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Seneca Valley School District

SCHOOL BOARD ACTION SESSION

Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Auditorium - 7 p.m.

Minutes
May 12, 2025

I CALL TO ORDER by Mr. Enic DiTullio, President, called the meeting to order at 7:05
p.m.

A. Moment of Silence - The meeting was opened with a moment of silence.

B. Pledge of Allegiance - Stella Sepulveda, grade 3, Rowan Elementary School,
continued the board initiative, “I Led the Pledge” by reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance.

C. Roll Call - by Ms. Julia Benson, School Board Secretary, showed the following
members in attendance: Ms. Leslie Bredl, Ms. Nick Brower, Mr. Eric DiTullio, Ms.
Susan Harrison, Mr. Tim Hester, Mr. Fred Peterson, and Ms. Kari Zimmer. Mr.
Mike Jacobs and Mr. Jeff Widdowson were absent.

2z INFORMATION REPORTS

A. Student/Staff Recognition — It is with our deepest appreciation that we
congratulate the following 2024-25 Seneca Valley School District retirees for their
unwavering dedication and commitment to our students and schools, Together, this
distinguished group represents more than 800 years of combined service at Seneca

Valley:

1. Jodi Albert - CVE Technology Facilitator - 35 years

2. Linda Andreassi - Communications Director - 30 years

3. Susan Baker - Payroll Supervisor - 24 years 4 months

4. Patricia Ball - CO Administrative Assistant - 21 years 9 months

5. David Bopp - CO Custodian - 25 years

6. Elizabeth Cavicchia — Rowan Grade 2 - 35 years 5 months

7. Cindy Choura - Ehrman Crest Paraprofessional - 27 years

8. Robin Clay — HES Grade 2 - 19 years

9. Christine Cooper — RGMS Health & Physical Education - 28 years

10. Anita Duffy — SVIHS Nurse - 23 years 2 months

11. Margaret Fennell - SHS Cafeteria Manager - 27 years

12. Jeffrey Fraser - SVSHS Spanish Teacher - 23 years

13. DeeAnn Graham — CVE Principal - 30 years

14. Susan Greco - SHS Paraprofessional - 18 years 3 months

15. Richard Grupp - RGMS Maintenance — 20 years

16. Lynn Henderson - Haine Paraprofessional - 19 years 3 months

17. Gregory Johns — District Maintenance - 17 years 10 months

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18. Joseph Koromaus — RGMS Social Studies - 31 years

19. Michelle Kostlich — SHS School Counselor - 33 years 6 months

20. Sharon Kramer - HMS Grade 6 - 28 years

21. Nellie Luna — ECE/ECMS Cafeteria — 17 years 10 months

22. Dr. Matthew McKinley — Asst. Superintendent for Secondary Education - 36

years

23. Cheri Mihalik - SVIHS English - 22 years

24. James Mileski - SVSHS Technology Education - 33 years 5 months

25. Barry Murray - SVIHS Health & Physical Education - 27 years

26. Patrick O'Shea — RGMS Social Studies - 31 years 9 months

27. Michelle Ramage — SVIHS Learning Support - 26 years

28. Stacey Richard - CVE Grade 1 - 33 years

29. Joseph Rubaker - ECMS Grade 5 - 30 years

30. Judi Spinelli —~ SVIHS Multiple Supports - 26 years 7 months

31. Connie Wetzel - CO Administrative Assistant - 13 years 4 months

32. Susan White — RGMS Cafeteria Manager - 27 years 9 months

Dr. Vitale recognized that, together, the 32 retirees worked for SV for 841
years. She shared her gratitude for all that they have done and congratulated
them on their retirement.

Mr. Peterson reminded the retirees that their retirement is a commencement
and not an end. He shared that each of them has been of tremendous value
to the District and wished them well.

Mr. Brower, Ms. Bredl, Ms. Zimmer and Mr. DiTullio each thanked the
retirees for their commitment and congratulated them on their retirement.

B. Dates to Remember - Ms. Linda Andreassi announced the following dates to
remember:

May

May 5-16 Advanced Placement Testing

May 12-15 Keystone Exams

May 15 SV Job & Opportunities Fair, 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. — SHS

May 17 Armed Forces Day

May 22 Center for Biotechnology Open House, 6-7:30 p.m., SVIHS Library and
Labs; RSVP by May 16 to svfoundation{@svsd.net

May 26 Memorial Day Holiday — No School for students and staff

May 29 Graduation Day (May 30 is the Rain Date)

May 31 Seneca Valley 2™ Annual Best Buddies Walk, 9 a.m. — Noon, North
Boundary Park; Signup at Seneca Valley Best Buddies Walk
(runsignup.com)

June 6 Last Day of School for Grades K-11

June 9 Staff In-Service Day

Mr. DiTullio thanked everyone who helped with prom, and shared that he heard everything

went well.

