Pennsylvania / School Districts / Kiski Area SD
The Kiski Area School District board appointed Christina Meese to the vacant Region 2 seat by a 7–1 tally Dec. 8, 2025; the board also handled routine personnel, finance, legislation and student-activity items at the meeting.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Kiski Area SD
After pulling letter 's' from the supplemental list for a separate roll-call and holding a brief executive session to discuss personnel, the Kiski Area School District board voted and announced that the motion to approve the supplemental appointment did not pass.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Kiski Area SD
Field superintendent Don Pascanoi told the board the new middle school is weather-tight, with most concrete work done and about 50% of windows installed; mechanical, electrical and data infrastructure are underway but a revised schedule has not yet been delivered by the general contractor.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Kiski Area SD
District staff recommended replacing the sunsetting VersaTrans routing system with Traversa (same vendor). Administration said $11,388 will be charged to this year's budget and larger implementation costs (roughly $206,000) will be budgeted next year; the system adds driver iPads, GPS route pickup and student swipe cards for safety and parent communications.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Kiski Area SD
At its November reorganization and Dec. 3 information meeting, the Kiski Area School District board swore in members and elected Jenna Raul as president and Don Mellinger as vice president by voice vote; the board also confirmed committee representatives including a CTC appointment.
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District solicitor reported that on Nov. 24 his firm filed a declaratory action in Commonwealth Court against Commonwealth Charter Academy and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, joined by several districts, alleging statutory and nonprofit compliance breaches and citing fund-balance and salary concerns.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Kiski Area SD
The district will reorganize its technology department after a retirement: promoting Alex Polka to an information technology supervisor, moving an existing technician to tech 2, and hiring for a technician 1 role; administration said the reorganization produces approximately $30,000 in savings.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Kiski Area SD
Kiski Area School District recognized four fall athletes who qualified for Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) state competitions, with coaches and students describing team camaraderie and individual achievements.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Kiski Area SD
Independent auditors told the Kiski Area School District board they expect to issue an unmodified opinion on the district’s 2024–25 financial statements, reviewed bond activity and reported no findings in the single audit of federal programs.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Kiski Area SD
At its Nov. 17 meeting, the Kiski Area School District board approved multiple routine items including reports, minutes, personnel slate, finance and construction actions by voice votes; no contested motions or roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.