Board Announcements

GESA Notice of Approval: Notice Approval & Award of Guaranteed Energy Services Agreement by the Tri-Valley School District

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act of 1986, July 3, P.L. 388 No. 84, as amended and the Guaranteed Energy Savings Projects, (Act 57 of 1998, Act 77 of 2004, Act 39 and Act 163 of 2016 in Title 62, Chapter 37, Subchapter E of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes), that the Board of the Tri-Valley School District will consider for approval, at a Voting Meeting of the Board to be held on, Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Tri-Valley Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium at 155 East Main St., Hegins, PA 17938 to take action to approve and accept a Guaranteed Energy Savings Agreement from Quandel Energy Solutions (“ESCO”). Scopes of work in this portion of the Guaranteed Energy Savings Project include the installation of a solar photovoltaic array and new roof system to generate electricity and improve long-term energy sustainability at both the Tri-Valley High School and Hegins-Hubley Elementary. The proposal to be accepted by the Board between the ESCO and the Board provides that the lump sum cost of the work shall not exceed $4,500,000. Members of the public are invited to attend the Board Voting Meeting as permitted by law. Dated: May 21, 2026. Mr. Paul Caputo, Acting Superintendent 

SPECIAL MEETING & WORKSHOP MEETING

The Tri-Valley School District Board of Directors will hold a public Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00PM in the auditorium of the Tri-Valley High School, 155 E Main St, Hegins, PA 17938. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion and possible action on a solar improvement project and other general business. A public Budget Workshop Meeting will commence immediately following the adjournment of the Special Meeting.  Molly V. Westfall, Secretary

The meeting agenda will be posted below prior to the meeting.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  There is no public comment period during Board Workshops.

June 2, 2026 - Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING & WORKSHOP MEETING

The Tri-Valley School District Board of Directors will hold a public Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00PM in the auditorium of the Tri-Valley High School, 155 E Main St, Hegins, PA 17938. The purpose of the meeting is for discussion and possible action on a solar improvement project and other general business. A public Budget Workshop Meeting will commence immediately following the adjournment of the Special Meeting.  Molly V. Westfall, Secretary

The meeting agenda will be posted below prior to the meeting.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The purpose of a public comment period is a time for the public to submit comments to the Board for consideration in further deliberations. Please understand this is not a time for dialogue or a question and answer period directed to the Board or any other member of administration. The portion of the meeting during which the public is invited to speak shall be limited to two (2) minutes per individual, fifteen (15) minutes total. Board and Superintendent email addresses are on the website if you would like to contact them. We ask that you please direct complaints of personnel nature regarding an individual employee directly to the Superintendent. 

June 2, 2026 - Agenda

BUDGET NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the proposed final budget of the Tri-Valley School District, Schuylkill County, PA, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, has been prepared by the school directors and is now available for inspection by the public at www.tri-valley.k12.pa.us and at the office of the Superintendent located at the Tri-Valley School District, 110 West Main Street, Valley View, PA, during office hours, Monday through Friday. Final action on said budget will take place at the board meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Tri-Valley High School, 155 E Main St, Hegins, PA. This announcement is made in accordance with Section 687 of school laws of the state of Pennsylvania. Molly V. Westfall, Secretary

The meeting agenda will be posted below prior to the meeting.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The purpose of a public comment period is a time for the public to submit comments to the Board for consideration in further deliberations. Please understand this is not a time for dialogue or a question and answer period directed to the Board or any other member of administration. The portion of the meeting during which the public is invited to speak shall be limited to two (2) minutes per individual, fifteen (15) minutes total. Board and Superintendent email addresses are on the website if you would like to contact them. We ask that you please direct complaints of personnel nature regarding an individual employee directly to the Superintendent. 

May 13, 2026 - Agenda

May 13, 2026 - Updated Agenda

The meeting agenda will be posted below prior to the meeting.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The purpose of a public comment period is a time for the public to submit comments to the Board for consideration in further deliberations. Please understand this is not a time for dialogue or a question and answer period directed to the Board or any other member of administration. The portion of the meeting during which the public is invited to speak shall be limited to two (2) minutes per individual, fifteen (15) minutes total. Board and Superintendent email addresses are on the website if you would like to contact them. We ask that you please direct complaints of personnel nature regarding an individual employee directly to the Superintendent. 

May 6, 2026 - Agenda

Action on Appointment of Superintendent

This memorandum is provided as notice, pursuant to Section 1073 of the Public School Code, 24 P.S. § 10-1073, that the agenda for the special meeting of the Board of School Directors of the Tri-Valley School District to be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, will include an item for the proposed election of Mr. Thomas A. Podpora as Superintendent for a term of 3 years, to begin July 1, 2026. Such meeting shall be convened at 5:00PM in the Tri-Valley High School Auditorium, 155 East Main Street, Hegins, Pennsylvania.

Notice of Election

2026 Regular Board Meeting Dates - Updated 1/14/26

2026 Comprehensive List of Meeting Dates - Updated 5/14/26

2026 Board Committee

Post date: Jan 22, 2025

Principles for Governance and Leadership - 2024

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• School Board Candidate Guide – Download here

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• Webinar: What You Need to Know About Being a School Board Director – Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Register here. 

Details on all of these resources are also available on the Great Pennsylvania Schools website. 

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