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C. Financial Reports 5767

Operations

Senior High Activities
Intermediate High Activities
Middle School Activities
Athletics

Food Service

Tax Collections

Capital Projects Funds

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3. PUBLIC COMMENT - There was no public comment.

4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Action Meeting - April 7, 2025

5. TREASURER’S REPORT

6. GENERAL FUND BILLS
Grand Total: $2,384,706.29

7. CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS
Grand Total: $434,264.60

Mr. Brower motioned, seconded by Mr. Hester, to approve the minutes, treasurer’s report, general
fund bills and construction fund bills. The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting
in the affirmative.

8. ADMINISTRATION

A. Board Policy — Approved board policy 626.2 — Conflict of Interest — revised, first
reading.

B. Research Studies - Approved the following research studies:

1. Doctoral Candidate Hannah Hamilton to conduct a case study at Seneca Valley
entitled “Sustaining Change: Teacher Perspectives on PBIS Implementation in
Year Two. " This qualitative case study aims to explore the perspectives and
experiences of elementary educators regarding the implementation and
sustainability of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the
district.

2. Doctoral Candidate Geoff Childs to conduct a dissertation study at Seneca
Valley that examines how Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC)
programs are perceived in terms of academic impact, career preparation, and
risk mitigation.

Ms. Bredl motioned, seconded by Ms. Harrison, to approve the board policy and research studies.
The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative.

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9. INSTRUCTION 5768

A. Grant Disbursements - Granted permission for and to disburse, the following
grants:

1. The SVAOC Functional Fitness Lab Grant in the amount of $7,500 funded by
Highmark Foundation and requested by SVAOC Physical Education Teachers.
Funds will be used to purchase strength and conditioning equipment.

2. The Robotics Before and After School Programs Grant in the amount of
$30,000 funded by Arconic and requested by Ms. Annie Mersing. Funds will be
used for continuing the opportunity of having Robotics Clubs for middle and
elementary school students.

3. The Healthy Start Smoothie Cart Grant in the amount of $2,000 funded by the
National Dairy Council and requested by Dr. Erin Wilcher and Ms. Annie
Mersing. Funds will be used to purchase a Healthy Start Smoothie Cart.

4. The Ehrman Crest Middle School Movement Studio Grant in the amount of
$6,854 funded by Highmark School Grants and requested by Ms. Annie
Mersing and Mr. Tim Eiler. Funds will be used to enhance Ehrman Crest
Middle School’s existing Movement Studio.

B. Book Disposal — Approved the sale, donation, or recycling of obsolete books from
the Intermediate High School and Haine Middle School.

C. Student Trips - Approved the following student trips:

I. Mr. Jeremiah Friday and Ms. Linda Weismann to take six students to Phoenix,
Arizona, for the KidWind World Challenge, May 18-21, 2025. Students will
miss three days of instruction.

2. The secondary chorus trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, February
25-March 1, 2026, under the supervision of Ms. Bobi-Jean Alexander, Ms.
Claire Barker, and Ms. Chessa Crum. Students will miss three days of
instruction. This trip is at no cost to the district.

3. The Pennsylvania Junior Classical League Club trip to the state convention in
State College, May 25-26, 2025, under the supervision of Sarah Deeds, Amy
Seelbaugh and Zach Cene. The trip is at no cost to the District.

D. Conferences — Approved conference requests.
E. Bradley Center - Approved the agreement with The Bradley Center to provide

special education programming for enrolled students during the 2025-2026 school
year. Pending solicitor review.

F. Resource Adoption - Approved the adoption of the K-6 Amplify math resource.
G. Memorandum of Understanding - Approved the memorandum of understanding

with the Education Support Professionals Association to allow adjusted work
schedules during the instructional recess of the summer of 2025.

Mr. Brower motioned, seconded by Mr. Hester to approve grant disbursements, book disposal,
student trips, conferences, the Bradley Center agreement, resource adoption and the Memorandum
of Understanding. The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative.

