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Seneca Valley School District
SCHOOL BOARD ACTION SESSION
Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Auditorium - 7 p.m.
Minutes
September 15, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER by Mr. Eric DiTullio, President, called the meeting to order at 7:11
p.m.
A, Moment of Silence - The meeting was opened with a moment of silence.
B.
Pledge of Allegiance - Carson Coles, fifth grader at Haine Middle School,
continued the board initiative, “I Led the Pledge” by reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Roll Call - by Ms. Julia Benson, School Board Secretary, showed the following
members in attendance:; Mr. Nick Brower, Mr. Eric DiTullio, Ms. Susan Harrison,
Mr. Tim Hester, Mr. Mike Jacobs, Mr. Fred Peterson, Mr. Jeff Widdowson and Ms.
Kari Zimmer. Ms. Leslie Bred]l was absent.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
A,
Student/Staff Recognition - Ehrman Crest Elementary School in Cranberry
Township was awarded a $10,000 grant for a gym equipment makeover as part of a
national initiative by the American Heart Association and the NFL Foundation.
Physical Education Teacher Sara Coon led the effort that helped the school win this
grant by encouraging students to learn Hands-Only CPR through the Kids Heart
Challenge and American Heart Challenge. Participating schools received funding to
promote physical activity and lifesaving skills. The collaboration aims to empower
students with CPR knowledge to improve cardiac emergency survival rates.
Dates to Remember — Mr. lan Hunter announced the following dates to remember:
September 16 National Information Technology (IT) Professionals Day
September 17 Intermediate High School Open House/Senior High School Open House
September 18 Ryan Gloyer Middle School Open House
September 22 Rosh Hashana Begins
September 22 Autumn Begins
September 25 SV Homecoming Carnival (5 p.m.) and Parade (7 p.m.), Secondary
Campus
September 26 SV Homecoming Court Recognition, 6:30 p.m., NexTier Stadium
September 27 SV Homecoming Dances, 7-10 p.m., IHS & SHS
October 1 Yom Kippur Begins
October 2 National Custodial Workers Recognition Day
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Professional Development {Act 80) Day and K-6 Parent-Teacher
October 2 In-Service Day — No School for Students
October 3
Conference Day ~ No School for Students
October 4 | SAT Testing, 7:30 a.m., SHS
October 6
§chogl_ Board Work Session Meeting, 7 p.m., SVSHS Auditorium
C. All-Star Award, Winner, September 2025 — Mr. Logan Ellsworth, Security, was
recognized and presented the All-Star Award by Mr. Bob Ceh, Senior High School
Principal. Mr. Ceh shared that Mr. Ellsworth approaches his job positively and
professionally. Mr. Ellsworth is the one who you will find directing traffic on and
off campus each school day, walking the campus to ensure student and staff safety
and at after-school events. He continued by sharing that the students look up to him
and respect him because he respects them. Mr. Ceh thanked Mr. Ellsworth for all
that he does and congratulated him for this achievement.
Mr. Jacobs, Ms. Zimmer and Mr. DiTullio each thanked him for all that he does to
ensure that the students feel safe, cared for and for being so attentive,
Dr. McCarty commented on how Mr. Ellsworth has grown as a leader and that he is
building leaders throughout the entire security team with this quiet, logical
approach.
Ms. Linda Andreassi addressed the Board and administration, thanking them for their service,
making children their number one priority and sharing that she is forever grateful for the past 30
years as the Communications Director.
Each Board member and member of administration in attendance, shared remarks of gratitude,
encouragement and well wishes for her retirement.
