Brandon Valley Area School District public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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 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
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