Keystone Oaks board previews textbook adoptions, a no‑cost dual‑enrollment program and policy updates

Board members heard multiple education and curriculum items the district plans to bring forward for approval. The chair said the board will review minutes and a nomination for treasurer next week and then Administrator outlined specific items requiring board action at the next meeting, including textbook adoptions and service agreements.

Administrator described the AIU service agreement for Waterfront Learning, the district’s virtual‑education program, and said the district continues to use Edgenuity as part of its online offerings. Staff noted a standard 30‑day review window for textbook adoption materials.

A significant contract item discussed was a new dual‑enrollment agreement with Community College of Allegheny County that staff said is funded by BNY Mellon. "Completely funded," Staff member (speaker 2) stated, and both staff and administrators said the program carries no direct cost to students. The board also discussed the contract language and agreed to correct retroactive-date wording; staff said the agreement as written reflects a Dec. 1, 2023 retroactive start date and that the board could amend the wording before final approval.

The board also reviewed policy work: items 2–7 were presented as second readings and Administrator said policy 907.7 will be abolished because it is covered by another policy; administrators reminded members that certain codes of conduct are required by law to be approved annually. Administrator reported the five‑year review of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s comprehensive guidance plan has been completed with only minor changes.

Personnel and personnel‑adjacent items were previewed: Administrator said Mr. Kubiak recommended hiring Alisa Santiago as a confidential administrative assistant to handle payroll; the appointment will be on next week’s consent agenda for formal approval.

Why it matters: Textbook adoptions, service agreements and dual‑enrollment programs shape curriculum access and district spending. The board’s action on the CCAC/BNY Mellon agreement determines whether students immediately gain tuition‑free college course access and whether administrative retroactive language will stand.

Next steps: The board will consider these items (textbook adoptions, AIU/Waterfront Learning agreement, the CCAC dual‑enrollment agreement, the abolishment of policy 907.7 and the Alisa Santiago appointment) on next week’s agenda; staff will circulate corrected contract language if necessary.