D. Financial Reports
Ll A L S
Operations
Senior High Activities
Intermediate High Activities
Middle School Activities
Athletics
Food Service
Tax Collections
Capital Projects Funds
3. PUBLIC COMMENT - Public comment was heard from Mr. Jack McMillin regarding
the IHS school project, Ms. Julie Jones regarding vo-tech and Ms. Yvonne Dobrzanski
regarding well wishes for Ms. Andreassi.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Work Session — August 4, 2025
B. Action Meeting - August 11, 2025
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5. TREASURER’S REPORT 8
6. GENERAL FUND BILLS
2024-2025 Grand Total: $392,204.40
2025-2026 Grand Total: $3,908,289.52
7. CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS
Grand Total: $970,691.78
Mr. Hester motioned, seconded by Ms. Harrison, 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. PSBA 2026 Officer Elections Slate of Candidates - Elected the Pennsylvania School
Board Association (PSBA) officers.
Mr. Hester motioned, seconded by Mr. Brower, to approve the PSBA 2026 Officer Slate of
Candidates. The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative and
Mr. DiTullio abstaining.
B. Board Policy - Approved board policy 611 — Purchases Budgeted, revised, first
reading.
C. School Bus Drivers - Approved additional bus driver list for the 2025-26 school year
as provided by transportation vendor of First Student Inc.
D. Student Adjudication - Approved student adjudication #2025-26-01.
Ms. Harrison, motioned, seconded by Mr. Brower, to approve the board policy, school bus drivers
and student adjudication. The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the
affirmative.
9. INSTRUCTION
A. Conferences - Approved conference requests.
B. Student Trips
1. Approved the Orchestra trip to Washington, D.C., March 19-21, 2026, under the
supervision of Ms. Sarah Miller. Students will miss two days of instruction and
the trip is at no cost to the District.
2. Approved the Seneca Valley Raider Baseball program (Varsity & JV) to Jackie
Robinson Complex in Vero Beach, FL. from March 13-March 16, 2026, under
the supervision of coaches Mr. Eric Semega, Mr. Tom Magill and Mr. Greg
Hayward. Students will miss up to two days of school and the trip is at no cost to
the District.
3. Acknowledged Mr. Jeremiah Friday and Mr. Kenneth Cahall to take interested
sixth grade students to Yellowstone National Park to conduct scientific research,
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February 14-19, 2026. Students will miss three days of instruction and the trip is
at no cost to the District.
Children’s Institute Agreement - Approved the agreement with The Children’s
Institute, The Day School, to provide special education programming and services
for students during the 2025-2026 school year. Pending solicitor review.
Children’s Institute Agreement - Approved the tuition agreement with The
Children’s Institute, The Day School, for enrolled students during the 2025-2026
school year. Pending solicitor review.
The Watson Institute - Approved the tuition agreement with The Watson Institute,
Education Center Sewickley, for enrolled students during the 2025-2026 school
year. Pending solicitor review.
The Watson Institute - Approved the tuition agreement with The Watson Institute,
Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISA-Sewickley), for enrolled students
during the 2025-2026 school year. Pending solicitor review.
PA Connecting Communities Memorandum of Understanding - Approved the
MOU with PA Connecting Communities to provide individual transition services to
students and address employment and independent living skills for the 2025-2026
school year. Pending solicitor review.
Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Title I Services Agreement - Approved the
AIU services agreement for Title I Non-Public services for the 2025-2026 school
year.
Non-Public Title I Services Agreement - Approved the Third-Party Letter of
Agreement for Nonpublic Title I Services with the Midwestern Intermediate Unit
IV for the 2025-26 school year.
Research Studies — Approved the following research studies:
1. Doctoral Candidate, Daniel Guerra, Intermediate High School Assistant
Principal, to conduct research enhancing classroom practices to address school
connectedness. This is an Iterative Design Study that investigates how
participating teachers experience, implement, and sustain pedagogical practices
through a three-phase workshop series grounded in the Plan-Do-Study-Act
(PDSA) improvement cycle.
2. Doctoral Candidate, Malika Christopher, Intermediate High School Counselor,
to conduct a study that explores the effectiveness of a pilot professional
development session designed to help educators better understand the barriers
that can limit students’ access to educational opportunities.
