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Allegheny Valley school board approves Bus Patrol agreement with 6 yes votes 18:49

  • The board also recognized a state representative for work on securing a solar grant. 2:16
  • One board member recommended that the board authorize buying a used truck, accepting a Solar for Schools grant award of $300,000 for Acme Elementary and seeking a cost estimate for replacing auditorium seats. 16:17
  • The board approved an agreement with Bus Patrol, pending review by the solicitor, with 6 yes votes in a roll call. 18:49
  • Before the vote, a board member described the stop-arm cameras as coming at no cost to the district but raised concerns about AI surveillance and whether driver behavior would change. 19:09

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Item by item (14)
  1. Opening and roll call 0:59
    • The meeting was called to order at 7:12 PM, followed by the flag salute. 0:59
    • A staff member called the roll and reported 8 present. 1:49
  2. Recognition for solar grant work 1:51
    • The board recognized a state representative for help in securing a solar grant that a speaker said will save the district millions of dollars in energy costs. 3:03
    • The representative said the Solar for Schools program was competitive in its first year and the district received one of the largest allocations in Pennsylvania. 4:34
  3. Superintendent's report 9:06
    • The superintendent said 4 people were interested in serving as building substitutes at a rate of $175 a day and asked the board for permission to bring them in. 10:32
    • The superintendent invited feedback by the end of the month on a draft 3-year improvement plan attached to the public agenda. 13:22
    • Rebecca Mundok asked about the date of the safety drill, and a staff member said it is on the 14th. 14:02
  4. Bills and consent agenda 14:37
    • Antonio Pollino moved to approve the September 2026 Treasurer's Report, payment of bills and the accounts payable list. 14:52
    • Antonio Pollino moved to approve consent items 6B to 6M as listed. 15:35
  5. Finance report and truck purchase 16:17
    • Antonio Pollino reported that the finance committee discussed the Act 1 index for the 2027⁠-⁠2028 budget, substitute rates and cafeteria hiring. 16:17
    • Antonio Pollino moved to authorize buying a used truck from the Allegheny Valley Volunteer Fire Company from capital reserve funds, saying the current vehicle will not pass inspection. 17:19
  6. Solar for Schools grant 17:52
    • Antonio Pollino moved to accept a Solar for Schools grant award of $300,000 for Acme Elementary. 17:52
  7. Bus Patrol stop-arm camera agreement 18:49
    • A board member said the cameras come at no cost to the district, raised concerns about AI surveillance and driver behavior, and asked the district to push out communication about the law. 19:09
    • One board member said stopping is the law and violators need penalized, and another board member said the district pays no fee for the service. 25:31
    • A staff member said the program is funded by fees violators pay and that the goal is student safety. 27:03
    • The motion carried with 6 yes votes in a roll call. 29:55
  8. Auditorium seats and retaining wall reviews 30:09
    • One board member recommended that the board authorize the administration to consult with Kansian Johnson and Associates on cost estimates for replacing auditorium seats at Springdale Junior Senior High School and for retaining wall replacement and sidewalk repairs at the Colfax property. 30:09
    • One board member said the board needs a wall that is safe and not elaborate. 32:31
    • A staff member said there are emergency expenditures to put up a fence and tear the wall down, and that the matter has been called into insurance. 32:55
  9. Healthy snack machine 33:40
    • Antonio Pollino moved to proceed with a healthy snack dispensing machine at Springdale Junior Senior High School. 33:40
    • A speaker said the machine will be available only after the last school bell and will be housed in the McGee Field House lobby. 33:52
  10. Education items and band trip 34:49
    • Amy Sarno moved to approve a 2027 Spring Marching Band Trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on March 4th through 6th, 2027, with substitute coverage as the only district cost. 35:31
    • Rebecca Mundok said the marching band came in 2nd place at a PIMBA competition on Saturday. 36:10
  11. Personnel actions 37:46
    • Kathleen Haas moved to approve athletic staff, independent volunteers and supplemental staff for the 2026⁠-⁠27 school year as listed. 37:46
  12. Committee reports 42:27
    • Fred Derringer said the girls varsity soccer team clinched a playoff spot for the 2026 season. 42:30
    • Colleen Crumb said the policy committee reviewed policies for first reading and moved to approve first readings of the policies listed. 43:07
  13. Board discussion on committees and positions 44:35
    • A speaker said the board should revisit committee arrangements before reorganization in December. 44:42
    • One board member said community members ask who is in charge of specific matters and that committee areas should be reviewed. 46:03
    • One board member said several positions are listed for the musical but not the fall play even though the same services are needed. 48:35
  14. Adjournment 49:55
    • The chair invited audience comments before a motion to adjourn at 8 PM. 49:55
    • The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8 o'clock. 50:33

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Video: posted by the district as “AVSD School Board - Voting Meeting 10.13.2026”