Seneca Valley School District received the Great Pennsylvania Schools Ribbon from the Pennsylvania School Board Association during the February 3, 2025, work session, as the board also named a new varsity football head coach and processed $5.4 million in bills.

The meeting opened on a somber note with a moment of silence honoring three losses. Beth Born, a Valley Lines driver for Bus S88, passed away unexpectedly. Richard "Rick" Eagle, a former home and school visitor who worked in education for several decades, also died recently. The board additionally acknowledged the January 29 plane and helicopter collision in Washington, D.C. and the January 31 plane crash in Philadelphia.

Lena Hannah, PSBA Member Outreach Manager, formally presented the Great Pennsylvania Schools Ribbon. The recognition honors districts demonstrating commitment to academic rigor, community engagement, resilience, and financial health. Communications staff Tiffany Hernandez and Morgan Waag joined the presentation for their contributions through the SV Communications Department.

Board President Eric DiTullio announced that Don Barclay was hired as the new Varsity Football Head Coach, drawing attention to what was otherwise a routine personnel section. Barclay was among dozens of supplemental coaching appointments approved that evening.

The board also approved the resignation of administrator Jessica Parker and the promotion of Jeremy Womer to an administrative appointment. Three retirements were accepted: Director Linda Andreassi, teacher Christine Cooper, and classified staff member Margaret Fennell. Multiple professional and classified leaves were granted.

Two student adjudications were approved. A resident, Serenity Vincent, addressed the board during public comment regarding student safety concerns.

In financial business, the board approved $4,642,535.23 in general fund bills and $817,766.45 in construction fund bills. Mike Jacobs thanked Business Manager Ms. Kirk and the administration for completing the annual audit ahead of schedule. The board acknowledged the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, approved tax collector compensation for 2026-2027 through 2029-2030, joined the BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative, and approved a K-12 photography agreement with Jostens through 2027-28.

DiTullio noted that Governor Shapiro would present the 2025-26 budget proposal to the General Assembly the following day, February 4.

The board previewed several items for formal approval at the February 10 action meeting, including the 2025-2026 school calendar, local district holidays, three board policies, a $27,500 agreement with Magic School, Inc. for educational technology software, a $2,000 Tri-County Business-Education Partnership mini-grant for the Raider Robotics program, and a Unified Champion Schools memorandum with Special Olympics Pennsylvania for indoor bocce at Ryan Gloyer Middle School.

DiTullio praised the Unified Bocce program, noting that over 200 school districts now participate statewide and that the team recently held its senior night with more than 200 winter athletes attending in support.

He also congratulated the SV Girls' Basketball team for earning the WPIAL Section Championship title for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Multiple student trips were previewed including a JROTC visit to Camp Perry, Ohio, an orchestra trip to Johnstown for PMEA Regions, and a future trip to Greece and Italy at no cost to the district.

Eight of nine board members attended; Leslie Bredl was absent. DiTullio expressed gratitude to those who reached out after the passing of his mother. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.