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10. BUSINESS/FINANCE - Mr. Mike Jacobs S

A. Budget Transfers - Approved budget transfers.

B. Bid Awards — Awarded the following bids for the 2025-2026 school year:

1. General Supplies

2. Print Supplies

C. Depository/Treasurer — Appointed NexTier Bank as depository for the 2025-2026
school year.

D. Bond Issuance Resolution —~Authorized the incurring of nonelectoral debt by the
issuance of general obligation (limited tax) bonds. Series 2025 in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $39,500,000 covenanting to pay, and pledging all available taxing
power of the local government unit for the payment of, the bonds; establishing a sinking
fund and appointing a sinking fund depository; fixing the form, maximum interest rates,
maturity, redemption and other provisions for the payment thereof; authorizing the
acceptance of a proposal for the purchase of the bonds ; authorizing the filing of the
required documents with the Department of Community and Economic Development;
ratifying and directing certain actions of officers; and making certain other covenants
and provisions in respect of the bonds.

E. Xerox Business Solutions Agreement (previously AmCom/ComDoc) - Approved an

addendum to the existing document management agreement with Xerox Business
Solutions for a 60-month lease covering a total of twenty-five (25) devices. All existing
devices will be replaced with new machines. The addendum further includes 587,000
black/white impressions and 73,000 color impressions per year.

F. Ryan Gloyer Middle School Quarry Tile Replacement Phase IV - Awarded the
General Construction Contract, per COSTARS, Commonwealth of PA cooperative
purchasing program, to Allegheny Installations in the amount of $454,000.

Mr. Hester motioned, seconded by Ms. Harrison, to approve budget transfers, bid awards,
depository/treasurer, bond issuance resolution, Xerox Business Solutions agreement and the Ryan
Gloyer Middie School Quarry Tile Replacement Phase V. The motion carried on a voice vote with
those present voting in the affirmative.

11. PERSONNEL - Approved the following personnel items that were discussed in executive
session held prior to the meeting:

A. Resignation — Classified — Amanda Randall

B. Appointments - Professional Substitutes - Sara Hazen, Alexandra Reed, Joya
Stebbins, Classified Substitutes — Susan Bordy, Patricia Hayden, Internship — Bryce
Manley, Supplementals — Jay Roman, Brian Goche, Jeff Richards, Oliver Wiehe, Jim
Houser, Scott Stewart, Jenna Plummer, Kasey Kraus, Matt Pournaras, Carlos Salgado,
Rosa Salgado, Scott Postler, Megan Kelly, Lisa Ridenour, Lisa Tyson, Laura Wise,
Elaine Duggan, Megan Wise, Katie Wise, Brynn Lefler, Alexa Gates, Jenna Montelaro,
Wanda Reynolds, Adria Herlihy, Jennifer Roush, Erin Stewart, Steven Fortunato,
Lauren Calderone, Tara Rocks, Ashley Graham, Kevin Holman, Hillary Mellott, Janet
Tallerico, Maria Landolina, Katherine Peterson, Michaela Herrmann, Taylor Kockler,

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Rosemary Piso, Lisa Kasper, Jennifer Shipe, Jonathan Hickman, Andrea Platt, Amanda
Weir, Amy Brush, Susan Irwin, Jeanne Probst, Ryan Balog, Melissa Mitro, Carolyn
Cox, Jason Groom, Leah Carlin, Susan Himic, Melinda Hickman, Ashley Nardone,
Erin Andrekovich, Melissa Cipollone, Gioia Warecki, Colleen Krause, Joan
Widdowson, Megan Davis, Abigail Russell, Stephanie Chiapusio, Tisha Konvolinka,
Nicole Ehmann, Shay Houser, Halley Alexander, Brooke Wilson, April Christopher,
Melody Snyder, Molly Brunner, Cortney Lambert, Kelsey Pappas, Eleanor Sgro, Robin
Presco, Claire Staudacher, Katherine Webb, Stephen Wolfe, Eva Herman, Victoria
Hinchee, Shelly Droz, Kristi Dietz, Katelyn Gall, Adelina DiTullio, Jordan Sadiey,
Carey Beachem, Allyson Calvert, Emily Murphy, Callie Bruno, Christina Dugan,
Amanda Jamison, Pamela Volz, Tracy Semega, Whitney Corrigan, Suzanne Duer,
Lynne Rodrigues, Rebecca Rockey

