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Under item 7 the board approved an articulation agreement between Gateway School District and Point Park University that the superintendent described as providing 24 credits through Point Park for participating students. District members questioned whether the credits were broadly transferable; the superintendent said the 24 credits apply to Point Park and that transferability beyond that institution would vary.

Other approvals included agreements with La Roche University for concurrent enrollment for the 2025–26 school year, an agreement described as a continuation and expansion of existing dual-credit partnerships, and multiple conference/competition approvals and a 30-day display of a science curriculum for grades 3–5.

Under procurement and administrative business the board approved a 60-month lease with Quadient Leasing for a postage meter machine ($23,215 total lease amount referenced on the agenda), authorized paper bids for 2025–26 and approved various other vendor agreements and routine administrative items. The board also approved an amendment to an Allegheny Intermediate Unit lease that increases rent from $1,066 to $2,424 per month.

Board members discussed transferability of college credits, the location of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (noted as Johnstown during the meeting) and ongoing outreach to Pittsburgh-area colleges for expanded concurrent-enrollment relationships. The board recorded roll-call votes approving the listed administrative resolutions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Regular Meeting 2025-04-28","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved several administrative resolutions: articulation agreements with Point Park University and La Roche University for concurrent enrollment, agreements with vendors including Quadient Leasing, and other standard administrative items listed under agenda 7 and 8.","taxTitle","Gateway SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",38796,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6257601,"District approves summer building work; University Park vestibule, roofs and rentals cited as priorities",983,2434000,3417000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3153508-510046aced30f5c9d11a04e715923277&start=2434&end=3417","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3153508-510046aced30f5c9d11a04e715923277/thumbnail_2434000.jpg","/articles/6257601/Pennsylvania/District-approves-summer-building-work-University-Park-vestibule-roofs-and-rentals-cited-as-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6257601-4edde7b62fec5a103837cd03a1e29571/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148226&Signature=c79qpLTA4b1ONlhZvQbCCDEq1fcdLXJzmflbLluMJEVZB2RLlshGDLbTZYnVNFu2lU9zJzB91RG0~9t4rlJ68QLQz-3wYT5tFFkqUNPtbUtU93SgE~q0bGIWeiXz3TdaO08sICW-EMxZzOLB8Str~TYrorla729hJulfgjEYSI0XSedZOX3uDdDG6nNTBahQo7qSKviUTkMFFOZ0b-NSrTiv7ajq7xyNSyEvE4u4I0oia~ErtohVCzlMGaMLka4wPdVRgoZTbFl44o006HSMU1uN~juWwc-bRqBhm7Gj2ADHidkyh74F1RDVulQbsOY7WbsCkyKUf1v56egrmsKhSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Gateway School District board approved multiple facilities contracts and heard detailed plans for summer construction and maintenance during the meeting.

Under agenda item 8, the board approved vestibule work at University Park Elementary to be completed by Encompass Building Group LLC in the amount of $166,937 and approved other bid awards and contracts for paving and maintenance. Board discussion clarified that the vestibule work does not include a finished elevator; district staff said planning can reserve space for an elevator later but that full elevator installation requires additional work and funding. “In order to get an elevator in there, they’ve got to do all the other work first and then put a section in that plans for the elevator when it arrives,” a district facilities staff member said.

District facilities director John and board members reviewed a longer list of projects across buildings: roof replacement at University Park (start date discussed as June 6), additional roofing at Cleveland Stewart planned for next summer, flooring and tile projects at middle and high schools, drainage fixes and parking-lot repairs, HVAC and hot-water system work, and safety and security entrance upgrades. Staff warned that some projects require waiting until students are out for the summer and that soil fill and grading for the library-front lot and band field will likely push into next summer to allow settling and proper compaction.

Facilities staff reported about 1,000 facility rental events per month across the district and said they are working to revise rental procedures to reduce custodial staffing strain, create clearer categories for recurring partners (such as the Monroeville Recreation Department with an MOU), and limit Sunday usage to give custodial staff regular days off. The buildings-and-grounds committee provided a summary of recommended summer work; the board was given a district estimate that the set of projects discussed totals more than $2 million in projected work.

The board approved the listed bid awards and contracts (roll call recorded during the meeting). Staff said lead testing will continue, equipment purchases (electricians’ van, floor scrubbers) are planned, and that some projects are funded in part by grants (meeting referenced a $100,000 grant toward the vestibule/entrance work).","The board approved several facilities contracts and staff reported a list of summer projects including a $166,937 vestibule at University Park, a major roof replacement at University Park, future Cleveland Stewart roof work, and an ongoing review of facilities rental procedures.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6257606,"District finance staff warn of property-assessment losses; final budget adoption set for May 27",246,2631000,2877000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3153508-510046aced30f5c9d11a04e715923277&start=2631&end=2877","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3153508-510046aced30f5c9d11a04e715923277/thumbnail_2631000.jpg","/articles/6257606/Pennsylvania/District-finance-staff-warn-of-property-assessment-losses-final-budget-adoption-set-for-May-27","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6257606-f552e245c9fb567db93e35a1bee10ae9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148226&Signature=NEeN6I53L3~iDLzAyro5U7OEsPZLMd-u7dZYpTNUZ6HzSF5LO7dYmaM4q1~KYweJpNl52frLxu9yDG8t4xJ4kW5tNEVrXHsqHOJw24fmxxv0jqRoJlfcQx9lMqm4ZgNFSZY0PaMb-rUsCXqB0z9WWT4p6zbGsok9JjdzULoT7Ljc6ybD7e9H4Q5UKQRDCiRpHyagqvI-JxbAAYlAsjet5H-0Mu0RptR8sYRuKocRUk804Y9bZjS4wei2TiRiJmkGwzsG0zFW44IdNXHPSy9EK-7FMXTsQ4oQLO0-gaW-QDSL5UlyDJlUg9a1PwC78QjO7UGk~owKevq82zGVdylL1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gateway School District officials provided a budget update during the meeting, saying the board previously voted a preliminary proposed budget and will adopt the final budget on May 27.

