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Seneca Valley School District
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SCHOOL BOARD ACTION SESSION
Seneca Valley Senior High School Auditorium - 7 p.m.
Minutes
October 13, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Eric DiTullio, President, called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
A.
B.
Moment of Silence - The meeting was opened with a moment of silence.
Pledge of Allegiance - Daisi Segulla, second grader, Connoquenessing Valley
Elementary, 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: Ms, Leslie Bredl, Mr. Nick Brower, Mr. Eric DiTullio, Mr.
Tim Hester, Ms. Susan Harrison, Mr. Mike Jacobs, Mr. Fred Peterson and Mr. Jeff
Widdowson. Ms. Kari Zimmer was absent.
2. INFORMATION REPORTS
A.
Student/Staff Recognition — On Friday, October 10, Seneca Valley Senior High
School students and staff were deeply moved by a powerful presentation from 96-
year-old Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler. Mr. Chandler shared his firsthand
experiences of surviving Auschwitz and other concentration camps. The event was
organized and MCed by AP Government and Honors U.S. History teacher Mr. Jim
Lucot and provided students with a rare and profound educational opportunity to
hear directly from a survivor. Mr. Chandler’s story of endurance and hope left a
lasting impact on all who attended, reinforcing the importance of remembrance and
empathy.
Dr. Vitale shared that she attended the presentation with Mr. Chandler and how the
students were impacted by his story. The students made her proud with their
attentiveness, their maturity and thought-out questions.
Dates to Remember — Mr. lan Hunter announced the following dates to remember:
October 18 ACT Testing — SHS
October 20 Diwali
October 20 SVAOC End of First Nine Weeks, Grades 7-12
October 22 Winter Sport Drug Testing and Concussion Testing — SHS Athletic
Offices — 2:45 p.m.
October 24 SV End of First Nine Weeks, Grades 7-12
QOctober 31 Halloween
November 2 Daylight Savings Time Ends
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November 2 Seneca Valley Foundation’s Third Annual Ryan Gloyer Memorial
Run/Walk presented by Westinghouse — Secondary Campus — 9 a.m.
More information at SFC Ryan Gloyver Memorial Run (svsd.net)
November 3 School Board Work Session — 7 p.m. — SHS Auditorium
C.
All-Star Award, Winner, October 2025 - Mr. Dave McCabe, Haine Elementary
and Middle School Custodian, was recognized and presented the All-Star Award by
Dr. Kristen White, Haine Elementary School Principal. Dr. White shared that Mr.
McCabe exemplifies excellence, works collaboratively, has a positive attitude and
an enthusiastic personality. She also shared that she is grateful for Mr. McCabe’s
dedication, kindness and enthusiastic personality. Dr. White thanked Mr. McCabe
for all that he does and congratulated him on this achievement.
Ms. Harrison thanked Mr. McCabe for taking such great care of the children at
Haine.
Mr. Peterson recognized the mission that Mr. McCabe shared of providing a clean
and safe environment for the children and that it is evident that he exemplifies the
culture of Haine School in all that he does.
Mr. DiTullio read comments from Ms. DiTullio. They included that Mr. McCabe is
great, always willing to help and that the teachers are all appreciative of all he does.
Dr. Vitale thanked Mr. McCabe for all that he does and shared that every job is
important.
Financial Reports
Operations
Senior High Activities
Intermediate High Activities
Middle School Activities
Athletics
Food Service
Tax Collections
Capital Projects Funds
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PUBLIC COMMENT - Public comments were heard from:
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Kristine Hart on the topic of new building plans and the benefits of the performing arts.
Amdanda Schwendemann on the topic of the IHS building project including the
Performance Arts and Auditorium.
Mark Harmanos on the topic of supporting the proposed improvements.
Julie Jones on the topic of budget.
Jack McMillin on the topic of proposed THS project.
Shannon Maschmeier on the topic of the IHS construction project.
Bonnie Carter on the topic of full day kindergarten.
Nancy Duerring on the topic of $165 million proposed IHS project.
Bill Adams on the topic of the expansion project.
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4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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A. Work Session - September 8, 2025
B. Action Meeting - September 15, 2025
5. TREASURER’S REPORT
6. GENERAL FUND BILLS
Total: $4,662,196.05
7. CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS
Total: $1,214,152.96
Ms, Harrison 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 611 — Purchases Budgeted, second, final
reading.
