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Penn‑Trafford board approves athletic hires, custodial appointments, accepts maintenance retirement and affirms 306 graduates
Summary
The board approved new athletic personnel for the 2025–26 school year, several custodial hires, accepted a maintenance technician retirement and voted to approve the list of 306 graduates for the Class of 2025.
The Penn‑Trafford School District board approved a set of personnel motions and the list of graduates during Tuesday’s meeting.
Athletic hires: The board approved athletic personnel appointments for the 2025–26 school year, including Charles Fontana as girls varsity basketball coach and Olivia Rizzo as girls assistant basketball coach (district wide). The motion noted salaries are determined by the negotiated agreement and that new employment is contingent on receipt of required clearances and waivers.
Custodial hires and fellowship: The board moved to employ custodial staff Jeremy Hype (high school), Kelly Dixon (Shafter Elementary), Adam Lentz (Sunrise) and a fellow, Victoria Anderson (building TBD). The motion stated new employment is contingent upon receipt of necessary documentation, including Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 30 days.
Retirement: The board accepted the retirement resignation of Ronald Lochner, maintenance technician. A board member praised Lochner’s long service and technical skills, saying he “keeps the buildings in shape” and is known for helping in emergencies.
Graduates: The board approved the list of 306 graduates of the Class of 2025 pending completion of graduation requirements. Dr. Harris noted that class sizes fluctuate year to year and called 306 “a strong number.”
Why it matters: The approvals affect staffing, school operations and the nearly 306 graduating seniors. Several approvals were contingent on standard state background clearances and waivers; the board used roll‑call or voice votes and recorded motions as carried.
Votes and process: The athletic and personnel motions were moved and seconded; votes were taken by roll call or by voice (“All in favor say aye”) and recorded as carried in the transcript. The motion to approve the graduates was moved by a board member and carried by roll call.
