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- Minutes and financial reports: The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting, the treasury report and payment of general, federal and cafeteria fund bills.

- Athletics and extracurriculars: The board approved the 2024'025 supplemental athletics list and several staff travel and supervision requests.

- Hires and personnel substitutions: The board approved hiring Steve Ward as a four-hour custodian effective March 31, 2025, and conditionally approved multiple professional and support substitutes contingent upon successful screening and background checks.

- Leaves, resignations and retirements: The board confirmed multiple Family and Medical Leave Act leaves and approved resignations and retirements (dates and individuals recorded in the meeting minutes). Examples include personal leaves, extensions, and retirements effective in May and June 2025 as recorded in the personnel section of the transcript.

- Donations and fundraising: The board accepted donations to the Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center and other district accounts totalling $3,881.68 and noted an online donation and cash donations recorded during the meeting. Staff also reported that Steinway is holding the quoted piano price of $68,009.14 through year-end.

- Technology: The board approved a five-year lease agreement with Vantage Financial for a Sophos XGS network security appliance and a five-year license, at an annual cost of $16,625.

- Food service and CACTC items: The board tabled several food service items and conditionally added substitutes to the cafeteria list pending screening and background checks; board accepted a USDA program gift valued at $12,000 to support breakfast and lunch variety.

- Drug screening and vendor authorization: The board authorized WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital (and affiliated sites) to perform and submit standalone drug screens for district supplemental employees in accordance with district policies and applicable laws, as listed in the motion.

Each motion above carried by voice vote and, where specified, was noted as contingent on successful background screening. The transcript did not include roll-call vote tallies for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting 3/26/25","oneSentenceSummary","At its March meeting the Connellsville Area School Board approved routine agenda items including minutes, treasury reports, payment of bills, multiple hires and leaves, donations totaling $3,881.68 for various programs, a 5-year technology lease, and authorization for drug screening vendor procedures.","taxTitle","Connellsville Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",53777,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6102555,"Board approves STEM, Kinder and Tech camps funded by federal Title grants",159,829000,988000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804088-0d7a42d9e295985d3078cdffce910ea5&start=829&end=988","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804088-0d7a42d9e295985d3078cdffce910ea5/thumbnail_829000.jpg","/articles/6102555/Pennsylvania/Board-approves-STEM-Kinder-and-Tech-camps-funded-by-federal-Title-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102555-2806adb146b697f798a8fabdda023928/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137130&Signature=Y~JmsUN1iuBUKnaq910M8TJ5uSQXfcL4oa6rS60BVc4KaYFFvQFaOpQ4hYplZokCsDfZQSyrBeK7GpJTe2K7eipvNoPbk-yNMnnZBby-3chi3OElwiQUi~ICABPdG1~ZC62vRRVcGq8jxDjwVgCt3vRwZzFWBWoqSA4II3B6pmsw8TGnb2cI0jfwQl0PjPREwytmKsCAmjmdmHiROZ2VY7wrl4plALHJTsyxRnEsAU8bK82tiM7Mbwefi5sCS~tuFFVGrQHjIFl47jY6-fuNe9hQ4-W9WEQpkHijqtmjFZ2LqrHGQjFbJEDRB3mTs23A1HpEDZiHuKw7UoeTdf8WuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Connellsville Area School Board approved three summer/enrichment programs and a teacher professional-development camp at its March meeting, allocating approximate funding and funding sources.

Administrators requested approval to hold a two-day STEM enrichment camp at multiple district elementary schools and the middle and high schools at an approximate cost of $20,000 to be paid from Title IV funds, pending staff availability. The motion carried by voice vote.

The board also approved a Kinder Camp for incoming kindergarten students to be held at each elementary building in August at an approximate cost of $10,000 to be paid from Title I funds. That motion likewise passed by voice vote.

In addition, the board approved a district Tech Camp for teachers offering introductory and advanced training sessions focused on technology and core instructional practices; the cost is to be paid from Title IV funds. The motion specified dates and times would be determined and the camp would be available for teachers' professional development.

