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Board approves 2026–27 school calendar; superintendent announces $117,000 leadership grant and expert PD

New Kensington-Arnold School District Board of Directors General Meeting · June 2, 2026
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Summary

The board approved the 2026–27 school calendar and Superintendent Dr. Christopher Sefcheck announced a $117,000 leadership grant and plans for Franklin Covey and author Lori Desautels to provide professional development.

The Board approved the 2026–27 school calendar as presented after a recommendation from the Education Committee. Dr. Christopher Sefcheck said the district received a $117,000 leadership grant and will meet with Franklin Covey to confirm scope; author Lori Desautels, author of Connections Over Compliance, is expected to provide professional development to teachers at the start of the school year and throughout the year.

Superintendent Sefcheck emphasized the district will accept grant opportunities only if they align with established goals and do not add substantial extra work for staff. He also reported continued steps on lead testing mitigation, noting replacement of older water fountains with filtered flow water stations.