Northampton Area School District public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Combined Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a combined meeting on December 8, 2021, with a public comment period on voting items, including many speakers on masking requirements and the health and safety plan. The board will vote on the minutes, student activities report, and accounts payable lists. The agenda also includes informational reports on student activities and student teacher requests.
- Public speakers on masking requirements and health and safety plan (25 registered for 5 minutes, 7 for 2 minutes)
- Approval of November 17, 2021 Combined Meeting Minutes
- Approval of NAI Spring Play 'Murder's in the Heir' (Feb 9-12, 2022)
- Approval of Accounts Payable lists: $20,240,827.31 (Nov 2021 supplemental) and $184,423.92 (Dec 2021)
- Student teacher requests for 2021-2022 school year
Reorganization Meeting
This is a procedural reorganization meeting of the Northampton Area School District Board. The board will elect a President and Vice President, approve Beattie representatives, and handle routine opening and closing items.
- Election of Board President
- Election of Board Vice President
- Approval of Beattie Representatives
Combined Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a combined meeting with a budget and finance committee session and a capital funding plan presentation. Voting items include approving new marching band uniforms for up to $180,000 and a trip for 195 band students to Norfolk, Virginia. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments on these items.
- Approve purchase of new marching band uniforms for up to $180,000
- Approve Tiger Marching Band trip to Norfolk, Virginia for Virginia International Music Festival, April 28-May 1, 2022
- Approve minutes of October 20 and October 27, 2021 meetings
- Capital Funding Plan presentation for 2022-23
- Public speakers: John Harrison registered for items E1, E2, H1, I1, J1, K1, K2, K4, K5
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving the NASH spring musical, orchestra and choir performance trips to Washington D.C. and Virginia Beach, adoption of new Grade 7 novels, and the accounts payable list. The board also approved the minutes from the September 22, 2021 combined meeting. The agenda includes reports on enrollment and facilities, and student activities.
- Approval of NASH Spring Musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone' (March 2-6, 2022)
- Orchestra trip to Washington D.C. and Virginia Beach (March 31-April 3, 2022, 250 students)
- Choir trip to Washington D.C. and Virginia Beach (March 31-April 3, 2022, 115 students)
- Adoption of Grade 7 novels: 'Ahimsa', 'Full Cicada Moon', 'The Skin I'm In', 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon'
- Approval of Accounts Payable List (September 2021)
Work Session Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session to discuss and potentially approve several action items, including the NASH spring musical, performance trips, new Grade 7 novels, and various financial reports. The agenda also includes informational reports on student activities and finances.
- Approve NASH Spring Musical 'The Drowsy Chaperone' (March 2-6, 2022)
- Approve Orchestra Performance Trip to Washington D.C. & Virginia Beach (250 students, March 31-April 3, 2022)
- Approve Choir Performance Trip to Washington D.C. & Virginia Beach (115 students, March 31-April 3, 2022)
- Adopt Grade 7 novels: 'Ahimsa', 'Full Cicada Moon', 'The Skin I'm In', 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon'
- Approve Accounts Payable lists totaling $23,347,005.04
Combined Meeting
The North Allegheny School District Board is holding a combined meeting with a consent agenda of routine approvals, including minutes, textbook disposal, contracts, and financial reports. Notable items include a one-year YMCA contract extension at $1.30 per child per day, approval of 2021-2022 tuition rates, and acknowledgment of unpaid 2020 taxes totaling $591,301.85. The meeting also includes a human resources update and public comment period.
- YMCA contract extension for 2021-2022 at $1.30 per child per day
- Title I and Title IIA non-public school agreements with Allegheny Intermediate Unit totaling $15,849.00 and $1,573.39
- Third-party Title I services agreement with Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV for $2,641.00
- Accounts payable lists totaling $12,244,529.32 (July) and $19,885,306.01 (June)
- Tuition rates for 2021-2022: Kindergarten $6,775, Elementary $13,550, Secondary $14,279
Regular Meeting
The North Allegheny School District Board will vote on several action items, including a one-year YMCA contract extension with a rate increase, multiple Title I and Title IIA non-public school service agreements, and the 2021-2022 tuition rates. The board will also approve accounts payable lists, student activity expenditures, and acknowledge unpaid 2020 taxes. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and public comment periods.
