Hempfield Area School Board meeting lists $5.7 million in roof work, AV and vehicle purchases and regional budget items
April 13, 2026 | Hempfield Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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Hempfield Area School District directors on April 13 reviewed a package of capital projects and regional budget items the administration placed on the working‑meeting agenda, including two large school roof projects, several audio‑visual and intercom upgrades, and a planned vehicle purchase.
The agenda recommended approval to finish remaining roof sections at Fort Allen Elementary at a proposed cost of $3,446,158.00 (Garland Company, Inc.; David M. Maines Roofing, Inc.) and at West Point Elementary at $2,259,750.00 (Garland Company, Inc.; PA Roofing Systems). Both projects were listed as to be paid from the district’s GOB 2022 Fund.
The Buildings & Grounds/Transportation section also listed three capital repair and replacement purchases totaling $180,228.00 to be paid from the same GOB 2022 Fund: a new intercom system for West Point Elementary ($116,490.00) and auditorium audio‑visual systems for Stanwood Elementary ($37,355.00) and West Hempfield Middle School ($26,383.00).
The agenda included a recommendation to purchase one 2026 Ford F‑550 4x4 crew cab dump truck through the COSTARS program from Smail Automotive Group for $114,685.00, to be budgeted in the General Fund and paid from Unassigned Fund Balance for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The gasoline procurement item remained incomplete on the agenda; the number of gallons and per‑gallon price were listed as "to be determined."
On regional budgets, the board listed the Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center (CWCTC) 2026–27 budget for approval; CWCTC’s total budget was listed as $13,722,842.00 with Hempfield’s gross share of $2,312,941.00 and a final net cost to the district of $1,748,276.00 after two state offsets shown in the agenda. The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit general operating budget was listed at $6,305,373.14 with Hempfield’s contribution shown as $35,637.91. The agenda also included a Master Services Agreement with the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit running June 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
The agenda recommended acceptance of a State Safety Grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in the amount of $197,282.00 for the period July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028, and recommended continued district participation in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services‑administered School‑Based ACCESS Program through contractor Sivic Solutions Group for FY 2026–27.
The working meeting agenda presents these items as motions or recommended approvals; the transcript does not record roll‑call votes or final outcomes for the capital purchases and budget approvals in the body of the meeting notes. The only recorded vote in the provided transcript was the unanimous vote to adjourn.
The district mission statement — "The Hempfield Area School District, in its commitment to excellence, shall engage and educate all students for personal success through a shared responsibility with the student, family, and community in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment" — was read at the meeting.
The agenda recommended approval to finish remaining roof sections at Fort Allen Elementary at a proposed cost of $3,446,158.00 (Garland Company, Inc.; David M. Maines Roofing, Inc.) and at West Point Elementary at $2,259,750.00 (Garland Company, Inc.; PA Roofing Systems). Both projects were listed as to be paid from the district’s GOB 2022 Fund.
The Buildings & Grounds/Transportation section also listed three capital repair and replacement purchases totaling $180,228.00 to be paid from the same GOB 2022 Fund: a new intercom system for West Point Elementary ($116,490.00) and auditorium audio‑visual systems for Stanwood Elementary ($37,355.00) and West Hempfield Middle School ($26,383.00).
The agenda included a recommendation to purchase one 2026 Ford F‑550 4x4 crew cab dump truck through the COSTARS program from Smail Automotive Group for $114,685.00, to be budgeted in the General Fund and paid from Unassigned Fund Balance for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The gasoline procurement item remained incomplete on the agenda; the number of gallons and per‑gallon price were listed as "to be determined."
On regional budgets, the board listed the Central Westmoreland Career & Technology Center (CWCTC) 2026–27 budget for approval; CWCTC’s total budget was listed as $13,722,842.00 with Hempfield’s gross share of $2,312,941.00 and a final net cost to the district of $1,748,276.00 after two state offsets shown in the agenda. The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit general operating budget was listed at $6,305,373.14 with Hempfield’s contribution shown as $35,637.91. The agenda also included a Master Services Agreement with the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit running June 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
The agenda recommended acceptance of a State Safety Grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in the amount of $197,282.00 for the period July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028, and recommended continued district participation in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services‑administered School‑Based ACCESS Program through contractor Sivic Solutions Group for FY 2026–27.
The working meeting agenda presents these items as motions or recommended approvals; the transcript does not record roll‑call votes or final outcomes for the capital purchases and budget approvals in the body of the meeting notes. The only recorded vote in the provided transcript was the unanimous vote to adjourn.
The district mission statement — "The Hempfield Area School District, in its commitment to excellence, shall engage and educate all students for personal success through a shared responsibility with the student, family, and community in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment" — was read at the meeting.
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