Superintendent Dr. Chaney (first name not provided) told the board that Pennsylvania’s school funding ranks low nationally and that the district did not qualify for state adequacy-gap or tax-equity funding. “We had the preliminary proposed budget that we voted on last week and that was not final. Final budget will be adopted on May 27,” Dr. Chaney said. He and district finance staff said the district’s net state increase was small once charter tuition and other deductions were applied.

District finance staff (Mike) reported that assessment values in the district declined from $2,344,000,000 last year to about $2,000,314,000 this year, creating an estimated revenue loss of $674,000 absent other changes. Officials said 17 pending commercial assessment cases could add roughly $240,000 if resolved in the district’s favor, and combined effects could approach $900,000 in lost revenue. The district also reported paying $6.6 million in refunds in the 2023–24 school year against a $94 million budget (roughly 7% of the budget), with about $800,000 paid so far in refunds this year and $1 million budgeted for refunds in the current year.

Board members asked whether senior-citizen programs or county assessment reduction programs might reduce the local tax burden; district staff pointed listeners to county and state rebate/assessment programs and said related information is posted on the district website. Officials emphasized that charter tuition and the common level ratio calculation are major drivers of revenue volatility for districts with substantial commercial property.

The presentation was informational; the board did not make a final budget decision at this meeting. District staff reiterated the May 27 adoption date for the final budget and said they will continue to monitor pending assessment cases and other revenue developments.","Superintendent and district finance staff told the board the district’s preliminary proposed budget was approved previously and that the final budget will be adopted on May 27; officials described assessment declines, refund payments and limited state funding increases that together reduce available revenue.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6257611,"Gateway High robotics team asks district to budget $10,000 annual for competition fees",0,1925000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3153508-510046aced30f5c9d11a04e715923277&start=1925&end=1925","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3153508-510046aced30f5c9d11a04e715923277/thumbnail_1925000.jpg","/articles/6257611/Pennsylvania/Gateway-High-robotics-team-asks-district-to-budget-10000-annual-for-competition-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6257611-a8e96855c839759994186cce5f62263b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771148226&Signature=Ks1DLELVTxt7BgLqPzHRKotSL-HWiGvNJbtl0jawu70HQLXheERur-y8q6Q~gPPTwmxOFKCZLgYfZtUOSKkYDuav4Dc7ieiezhW8eTdFoZgFBeny6B~JZEg1Mu7IXUuXLVPUjfqSjDdiDM~onLf~aH~QQXTK2u1hQg-qpyLaF~q0QKMSagjz0aaKFCGHmz3TnayZAQvfUX83hSXX4u3UtaQFLry900UIKMipVHOu9ctcmceYBPxIbGPw6zTPbCi5-H333oAf-cnXzY-Bpt~2J5OajuzZDCBsKfTdrBOkh0Fp2duT-DQDxXgqG6Uys3guSH43kkMPtLbl3VTbs2GdHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from Gateway High School’s Quasix robotics team asked the Gateway School District board for $10,000 in annual support to cover competition registration and ensure the program’s continuity, presenting Tuesday evening during the meeting’s public agenda segment.

The request, presented by robotics adviser Sean McMahon and Quasix students, said registration alone for one regional competition runs about $6,000, limiting how many events the team can enter. “We’re trying to request annual funding and get this into the budget,” said Salma, a senior and team member. She told the board the requested $10,000 would be directed “specifically towards competition registration fees.”

The students said Quasix this year includes 33 members and runs both a high school program (19 seasons) and a middle-school FIRST LEGO League program (six seasons). They highlighted community outreach—partner demonstrations with Monroeville Parks & Rec and Monroeville Public Library, running STEM workshops for Girl Scouts, and volunteering at regional competitions. The team said it has handed out large numbers of STEM badges and has logged extensive volunteer hours: “We volunteered 1500 hours in the past 2 and a half years,” the presenters said.

Students and their adviser described recent sponsorships and supports (including a recurring gift from the Heinz Endowments and one-time grants such as from the Dean Haas Foundation), ongoing sponsor outreach, and a GoFundMe the team used when it qualified for the world championships in a prior season. Team members said they continue to solicit corporate and local donations but that registration costs alone are currently constraining program participation.

Board members asked questions about program operations and upside for students. One board member asked how varsity letters are awarded; the students explained a two-year requirement that includes attendance, academic standing and community outreach, a process developed with previous administration. Board member John asked the senior where she planned to attend college; she said Cornell University for mechanical and aerospace engineering.

There was no formal vote on the funding request during the presentation; board members asked follow-up questions and thanked the students for outreach and volunteerism. The students said they would continue sponsor outreach whether or not the district provided the requested registration funding.

The presentation closed with the students offering to answer further questions and the board thanking them for their demonstration and community work.","Students from Gateway High School’s Qusix (Quasix) robotics team presented to the Gateway School District board asking the district to include $10,000 annually in the school budget to cover competition registration and sustain the program.","actionData","errors"]

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