Meeting Agenda
1 OPENING ACTIVITIES
1A. Welcome from Board President
1B. Pledge of Allegiance
1C. Reading of the Mission Statement
1D. Roll Call
1E. Announcements
2 REPORTS AND INFORMATION
2A. EEHSP/SSHSP
2B. MPA
2C. Student Representative to the Board
2D. Property Committee Meeting Report
2E. Finance Committee Meeting Report
3 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
3A. Superintendent Report
3B. Spartan Spotlight: Community
4 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
5 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
5A. Approval of October 6, 2026 Interim Meeting Minutes
5B. Approval of October 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
6 APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2026.
7 HUMAN RESOURCES - PERSONNEL AND HR CONTRACTS
7A. Personnel
8 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
8A. Conferences
8B. Overnight Field Trip - Costa Rica
8C. Field Trips
8D. Confidential Settlement and Release Agreement
9 FINANCE
9A. Vantage Financial
9B. 2027-2028 Eastern Center Budget
9C. Audit Report - Year Ended June 30, 2026
9D. 2027-2028 Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution
10 POLICY
11 PROPERTY
11A. CMTA/ICS Consulting, LLC Professional Services Agreement
12 PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
13 FUTURE MEETING DATES
14 FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
15 ADJOURNMENT
15A. Closing Statement
15B. Adjournment
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Meeting: November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1 OPENING ACTIVITIES
Subject:
1A. Welcome from Board President
Subject:
1B. Pledge of Allegiance
Public Content:
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.
Subject:
1C. Reading of the Mission Statement
Public Content:
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.
Subject:
1D. Roll Call
Public Content:
 
Director Present/ Absent
Lee Abberley  
Ilene Bell  
Gerald Brett  
KD Davenport  
Neil DiFranco  
Kate McGranaghan  
Sean Jordan  
Michael Needleman, Vice President  
Jeff Bedard, President  

 
Subject:
1E. Announcements
Public Content:
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.
Subject:
2 REPORTS AND INFORMATION
Subject:
2A. EEHSP/SSHSP
Public Content:
Representatives from the parent groups will provide a report to the Board.
Subject:
2B. MPA
Public Content:
Representatives from the parent groups will provide a report to the Board.
Subject:
2C. Student Representative to the Board
Public Content:
Xavier Moore will present a report to the Board.
Subject:
2D. Property Committee Meeting Report
Public Content:
Mr. Neil DiFranco will present the reports from the October 21st and November 9th Property Committee Meetings.
Subject:
2E. Finance Committee Meeting Report
Public Content:
Jeff Bedard will present a report to the Board for the November 12th meeting of the Finance Committee.
Subject:
3 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Subject:
3A. Superintendent Report
Public Content:
Dr. Yannacone will share information about the district's events and achievements.
Subject:
3B. Spartan Spotlight: Community
Public Content:
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."
Subject:
4 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Public Content:

Public Comment Guidelines

Excerpt from Board Policy No. 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings

The following guidelines apply to both public comment periods:

  • Each public comment period is limited to thirty (30) minutes.

  • Each participant is limited to three (3) minutes.

  • Participants may not transfer their allotted speaking time to another individual.

  • No individual may speak more than once on the same topic during either public comment period unless all others wishing to speak on that topic have been heard and time remains.

  • All comments must be directed to the presiding officer. Participants may not address or question individual Board members.
Subject:
5 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Subject:
5A. Approval of October 6, 2026 Interim Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of School Directors approves the minutes from the October 6, 2026 Interim Board Meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
5B. Approval of October 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of School Directors approves the minutes from the October 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
6 APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of School Directors approves the October 2026 Treasurer's Report.
Attachments:
Subject:
7 HUMAN RESOURCES - PERSONNEL AND HR CONTRACTS
Subject:
7A. Personnel
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of School Directors approves the following personnel as presented in the attachment.
Attachments:
Subject:
8 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Subject:
8A. Conferences
Public Content:
The attached conferences have been approved for staff of the district in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Attachments:
Subject:
8B. Overnight Field Trip - Costa Rica
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. 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.
Attachments:
Subject:
8C. Field Trips
Public Content:
The attached field trips have been approved for students of the district in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Attachments:
Subject:
8D. Confidential Settlement and Release Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. The Board of School Directors approves the Confidential Settlement and Release Agreement for student 20261117-1
Subject:
9 FINANCE
Subject:
9A. Vantage Financial
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. 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.
Attachments:
Subject:
9B. 2027-2028 Eastern Center Budget
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. 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.
Attachments:
Subject:
9C. Audit Report - Year Ended June 30, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. 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.
Attachments:
Subject:
9D. 2027-2028 Accelerated Budget Opt-Out Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. 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.
Attachments:
Subject:
10 POLICY
Subject:
11 PROPERTY
Subject:
11A. CMTA/ICS Consulting, LLC Professional Services Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. 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.
Subject:
12 PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public Content:

Public Comment Guidelines

Excerpt from Board Policy No. 903 - Public Participation in Board Meetings

The following guidelines apply to both public comment periods:

  • Each public comment period is limited to thirty (30) minutes.

  • Each participant is limited to three (3) minutes.

  • Participants may not transfer their allotted speaking time to another individual.

  • No individual may speak more than once on the same topic during either public comment period unless all others wishing to speak on that topic have been heard and time remains.

  • All comments must be directed to the presiding officer. Participants may not address or question individual Board members.
Subject:
13 FUTURE MEETING DATES
Public Content:
All meetings are held in the High School Library at 7:00 PM
  • Reorganization Meeting — Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (Hybrid)
  • Regular Meeting — Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (Hybrid) *The Regular Meeting will be held immediately after the Reorganization Meeting.
Subject:
14 FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
Public Content:
  • Policy - Monday, December 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
  • Academic Affairs - Tuesday, January 12, 2027 at 4:00 PM
  • Finance - Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 4:00 PM
  • Property - Wednesday, February 24, 2027 at 4:00 PM
Subject:
15 ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
15A. Closing Statement
Subject:
15B. Adjournment

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