Brandon Valley Area School District public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BVA December 20, 2021 Special Voting Meeting
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold a special voting meeting to consider several action items, including appointing a new board member, approving a $1,689,500 contract for a district-wide unit ventilator design/build project funded by ESSER ARP funds, and approving the purchase and installation of auditorium seating for $219,767.16. The board will also vote on transferring funds to the Capital Reserve ($660,400.30) and the Cafeteria Fund ($315,505.82). The meeting is largely procedural with public comment periods.
- Appoint Board Member to fill vacancy
- Approve Carrier unit ventilator design/build project for $1,689,500 (ESSER ARP funds)
- Approve auditorium seating purchase/installation from Martin Public Seating for $219,767.16
- Transfer $660,400.30 from General Fund to Capital Reserve
- Transfer $315,505.82 from General Fund to Cafeteria Fund
BVA Reorganization Meeting
The Brandon Valley Area School District board is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect officers, appoint a solicitor, and set the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda includes procedural items like the pledge and attendance, followed by action items for officer elections and appointments.
- Appointment of Andrews & Price LLC as School Solicitor at $700 monthly retainer, $125/hr attorney, $75/hr paralegal
- Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Appointment of Act 32 representatives for Westmoreland County Tax Collection District
- Designation of official newspapers for ads and legal notices
- Establishment of 2022 board meeting schedule
BVA December 6, 2021 Work Session & Regular Meeting
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will hold a work session and regular meeting to vote on routine items including personnel hires, a salary adjustment, facility usage requests, and financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items under consent.
- Salary adjustment of $9,000 for Crystal Clark for added responsibilities
- Hire Olga Feick as Gifted & Payroll Administrative Assistant at $43,500
- Approve Hranec Corporation for airflow testing at $4,250
- Approve bills: General Fund $185,469.04, fixed charges $472,505.02, cafeteria $65,235.09
- Tax refund of $749.92 to Parcel # 41-16-0087
BVA November 22, 2021 Regular Meeting
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 22, 2021, to vote on a range of items including an Act 1 Resolution to not raise taxes above the index for 2022-2023, several contracts and agreements, and personnel actions. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and policy adoptions.
- Act 1 Resolution – Taxpayer Relief Act not to raise taxes above the index for 2022-2023
- Approve Epic Communications Amendment for 25th year of E-Rate (2022-2023)
- Approve Tremco Canopy Litigation
- Approve purchase of cheer mats from EZ Flex for $2,906.09 (Athletic Fund)
- Approve purchase of Athletic Trainers Rehab Equipment for $6,426.83 (Athletic Fund)
BVA November 15, 2021 Work Session
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will hold a work session to consider consent agenda items including school trips, personnel actions, and financial reports. The board will vote on approving the agenda, minutes, and a series of routine items such as field trips, contracts, and payments.
- US History field trip to Colonial Williamsburg, April 28-30, 2022
- High School Choir trip to Nashville, TN, April 21-24, 2022
- Purchase of cheer mats from EZ Flex for $2,906.09
- Purchase of athletic trainers rehab equipment for $6,426.83
- Bills for payment: General Fund $263,413; fixed charges $871,261.61 (General), $120,326.15 (Capital), $72,444.69 (Cafeteria)
BVA October 25, 2021 Regular Meeting
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will vote on consent items including awarding a $147,000 fire alarm system contract, fuel bids, a new truck purchase, and several other contracts and financial reports. The agenda also includes first readings of policies on board meetings and public participation.
- Award $147,000 fire alarm system bid to Miller Company for RES
- Award diesel fuel bid to Petroleum Traders (-0.164 differential) and gasoline to Glassmere Fuel SVC (+.1025)
- Purchase 2022 Ford F-350 for $54,639 from Woltz and Wind Ford
- Approve Carrier design/build for unit ventilator project district-wide (ESSER ARP funds)
- Approve MOU for Rostraver Twp. SRO for 2021-2022
BVA October 19, 2021 Work Session
The Belle Vernon Area School District board is holding a work session to discuss and vote on routine operational items, including awarding fuel bids, approving a $147,000 fire alarm system, and purchasing a new truck. The agenda also includes policy readings and adoptions on topics like weapons, threats, and wellness, as well as financial reports and approvals for staff training and trips.
- Award diesel fuel bid to Petroleum Traders at -0.164 differential per gallon
- Award unleaded gasoline bid to Glassmere Fuel SVC at +.1025 differential per gallon
- Award $147,000 fire alarm system bid to Miller Company, Electrical Contractors, Inc.
- Approve purchase of 2022 Ford F-350 for $54,639 from Woltz and Wind Ford
- Approve MOU for Rostraver Twp. Police Department SRO for 2021-2022 school year
BVA September 27, 2021 Regular Meeting
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a vote to rename Rostraver Middle School to Leopard Hall. The board will also consider contracts, a new truck purchase, and policy updates. The agenda includes multiple consent items and financial approvals.
- Renaming of Rostraver Middle School to Leopard Hall
- Purchase of a 2022 F-350 truck for $54,639.00 with 5-year annual payments of $11,670.89
- Approval of ESP2 Contract retroactive from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2026
- Bills presented for payment: General Fund $452,901.46; Fixed charges: General Fund $1,003,488.90, Capital Fund $35,238.88, Cafeteria Fund $18.70
- First readings of policies on trauma-informed approach, weapons, terroristic threats, threat assessment, school wellness, dating violence, emergency preparedness, and school security personnel
BVA September 21, 2021 Work Session Meeting
The Belle Vernon Area School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and take action on several items, including renaming Rostraver Middle School, approving a truck lease, and adopting new safety policies. The board will also review financial reports and personnel changes.