C. Contract Renewal - Dr. Sean McCarty

D. Position Changes effective July 1, 2025 - Dr. Marie Palano, Mr. Ashley Porter, Dr.
Anthony Babusci

E. Non-Renewal

F. Leaves - Professional - Chelsea Bennardo, Brittney Cianci, Amanda Horwat, Claire
Barker, Rebecca Finch, Lindsay Bergstrom

G. Sabbatical — Rachel Johnson

H. Retirements - Professional — Michelle Kostlich, Classified — Richard Grupp, Nellie
Luna

Ms. Zimmer motioned, seconded by Ms. Bredl, to approve resignation, appointments, contract
renewal, position changes effective July 1, 2025, non-renewal, leaves, sabbatical and retirements.
The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative.

12 LETTERS SENT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD - - The following constituent
communicated through the SVSD school board email account after posting the May 5,
2025, public agenda:

a. Dana Chappell

Dr. Vitale shared that the District received grant funding from Remake Learning, the Ryan Gloyer
Memorial Run and additional grants found by Ms. Annie Mersing to cover the approximately
$10,000 needed to stock the streams and host Remake Learning. Teachers from neighboring
districts, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and other non-profit organizations were
invited to attend and learned to fly fish and tie their own fly, amongst other hands-on learning
activities.

13. ADJOURNMENT - With nothing further to come before the board, Mr. Brower motioned,
seconded by Ms. Zimmer, to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. The motion carried on a
voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative.

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14. EXECUTIVE SESSION — An executive session was held prior to this meeting to discuss
personnel items.

Mr. Eric DiTullio, President

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Ms. Julia Benson, School Board Secretary

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=== MEETING AGENDA ===

Seneca Valley School District
SCHOOL BOARD ACTION SESSION

Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Auditorium - 7 p.m.

Public Agenda
May 12, 2025
** Subject to Change**

CALL TO ORDER by Mr. Eric DiTullio, President
A.

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance - “I Led the Pledge” – Stella Sepulveda, grade 3, Rowan
Elementary School.

Roll Call

INFORMATION REPORTS
A.

Student/Staff Recognition – It is with our deepest appreciation that we
congratulate the following 2024-25 Seneca Valley School District retirees for their
unwavering dedication and commitment to our students and schools. Together, this
distinguished group represents more than 840 years of combined service at Seneca
Valley:

