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Secretary

Dr. Hamsini Rajgopal

Solicitor

Matthew M. Hoffman, Esq.

Other Members:

School Board Committees


The Board Members conduct a great deal of business through the committees on which they serve. The committees meet to deliberate matters, conduct studies, review existing policies and practices, and make recommendations. These committees are:

Athletics & Activities

Purpose: Directs recreational and extra-curricular activities.
Chairperson: Fred Derringer

Education 

Purpose: Evaluates and recommends educational programs and textbooks.
Chairperson: Amy Sarno

Technology

Purpose: Assists and advises regarding the District's technology infrastructure and integration of technology.
Chairperson: Nicole Paulovich

Finance/Operations

Purpose: Directs and recommends the development of revenue needed to fund public education and the purchase of contracted services, supplies, repairs, and renovations. 
Chairperson: Antonio Pollino

Personnel

Purpose: Recommends employment and deals with matters concerning the welfare of employees.
Chairperson: Kathleen Haas

Policy

Purpose: Examines current policies and recommends new policies to govern the District.
Chairperson: Colleen Crumb

Emergency Management

Purpose: Oversees the District's Emergency Management Program.
Chairperson: Antonio Pollino

Committee Meetings

The Allegheny Valley School Board holds Committee Meetings one hour prior to each Planning and Voting meeting.

The Emergency Management Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

The Policy Committee holds meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of Acmetonia Elementary School.

The issues discussed and the actions taken at Board meetings are important and affect the education of the students of the Allegheny Valley School District. The District’s motto, “Partnership for Excellence: Youth, School and Community” reflects the Board’s desire to involve the public in decisions that relate to the schools. Residents must take an active part in order for this partnership to be successful. It is both important and helpful for school directors and administrators to hear input from the public. The bottom line remains that the Board of School Directors are elected to serve the public and to see that the District meets the educational needs of its students. School personnel need community partnerships to make this happen.


The School District is a busy place; many different educational programs and events occur every day. The best way to keep up with these happenings is to become involved in the School District. Community members are urged to attend meetings to update themselves on happenings in the District.

The Allegheny Valley School District Board of School Directors and Administrators welcome you to join them each month. A School Board meeting schedule is listed below. Agenda Planning Sessions will be held on the second Tuesday of the month; regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month, except where listed below. All Standing Committee Meetings will begin one hour prior to each Planning and Voting meeting. All meetings will be held in the Acmetonia Forum located at 300 Pearl Ave, Cheswick, PA 15024 unless moved to our alternate meeting location at Marshall Auditorium located at Springdale Jr-Sr High School, 501 Butler Rd., Springdale, PA  15144.  All meetings are open to the public.

2026 Meeting Schedule

Month Meeting Date Time
January Planning Session Jan. 13, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Jan. 20, 2026 7:00 p.m.
February Planning Session Feb. 10, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Feb. 17, 2026 7:00 p.m.
March Planning Session Mar. 10, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Mar. 17, 2026 7:00 p.m.
April Planning Session Apr. 14, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Apr. 21, 2026 7:00 p.m.
May Planning Session May 12, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting May 18, 2026 7:00 p.m.
June Planning Session Jun. 16, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Jun. 23, 2026 7:00 p.m.
July Planning Session TBA  
  Regular Meeting TBA 7:00 p.m.
August Planning Session Aug. 11, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Aug. 18, 2026 7:00 p.m.
September Planning Session Sept. 1, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Sept. 8, 2026 7:00 p.m.
October Planning Session Oct. 6, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Oct. 13, 2026 7:00 p.m.
November Planning Session Nov. 10, 2026 7:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Nov. 17, 2026 7:00 p.m.
December Reorganization Dec. 8, 2026 6:00 p.m.
  Regular Meeting Dec. 8, 2026