B. School Bus Drivers — Approved additional bus driver list for the 2025-26 school year
as provided by transportation vendor of First Student Inc.
Mr. Widdowson motioned, seconded by Mr. Brower, to approve the board policy and school bus
drivers. The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative.
9. INSTRUCTION
A. Psychology Club - Approved the establishment of the Psychology Club at no cost to
the District and under the supervision of volunteer sponsor Ms. Erin Ceh, effective for
2025-2026 school year.
B. Watson Institute - Approved the tuition agreement with The Watson Institute, The
Education Center, for enrolled students during the 2025-2026 school year.
C. Conferences - Approved conference requests.
Mr. Hester motioned, seconded by Mr. Widdowson, to approve the Psychology Club, Watson
Institute Agreement and conferences. The motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting
in the affirmative.
10. BUSINESS/FINANCE
A. Budget Transfers - Approved budget transfers.
Mr. Jacobs motioned, seconded by Ms. Bredl, to approve budget transfers. 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.
B.
Appointments — Professional Substitutes — Holly Badger, Benjamin Kane, Aslyn Pry,
Meghan Rodgers, Joya Stebbins, Michelle Varlotta, Amy Wamboldt, Katy Nelson,
Classified - Gregory Rearick, Neil Herbe, Alexandra Larson, Supplementals - Jen
Durst, Kalene Ireland, Courtney Strieby
Leaves — Professional — Jessica Bear, Katelynn Zaremski
Ms. Harrison motioned, seconded by Mr. Jacobs, to approve the appointments and leaves. The
motion carried on a voice vote with those present voting in the affirmative.
12.
LETTERS SENT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD - The following constituents
communicated through the SVSD school board email account after posting the October 6,
2025, public agenda:
a.
Marla Billinger, Pami Dick, David Weber, Sally Boring, Ken Galvin, Michael and
Linda Stoffel, Douglas Pallack , Barb Gallaugher, Patrick Murray, Gregory and Lorry
Jordan, Linda Davis, Frank Staudt, Jacob Ifft, Lynnae Hughes, Melissa Sheptak, Curtis
Graf, Pauline Kort, Tyler Sammons, Julie Jones, Barbara Waugaman, Shirley & Tom
Jones, Dawn Shipley, Marcy Bollman, Paige Miller, Brian Kennedy, Derek Hathazy,
Carla Cozzucoli, Meghan Smoot, Brandon Nulph, Thomas & Kathryn Bardol, Candace
Kantz, Tracie Rudek, Tucker VanDyke, Christine Gasparin, Jason Racke, Myles Bizub,
Steven Haus, Hilary Walczak, Eric Schaar, Heather Efaw, Gwen Schlick, Marcia
Schoeffel, Gabrielle Lee, Annie Gohn, Ben & Vi Jezovnik, Tom Stump, Melissa
Turner, Steve Jones, Mary Carole Hamm, Dawn Hansen, Harry Christner, Tina Bizub,
Lisa Bizon, Natalie MacKay, Brandi Neal, Timothy Straight, Becky MacKay, Rebecca
Wells, Omar Ifft, Mary Maatta, Mike Morgan, Christine Statzer, Vickie Brown, Katie
Tomo, Mark Calhoun, Gene Brown, Heather Smith, Arden Ifft, Tim Donato, Jill
Donato, Bernadette Dollin, Jay Sommariva, Lonnie McDanel, Lynn Knepp, Casey
Knepp, Ryan C, Eric Smith, Robert Budny, Kellee Gnipp, Doris Mason, Denise
Hathazy Davis, Talea Limonciello, Angela Deutsch-Ferrari, Jeff Gradwell, Lisa &
Barry Krause, Chad Miller, Brandie Sberna, Douglas Morrison, Luke Clawson, Amy
Majors, Helen Henry, Connie Simpson, John Campbell, Daniel & Toni Lutz, Hillary
Wingard, Sally Painter, Jeff Gaguzis, Angie Denham, Joyce Hagosky, Vince Sacco,
