The Slippery Rock Area School District board on Monday, March 27, approved the establishment of the Amy Raabe Scholarship, a stand-alone scholarship fund in memory of Raabe. She died earlier this month after battling cancer.

Raabe was a Slippery Rock Area High School graduate, district resident and registered dietitian. She had a passion for nutrition and pioneered the Youngstown State University athletics sports nutrition program and served as a dietetic technician. She was active throughout her children’s sports careers and supportive of both the district and the community.

Raabe’s family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be sent to Slippery Rock Area School District. In the near future, a link will be provided on the district’s website for donations.

Jessica Twentier, of Harrisville, newly elected Region I board member, took her oath of office. Region I represents Mercer and Slippery Rock townships and Harrisville.

Twentier has two young children in the district, is an active member of the Parent Teacher Organization and is involved with youth sports. She will fill the role until the first Monday in December.

“I want to be a voice for the kids,” she said.

Sandy Whitmer, secretary to the middle school principal, was presented with the monthly Rocket Pride Award by Angelucci. She was nominated by Paul Cessar for being an exemplary employee who has dedicated her days off, after-school hours, and before school time to ensure classes have the materials they need.

Cessar said he is “most impressed by her relationship with her co-workers.” The mahogany wood award is engraved by students and the teacher at the high school’s woodshop class.

“I appreciated the acknowledgment. It’s a family in all of the buildings. I love working here. We have a great school district,” Whitmer said.

Additionally, at the meeting, the school board approved the sales to the highest bidders as follows: a tractor for $5,600, a dump truck for $6,900, vending machines for $1,255 and a shed for $401. There were more than 31 bids total.

The board approved Sentinel One, Complete Professional Package and Vigilance Response 24/7 Defense Response at a cost of $5,650 annually. This is a manage, detect and respond cybersecurity that will detect threats and protect the school’s data against breaches.