Mr. Widdowson motioned, seconded by Mr. Jacobs, to approve conferences, student trips, the
Children’s Institute Agreement, the Children's Institute Agreement, Watson Institute Agreement,
Watson Institute Agreement, PA Connecting Communities Memorandum of Understanding,
Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Title I Services Agreement, Non-Public Title 1 Services
Agreement and research studies. The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in
the affirmative.
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PERSONNEL - Approved the following personnel items that were discussed in executive
session held prior to the meeting:
A. Resignation - Supplemental - Sarah White
B. Appointments — Professional Substitutes — Ronald Butschle, Chelsea Mesisca,
Alexandra Reed, Classified — Michael Corrigan, Elaine Acosta, Tiffany Dick,
Classified Substitutes — Connor Benson
C. Leaves - Professionals — Alicia Scopellite, Carly Magnotta, Classified — Sarah
Schneider
D. Retirement - Classified — Rosalie Bentley
Ms. Zimmer motioned, seconded by Mr. Widdowson, to approve the resignation, appointments,
leaves and retirement. The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the
affirmative.
11.
12.
13.
LETTERS SENT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD - The following constituents
communicated through the SVSD school board email account after posting the September
8, 2025, public agenda:
Ao TR e Qe o P
Nicole Boone
Julie Jones
Andrea Braganza Jardini
Sue Ann Jones
Kayla McGregor
Shannon Mihalacki
Bob Perkins
Jack McMillin
Kevin O’Neill
Susan Oliver-Stough
Linda Sherman
ADJOURNMENT - With nothing further to come before the board, Mr. Widdowson
motioned, seconded by Mr. Brower, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. The motion carried
on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative.
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
September 15, 2025
** Subject to Change**
1.
2.
CALL TO ORDER by Mr. Eric DiTullio, President
A.
Moment of Silence
B.
Pledge of Allegiance – “I Led the Pledge” - Carson Coles, grade 5, Haine Middle
School.
C.
Roll Call
INFORMATION REPORTS
A.
Student/Staff Recognition – Ehrman Crest Elementary School in Cranberry
Township was awarded a $10,000 grant for a gym equipment makeover as part of a
national initiative by the American Heart Association and the NFL Foundation.
Physical Education Teacher Sara Coon led the effort that helped the school win this
grant by encouraging students to learn Hands-Only CPR through the Kids Heart
Challenge and American Heart Challenge. Participating schools received funding to
promote physical activity and lifesaving skills. The collaboration aims to empower
students with CPR knowledge to improve cardiac emergency survival rates.
B.
Dates to Remember
September 16
September 17
September 18
September 22
September 22
September 25
September 26
September 27
October 1
October 2
October 2
October 3
October 4
National Information Technology (IT) Professionals Day
Intermediate High School Open House/Senior High School Open House
Ryan Gloyer Middle School Open House
Rosh Hashana Begins
Autumn Begins
SV Homecoming Carnival (5 p.m.) and Parade (7 p.m.), Secondary
Campus
SV Homecoming Court Recognition, 6:30 p.m., NexTier Stadium
SV Homecoming Dances, 7-10 p.m., IHS & SHS
Yom Kippur Begins
National Custodial Workers Recognition Day
In-Service Day – No School for Students
Professional Development (Act 80) Day and K-6 Parent-Teacher
Conference Day – No School for Students
SAT Testing, 7:30 a.m., SHS
October 6
School Board Work Session Meeting, 7 p.m., SVSHS Auditorium
C.
All-Star Award, Winner, September 2025 - Logan Ellsworth, Security
D.
Financial Reports
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Operations
Senior High Activities
Intermediate High Activities
Middle School Activities
Athletics
Food Service
Tax Collections
Capital Projects Funds
3.
PUBLIC COMMENT
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
B.
Work Session – August 4, 2025
Action Meeting – August 11, 2025
5.
