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Resident asks Kiski board to approve host agency so she can host international student
Summary
Maria Pampina addressed the board during public comment asking the district to confirm/approve an exchange-student host organization (IUSA/AYUSA) after a prior denial and lack of explanation.
During the public-comment portion of the meeting, Maria Pampina of Allegheny Township told the board she wants to host an international high-school student but has encountered an unexplained denial from a prior application. She identified the agency involved (referred to in the transcript as IUSA/AYUSA) and asked the district to vet or approve the organization so placements can move forward.
Pampina said she has been contacted by agency staff and that a prospective student has reached out; she asked the board to "please consider approving me again" so she and the student do not waste time or emotional energy waiting for the district’s decision. Dr. Lord clarified that the district does not directly approve host families and that the organization conducts the approval; he said the board policy requires such organizations to be vetted by July 1 and that the item may appear on the Monday agenda if the vetting is completed.
The board did not take action on this item at the information meeting; Dr. Lord said staff would follow up with the applicant and check on the vetting process and possible Monday agenda placement.
