Brandon Valley Area School District public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BVASD Special Voting Meeting for Hiring Purposes
The Brandon Valley Area School District is holding a special voting meeting focused on personnel changes. The board will consider a resignation and the hiring of a new teacher for the RES program.
- Resignation of Ashley Pegg, RES Special Education Teacher, effective December 9, 2025
- Proposed hiring of Natalie Moncheck as RES Special Education Teacher at $72,610 (Step 11, Master's), pro-rated
BVASD Combined Work Session/Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting to approve December bills, facility usage requests, and personnel actions including resignations, hires, and unpaid leaves. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and a new safety policy.
- Approve December bills for payment on December 19, 2025
- Approve facility usage requests (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 PDFs attached)
- Accept resignation of Bus Driver Keith Kroeschel effective 11/28/2025
- Approve Shaylia Thornton as Bus Driver at $22.70/hr for 2025-2026 school year
- Approve Policy 705 Facilities and Workplace Safety
BVA December 2, 2025 Reorganization Meeting
The Brandon Valley Area School District board holds its annual reorganization meeting to swear in new members, elect officers, and set 2026 meeting schedules and key contracts. No substantive policy decisions are on the agenda; all items are procedural or administrative.
- Approve Andrews & Price LLC as school solicitor at $700/month plus $130/hour
- Name CFS Bank, PLGIT & PSLAF as depositories for school funds
- Designate Mon Valley Independent as official newspaper and Tribune Review for multiple ads
- Elect 2026 President and Vice President (names not listed in agenda)
- Approve 2026 school board meeting calendar
BVASD Combined Work Session/Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will vote on several high-cost capital projects and contracts. Key items include a large energy services agreement and various facility upgrades funded by the Capital Reserve.
- Initial Guaranteed Energy Service Agreement with SitelogIQ Energy Services, Inc. for $2,194,000.00
- Purchase of a used box truck up to $50,000 from Capital Reserve
- Replacement and upgrade of the High School elevator from Capital Reserve
- Mannington change order of $9,050.48 for High School flooring
- Approval of General Fund bills for November 2025 in the amount of $314,900.81
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Board of Education will consider affiliation agreements with St. Vincent College and IUP for student teaching. The meeting includes votes on various personnel hires, facility repairs, and the approval of October bills totaling $431,488.18.
- Affiliation agreements with St. Vincent College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania through October 2030
- General Fund bills for payment in October 2025 totaling $431,488.18
- Proposal from CORE Architects not to exceed $25,000
- Leopard Hall repairs by Huckestein Mechanical for $8,704.55
- Tax appeal settlement refund to Hoss's Restaurant for $12,495
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold a work session to approve routine financial items including September investment reports, procurement card activity, and October bills totaling $431,488.18. The board will also vote on new five-year affiliation agreements with St. Vincent College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania for student teaching programs.
- Approve $431,488.18 in October 2025 bills for General Fund
- Approve St. Vincent College affiliation agreement (2025–2030)
- Approve IUP affiliation agreement for student teaching (2025–2030)
- Approve $57,132.56 in High School repairs by Huckestein Mechanical
- Approve $8,704.55 in Leopard Hall repairs by Huckestein Mechanical
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board meets to approve routine financial reports, bills, and donations, and to vote on several action items including a Title I plan, security equipment purchases, and personnel changes. The meeting also includes student recognition and committee reports.
- Approve $43,054 purchase of 2 Opengate systems and 4 metal detectors from Ceia for Capital Reserve
- Approve $227,264.64 in general fund bills for September 2025
- Accept $2,059 donation from Valley 1st Credit Union for high school kiosk and $500 from Horace Mann for middle school washer/dryer
- Approve 3-year contract extension with Noble Environmental (County Hauling) for waste services
- Approve Marion Elementary Title I Plan and hire Roger Durka as Head Mechanic at $14/hr
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District is holding a work session to review financial reports, personnel changes, and operational contracts. The board will consider an agreement for part-time police officers to serve as armed security guards for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Agreement with Rostraver Township Police Department for armed security guards
- General Fund bills for payment in the amount of $227,264.64
- Interim bills totaling $997,712.32 (General Fund), $672,745.07 (Capital Reserve), and $46,595.83 (Food Service)
- 3-year contract extension with County Hauling (Noble Environmental)
- Donation of $2,059 from Valley 1st Credit Union for a high school touch screen kiosk
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Board is deciding on several student service agreements for the 2025-2026 school year and approving multiple facility change orders. The meeting includes votes on personnel appointments and a new security partnership with local police.
- Agreement with Rostraver Township Police Department for part-time Armed Security Guards
- Watson Institute agreement for 2 students at an annual cost of $66,902 per student
- High School electric change order for $29,614.70 and Weir Stadium concrete project change order for $18,000
- General Fund bills presented for payment in the amount of $531,452.37
- Approval of Policy 304.1 regarding Nepotism
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board holds a work session to approve routine contracts, facility change orders, staff hires, and donations. No major policy decisions are scheduled.