All three items were described by the board as funded through federal Title programs (Title I and Title IV) and were approved without extended public discussion.","The school board authorized a two-day STEM enrichment program (approx. $20,000) paid from Title IV, a Kinder Camp for incoming kindergarteners (approx. $10,000) paid from Title I, and a teacher Tech Camp paid from Title IV funds.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6102560,"Board approves Dunbar professional services contract and emergency roof repairs totaling $311,186",334,570000,904000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804088-0d7a42d9e295985d3078cdffce910ea5&start=570&end=904","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804088-0d7a42d9e295985d3078cdffce910ea5/thumbnail_570000.jpg","/articles/6102560/Pennsylvania/Board-approves-Dunbar-professional-services-contract-and-emergency-roof-repairs-totaling-311186","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102560-500d4590d17fe803c0c7f3a20510a746/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137130&Signature=PVeM2P5AO3gAmej-n3evv3Xab1EYczSlBzIzsgzTZSNJlfPxY6SsHCNsQRdwFxomAmz1176ecW4lCt4XjWigjMDocbOIOHgX-BNEUAduWITDkvgB8tTSJYxI67wMtYBCeiplrenpECiG9vR7VDTRDrXjRSMLxjlXfajlRhu7JAV2zK6eLZRC7pyAabFdA6JKetnRRSAuqsvAohXLUT6I-1Tlsj6F5HQYPSqV0Bq~mamHlO5PjgsXCdXOS27DqXQYftB4lT1C05iRdZsZWN8I1BZxgMFh3EOGVxfIwP2JfZfBKjNyPchQwrFXdMTWQO~dK8af3CiW5K2axJKA-6yKsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Connellsville Area School Board approved several facilities and construction-related contracts at its March meeting, including professional services related to a potential Dunbar Township Elementary School renovation and multiple roofing and security projects.

The board authorized a professional services contract for architectural, engineering and construction management services related to a potential Dunbar Township Elementary renovation; the approval was subject to final review and revision by the district solicitor and noted that professional-services contracts are not required to be competitively bid under state rules for such services.

Separately, the board accepted a CoStars proposal from The Witness Company Inc. to upgrade the Gamewell Flex 600 alarm panel at Springfield Township CMP Elementary School for $14,583. The board also accepted an emergency repair proposal from PRS Roofing Inc. for high school auditorium roof storm damage at a cost of $111,700; administrators said this amount will be paid from insurance reimbursement. The board later accepted an additional TRS Roofing Inc. proposal for more high school roof work at $199,486 to be paid from the capital reserve fund.

All motions were moved, seconded and carried by voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the transcript. Board members noted that some of the proposals were added to the agenda that evening and that the PRS Roofing proposal responded to storm damage on March 16, 2025.

The board did not discuss contractor selection details or alternative bids at length during the public meeting; staff referenced CoStars procurement for the alarm-panel purchase and insurance and capital-reserve accounts as the funding sources for the roofing work.","The board authorized a professional-services contract for planning a potential Dunbar Township Elementary renovation and accepted two roofing proposals, one paid by insurance ($111,700) and one from capital reserve ($199,486), and a $14,583 alarm-panel upgrade under a CoStars contract.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6102565,"Connellsville board approves Act 93 amendment to add two positions; staff says personnel details released after action",1204,432000,1636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804088-0d7a42d9e295985d3078cdffce910ea5&start=432&end=1636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804088-0d7a42d9e295985d3078cdffce910ea5/thumbnail_432000.jpg","/articles/6102565/Pennsylvania/Connellsville-board-approves-Act-93-amendment-to-add-two-positions-staff-says-personnel-details-released-after-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102565-0742cf25579695464347f9123dcb7c2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137130&Signature=o7aHX8meWcmBkZQ4BIcGD5XJHT45bgPGLADtVC3Ca~PpknQRjzwN-7hB5UO5WFXvKULKntcAmRutll9rlfCY7CJ6eQpBWaaSx7Bql0dIUTbPxldw4iNpifiwMVr03P3lEB7XBvcWvJepjyp89xyqeUMATUSk87tGOAFcpAXDyReELi43aWyM2Zrm9EqdYKIhW9eeC2Mmwiy0DptY2VanEpgP67~mCkiiUZ8WPpZ7Tl4wRgnJmbvfcxC~B5NQR2HfbcqfNVhPBCDUsLw6hyUjzFQlslqtp5J5NUAN5~XLSMnf8Qn-I5AJlU05CAPeoDiGf~~IL9ZXvt0rQoA5uc8zcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Connellsville Area School Board voted to amend its Act 93 plan at the March meeting, approving language to add two positions and to modify duties for certain administrative roles.

