August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting

Description:  In accordance with Policy 903, the Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the public in Board meetings.  The Board also recognizes its responsibility for proper governance of the District and the need to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the agenda with the following additions:

2.C. Vo-Ag Request
3.A. 4) Paraprofessional
3.D. 2)  Cyber/Para
8.E. Tax Assessment Appeal

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the Elementary Handbook for the 2026-27 school term.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the Junior/Senior High Handbook for the 2026-27 school term.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the request of township resident, Jeff Grossman, for his daughter Maria Grossman, a freshman for the 2026-27 school term, to attend the Wilmington Area School District's Vocational Agriculture Program effective for the 2026-27 school term and continuing thru graduation as long as the student is a resident of the Neshannock Township School District as required by Section 1809 of the Public School Code.

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.

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.

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).

(4)  Lori Yoho, paraprofessional, resignation effective June 8, 2026, (close of day)

Description:  (1)  Professional Staff Member #348 is requesting a Leave of Absence under the Family & Medical Leave Act effective August 25, 2026, through October 7, 2026, using ill days and unpaid leave.

Description: 
(1)  Temporary Professional Employee Contract - effective for the 2026-27 school term and completion of relevant new-hire paperwork as set forth in the Office of the Superintendent:

a.  Matthew Franz
     Slippery Rock University - M.E.- 2026
     Certification - General Science 7-12, Biology 7-12
     Assignment - General Science
     Salary Established at Master's, Step 1

(2)  Professional Employee Contract - effective upon first day of availability and upon completion of relevant new-hire paperwork as set forth in the Office of the Superintendent:

a.  Caitlin Kemp
     Edinboro University - B.S. - 2019
     Certification - Art PK-12
     Assignment - Elementary Art
     Salary established at Bachelor's, Step 7

 

Description:  Board action is requested to elect the following individuals to short-term special assignmenst for the 2026-27 school term only as indicated:

1)  Marisa Saad - Itinerant Learning Support PK-12, Bachelor's, Step 1

2)  Alexandra Morrone - Elementary Cyber, $190/day, K-12 Support, Step 1 Para rate

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the following individual to the position indicated for the 2026-27 school term only:

(1)    Kelly Robles - Science

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the attached lists of Supplemental Contracts for the 2026-27 school term only.

Description:  Board action is requsted to approve the Administration's recommendation to appoint the following indivudals to serve as a mentor teacher in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

(1)       Kayla Zion for Nicole Lombardi, Junior High Reading
(2)       Amy Ebner for Caitlin Kemp, Elementary Art
(3)       Amy Hilton for Matthew Franz, General Science
(4)       Lucinda Loudon/Brigette Scala for Marisa Saad, Itinerant Learning Support
(5)      Susan Harlan for Kelly Robles, Science
(6)      Christina Denton/Diana Kaulbacki for Lori Doran, Speech

Description:  Board action is requested to elect the following individuals to vacant paraprofessional positions for the 2026-27 school term effective upon completion of the packet of new-hire paperwork, including pre-employment drug screening:

(1)  Jessica Blalock
(2)  Amanda Scheller

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the following individual as a day-to-day substitute, effective upon completion of a packet of new-hire paperwork, including pre-employment drug screening:

Nurse
     Crystal Harcar

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the following individuals for addition to the substitute list stated effective upon completion of a packet of new-hire paperwork as set forth in the Office of the Superintendent, including pre-employment drug screening:

Paraprofessional
     Eva Almlie
     Priscilla Reese

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the following individuals, whose clearances are on file, as Playground Monitors, for the 2026-27 school term only.  Weekly hours shall be determined as needed.

(1)  Mary Jo Altman
(2)  Gail Caldararo
(3)  Ida Shields
(4)  Holly Tomon
(5)  Cheryl Vivelo

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the following individual, whose clearances are on file, as Lunchroom Monitor, for the 2026-27 school term only.  Weekly hours shall be determined as needed.

(1)  Michelle Dodge

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the following individuals as volunteers for medical care of an identified student for the 2026-27 shcool term only.  Clearances are on file.

(1)  Rochelle Nebel-Rashed
(2)  Marilyn Nebel

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the following recommended substitute rates for the 2026-27 school year:

(1)  Substitute Teachers - $125 per day
(2)  Substitute  Bus Drivers - Step 1 CBA
(3)  Substitute Custodians - Step 1 CBA
(4)  Substitute Paraprofessionals - Step 1 CBA
(5)  Substitute Playground - $16.00 per hour
(6)  Substitute Secretaries - Step 1 CBA

Description:  Board action is requested to accept the resignation of Jackie Lash, Head Varsity Softball Coach, effective immediately.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the following individual to the Athletic Supplemental Contract of Assistant Athletic Director:

John Corey

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the Coaches Handbook for the 2026-27 school year.

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.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the attached professional development requests.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the attached list of student field trips using District transportation.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the attached list of facility usage requests.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the Act 93 Compensation Plan for District Administrators effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, in compliance with Section 11-1164 of the PA School Code.

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.

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 $334.77 per day.

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 $325.57 per day.

Description:  Board action is requested to continue the Professional Services Agreement with CCA of Western PA to provide mental health counseling services for the 2026-27 school term for a maximum of two days per week.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the attached revised 2026-27 LCCTC Budget.

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.

Description:  Board action is requested to approve purchase of OPENGATE Weapon Detection Systems from Ingress Tek Advance Perimeter Systems.

Description:  Board action is requested to award the bid for Interactive Classroom Displays to Tech Advanced Computers, Inc.

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

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

Description:  Board action is requested to approve the Proposed Amendment to the Supplemental Articles of Agreement of the Lawrence County Career and Tech Center.

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.

Description:  Board action is requested to authorize the District Solicitor to negotiate and settle the Lawrence County Tax Assessment Appeal filed by Rosecroft Center, LLC, docketed in the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas at Case No. 70127-2025, M.D., on such terms and conditions as the Solicitor deems appropriate and in the best interests of the District.

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.