Aliquippa School Board observes moment of silence in memory of Shawntae Olden

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa School  District Superintendent asked the school board to observe a moment of silence  in memory of cheerleader sponsor Shawntae Olden who died last week.  Dionna Hines was appointed  to be a volunteer coach for the cheerleaders by the board..

The district’s  8 support staff members were granted raises  of $1,250 each for the 2020-2021 school year.
District Athletic Director Brandon LeDonne  told the  board that each football player, band member, and cheerleader will receive  2 free tickets for upcoming home games  due to social distancing Superintendent Dr. Peter M Carbone  said  ,”It’s all trial and error, get the parents in first.”Junior/senior high school principal Stacey Alexander said the district’s YouTube Channel is accessible. She said, type in Aliquippa School District and a bell will appear to  enable residents to watch the home games