Public Meeting Agenda: November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Workshop Meeting Agenda

EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:00 p.m.

Executive Content

OPENING OF MEETING - 7:00 p.m.

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Description of Request:

Superintendent Report

Attachments: (1)

NSD Safe & Supportive Schools Presentation

Liaison Reports

Public Comments on Agenda Items Only

Description of Request:

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

A motion to add the meeting minutes to the Legislative Meeting Agenda.

Attachments: (1)

MINUTES October 2026 WORKSHOP and LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS DRAFT

EDUCATION

Student Teacher & Intern List - Additions

Description of Request:

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:

Name:	Dr. Heather Newell
Title:	Director of Elementary Education and Curriculum
Date:	October 28, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Student Teacher Intern List 2026-2027 November

Student Agreement

Description of Request: That the Board retroactively approve the Student Agreement with Student #311356.

Student Transportation Agreement

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Student Transportation Agreement.

Budget Impact:

Reimbursement for mileage per agreement

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Stacey Snyder
Title:	Director of Special Education and Student Services
Date:	November 4, 2026

Renewal Agreement with Global Wordsmiths

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the renewal Agreement with Global Wordsmiths.

Relevant Facts:

The updated agreement provides interpretation and translation services from January 2027-December 2028.

Budget Impact:

At WIU Consortium proces.
As per the contract

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Stacey A. Snyder
Title:	Director of Special Education and Student Services
Date:	November 4, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Consortium Agreement for Global Wordsmith

A motion to add Education items 1 - 4 to the Legislative Meeting Agenda.

POLICY

First Reading: Policy 105 - Curriculum

Description of Request:

That the Board approve Policy 105 - Curriculum.

Relevant Facts:

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

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Natalie A. McCracken
Title:	Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Policy 105 - Curriculum

First Reading: Retire Policy 225 - Students and the Police

Description of Request:

That the Board retire Policy 225 - Students and the Police.

Relevant Facts:

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

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Natalie A. McCracken
Title:	Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Retire Policy 225 -Students and the Police

First Reading: Policy 249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying

Description of Request:

That the Board approve Policy 249 - Bullying/Cyberbullying.

Relevant Facts:

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

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Natalie A. McCracken
Title:	Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Policy 249 - Bullying Cyberbullying

First Reading: Policy 709 - Building Security

Description of Request:

That the Board approve Policy 709 - Building Security.

Relevant Facts:

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

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Natalie A. McCracken
Title:	Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Policy 709 - Building Security

First Reading: Retire Policy 709.1 - Entry Onto School Property and Buildings

Description of Request:

That the Board retire Policy 709.1 - Entry Onto School Property and Buildings.

Relevant Facts:

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

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Natalie A. McCracken
Title:	Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Retire Policy 709.1 - Entry Onto School Property and Buildings

First Reading: Policy 713 - Video Surveillance

Description of Request:

That the Board approve Policy 713 - Video Surveillance.

Relevant Facts:

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

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Natalie A. McCracken
Title:	Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Policy 713 - Video Surveillance

First Reading: Policy 719 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles/Drones

Description of Request:

That the Board approve Policy 719 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles/Drones.

Relevant Facts:

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

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Natalie A. McCracken
Title:	Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Policy 719 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles Drones

First Reading: Policy 805.1 - Relations With Law Enforcement Agencies

Description of Request:

That the Board approve Policy 805.1 - Relations With Law Enforcement Agencies.

Relevant Facts:

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

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Natalie A. McCracken
Title:	Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

New Policy 805.1 - Relations With Law Enforcement Agencies

A motion to add Policy items 1 - 8 to the Legislative Meeting Agenda.

Informational Item - Administrative Regulations 709 - Building Security

Attachments: (1)

AR 709 - Building Security

Informational Item: Administrative Regulations 805.1-0 - Incident Report Immediate Notification

Attachments: (1)

805_1-AR-0-Incident Report Immediate Notification

Informational Item - Administrative Regulations 805.1-1 - Incident Report Discretionary Notification

Attachments: (1)

805_1-AR-1-Incident Report Discretionary Notification

FINANCE

Financial Reports

Description of Request:

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:

Name:	Mr. Ryan P. Kirsch
Title:	Director of Finance and Operations
Date:	October 29, 2026

Attachments: (10)

Bills List

Description of Request:

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:

Name:	Mr. Ryan P. Kirsch
Title:	Director of Finance and Operations
Date:	November 5, 2026

Attachments: (3)

Budget Transfers

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the list of budget transfers.

