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