February 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda
Pequea Valley School Board
February 5, 2026
7:00 PM
Agenda
There will be an Executive Session before the Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter.
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION – FFA award winners will be recognized.
A. Building Project Phase II Update.............................................. John Bowden, Larry LeVato, and Elysia Mikklesen
B. Secondary Aviation Course (PDF).............................................................. Rich Eby, John Trovato and Mike Stitzer
C. 2026-2027 Secondary Curriculum Guide Final/Highlighted Changes.................. Rich Eby and John Trovato
D. Safety Update and Discussion (PCCD Grant)............................................................................................ Cathy Koenig
E. General Fund Budget.......................................................................................................................................... John Bowden
F. Milk Options Breakfast and Lunch PPT/PDF......................................................................................... Robert Hollinger
LIAISON REPORTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by _____ and a second by _____, the Board approved the January 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.
CHIEF OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS AND SUPERINTENDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
On a motion by _____ and a second by _____, the contract of Superintendent, Erik B. Orndorff, was renewed for
three years, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. (rc)
On a motion by _____ and a second by _____, approval was given for the following Consent Agenda Item A. (rc)
A. To proceed to bid for Phase II of the construction project involving the partial demolition and
renovation to the former High School and the demolition of the Intermediate School.
On a motion by _____ and a second by _____, approval was given for the following Consent Agenda Items B-M. (rc)
B. An agreement with Octorara School District to give Pequea Valley students the opportunity
to participate in its Career and Technical Programs where seats are available for the 2026-2027
school year, at a tuition rate equivalent to the tuition rate charged by the Chester County
Intermediate Unit.
C. CSIU as our eRate consultant agency for the 2026-2027 funding year, in the amount of $7,000.
D. The Secondary Course Selection Guide for the 2026-2027 school year.
E. The Secondary Aviation Course
F. The sale of out-of-warranty technology at the following prices for seniors and secondary staff
members (plus tax). Note - These sale prices are for graduating seniors and secondary staff that
are up for refresh this spring/summer.
Secondary Staff Laptops:
- MacBook M1 256BG SSD (2020): $246
- MacBook Pro 16in (2019): $186
- MacBook Pro M1 13in 500GB SSD: $234
- MacBook Pro M1 16in: $438
Secondary Staff iPads:
- 9th Generation: $105
- iPad Pro 12.9 5th Generation: $243
Senior Laptops:
- MacBook M1 128GB SSD (2020): $220
G. To enter into an independent contract with the following pit orchestra participants, to be paid
out of the High School Musical Student Activities account.
- James Ackerman, $560
- Robert Corrao, $560
- Lexy Lassak, $560
- Annelise Lorentzen, $560
- Ray Lucera, $400
- Renee Mendenhall, $640
- Byron Mikesell, $640
- Matthew Miller, $400
- John Spade, $560
H. The purchase of three MaxHUB XBoard V7 Series 4K Flat Panel UHD displays, equipped with
integrated cameras, microphones, and speakers, for use in PV Secondary Special Education IEP
meetings, at a total cost of $28,940. This purchase includes wall mounts, PC modules with 12th
Generation Intel Core processors, and Logitech MK955 Signature Slim wireless keyboard and mouse
combinations.
I. To approve a 21 foot replacement equipment trailer from Burkholder Manufacturing, at a cost of $12,195.
J. The expulsion of Student A effective January 9, 2026 through January 2027 for possession of a nicotine
and marijuana vape.
K. To enter into a one-year contract with TalkingPoints, a parent communication tool, in the amount of $5,005.
L. Financial Reports and Presentation of Bills for December 2025.
M. Personnel.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. Agenda topics for February 24, 2026, Committee meeting
- Construction Update, Phase II
- 2026-2027 District Calendar
ADJOURNMENT