Budget Impact:

Not applicable.

Prepared by:

Name:	Mr. Ryan P. Kirsch
Title:	Director of Finance and Operations
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Budget Transfers October 2026

Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Grant

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Pennsylvania EITC Grant amount of $12,000.

Relevant Facts:

Through the Norwin School District Community Foundation.
The funds will support several purchases of curriculum innovation, STEM activities, and Structured Literacy to enhance student learning and achievement.

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Ms. Lauren Steiner
Title:	Director of Communications and Development
Date:	October 20, 2026

Repository Sale #13-01-08-0-004

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the proposed sale from the Unsold Property Repository of delinquent tax properties, as attached.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Mr. Ryan P. Kirsch
Title:	Director of Finance and Operations
Date:	October 23, 2026

Attachments: (1)

13 004 School

A motion to add Finance items 1 - 5 to the Legislative Meeting Agenda.

PERSONNEL

Employment — New Hires

Description of Request:

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:

Name:	Dr. Lisa N. Duval
Title:	Assistant Superintendent
Date:	November 2, 2026

Attachments: (1)

New Hires

Resignations/Retirements

Description of Request:

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:

Name:	Dr. Lisa N. Duval
Title:	Assistant Superintendent
Date:	November 2, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Resignations and Retirements

Leaves of Absence

Description of Request:

Leaves of Absence as per the attached.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Lisa N. Duval
Title:	Assistant Superintendent
Date:	November 2, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Leaves of Absence

Substitute Lists

Description of Request:

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:

Name:	Dr. Lisa N. Duval
Title:	Assistant Superintendent
Date:	November 4, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Substitute Lists 11.4.26

Section 125 Plan Restatement

Description of Request:

That the board approve the Restated Section 125 Premium Only Cafeteria Plan and Cash-in-Lieu of Health Coverage Program.

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Lisa N. Duval
Title:	Assistant Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

Norwin_Section_125_Cafeteria_Plan

NPESP Memorandum of Understanding

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the NPESP Memorandum of Understanding.

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Lisa N. Duval
Title:	Assistant Superintendent
Date:	November 6, 2026

Attachments: (1)

MOU - School Nurse Practicum 11.5.26

A motion to add Personnel items 1 - 6 to the Legislative Meeting Agenda.

Informational Item: Job Description

Description of Request: The job description for the position reflect the positions' current roles and responsibilities.

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Lisa N. Duval
Title:	Assistant Superintendent
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (2)

FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Facility Use Requests

Description of Request:

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

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

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

Prepared by:

Name:	Mr. Ryan P. Kirsch
Title:	Director of Finance and Operations
Date:	September 22, 2026

Attachments: (1)

NOVEMBER_CATEGORY B COMMUNITY YOUTH

Norwin Knights Stadium Change Orders

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Norwin Knights Stadium Change Order Requests below:
- Change Event 030: Repair Parking Lot Lights per Owner Request = $3,289.04 (ADD)
- Change Event 031: Over Excavation and Backfill for MSE-1 Foundation per RFI 055 = $9,259.80 (ADD)

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

Costs to be paid from the Capital Projects Fund.

Prepared by:

Name:	Mr. Ryan P. Kirsch
Title:	Director of Finance and Operations
Date:	November 3, 2026

Attachments: (1)

NKS - MCMS Change Event Log w Descriptions 2026.10.28

Utility Vehicle Purchase

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicle from Jim Shorkey Auto Group under COSTARS Contract #013-E22-239 and authorize the transfer of $57,515.00 from the Budgetary Reserve account to cover the cost of the purchase.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

Prepared by:

Name:	Mr. Ryan P. Kirsch
Title:	Director of Finance and Operations
Date:	October 29, 2026

A motion to add Facilities and Support Services items 1 - 3 to the Legislative Meeting Agenda.

ATHLETICS AND ACTIVITIES

Student Trip - Varsity Wrestling Trip for University of Delaware Competition

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Varsity Wrestling Trip for the University of Delaware Competition.