A resident asked how taxpayers could access the specifics of the Act 93 amendment before the meeting. Board members and staff replied that while the creation or readjustment of positions is a public action, detailed personnel information may be withheld if it pertains to personnel matters until after the board acts. Staff advised interested residents to contact the district office to request materials that are available to the public prior to meetings.

The motion to amend the Act 93 plan was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote. The board did not discuss individual job descriptions on the public record during the meeting.

Act 93 plans are the district's administrative compensation and position structure documents; the board recorded the approval as part of routine personnel and policy business at the meeting. No individual names or salary amounts tied to the amendment were discussed in the public session.","The board voted to amend the district's Act 93 plan to add two positions and adjust roles. A public commenter asked how taxpayers could access details; staff said some personnel details may not be available until after board action.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6102570,"Connellsville Area School Board approves 2025–28 special education plan after public questions about access",1473,242000,1715000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2804088-0d7a42d9e295985d3078cdffce910ea5&start=242&end=1715","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2804088-0d7a42d9e295985d3078cdffce910ea5/thumbnail_242000.jpg","/articles/6102570/Pennsylvania/Connellsville-Area-School-Board-approves-202528-special-education-plan-after-public-questions-about-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6102570-76a0bec3e72aac7dcd6d98c25c45d462/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137130&Signature=moseEEBx5NQqa2tQRkGn~umyF~Shozf3j4VEgpzk7-grPDARzI6TeRJclIHMKbhCcpXImIvOEXXkzrJIhmJXOX90QaAIoxYP1LB3uPqh02te53kKaBRoppuhDXybdZb9oVCIHk1nxXYTWBiLMBcexaQ4NJOF7ttoF7SzPHlb-LqjGHljUEgHkVqkxEdQdLcjSx9k-N2rvdgNgJzH9McfprBuu4V7HZymxMtKH11QWD~yoT2eFwqcJkBhYfVyFxljm-q6NExepSU3-Cit~dsy4sieXefWOWcQhFv~njqNcL09zTf~ttlo17R9qVPEpWbF0Bj0b6G04GyP-ndK4Q41qA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Connellsville Area School Board voted to approve the district's special education plan for 2025 through 2028 at its March meeting following public questions about access to the document.

A resident raised concerns during public comment that taxpayers could not find the plan online before the meeting and asked whether the board was allowing the public adequate time to review it prior to a vote. \"The taxpayers don't have access to review the information in the special education plan,\" the resident said, adding that they had searched the district website and could not find the full materials before the meeting.

Board members and staff responded that the plan is posted on the district's special education web page and that some personnel-related specifics are treated as personnel matters and therefore may not be publicly available until after board action. The board subsequently took a voice vote and the motion carried.

School administrators did not propose changes to the plan's broad service goals during the public meeting; the motion before the board was to approve the special education plan as presented. The board recorded the action as an approved motion by voice vote with no named roll-call tally in the meeting transcript.

The approval steps finalize the district's framework for special education services for the next three school years; the board did not discuss line-by-line changes during the public meeting. Staff indicated that more detailed personnel information tied to the plan may become public record after formal board action, and that members of the public may contact the district office in advance of meetings to request materials when available.

The assistant superintendent later recognized other agenda items and student achievements, but did not expand on the special education plan during the report portion of the meeting.

Looking ahead, the board provided no additional public hearing dates for amendments to the special education plan; any future amendments would be brought back to the board for consideration.","The Connellsville Area School Board voted to approve the district's special education plan for 2025–2028 after a public commenter said the document was difficult to find online and asked how taxpayers could review proposed personnel changes.","actionData","errors"]

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