Boobash Halloween event to support local children in need
October 14, 2024 | Fox Chapel Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Fox Chapel Area School District held a meeting with eight members present, while Ms. Findlay was absent and Ms. Dad and Mrs. Lynch participated via telephone. The meeting began with a presentation from Lucas Rudinski, president of the Fox Chapel Area High School chapter of the National Honor Society, who invited the community to the upcoming Boobash event. Scheduled for October 23rd, the event will feature Halloween-themed activities for children and will collect donations for local initiatives supporting children in need.
The meeting proceeded with no report from the Superintendent and a brief acknowledgment of an executive session held prior to the public meeting to discuss confidential student matters. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting without any corrections.
In new business, the board discussed several items related to facilities and transportation, including the hiring of additional school bus drivers for the 2024-2025 school year and agreements with HF Lens Company for various engineering services related to projects at Fox Chapel Area High School and Dorseyville Middle School. These agreements were approved unanimously.
Financial matters were also addressed, with disbursements from the general fund and capital reserve fund approved, alongside a finance report for August 2024. The board also approved a necessary upgrade to the eFinance Plus software at a cost of $13,920.
In the instruction segment, the board approved a settlement of claims by the parents of a student. Additionally, a first reading of revised policies concerning student discipline, bullying, and emergency preparedness was conducted, with members expressing appreciation for the committee's efforts in policy development.
The meeting concluded with a motion to move forward on personnel matters, indicating ongoing administrative actions within the district. Overall, the meeting highlighted community engagement through events like Boobash, as well as significant administrative and financial decisions aimed at enhancing the educational environment in the district.
The meeting proceeded with no report from the Superintendent and a brief acknowledgment of an executive session held prior to the public meeting to discuss confidential student matters. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting without any corrections.
In new business, the board discussed several items related to facilities and transportation, including the hiring of additional school bus drivers for the 2024-2025 school year and agreements with HF Lens Company for various engineering services related to projects at Fox Chapel Area High School and Dorseyville Middle School. These agreements were approved unanimously.
Financial matters were also addressed, with disbursements from the general fund and capital reserve fund approved, alongside a finance report for August 2024. The board also approved a necessary upgrade to the eFinance Plus software at a cost of $13,920.
In the instruction segment, the board approved a settlement of claims by the parents of a student. Additionally, a first reading of revised policies concerning student discipline, bullying, and emergency preparedness was conducted, with members expressing appreciation for the committee's efforts in policy development.
The meeting concluded with a motion to move forward on personnel matters, indicating ongoing administrative actions within the district. Overall, the meeting highlighted community engagement through events like Boobash, as well as significant administrative and financial decisions aimed at enhancing the educational environment in the district.
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