- Approve $531,452 in August bills and $957,937 in interim 2025-26 general-fund payables
- Approve $66,902 annual tuition for 2 students at Watson Institute
- Approve $42,950 roof-top unit replacement at RES and $29,615 HS electrical change order
- Accept $150 donation from National Energy Foundation for Shannon Ambrose
- Approve hires including special-education teachers at $97,760 and $58,610 salaries
BVASD Combined Work Session/Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold a combined work session and regular meeting to approve multiple contracts, facility upgrades, and financial reports. Items include nursing and student service agreements, cafeteria price updates, a $37,519 lawn mower purchase, and a $96,512 video system upgrade for school facilities.
- Approve $60/hr RN/LPN nursing services contract with Bayada Nursing (Aug 2025–Jul 2026)
- Approve $18,180 Head Start lease agreement ($1,515/month) for 2025-2026
- Approve $37,519.80 Ventrac lawn mower purchase for capital fund
- Approve $96,512 video system upgrades for HS auditorium, cafeteria, and gymnasium
- Approve cafeteria price list for 2025-2026 school year
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will hold its regular meeting at Belle Vernon Area Leopard Hall on June 24, 2025. The board is scheduled to adopt the final budget for the 2025-2026 school year, approve new employee hires, and vote on several service agreements and contracts. No substantive policy changes are on the agenda.
- Adopt 2025-26 final budget of $46,200,000 with tax levy resolutions (91.30 mils for North Belle Vernon/Borough and Rostraver Township; 20.32 mils for Belle Vernon, Fayette City, and Washington Township)
- Approve new hires including Julie Santoro (HS BCIT Teacher, $52,610), Jessica Sinicrope (ESL Teacher, $58,610), and Kamryn Giesler (Middle School Life Skills Teacher, $52,610)
- Approve Tillotson ESY Agreement for 1 student at $2,500 tuition for summer 2025
- Approve Western PA School for the Blind behavior technician services agreement (Aug 1, 2025–Jun 30, 2026)
- Approve Point Park University affiliation agreement (2025–2030) and Steel City Academies rate increase for 2025-26
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Board is considering the adoption of the 2025-2026 final budget and associated tax levies. Members will also discuss student cell phone policies and review various educational service agreements. Other items include the approval of athletic and student handbooks.
- Proposed 2025-2026 Final Budget of $46,200,000
- Tax levy of 91.30 mils for North Belle Vernon Borough and Rostraver Township; 20.32 mils for Belle Vernon Borough, Fayette City Borough, and Washington Township
- Tillotson ESY Agreement for one student at a tuition cost of $2,500
- Discussion of Policy 237 regarding electronic devices and smartphones ('away for the day')
- Creation of a Health Room Assistant position at Rostraver Elementary
BVASD Special Voting Meeting for General School Business
The Brandon Valley Area School District board holds a special voting meeting to approve capital-reserve spending on construction, electrical work, and furniture. Four contracts totaling $1,036,430.06 are on the agenda for final action.
- Award Weir Stadium concrete project to Maxim Construction LLC for $597,000
- Award High School Ceiling project to Maxim Construction LLC for $329,000
- Award HS Electrical Work to A-1 Electric Inc for $51,400
- Approve HS BCIT furniture purchase from WB Mason for $59,030.06
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Board is deciding on the proposed 2025-2026 budget and various educational service agreements. The meeting includes votes on dual enrollment contracts, facility upgrades for the high school cafeteria, and insurance brokerage.
- Proposed 2025-2026 budget of $46,200,000
- Insurance Broker of Record award to Acrisure for $355,888.28
- High school cafeteria project items from Capital Reserve, including $42,027.76 for lights and $55,900.50 for seating
- Dual enrollment agreements with La Roche University, Pittsburgh University, and Westmoreland County Community College
- PSBA Membership renewal of $15,820.43
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will meet in work session to act on the proposed $46.2 million budget for the 2025-26 school year and vote on several new service contracts, facility upgrades, and policy updates. No substantive discussion items appear beyond routine approvals and committee reports.
- Approve $46,200,000 proposed budget for 2025-26 school year
- Approve dual enrollment agreements with La Roche University, Pittsburgh University, and Westmoreland County Community College
- Approve $9,480 curriculum planner purchase from Eduplanet21
- Approve $42,027.76 cafeteria lighting upgrade from Schaedler Yesco
- Approve $2,700 fire alarm inspection contract with Intelligent Electronic Systems
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Belle Valley Area School District board will meet to approve routine financial reports, contracts, and donations. Key votes include adopting the 2025-2026 WIU regional budget with a $2,484.81 increase, approving $835,817 for CWCTC, and accepting equipment donations totaling $6,950 for career programs. The board will also vote on facility upgrades, including stadium sound systems and roofing repairs.