- Renaming Rostraver Middle School to Leopard Hall
- Lease of 2022 F-350 truck at $54,639.00, 5-year annual payment of $11,670.89
- MES flooring installation by Robert Hannan Flooring at $6,712.00 (flooring donated)
- Bills presented for payment: General Fund $452,901.46; Fixed charges: General Fund $1,003,488.90, Capital Fund $35,238.88, Cafeteria Fund $18.70
- First readings of policies on trauma-informed approach, weapons, terroristic threats, threat assessment, school wellness, dating violence, emergency preparedness, and school security personnel
BVA August 16, 2021 Regular Meeting
The Belle Vernon Area School District board met to approve various contracts, personnel hires, and financial reports. Key actions included approving a $150,000 settlement with Tremco for the Marion Elementary canopy and reimbursing the Capital Fund for door and window purchases. The board also adopted new policies regarding hazing and bullying and approved compensation plans for several staff categories.
- Approved $150,000 settlement agreement with Tremco for the Marion Elementary canopy
- Approved Capital Fund reimbursement of $266,610 for District Doors and $122,800 for RMS Windows using ESSER II Grant Funds
- Adopted Policy #247 Hazing and Policy #249 Bullying/Cyberbullying
- Approved compensation plans for Van Drivers, Security Guards, and Head Cooks effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026
- Approved contract with Dr. Ken Williams as Superintendent
BVA August 10, 2021 Special Voting Meeting
The Belle Vernon Area School Board held a special meeting to vote on key personnel appointments. The agenda includes the election of a new District Superintendent and the approval of a new principal for Rostraver Elementary. Specific names for the Superintendent and two school counselors were left blank in the provided document.
- Election of District Superintendent for a 4-year term at a salary of $146,500
- Approval of Zachary Just as Rostraver Elementary Principal at a salary of $93,035
- Employment of two School Counselors at BVA Marion Elementary and BVA Rostraver Elementary
BVA July 26, 2021 Regular Meeting
The Belle Vernon Area School District board is holding its regular July 2021 meeting, with votes on contracts, personnel changes, and budget items. Key actions include hiring a new solicitor, approving a $80,478.40 Read 180 reading program subscription, and naming a substitute and interim superintendent.
- Approve Andrews & Price LLC as new solicitor ($700/month retainer, $125/hr attorney, $75/hr paralegal)
- Approve $80,478.40 purchase of Read 180 for a 5-year subscription at BVMS from ESSER funds
- Approve Jeanine Gregory as Substitute and Interim Superintendent at $550/day effective July 26, 2021
- Approve $10,000 contract with CJL Engineering for fire alarm system design at Rostraver Elementary
- Approve $33,196.10 sensory room redesign at Marion Elementary and $22,382.00 at Middle School
BVA July 20, 2021 Work Session
The Belle Vernon Area School District board is holding a work session to review a long list of routine approvals, including contracts with universities and service providers, a new fire alarm system design, and the hiring of an acting superintendent. The board is also set to approve financial reports and handbooks for the upcoming school year.
- Approve $10,000 contract with CJL Engineering for fire alarm system design at Rostraver Elementary
- Approve sensory room redesigns at Marion Elementary ($33,196.10) and Middle School ($22,382.00) funded by ACCESS
- Approve Dr. George Lammay as acting/substitute superintendent at $500/day
- Approve hiring Andrews & Price LLC as new solicitor ($700/month retainer, $125/hr attorney, $75/hr paralegal)
- Approve $351,617.26 in general fund bills and $809,321.20 in fixed charges for June 2021
BVA June 28, 2021 Regular Meeting
The Belle Vernon Area School District board is meeting to approve the final 2021-2022 budget, set property tax rates, and act on a long list of administrative items including equipment purchases, service contracts, and personnel matters. The agenda is mostly routine approvals, with the budget and tax resolutions being the most consequential items.
- Final 2021-2022 budget of $39,486,645 in expenses
- Real estate tax rates: 87.91 mils (North Belle Vernon, Rostraver) and 19.52 mils (Belle Vernon, Fayette City, Washington Twp.)
- District-wide door purchase: $266,610 from AB Specialties (ESSER/Capital Bond)
- High school pool lift: $12,645 from Accessible Services and Products
- Insurance broker contract: $345,369.84 premium with CSC Insurance
BVA June 22, 2021 Work Session
The Belle Vernon Area School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve the final 2021-2022 budget, along with numerous contracts, purchases, and personnel items. The agenda includes a recommendation to accept the resignation of the district's solicitor, Weiss Burkhardt Kramer LLC, and to approve various service agreements for the upcoming school year.
- Final General Budget 2021-2022 (amount not specified)
- Pool lift purchase for $12,645 from Accessible Services and Products LLC
- Reappoint school doctor Dr. Marc Cordero at ~$16,000/year
- Bollards purchase for $15,523.74 from Belson Outdoors
- Resignation of solicitor Weiss Burkhardt Kramer LLC