TREASURER’S REPORT
6.
GENERAL FUND BILLS
2024-2025 Grand Total: $392,204.40
2025-2026 Grand Total: $3,908,289.52
7.
CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS
Grand Total: $970,691.78
8.
ADMINISTRATION
A.
PSBA 2026 Officer Elections Slate of Candidates - Elect the Pennsylvania School
Board Association (PSBA) officers.
B.
Board Policy – Approve board policy 611 – Purchases Budgeted, revised, first
reading.
C. School Bus Drivers – Approve additonal bus driver list for the 2025-26 school year as
provided by transportation vendor of First Student Inc.
D.
9.
Student Adjudication – Approve student adjudication #2025-26-01.
INSTRUCTION
A.
Conferences – Approve conference requests.
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B.
Student Trips –
1. Approve the Orchestra trip to Washington, D.C., March 19-21, 2026, under the
supervision of Ms. Sarah Miller. Students will miss two days of instruction and
the trip is at no cost to the District.
2. Approve the Seneca Valley Raider Baseball program (Varsity & JV) to Jackie
Robinson Complex in Vero Beach, FL. from March 13-March 16, 2026, under
the supervision of coaches Mr. Eric Semega, Mr. Tom Magill and Mr. Greg
Hayward. Students will miss up to two days of school and the trip is at no cost to
the District.
3. Acknowledge Mr. Jeremiah Friday and Mr. Kenneth Cahall to take interested
sixth grade students to Yellowstone National Park to conduct scientific research,
February 14-19, 2026. Students will miss three days of instruction and the trip is
at no cost to the District.
C.
Children’s Institute Agreement - Approve the agreement with The Children’s
Institute, The Day School, to provide special education programming and services
for students during the 2025-2026 school year. Pending solicitor review.
D.
Children’s Institute Agreement - Approve the tuition agreement with The
Children’s Institute, The Day School, for enrolled students during the 2025-2026
school year. Pending solicitor review.
E.
The Watson Institute - Approve the tuition agreement with The Watson Institute,
Education Center Sewickley, for enrolled students during the 2025-2026 school
year. Pending solicitor review.
F.
The Watson Institute - Approve the tuition agreement with The Watson Institute,
Social Center for Academic Achievement (WISA-Sewickley), for enrolled students
during the 2025-2026 school year. Pending solicitor review.
G.
PA Connecting Communities Memorandum of Understanding - Approve the
MOU with PA Connecting Communities to provide individual transition services to
students and address employment and independent living skills for the 2025-2026
school year. Pending solicitor review.
H.
Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Title I Services Agreement - Approve the
AIU services agreement for Title I Non-Public services for the 2025-2026 school
year.
I.
Non-Public Title I Services Agreement - Approve the Third-Party Letter of
Agreement for Nonpublic Title I Services with the Midwestern Intermediate Unit
IV for the 2025-26 school year.
J.
Research Studies – Approve the following research studies:
1.
Doctoral Candidate, Daniel Guerra, Intermediate High School Assistant
Principal, to conduct research enhancing classroom practices to address school
connectedness. This is an Iterative Design Study that investigates how
participating teachers experience, implement, and sustain pedagogical practices
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through a three-phase workshop series grounded in the Plan-Do-Study-Act
(PDSA) improvement cycle.
2. Doctoral Candidate, Malika Christopher, Intermediate High School Counselor,
to conduct a study that explores the effectiveness of a pilot professional
development session designed to help educators better understand the barriers
that can limit students’ access to educational opportunities.
10.
PERSONNEL – Approve the resignation, appointments, leaves and retirement.
11.
LETTERS SENT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
12.
Nicole Boone
Julie Jones
Andrea Braganza Jardini
Sue Ann Jones
Kayla McGregor
Shannon Mihalacki
Bob Perkins
Jack McMillin
Kevin O’Neill
Susan Oliver-Stough
Linda Sherman
ADJOURNMENT
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