoming school year's calendar and academic programs. The board will also review financial reports, including a June 30, 2025 audit and a capital reserve transfer.

• Approval of 2026-2027 school calendar and program of studies
• Addition of Team Gymnastics as an official WPIAL sport for 2026-27
• Transfer of $1,121,463 to Capital Reserve retroactive to June 30, 2025
• General Fund bills for payment in February 2026 totaling $314,475.37
• Agreement with Aveanna Healthcare for student services effective March 22, 2026

BVASD Regular Voting Agenda

The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold its regular January meeting to approve financial reports, contracts, and facility upgrades. Key decisions include a $5 million state grant for HVAC and electrical work at Belle Vernon High School, staffing changes for special education services, and new agreements with vendors totaling over $30,000.

• Approve $5M Public School Facility Improvement Grant for HVAC/electrical at Belle Vernon High School
• Approve 3-year EMS agreement with Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services
• Approve $28,090 Advent Communications agreement for school security sensors
• Approve $9,600 special education settlement agreement
• Approve resignation of Janis Niemiec as WIU representative and appointment of Bill Hrach

BVASD Work Session Agenda

The Brandon Valley Area School District board holds a work session to approve routine items including athletics participation, facility use, and contracts, as well as review financial reports and personnel actions. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Approve participation in PIAA Team Gymnastics for 2026-27 school year
• Approve 2-year agreement with Global Wordsmith ($269K) and Shop N Save affiliation agreement ($93K)
• Approve $15,000 contract with JB Mechanical for Marion Elementary boiler flue pipe replacement
• Approve expulsion of student #83311
• Approve $469,070.41 IDEA-B grant pass-through for special education