Oct 25, 2017 By Mark Soroka for The 2 min read

Charleroi Area School District has met rigorous standards to ensure it has safe drinking water.

According to Superintendent Ed Zelich, the West Virginia University Water Research Institute recently tested the district’s drinking water and found it to be free of lead and other harmful particles.

“We are committed to ensuring that our students, teachers and staff have the highest quality drinking water,” said Dr. Zelich, during the school board’s monthly meeting Tuesday evening. He noted that the comprehensive water study took place in September and also involved help from the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi.

During the meeting, Zelich also told board members that a group of students is working with State Rep. Bud Cook to create a brochure and video to promote Charleroi Area School District. The students plan to make a presentation in Harrisburg next spring.

In other business, the council:

n Approved an agreement with Pressley Ridge, a Greensburg-based alternative educational setting for students with severe needs. Pressley Ridge is providing services for one Charleroi School District at a cost of $35,000 per year (not including transportation).

n Named Sarah McMillen as an Elementary Center Lunch Monitor.

n Approved Kim Barkey as an interpreter to assist with psychological testing for hearing impaired students.

n Accepted the resignation of James Dodd as an Elementary Center autistic support classroom aide.

n Recognized Craig Carson, a 1975 graduate, for donating $2,000 to various music programs at Charleroi School District.

n Agreed to meet with student representatives to establish acceptable guidelines for dancing at the school district’s prom and Snowball Dance.

n Recognized fifth-grade students for academic excellence and good citizenship.