John Hill, Colleen Tanner, Jane Henderson, Megan Foster, Shannon Mihalacki, Aaron
Loccisano, Ben Cole, Susan Weber, Shana Reinhart, Sean Riley, April Householder,
Mitch & Melissa Dykstra, Dr. Parag Batavia, Kristie Long, Carol & Jerry Buban,
Tanisha Faber, Katie Gemperlein, Bruno Cappella, Katie & Jeff Zagenczyk, Cindy
Maypole, Jessica Wright, Lynsey Johnson, Andrea Vogel, Cindy Smeltzer, Brandie
Grassa, Madeline Nowak, Brandy Carothers, Ben & Dawn Morelli, Heather Keefe
Coleman, Brianna Buccini, Lisa & Ted Zierden, Jennifer Shank, Jared MacKay, Darla
Hancher, Kim Haberman, Maura Hensler, Brian Kephart, Mark Bidoli, Kelly Weber,
Shannon Sporer, John Mitro, Benjamin White, Bob Vaughn, Lynn & Ray Ballantine,
Anne Stanton, Atul Pai, Lisa Robinson, Joyce Rabovsky, Joyce Yasko, Rebecca Prible,
Kristi Moore, Jane Sheidy, Jennifer Harmanos, Amy Gift, Joanne McKenna, Joe
Whitney, Robert Traugh, Bethany Traugh, Sarah Cardosi, Corrine Sassaman, Emily
Tilden, Dwight Boehm, Jason Logue, Kate Knecht, Nancy Cable, Cynthia Harmon
(Wehman), Sue Kushnereit, Barbara Hake, Devin Shelgren, Maura Hensler, Brandie
Grassa, John Brooker, Judy Frederick, Tom & Diana Beaudoin, Martin Busser, Brittany
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Bell, John Skelly, Cathy Rape, Carla Bamhart, Donna Brooker, Dana Chappell, Matt
North, John Rodger Lees, Nicki Barron, Jeff Knecht, Lorraine & Charlie Maxwell,
Steve Mihalcki, Sharon Kreuer, Andrea Vogel, Mike Tweedy, Geoff Zimmerman, Cara
McGrady, The Galligan-Stierle Family, Megan Shane, Tara Himes, Kelsey Niebauer,
Tracy Dabravalskas, Tad Thompson, Adam & Dara Locke, Nathan Tharnish, Sandy
Vandergrift, Erin Berger, Peter Kennaday, Sarah Wilson, Christian Shane, Thomas
Murray, Donna Statzer, Devon Drake, Shannon Maschmeier, Amanda Slovak, Cheryl
& Robert Hahn, Robin Rausch, Heidi Menzel, Jack McMillin, Erin Berger, Marie
Dufalla, Amy Thompson, Robert Budny, Cathy Capizzi, Erin Weiss & Margaret
Fitzgerald, Kristen Clarke, Bill Adams, Phil & Robin Kriley, John Czolba, Shannon
Robertson, Jolie Zelesnak, Catey Hunter, Erin Donahue, Patricia Abraham, John
Lyman, Aaron Sullivan, Kory, Eric & Emelina Swaney, Joanne Ramsden, Laura
Donaldson, Gene & Jennifer Peck, Emily Mazzant, John Sekuta, Raymond Butler,
Bridget Williams, Stan Willis, Joe Madeja, Chet Jack, Sue Ann Jones, Patrick Mike,
Nicole King Yohe, Rosetta Dufalla, Dona Ulakovic, Larry & Jodi Ehret, Margaret
Macher, Dr. Sonia Jaiswal, Bob & Debbie Richards, Robin James, Tiffany Monz,
Jessica Straight, Margie Riggle, James & Barbara Mike, Linda Etherson, Dale & Kathy
Reisinger, Kaitlyn Halter, Kathy Kaper, Dale Gould, Jr. Kristine Hart, Lisa Bowers,
Beth Lauer, Nancy Bowers, Tennille Simonson, Brian & Lori Stroia, Mark Alters,
James Hart, Timothy Sparks, Alex Etherson, Robert Gregor, Judy O’Bri, Julie Sullivan,
Amanda Cole, Ryan Markham, Kevin Lenz, Marcia Yesenosky
ADJOURNMENT - With nothing further to come before the board, Ms. Harrison
motioned, seconded by Mr. Hester, to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 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 Senior High School Auditorium - 7 p.m.
Public Agenda
October 13, 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” – Daisi Segulla, grade 2,
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary.
C.
Roll Call
INFORMATION REPORTS
A.
