October 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Legislative Meeting Agenda

• Comments during this time period will be limited to Agenda items only.

• That the Board approve additions to the Student Teacher List for the 2026-2027 school year.

Budget Impact:

• There are no costs associated with this request.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve a renewal Affiliation Agreement between the University of Phoenix and
  the Norwin School District.

• The agreement is for student teachers and interns from the University of Phoenix. 

Budget Impact:

• There are no costs associated with this request.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the updated Agreement with Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year.

Relevant Facts:

• The updated agreement provides coverage for School Nurses as needed for the 2026-2027 school year.

Budget Impact:

• As per the contract

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the return of Student #316764 in accordance with the approved Student Agreement.

Budget Impact:

• There are no costs associated with this request.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve Policy 313 - Evaluation of Employees.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board retire Policy 618.1 - Activity Funds - Conflict of Interest.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board retire Policy 809 - Reporting School Violence and Weapon Possession.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board retire Policy 827 - Drug Free Workplace.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve the following financial reports.
  • General Fund Treasurer's Report
  • Construction Fund Treasurer's Report
  • Food Service Fund Treasurer's Report
  • Payroll Account Treasurer's Report
  • Budget vs Actual Summary Expenditures
  • Budget vs Actual Summary Revenues
  • Food Service Profit and Loss
  • High School Student Activities Account
  • Middle School Student Activities Account
  • Hillcrest Intermediate Student Activities Account

Budget Impact:

• Not Applicable

Prepared by:

• That the Board ratify approval of the following lists of bills.
  • General Fund Bills List
  • Construction Fund Bills List
  • Food Service Fund Bills List 

Budget Impact:

• Costs are identified in the bills lists.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the audio/visual implementation for the Norwin Knights Stadium, subject to review and approval by the Solicitor.

• Installation and configuration of audio and visual components for Norwin Knights Stadium.

• Costs are identified in the quote.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the access control system implementation for the Norwin Knights Stadium, subject to review and approval by the Solicitor.

• Installation and configuration of network, access control, and camera components for Norwin Knights Stadium.

• Costs are identified in the quote.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board ratify the brand licensing agreement with Ashria Designs.

• The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

• Ashria Designs will pay the District a fixed fee in the amount of $250 to sell merchandise which bears the District’s licensed trademarks, including its name and/or logo.

• Revenue of $250 for the 2026–2027 school year, payable in full by October 2, 2026.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board ratify the advertising agreement with Simplefix Home Repair and Renovations, to provide a digital advertisement in the weekly District eblast for the 2026-2027 school year, as per the attached.

• The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
• Sponsor advertisements will adhere to Board Policies 711, Naming Rights, and 833, Approved Commercial Advertising.
• Sponsor agrees to pay Norwin School District a sum of $500, payable in full by October 3, 2026.

• The weekly District eblast advertising program provides businesses with the opportunity to support Norwin School District students and educational programs while receiving exposure to thousands of subscribers each week.

• Revenue of $500 for the 2026–2027 school year, payable in full by October 3, 2026.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board ratify the advertising agreement with the Norwin AFJROTC Booster Club, to provide a digital advertisement in the weekly District eblast for the 2026-2027 school year, as per the attached.

• The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
• Sponsor advertisements will adhere to Board Policies 711, Naming Rights, and 833, Approved Commercial Advertising.
• Sponsor agrees to pay Norwin School District a sum of $300, payable in full by September 27, 2026.

• The weekly District eblast advertising program provides businesses with the opportunity to support Norwin School District students and educational programs while receiving exposure to thousands of subscribers each week.

• Revenue of $300 for the 2026–2027 school year, payable in full by September 27, 2026.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board ratify the advertising agreement with Core Event Center, to provide a digital advertisement in the weekly District eblast for the 2026-2027 school year, as per the attached.

• The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
• Sponsor advertisements will adhere to Board Policies 711, Naming Rights, and 833, Approved Commercial Advertising.
• Sponsor agrees to pay Norwin School District a sum of $600, payable in full by September 4, 2026.

• The weekly District eblast advertising program provides businesses with the opportunity to support Norwin School District students and educational programs while receiving exposure to thousands of subscribers each week.

• Revenue of $600 for the 2026–2027 school year, payable in full by September 4, 2026.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Educational Technology Management (ETM) Staffing Services renewal Agreement with Questeq, Inc., subject to review and approval by the Solicitor.

• The term of this Agreement is for a period of five years from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2032.

• Costs are identified in the Agreement.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the sponsorship agreement with Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc., as per the attached.