1. Jodi Albert – CVE Technology Facilitator - 35 years

2. Linda Andreassi - Communications Director - 30 years

3. Susan Baker - Payroll Supervisor - 24 years 4 months

4. Patricia Ball - CO Administrative Assistant - 21 years 9 months

5. David Bopp – CO Custodian - 25 years

6. Elizabeth Cavicchia – Rowan Grade 2 - 35 years 5 months

7. Cindy Choura - Ehrman Crest Paraprofessional - 27 years

8. Robin Clay – HES Grade 2 - 19 years

9. Christine Cooper – RGMS Health & Physical Education - 28 years

10. Anita Duffy – SVIHS Nurse - 23 years 2 months

11. Margaret Fennell – SHS Cafeteria Manager - 27 years

12. Jeffrey Fraser – SVSHS Spanish Teacher - 23 years

13. DeeAnn Graham – CVE Principal - 30 years

14. Susan Greco - SHS Paraprofessional - 18 years 3 months

15. Richard Grupp – RGMS Maintenance – 20 years

16. Lynn Henderson - Haine Paraprofessional - 19 years 3 months

17. Gregory Johns – District Maintenance - 17 years 10 months

18. Joseph Koromaus – RGMS Social Studies - 31 years

19. Michelle Kostlich - SHS School Counselor – 33 years 6 months

20. Sharon Kramer – HMS Grade 6 - 28 years

21. Nellie Luna – ECE/ECMS Cafeteria – 17 years 10 months

22. Dr. Matthew McKinley – Asst. Superintendent for Secondary Education - 36
years

23. Cheri Mihalik – SVIHS English - 22 years

24. James Mileski – SVSHS Technology Education - 33 years 5 months

25. Barry Murray - SVIHS Health & Physical Education - 27 years

26. Patrick O'Shea – RGMS Social Studies - 31 years 9 months

27. Michelle Ramage – SVIHS Learning Support - 26 years

28. Stacey Richard – CVE Grade 1 - 33 years

29. Joseph Rubaker – ECMS Grade 5 - 30 years

30. Judi Spinelli – SVIHS Multiple Supports - 26 years 7 months

31. Connie Wetzel - CO Administrative Assistant - 13 years 4 months

32. Susan White – RGMS Cafeteria Manager - 27 years 9 months
B.

Dates to Remember

May
May 5-16
May 12-15
May 15
May 17
May 22

Advanced Placement Testing
Keystone Exams
SV Job & Opportunities Fair, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – SHS
Armed Forces Day
Center for Biotechnology Open House, 6-7:30 p.m., SVIHS Library and
Labs; RSVP by May 16 to svfoundation@svsd.net
Memorial Day Holiday – No School for students and staff
Graduation Day (May 30 is the Rain Date)
Seneca Valley 2nd Annual Best Buddies Walk, 9 a.m. – Noon, North
Boundary Park; Signup at Seneca Valley Best Buddies Walk
(runsignup.com)
Last Day of School for Grades K-11
Staff In-Service Day

May 26
May 29
May 31
June 6
June 9
C.

Financial Reports

Operations
Senior High Activities
Intermediate High Activities
Middle School Activities
Athletics
Food Service
Tax Collections
Capital Projects Funds

PUBLIC COMMENT

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.

Action Meeting – April 7, 2025

TREASURER’S REPORT
2

GENERAL FUND BILLS
Grand Total: $2,384,706.29

CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS
Grand Total: $434,264.60

ADMINISTRATION
A.

Board Policy – Approve board policy 626.2 – Conflict of Interest – revised, first
reading.

Research Studies - Approve the following research studies:

1. Doctoral Candidate Hannah Hamilton to conduct a case study at Seneca Valley
entitled “Sustaining Change: Teacher Perspectives on PBIS Implementation in
Year Two.” This qualitative case study aims to explore the perspectives and
experiences of elementary educators regarding the implementation and
sustainability of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the
district.

INSTRUCTION
A.

Grant Disbursements – Grant permission for and to disburse, the following grants:

Book Disposal – Approve the sale, donation, or recycling of obsolete books from
the Intermediate High School and Haine Middle School.

Student Trips – Approve the following student trips:
3

1. Mr. Jeremiah Friday and Ms. Linda Weismann to take six students to Phoenix,
Arizona, for the KidWind World Challenge, May 18-21, 2025. Students will
miss three days of instruction.

10.

Conferences – Approve conference requests.

Bradley Center - Approve the agreement with The Bradley Center to provide
special education programming for enrolled students during the 2025-2026 school
year. Pending solicitor review.

Resource Adoption – Approve the adoption of the K-6 Amplify math resource.

Memorandum of Understanding - Approve the memorandum of understanding
with the Education Support Professionals Association to allow adjusted work
schedules during the instructional recess of the summer of 2025.

BUSINESS/FINANCE
A. Budget Transfers – Approve budget transfers.
B. Bid Awards – Award the following bids for the 2025-2026 school year:

1. General Supplies

2. Print Supplies
C. Depository/Treasurer – Appoint NexTier Bank as depository for the 2025-2026
school year.
D. Bond Issuance Resolution –Authorize the incurring of nonelectoral debt by the
issuance of general obligation (limited tax) bonds. Series 2025 in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $39,500,000 covenanting to pay, and pledging all available taxing
power of the local government unit for the payment of, the bonds; establishing a sinking
fund and appointing a sinking fund depository; fixing the form, maximum interest rates,
maturity, redemption and other provisions for the payment thereof; authorizing the
acceptance of a proposal for the purchase of the bonds ; authorizing the filing of the
required documents with the Department of Community and Economic Development;
ratifying and directing certain actions of officers; and making certain other covenants
and provisions in respect of the bonds.
E. Xerox Business Solutions Agreement (previously AmCom/ComDoc) - Approve an
addendum to the existing document management agreement with Xerox Business
Solutions for a 60-month lease covering a total of twenty-five (25) devices. All existing
devices will be replaced with new machines. The addendum further includes 587,000
black/white impressions and 73,000 color impressions per year.
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F. Ryan Gloyer Middle School Quarry Tile Replacement Phase IV - Award the

11.

12.

General Construction Contract, per COSTARS, Commonwealth of PA cooperative
purchasing program, to Allegheny Installations in the amount of $454,000.
PERSONNEL – Approve resignation, appointments, contract renewal, position changes
effective July 1, 2025, non-renewal, leaves, sabbatical and retirements.
LETTERS SENT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
a. Dana Chappell

13.

ADJOURNMENT