Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published February 23, 2024 10:02 A.M.
(Center Township, Pa) A paraprofessional, 2 custodians, 9 grounds personnel were hired and spring coaches were approved at the Central Valley School Board meeting. A custodian retired . Corey Heilman was hired as the new psychologist, and no starting date has been determined because the district is waiting for his clearances. Clearances were approved for the participants working with the high school spring musical.
Pam Scipione, the district’s payroll clerk resigned her position, and was hired to replace Superintendent Dr. Nick Perry’s secretary and board secretary Colleen Kearns. Ms. Scipione will assume her new duties on March 18, 2024.
The board approved the memorandum understanding between the district and Center township police for the years 2023-2026.
A memorandum of understanding between the school district and education support professionals was also approved to adjust the new hire rates in the collective bargaining agreement.
Board President Dave Ambrose and the board congratulated Dr. Perry and all others involved in the hirings. Dr. Perry thanked the board for their support in approving the new hires. Paraprofessionals will earn $18 an hour, custodians will also earn $18 an hour with benefits. Anyone interested in a cafeteria position is urged to apply.