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Board reviews nonvoting education items, approves student services provider and recognizes competitive cheer team
Summary
The board approved staff attendance at a professional workshop, approved drug-and-alcohol service provider at no cost to the district, changed an SAT prep course to general test prep, and recognized the high school competitive cheer team for recent championships.
The Ambridge Area School District board reviewed several nonvoting education and activity items and approved staff travel for professional development and a student services provider, while also recognizing athletic accomplishments.
The board recommended and approved Anthony Amadeo to attend the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association (PSADA) professional development workshop scheduled for March 18-19; the agenda noted expenses would be paid in accordance with district policy for job-related travel.
The board approved using Beaver Valley Services for drug and alcohol services for district students; the agenda stated this provider's services are available at no cost to the district. Board members asked clarifying questions about how services would be funded for students without insurance; district staff explained the provider would base services on student insurance where applicable and described follow-up to confirm details.
The district recommended a course description change to move an SAT prep offering to a broader general test-preparation course for the 2024-25 school year; staff indicated this change would permit a wider set of test-prep materials (for example, Khan Academy and other online resources) rather than a certified-only offering.
Athletics items included approval for the high school boys varsity volleyball team to attend an overnight tournament at Northeastern High School in Manchester, Pa., March 20-21, 2025; the district will pay dues, fees and transportation while boosters will pay lodging. The board also acknowledged and read a point of information recognizing the Ambridge competitive cheer team's recent accomplishments, including winning WPIAL 2A and other championships and earning a bid to the PIAA state championship; the team will be honored at a future meeting once the season concludes.
Ending: The nonvoting items were approved or recorded as information; staff said they would follow up with clarifications on provider logistics and course materials as needed.