Student/Staff Recognition – On Friday, October 10, Seneca Valley Senior High
School students and staff were deeply moved by a powerful presentation from 96year-old Holocaust survivor Howard Chandler. Mr. Chandler shared his firsthand
experiences of surviving Auschwitz and other concentration camps. The event was
organized and MCed by AP Government and Honors U.S. History teacher Mr. Jim
Lucot and provided students with a rare and profound educational opportunity to
hear directly from a survivor. Mr. Chandler’s story of endurance and hope left a
lasting impact on all who attended, reinforcing the importance of remembrance and
empathy.
B.
Dates to Remember
October 18
October 20
October 20
October 22
October 24
October 31
November 2
November 2
November 3
ACT Testing – SHS
Diwali
SVAOC End of First Nine Weeks, Grades 7-12
Winter Sport Drug Testing and Concussion Testing – SHS Athletic
Offices – 2:45 p.m.
SV End of First Nine Weeks, Grades 7-12
Halloween
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Seneca Valley Foundation’s Third Annual Ryan Gloyer Memorial
Run/Walk presented by Westinghouse – Secondary Campus – 9 a.m.
More information at SFC Ryan Gloyer Memorial Run (svsd.net)
School Board Work Session – 7 p.m. – SHS Auditorium
C.
All-Star Award, Winner, October 2025 – Dave McCabe, Haine Elementary and
Middle School Custodian.
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 – September 8, 2025
Action Meeting – September 15, 2025
5.
TREASURER’S REPORT
6.
GENERAL FUND BILLS
Total: $4,662,196.05
7.
CONSTRUCTION FUND BILLS
Total: $1,214,152.96
8.
ADMINISTRATION
9.
10.
A.
Board Policy – Approve board policy 611 – Purchases Budgeted, second, final
reading.
B.
School Bus Drivers – Approve additional bus driver list for the 2025-26 school year
as provided by transportation vendor of First Student Inc.
INSTRUCTION
A.
Psychology Club - Approve the establishment of the Psychology Club at no cost to
the District and under the supervision of volunteer sponsor Ms. Erin Ceh, effective for
2025-2026 school year.
B.
Watson Institute - Approve the tuition agreement with The Watson Institute, The
Education Center, for enrolled students during the 2025-2026 school year.
C.
Conferences – Approve conference requests.
BUSINESS/FINANCE
A.
Budget Transfers – Approve budget transfers.
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11.
PERSONNEL – Approve appointments and leaves.
12.
LETTERS SENT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
a. Marla Billinger, Pami Dick, David Weber, Sally Boring, Ken Galvin, Michael and
Linda Stoffel, Douglas Pallack , Barb Gallaugher, Patrick Murray, Gregory and Lorry
Jordan, Linda Davis, Frank Staudt, Jacob Ifft, Lynnae Hughes, Melissa Sheptak, Curtis
Graf, Pauline Kort, Tyler Sammons, Julie Jones, Barbara Waugaman, Shirley & Tom
Jones, Dawn Shipley, Marcy Bollman, Paige Miller, Brian Kennedy, Derek Hathazy,
Carla Cozzucoli, Meghan Smoot, Brandon Nulph, Thomas & Kathryn Bardol, Candace
Kantz, Tracie Rudek, Tucker VanDyke, Christine Gasparin, Jason Racke, Myles Bizub,
Steven Haus, Hilary Walczak, Eric Schaar, Heather Efaw, Gwen Schlick, Marcia
Schoeffel, Gabrielle Lee, Annie Gohn, Ben & Vi Jezovnik, Tom Stump, Melissa
Turner, Steve Jones, Mary Carole Hamm, Dawn Hansen, Harry Christner, Tina Bizub,
Lisa Bizon, Natalie MacKay, Brandi Neal, Timothy Straight, Becky MacKay, Rebecca
Wells, Omar Ifft, Mary Maatta, Mike Morgan, Christine Statzer, Vickie Brown, Katie