- YMCA contract extension for 2021-2022 at $1.30 per child per day, a .05 cent increase
- Title I Non-Public School Agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit for $15,849.00
- Title IIA Non-Public School Agreement for $1,573.39 total
- Third-Party Title I Services Agreement with Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV for $2,641.00
- Approval of 2021-2022 tuition rates (Kindergarten $6,775)
Special Meeting/Work Session
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a special meeting/work session to receive an update on the Back to School Plan for the 2021-2022 school year and to vote on personnel items, including appointments, resignations, and wage/status changes. The agenda includes a public comment period for voting items, with one speaker registered. The meeting also includes procedural items like call to order and pledge of allegiance.
- Approve Matthew Heckmann as Marshall Elementary Assistant Principal at $90,000/year, effective Aug 19, 2021
- Approve Thomas Salopek as North Allegheny Senior High Assistant Principal at $97,000/year, effective Aug 19, 2021
- Approve 13 resignations/retirements, including Director of Technology & Innovation Richard Platts
- Approve numerous professional and paraprofessional appointments, including teachers and support staff
- Approve wage/status changes, including Robert David as Service Delivery Manager at $62,000
Special Voting Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board held a special voting meeting to address personnel matters. The Board approved administrative employee wages for the upcoming school year and an addendum to the administrative compensation and performance plan.
- Approval of Administrative Employee 2021-2022 Wages
- Approval of Addendum to the Administrative Compensation and Performance Plan
Regular Meeting
The North Allegheny School District Board held its regular meeting on June 23, 2021, taking action on several items. The board ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the paraprofessional chapter of the teachers' union, approved a compensation plan for garage/mechanic employees, and appointed Dr. Michele Dowell as Director of Student Services at an annual salary of $128,000. The board also approved the curriculum report, including agreements with universities and a community college, and the finance report, which included accounts payable lists totaling over $13 million.
- Ratified four-year collective bargaining agreement with North Allegheny Federation of Teachers, Paraprofessional Chapter, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025.
- Approved three-year Compensation and Benefits Plan for garage/mechanic employees, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
- Appointed Dr. Michele Dowell as Director of Student Services at $128,000 annual salary.
- Approved accounts payable lists totaling $13,573,912.81, including supplemental May 2021 list of $12,928,610.94.
- Approved K-12 ESL Supervisory Services Agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit for 2021-2022 at a cost of $13,500.
Work Session Meeting
The North Allegheny School District Board is holding a work session to discuss and vote on several action items, including student teaching agreements, a dual enrollment program, the middle school musical, camp dates, textbook disposal, an ESL services contract, and various financial matters such as accounts payable, budget transfers, tax resolutions, and depositories. The meeting also includes informational reports on a foreign exchange student and student teacher requests.
- Approve student teaching agreements with Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Liberty University
- Approve dual enrollment agreement with Community College of Beaver County (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2025)
- Approve K-12 ESL Supervisory Services Agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit at $13,500
- Approve accounts payable lists totaling over $13 million
- Approve per capita tax, real property tax installment, and homestead/farmstead exclusion resolutions
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will consider adopting the 2021-2022 Proposed Final Budget of $182,443,347 with a tax levy of 19.1408 mills, and will vote on several finance and human resources items. The board will also hear public comments on diversity, equity, and inclusion training and related topics, and receive reports on student activities and technology.
- Proposed Final Budget for 2021-2022: $182,443,347, with 19.1408 mills, available for public inspection starting June 3
- Accounts Payable lists totaling $12,448,480.80 (April supplemental) and $134,915.79 (May)
- Student Athletic and Volunteer Insurance renewal: $36,400 for All-Sports, $600 for Volunteer Accident (no cost change)
- A.W. Beattie Career Center Budget 2021-2022: North Allegheny share $1,159,327 (down $38,351 from prior year)
- Renewal of Omni Financial 403(b) services contract: fee $4,308 for 2021-2022
Special/Work Session Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board is holding a special/work session to vote on the 2021-2022 proposed final budget of $182,443,347 with a 19.1408 mills tax levy, and to award construction bids for a concession stand, restrooms, and press box at the NASH softball field. The board will also approve various financial items, including accounts payable, student activity expenditures, and insurance contracts, as well as personnel actions such as resignations and appointments.
- Approve 2021-2022 Proposed Final Budget of $182,443,347 with 19.1408 mills levy
- Award bids for softball field concession/restroom/press box: FMS Construction $268,248, Reno Brothers $66,732, McCurley Houston Electric $28,000
- Approve accounts payable lists totaling $12,448,480.80 (April supplemental) and $134,915.79 (May)
- Approve A.W. Beattie Career Center budget with North Allegheny share of $1,159,327 for 2021-2022
- Approve student athletic insurance at $36,400 and volunteer accident coverage at $600 for 2021-2022
Combined Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board is holding a combined meeting to vote on routine administrative items, including a new collective bargaining agreement with district facilities employees, approval of accounts payable lists, and curriculum adoptions. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items receiving unanimous approval.
