The Ambridge Area School District Board convened on June 18, 2025, to discuss various agenda items, including technology upgrades, personnel changes, and upcoming events. The meeting began with a public comment period, allowing residents three minutes each to voice their concerns, followed by committee reports.

In the Education and Technology committee, Mrs. Romaskin presented two key items for approval. The board unanimously approved a three-year renewal of Sophos cybersecurity software at a cost of $119,988.32, set to begin in the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the tentative master schedules for the 2025-2026 school year were also approved.

The Finance and Budget committee, represented by Mrs. Romasco, moved to approve items one through eight without further discussion, which passed unanimously.

Under Buildings and Grounds, Mrs. Peragonio announced that the Ambridge Area High School band would host the Genesis drum corps from Austin, Texas, on August 3-4, 2025. The board also approved the purchase of 100 track hurdles for $12,900, which will be funded through state contracted pricing.

The Athletics committee reported no new updates, while the Public Relations committee also had nothing to report. The Steering and Rules committee successfully moved to adopt items one through three.

In the Personnel section, Mrs. Scott detailed five new items, including the resignation of guidance counselor Philip Gorg, effective June 12, 2025. The board also considered a tentative salary increase for administrators based on initial evaluations and approved an employee's request for intermittent leave under FMLA.

The meeting concluded with the approval of the summer credit recovery program, which will run from June 16 to June 27, 2025, with several teachers appointed as instructors.

Overall, the meeting addressed critical updates and decisions impacting the district's operations and educational offerings, with all motions passing unanimously. The board will continue to monitor these developments in future meetings.