• The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
• Sponsor advertisements will adhere to Board Policies 711, Naming Rights, and 833, Approved Commercial Advertising.
• Sponsor agrees to pay Norwin School District a sum of $150,000 over the five (5) year term of the agreement by way of credits against the annual pricing in the amount of $30,000 per year against the District's financial obligations under the Athletic Training & Medical Services Agreement.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the engagement letter with Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky regarding special counsel services, at the rates stated in the letter.

• Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky will represent Norwin School District in an insurance coverage dispute.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the New Hire requests as per the attached.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

• Costs for salary and/or benefits, as applicable.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Resignations/Retirements as per the attached.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

• Retiree benefits as per the CBA, as applicable

Prepared by:

• Leaves of Absence as per the attached.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

• N/A

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Substitute Lists as per the attached, pending receipt and review of all required credentials and clearances.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

• Costs for salary and/or benefits, as applicable.

Prepared by:

• That the Board retroactively approve the attached agreements between the Norwin School District and Westmoreland County Juvenile Probation for the period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

• The Community Based Probation Agreement provides probation services to support and monitor students participating in the program and outlines the responsibilities of both the District and Westmoreland County Juvenile Probation.

• N/A

Budget Impact:

• There are no costs associated with this request.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the attached Employee Agreement.

Budget Impact:

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the list of facility use requests, as attached.

• Fees in accordance with Policy 707, Use of School Facilities.

• That the Board approve the Norwin Knights Stadium Change Order Requests below:
  • Change Event 023: Revised East End of Cast-In-Place Retaining Wall per ASI 012= ($6,797.13) (DEDUCT)
  • Change Event 024: Increased Sewage Ejector Tank per RFI 026 = $8,734.15 (ADD)
  • Change Event 034: Revised Electric Water Heater per Submittal = $2,229.67 (ADD)
  • Change Event 036: Batting Cage Revisions per Owner's Request = ($6,748.07) (DEDUCT)

• Costs to be paid from the Capital Projects Fund.

• That the Board retroactively approve the renewal agreement with Tudi Mechanical Systems.

• Customized Semi-Annual Maintenance from 7/1/2026 through 6/30/2028, for HVAC (chiller) located at Sunset Valley Elementary, as per the attached.

• $2,400.00 per year

• That the Board retroactively approve a one (1) year renewal of the Trane Scheduled Service Agreement from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, as attached.

• Annual cost of $5,934.00.

• That the Board approve the scoreboard proposal and design, subject to final review and approval of the District's Solicitor.

• The scoreboard is being sponsored by C. Harper Automotive through the A+ Facilities Capital Campaign.

• That the Board approve the World Guard Regional Competition trip.

• Heather Shrump, Rylee Shrump, and Kristie Yalch (Coaches) plus approximately forty (40) students will be traveling to South Avon, IN on Saturday, March 13, 2027 to Sunday, March 14, 2027.
• In accordance with Board Policy 121 - Field Trips: Field trips scheduled out of state, and all field trips that require an overnight stay, shall be subject to prior approval by the School Board. Field trips scheduled in state shall be subject to prior approval by the Superintendent.

• N/A

• That the Board approve the World Guard trip to the WGI World Championships.

• Heather Shrump, Rylee Shrump, and Kristie Yalch (Coaches) plus approximately forty (40) students will be traveling to Dayton, OH on Wednesday, April 7, 2027 to Sunday, April 11, 2027.
• In accordance with Board Policy 121 - Field Trips: Field trips scheduled out of state, and all field trips that require an overnight stay, shall be subject to prior approval by the School Board. Field trips scheduled in state shall be subject to prior approval by the Superintendent.

• N/A

• That the Board approve the Show Choir trip.

• Bridget Faulk and Danae Brentzel-Martina (Teachers) plus approximately forty (40) students will be traveling to Pigeon Forge, TN on Thursday, April 22, 2027 to Sunday, April 25, 2027 for a competition.
• In accordance with Board Policy 121 - Field Trips: Field trips scheduled out of state, and all field trips that require an overnight stay, shall be subject to prior approval by the School Board. Field trips scheduled in state shall be subject to prior approval by the Superintendent.

• Cost of two substitute teachers for two days.

• That the Board approve the National Honor Society trip.

• Paul Amic, Courtney Abbodanza, Kristina Rocco, Lauren Scheirer, Gretchen Sweeney, and Kristin Sweeney (Teachers) plus approximately ninety (90) junior and senior students will be traveling to Chicago, IL on Tuesday, March 23, 2027 to Thursday, March 25, 2027.
• In accordance with Board Policy 121 - Field Trips: Field trips scheduled out of state, and all field trips that require an overnight stay, shall be subject to prior approval by the School Board. Field trips scheduled in state shall be subject to prior approval by the Superintendent.

• Cost of substitute teachers.

• Comments during this time period may be made for either agenda or non-agenda items.