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Penn-Trafford hires lead ground technician Zach LaValle; board adopts Resolution 2526-003 with remarks from Dr. Matthew Harris

Penn-Trafford SD Board of Directors · February 3, 2026

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Summary

The board introduced and approved Zach LaValle as lead ground technician (LaValle noted 15 years of service and local fire-captain role). The board also adopted Resolution 2526-003 referencing Dr. Matthew Harris; Harris delivered a lengthy reflection on his decades of district service.

The Penn-Trafford board used its Feb. 2 meeting to confirm multiple personnel actions and to adopt a named resolution.

Among personnel items, the board introduced and recognized Zach LaValle as the lead ground technician. LaValle told the board he has worked for the district about 15 years and said he also serves as a fire captain for the Harrison City Fire Department. Board members asked whether LaValle would be permitted to leave work to respond to fire calls; officials affirmed that such emergency response would be allowed and described community value in permitting employees to respond to local emergencies.

Later in the meeting a motion to adopt Resolution 2526-003 was made and approved by voice vote; the transcript records the resolution number but the motion text in the minutes is incomplete. Following adoption, Dr. Matthew Harris addressed the board and community. Harris reflected on 34 years in education, 19 years in the district, praised staff and administrators, and accepted appreciation for continuing service. "It has been a blessing," Harris said, and he thanked colleagues, administrators and the community for their support.

Why it matters: the lead technician appointment affects facilities upkeep and emergency response arrangements; adoption of a resolution bearing the superintendent’s name signals a formal board action (transcript does not provide the full resolution text). The superintendent’s remarks provide context about institutional continuity and district leadership.