Relevant Facts:

Kyle Martin (Head Coach), wrestling staff, and approximately fourteen (14) student athletes will be traveling to Newark, DE on Friday, December 18, 2026 to Sunday, December 20, 2026 to participate in 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.

Budget Impact:

Cost of tournament registration and transportation.

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Rocco W. Telli
Title:	Director of Secondary Education and Assessment
Date:	October 20, 2026

Student Trip - Varsity Wrestling Trip for Powerade Tournament

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Varsity Wrestling Trip for the Powerade Tournament.

Relevant Facts:

Kyle Martin (Head Coach), wrestling staff, and approximately thirteen (13) student athletes will be traveling to Canonsburg, PA on Monday, December 28, 2026 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026 to participate in 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.

Budget Impact:

Cost of tournament registration and transportation.

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Rocco W. Telli
Title:	Director of Secondary Education and Assessment
Date:	October 20, 2026

Student Trip - Girl's Varsity Wrestling Trip

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Girl's Varsity Wrestling Trip.

Relevant Facts:

Kyle Martin (Head Coach), wrestling staff, and approximately fifteen (15) student athletes will be traveling to Newark, DE on Thursday, December 17, 2026 to Friday, December 18, 2026 to participate in 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.

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Rocco W. Telli
Title:	Director of Secondary Education and Assessment
Date:	October 20, 2026

Student Trip - Varsity Wrestling Trip for Penn Manor Tournament

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Varsity Wrestling Trip for the Penn Manor Tournament

Relevant Facts:

Kyle Martin (Head Coach), wrestling staff, and approximately thirty (30) student athletes will be traveling to Penn Manor, PA on Thursday, December 10, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026 to participate in 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.

Budget Impact:

Cost of tournament registration and transportation.

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Rocco W. Telli
Title:	Director of Secondary Education and Assessment
Date:	October 20, 2026

Student Trip - Varsity Wrestling Trip for Cabell-Midland Duals

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Varsity Wrestling Trip for Cabell-Midland Duals.

Relevant Facts:

Kyle Martin (Head Coach), wrestling staff, and approximately thirty (30) student athletes will be traveling to Ona, WV on Friday, January 8, 2027 to Saturday, January 9, 2027 to participate in 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.

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Rocco W. Telli
Title:	Director of Secondary Education and Assessment
Date:	October 20, 2026

Student Trip - Varsity Wrestling Trip for Spring Grove Duals

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Varsity Wrestling Trip for Spring Grove Duals.

Relevant Facts:

Kyle Martin (Head Coach), wrestling staff, and approximately thirty (30) student athletes will be traveling to the University of Maryland in College Park, MD on Friday, December 4, 2026 to Saturday, December 5, 2026 to participate in 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.

Budget Impact:

Cost of tournament registration and transportation.

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Rocco W. Telli
Title:	Director of Secondary Education and Assessment
Date:	October 20, 2026

Student Trip - Girl's Varsity Wrestling Trip for Ironman Tournament

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Girl's Varsity Wrestling Trip for the Ironman Tournament.

Relevant Facts:

Kyle Martin (Head Coach), wrestling staff, and approximately fourteen (14) student athletes will be traveling to Cuyahoga Falls, OH on Saturday, December 12, 2026 to Sunday, December 13, 2026 to participate in 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.

Budget Impact:

Cost of Transportation

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Rocco W. Telli
Title:	Director of Secondary Education and Assessment
Date:	October 26, 2026

Student Trip - Model UN Conference at American University in Washington D.C.

Description of Request:

That the Board approve the Model UN trip to American University in Washington D.C.

Relevant Facts:

Larissa Sturm (Teacher/Model UN Sponsor), Dylan McElfresh (Teacher), and approximately twenty (20) students grades 9-12 will be traveling to Washington D.C. on Friday, February 5, 2027 to Sunday, February 7, 2027 to participate in 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.

Budget Impact:

N/A

Prepared by:

Name:	Dr. Rocco W. Telli
Title:	Director of Secondary Education and Assessment
Date:	October 23, 2026

A motion to add Athletics and Activities items 1 - 8 to the Legislative Meeting Agenda.

CLOSING OF MEETING

Public Comment on any Non-Agenda Items

Description of Request:

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

Adjourn

November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Workshop Meeting Agenda

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