August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Neshannock Township School District Work Session
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1. Opening Items
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Moment of Silent Reflection
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1.D. Roll call for Attendance
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1.E. Announcements
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1.F. Presentations
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1.G. Approval of Minutes
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1.G.1. Minute Approval
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1.H. Approval of Agenda
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1.H.1. Agenda Approval
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2. Curriculum
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2.A. Elementary Handbook
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the Elementary Handbook for the 2026-27 school term.
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2.B. Junior/Senior High Handbook
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the Junior/Senior High Handbook for the 2026-27 school term.
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2.C. Agreement - Linden Point Development Corporation
Description:
Board action is requested to enter into an Agreement with Linden Point Development Corporation for the period from August 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for college in the high school/dual enrollment courses thru their PA Cybersecurity Center with the cost of the two, three-credit courses to be paid for by the student.
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2.D. BC3 Early College Pioneers Agreement (College within the High School)
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the Butler County Community College College Within the High School Agreement for the purpose of offering dual credit coursework to eligible high school students in accordance with PA Dual Credit Law with students paying directly for 3 credit courses under their Early College Pioneers Agreement for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
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3. Personnel
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3.A. Resignations/Retirement
Description:
Board action is requested to accept the following resignations/retirement as presented:
(1) Jeanne Pursel, business education instructor, retirement effective June 8, 2026 (close of day). (2) Morgan Siebka-Witmer, science instructor, resignation effective June 8, 2026 (close of day). (3) Amber Koski, paraprofessional, resignation effective June 8, 2026 (close of day). |
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3.B. Request for Leave of Absence
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3.C. Election of Temporary Professional/Professional Staff Members
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3.D. Election of Short-Term Professional Staff Member
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3.E. Election of Long-Term Substitute
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3.F. Supplemental Contracts
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3.G. Mentor Teachers
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3.H. Election of Paraprofessionals
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3.I. Addition to Substitute Teacher List
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3.J. Additions to Non-professional Substitute List
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3.K. Playground Monitors
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3.L. Lunchroom Monitor
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3.M. Volunteers - Medical Care
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3.N. Substitute Rates
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4. Athletics
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4.A. Resignation - Athletic Supplemental Contract
Description:
Board action is requested to accept the resignation of Jackie Lash, Head Varsity Softball Coach, effective immediately.
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4.B. Athletic Supplemental Contract - Assistant Athletic Director
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4.C. Coaches Handbook for 2026-27
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the Coaches Handbook for the 2026-27 school year.
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4.D. Athletic Ticket Prices
Description:
Board action is requested to approve athletic ticket prices for varsity football and varsity basketball for the 2026-27 school year as follows:
$6 - Reserved $5 - Adult $3 - Student This represents no increase from last year. |
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5. Professional Development
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5.A. Professional Development Requests
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached professional development requests.
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6. Use of Facilities
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6.A. Requests for Use of Facility
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached list of facility usage requests.
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7. Finances
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7.A. Act 93 Compensation Plan
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7.B. Memorandums of Understanding - West Middlesex Area School District
Description:
Board action is requested to approve Memorandums of Understanding with the West Middlesex Area School District for placement of students in their Life Skills Support Programs, based upon the IEPs, at the rate of $22,367.20 and $40,835.72 for the 2026-27 school term.
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7.C. Transportation Agreement - West Middlesex Area School District
Description:
Board action is requested to approve continuation of a Transportation Agreement with the West Middlesex Area School District for the transport of two students to The School at McGuire for the 2026-27 school year at the rate of $ per day.
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7.D. Transportation Contract - New Castle Area School District
Description:
Board action is requested to approve a Purchase of Service Contract with the New Castle Area School District for the transport of three of our students to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind for the 2026-27 school term at the rate of $ per day.
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7.E. Mental Health Counseling Services
Description:
Board action is requested to continue the Professional Services Agreement with CCA of Western PA for Beth Held, L.P.C, to continue to provide mental health counseling services for the 2026-27 school term for a maximum of two days per week.
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7.F. LCCTC Revised 2026-27 Budget
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached revised 2026-27 LCCTC Budget.
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7.G. Athletic Training & Physician Service Agreements
Description:
Board action is requested to authorize the Administration to enter into an Athletic Training & Physical Service Agreement for the term July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for the continued providing of services outlined by UPMC Sports Medicine.
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7.H. OPENGATE Weapon Detection Systems
Description:
Board action is requested to approve purchase of two OPENGATE Weapon Detection Systems from Ingress Tek Advance Perimeter Systems.
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7.I. Bid Award
Description:
Board action is requested to award the bid for Interactive Classroom Displays to Tech Advanced Computers, Inc.
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7.J. Treasurer's and Financial Reports
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8. Board Issues
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8.A. Board Policies
Description:
1) The following policies are appearing for Annual Review:
a. Policy 150, Title I Comparability b. Policy 636, Federal Fiscal Compliance c. Policy 626.1, Travel Reimbursement - Federal Programs d. Policy 827, Conflict of Interest e. Policy 917, Parent/Family Involvement f. Policy 918,Title I Parent and Family Engagement g. Policy 918 Attachment, Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy - Neshannock Memorial School The above policies can be viewed at https://policymain.org/neshannock-township-school-district 2) The following policy appears for First Read: a. Policy 204 - Attendance/Truancy
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8.B. Appointment of Medical Personnel
Description:
In accordance with Section 1410 of the Public School Code, the Board must appoint medical personnel for the 2026-27 school year:
Dr. James Gardner Dr. Gary Snow |
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8.C. LCCTC Articles of Agreement
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the Proposed Amendment to the Supplemental Articles of Agreement of the Lawrence County Career and Technology Center.
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8.D. MOU - Safe Schools Act
Description:
Board action is requested to authorize the District to again enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Neshannock Township Police Department and the District relative to the "Safe Schools Act" for the years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
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8.E. Commonwealth Financing Authority Public School Facility Improvement Grant
Description:
Board action is requested to authorize the Administration to request a Public School Facility Improvement Grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority to be used toward an ADA Playground.
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8.F. Reports of Committees
Description:
Athletic - Mr. Copple
Buildings and Grounds - Mr. Hasson Curriculum - Mrs. Houk Health and Wellness - Mr. Antuono Lawrence County Career and Technical Center - Mr. Lambo/Mr. Copple Legislative - Mrs. Houk Policy - Mrs. Schachern Safety - Mr. Lambo |
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9. Closing Items
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9.A. Information Items and Announcements
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9.B. Public Comments
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9.C. Adjournment
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