November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1 OPENING ACTIVITIES
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1A. Welcome from Board President
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1B. Pledge of Allegiance
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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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1C. Reading of the Mission Statement
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The Mission of the School District of Springfield Township is to: Educate and develop all students as learners and citizens who are high-achieving, resilient and responsible in a changing global community.
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1D. Roll Call
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1E. Announcements
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The Board, at its discretion, may videotape all or any portion of public Board Meetings subject to the limitations set forth in Policy 006, Meetings. Board Meetings will be broadcast on Friday afternoon following the Board Meeting.
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2 REPORTS AND INFORMATION
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2A. EEHSP/SSHSP
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Representatives from the parent groups will provide a report to the Board.
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2B. MPA
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Representatives from the parent groups will provide a report to the Board.
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2C. Student Representative to the Board
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Xavier Moore will present a report to the Board.
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2D. Property Committee Meeting Report
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Mr. Neil DiFranco will present the reports from the October 21st and November 9th Property Committee Meetings.
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2E. Finance Committee Meeting Report
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Jeff Bedard will present a report to the Board for the November 12th meeting of the Finance Committee.
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3 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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3A. Superintendent Report
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Dr. Yannacone will share information about the district's events and achievements.
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3B. Spartan Spotlight: Community
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Dr. Mangano, STMS Principal, and Mr. Speicher, Erdenheim Elementary Principal will present a spotlight on the value of "Community", defined as "Working collaboratively and building trusting partnerships with families, one another and local partners."
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4 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
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Public Comment Guidelines Excerpt from Board Policy No. 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings The following guidelines apply to both public comment periods:
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5 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
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5A. Approval of October 6, 2026 Interim Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the minutes from the October 6, 2026 Interim Board Meeting.
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5B. Approval of October 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the minutes from the October 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.
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6 APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the October 2026 Treasurer's Report.
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7 HUMAN RESOURCES - PERSONNEL AND HR CONTRACTS
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7A. Personnel
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The Board of School Directors approves the following personnel as presented in the attachment.
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8 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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8A. Conferences
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The attached conferences have been approved for staff of the district in accordance with district policies and procedures.
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8B. Overnight Field Trip - Costa Rica
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the sharing of information regarding a proposed optional international learning opportunity to Costa Rica through Passports with tour proposal as per the attached. This trip is for high school students and tentatively scheduled for June 18 - June 25, 2028.
This approval permits designated Group Leaders to distribute information, post flyers, and hold informational sessions for students and families in order to educate them about the trip's purpose, logistics, and associated costs prior to any decision to participate.
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8C. Field Trips
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The attached field trips have been approved for students of the district in accordance with district policies and procedures.
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8D. Confidential Settlement and Release Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Confidential Settlement and Release Agreement for student 20261117-1
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9 FINANCE
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9A. Vantage Financial
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the three year lease agreement, effective July 1, 2027 with Vantage Financial for 640 Acer Chromebooks for Erdenheim Elementary in the total amount of $336,913.20 with annual payments of $119,856.79.
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9B. 2027-2028 Eastern Center Budget
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the resolution for the adoption of the 2027-2028 operating budget for the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology in the amount of $13,956,185 and capital assessment of $975,000, of which the School District of Springfield Township's portion of the secondary contribution is $759,457 and capital assessment is $97,065.
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9C. Audit Report - Year Ended June 30, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors accepts the audit report for the year ended June 30, 2026, as presented to the Finance Committee pending final peer review by Barbacane, Thornton & Company.
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9D. 2027-2028 Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution certifying the tax rate with the inflation rate of 3.6% for the 2027-2028 fiscal year.
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10 POLICY
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11 PROPERTY
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11A. CMTA/ICS Consulting, LLC Professional Services Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Individual Work Order (IWO-3) from CMTA/ICS Consulting, LLC to perform professional services related to the Springfield Township Facilities sanitary investigation, High School toilet room renovations and High School Natatorium renovations (pending final results of the scope of work), for a total cost $481,715.00.
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12 PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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Public Comment Guidelines Excerpt from Board Policy No. 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings The following guidelines apply to both public comment periods:
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13 FUTURE MEETING DATES
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All meetings are held in the High School Library at 7:00 PM
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14 FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
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15 ADJOURNMENT
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15A. Closing Statement
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15B. Adjournment
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