Tomo, Mark Calhoun, Gene Brown, Heather Smith, Arden Ifft, Tim Donato, Jill
Donato, Bernadette Dollin, Jay Sommariva, Lonnie McDanel, Lynn Knepp, Casey
Knepp, Ryan C, Eric Smith, Robert Budny, Kellee Gnipp, Doris Mason, Denise
Hathazy Davis, Talea Limonciello, Angela Deutsch-Ferrari, Jeff Gradwell, Lisa &
Barry Krause, Chad Miller, Brandie Sberna, Douglas Morrison, Luke Clawson, Amy
Majors, Helen Henry, Connie Simpson, John Campbell, Daniel & Toni Lutz, Hillary
Wingard, Sally Painter, Jeff Gaguzis, Angie Denham, Joyce Hagosky, Vince Sacco,
John Hill, Colleen Tanner, Jane Henderson, Megan Foster, Shannon Mihalacki, Aaron
Loccisano, Ben Cole, Susan Weber, Shana Reinhart, Sean Riley, April Householder,
Mitch & Melissa Dykstra, Dr. Parag Batavia, Kristie Long, Carol & Jerry Buban,
Tanisha Faber, Katie Gemperlein, Bruno Cappella, Katie & Jeff Zagenczyk, Cindy
Maypole, Jessica Wright, Lynsey Johnson, Andrea Vogel, Cindy Smeltzer, Brandie
Grassa, Madeline Nowak, Brandy Carothers, Ben & Dawn Morelli, Heather Keefe
Coleman, Brianna Buccini, Lisa & Ted Zierden, Jennifer Shank, Jared MacKay, Darla
Hancher, Kim Haberman, Maura Hensler, Brian Kephart, Mark Bidoli, Kelly Weber,
Shannon Sporer, John Mitro, Benjamin White, Bob Vaughn, Lynn & Ray Ballantine,
Anne Stanton, Atul Pai, Lisa Robinson, Joyce Rabovsky, Joyce Yasko, Rebecca Prible,
Kristi Moore, Jane Sheidy, Jennifer Harmanos, Amy Gift, Joanne McKenna, Joe
Whitney, Robert Traugh, Bethany Traugh, Sarah Cardosi, Corrine Sassaman, Emily
Tilden, Dwight Boehm, Jason Logue, Kate Knecht, Nancy Cable, Cynthia Harmon
(Wehman), Sue Kushnereit, Barbara Hake, Devin Shelgren, Maura Hensler, Brandie
Grassa, John Brooker, Judy Frederick, Tom & Diana Beaudoin, Martin Busser, Brittany
Bell, John Skelly, Cathy Rape, Carla Barnhart, Donna Brooker, Dana Chappell, Matt
North, John Rodger Lees, Nicki Barron, Jeff Knecht, Lorraine & Charlie Maxwell,
Steve Mihalcki, Sharon Kreuer, Andrea Vogel, Mike Tweedy, Geoff Zimmerman, Cara
McGrady, The Galligan-Stierle Family, Megan Shane, Tara Himes, Kelsey Niebauer,
Tracy Dabravalskas, Tad Thompson, Adam & Dara Locke, Nathan Tharnish, Sandy
Vandergrift, Erin Berger, Peter Kennaday, Sarah Wilson, Christian Shane, Thomas
Murray, Donna Statzer, Devon Drake, Shannon Maschmeier, Amanda Slovak, Cheryl
& Robert Hahn, Robin Rausch, Heidi Menzel, Jack McMillin, Erin Berger, Marie
Dufalla, Amy Thompson, Robert Budny, Cathy Capizzi, Erin Weiss & Margaret
Fitzgerald, Kristen Clarke, Bill Adams, Phil & Robin Kriley, John Czolba, Shannon
Robertson, Jolie Zelesnak, Catey Hunter, Erin Donahue, Patricia Abraham, John
Lyman, Aaron Sullivan, Kory, Eric & Emelina Swaney, Joanne Ramsden, Laura
Donaldson, Gene & Jennifer Peck, Emily Mazzant, John Sekuta, Raymond Butler,
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Bridget Williams, Stan Willis, Joe Madeja, Chet Jack, Sue Ann Jones, Patrick Mike,
Nicole King Yohe, Rosetta Dufalla, Dona Ulakovic, Larry & Jodi Ehret, Margaret
Macher, Dr. Sonia Jaiswal, Bob & Debbie Richards, Robin James, Tiffany Monz,
Jessica Straight, Margie Riggle, James & Barbara Mike, Linda Etherson, Dale & Kathy
Reisinger, Kaitlyn Halter, Kathy Kaper, Dale Gould, Jr. Kristine Hart, Lisa Bowers,
Beth Lauer, Nancy Bowers, Tennille Simonson, Brian & Lori Stroia, Mark Alters,
James Hart, Timothy Sparks, Alex Etherson, Robert Gregor, Judy O’Bri, Julie Sullivan,
Amanda Cole, Ryan Markham, Kevin Lenz, Marcia Yesenosky
13.
ADJOURNMENT
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