- Ratified collective bargaining agreement with North Allegheny Local 1551, AFSCME District Council 84, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023
- Approved accounts payable lists totaling $17,047,391.74 for March 2021 and $159,898.27 for April 2021
- Adopted textbook 'Introduction to the Practice of Statistics' for Probability and Statistics course
- Approved Individual Student Enrollment Agreement with Wesley K-8 School at $75 per day
- Approved student activities expenditures for February 2021 totaling $57,190.53
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board held a regular meeting on March 24, 2021, taking action on personnel, minutes, and financial items. The most significant action was the approval of Dr. Joseph Sciullo as Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2021, at an annual salary of $142,000. The board also approved the accounts payable lists and budget transfers, and heard reports on diversity, student activities, and a proposed textbook adoption.
- Approved appointment of Dr. Joseph Sciullo as Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2021, salary $142,000
- Approved accounts payable lists totaling $10,182,102.52 across various funds
- Approved budget transfers totaling $2,240 for the month
- Heard Diversity Report from NA Empower Committee
- Proposed adoption of textbook 'Introduction to the Practice of Statistics' for grades 11-12
Work Session Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board is holding a work session to discuss and vote on routine financial and personnel items. Key actions include approving accounts payable lists totaling over $10 million, budget transfers, student activity expenditures, and several personnel changes. The board will also hear informational reports on student activities and a proposed textbook adoption.
- Approve accounts payable lists totaling $10,182,102.52, including $9,860,350.15 for February
- Approve budget transfers of $2,240 for the month
- Approve student activity expenditures for January 2021 totaling $38,176.04
- Authorize termination of the 2014 CMS swap related to variable rate bonds
- Approve resignations, appointments, wage changes, and leaves of absence
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving the 2021-2022 AIU Program of Services Budget, accounts payable lists, budget transfers, and student activity expenditures. They will also vote on the JROTC Cadets' trip to Western Europe in summer 2022 and accept multiple staff resignations. The meeting includes reports on the 2020 Annual Report and student activities, plus public comment periods.
- Approved JROTC Cadets trip to Western Europe (June 15-August 15, 2022) for 6-26 cadets
- Approved 2021-2022 AIU Program of Services Budget with district contribution of $167,831
- Approved accounts payable lists totaling over $14 million, including $13,475,539.40 supplemental January 2021 list
- Approved student activities expenditures for December 2020 totaling $93,861.97
- Approved resignations of 10 staff members, including 8 retirements and 2 resignations
Work Session Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session to receive reports on mid-year human resources, redistricting, and the budget, and to consider several action items including approving the AIU program budget, accounts payable, and personnel changes. The agenda also includes informational reports on student activities and curriculum.
- Approve 2021-2022 AIU Program of Services Budget with district contribution of $167,831
- Approve accounts payable lists totaling over $14 million
- Approve JROTC trip to Western Europe in summer 2022
- Approve resignations and retirements of 10 staff members
- Approve appointments including substitute teachers and paraprofessionals
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approve minutes, and act on several financial items, including a preliminary budget adoption and accounts payable lists. The agenda also includes approval of the NAI spring play and reports on student activities.
- Adoption of Preliminary Budget
- Approval of accounts payable lists totaling $16,715,504.38 (December 2020 supplemental) and $180,536.12 (January 2021)
- Approval of NAI Spring Play 'Our Place' (Feb 10-13, 2021)
- Approval of delinquent tax collector appointments and tax collection agreement with Town of McCandless
- Approval of student activities expenditures for November 2020 (total $29,283.00)
Work Session Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session to review the proposed preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year and receive an educational legislative update. The board will also consider several action items, including approving accounts payable lists totaling over $17 million, budget transfers, student activity expenditures, and appointments related to tax collection.
- Proposed Preliminary Budget Presentation
- Accounts Payable List totaling $16,715,504.38 (December 2020) and $180,536.12 (January 2021)
- Budget Transfers of $3,400 for repair and maintenance
- Student Activities Expenditures for November 2020 totaling $29,283.94
- Appointment of Delinquent Tax Collectors and agreement with Town of McCandless for tax collection