- $14,477 contribution to WIU 2025-2026 budget (increase of $2,484.81)
- $835,817 contribution to CWCTC 2025-2026 budget (increase of $39,374)
- $6,950 in donations for career programs and high school equipment
- $7,815 sound system and $9,641 countertops for Weir Stadium
- $16,750 roofing contract for Multiplex gutters
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District is holding a work session to discuss potential changes to class rank and review various educational and operational contracts. The board is also deciding on facility upgrades and the adoption of new school policies.
- Proposed changes to class rank presented by High School Principal Zachary Just
- Purchase of sound system ($7,815) and countertops ($9,641) for Weir Stadium from Capital Reserve
- Gutter work at the Multi Plex by TMR Roofing for $16,750 from capital reserve
- Document scanning agreement with Ford Office Technologies: $1,349 equipment purchase and $300 monthly fee
- WIU 2025-2026 General Operating Budget with a district contribution of $14,477.07
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Brandon Valley Area School District board will vote on $1.1M in facility upgrades including a new turf field, roof repairs, and cafeteria flooring. They will also approve $59,562.95 in curriculum contracts with McGraw Hill and Seesaw, and a $150/day diabetes clinic contract with UPMC Children's Hospital.
- Approve $525,427.02 for new Weir Stadium turf field
- Approve $254,573.28 for High School cafeteria flooring
- Approve $122,850 for Middle School roof restoration
- Approve $23,564.75 McGraw Hill Social Studies curriculum purchase
- Approve $35,998.20 Seesaw digital reading curriculum agreement
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Board is considering several facility upgrades, curriculum purchases, and policy adoptions. Key items include a major stadium turf project and various digital and print educational materials.
- Installation of new stadium turf by Field Turf for $525,427.02
- Purchase of an outdoor standalone freezer from Polar King for $41,338.90
- Purchase of McGraw Hill Social Studies Curriculum for $23,564.75
- 3-year agreement with Seesaw for digital reading curriculum for $35,998.20
- Adoption of 11 policies including Nepotism, Remote Work, and Internet Use
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will consider the 2025-2026 school calendar and updated school start and end times. The board is also deciding on several curriculum purchases, personnel hires, and a new club sports team.
- Approval of 2025-2026 High School Program of Studies and school calendar
- Purchase of AP Social Studies textbooks from Cengage for $33,606.26
- Esports membership and equipment lease with Pennsylvania Interscholastic Esports Association not to exceed $15,500 over 3 years
- Recognition of a USA Clay Target Team for grades 6-12 with zero financial taxpayer support
- Acceptance of a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County and the Quatrain Law Group
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will hold a work session to act on several education and finance items. Key decisions include approving the 2025–26 school calendar, authorizing a $15,500 three-year esports equipment lease, and recognizing a new clay target team with no taxpayer funding. The board will also review January financial reports totaling over $15 million across multiple funds and vote on several personnel and policy matters.
- Approve 2025–26 school calendar
- Authorize $15,500 esports equipment lease with Pennsylvania Interscholastic Esports Association
- Recognize new USA Clay Target Team with Bobby Kinney as Head Coach (no taxpayer support)
- Approve $33,606.26 purchase of AP Social Studies textbooks from Cengage
- Accept $10,000 EITC grant from Community Foundation of Westmoreland County and Quatrain Law Group
BVASD Special Voting Meeting for Hiring Purposes
The Brandon Valley Area School District board holds a special voting meeting to approve hiring an assistant principal. The sole action item is a motion to hire Justin Ward at a $95,000 annual salary under the Act 93 Agreement for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Motion to hire Justin Ward as High School Assistant Principal at $95,000 pro-rated salary
- Start date pending superintendent determination and required testing/clearances
BVASD Regular Voting Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District board will vote on textbook purchases, personnel changes, and facility repairs. The board is also reviewing a draft school calendar and proposed start and end time changes for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approval of K-12 social studies resources from SAVVAS for $281,528.52 and AP Government materials for $4,625.15
- Retroactive approval of $18,000 for emergency gas line repair at Marion Elementary by Blackburn Gas Installation
- Transfer of $1,819,122.19 to the Capital Reserve Fund retroactive to June 30, 2024
- Acceptance of a $2,000 United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania grant for kindergarten transition
- Adoption of policies regarding Tutoring (116), Conflict of Interest (827), and Title I Parent and Family Engagement (918)
BVASD Work Session Agenda
The Belle Vernon Area School District is reviewing draft school calendars and start/end time changes for 2025-2026. The board is also considering several contracts for textbooks, translation services, and facility repairs.
- Proposed $281,528.52 for K-12 social studies resources from SAVVAS and $4,625.15 for AP Government materials from Bedford, Freeman, & Worth
- Retroactive approval of $18,000 for emergency gas line repair at Marion Elementary by Blackburn Gas Installation
- Proposed agreement with Global Wordsmith for translation services
- Acceptance of a $2,000 United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania grant for kindergarten transition
- Approval of real estate tax refunds for two parcels in Rostraver Twp totaling $2,561.78