Northampton Area School District public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Combined Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board held a combined meeting on December 14, 2022, covering routine business. They approved the minutes from the previous meeting, a curriculum report with course changes for 2023-2024, a finance report including student activity expenditures and accounts payable, and several personnel actions. The meeting also included informational reports on student activities and a calendar review.
- Approved 2023-2024 Program of Studies course changes, adding new music and visual arts courses and deleting others
- Approved student activities expenditures for October 2022 totaling $297,307.24 across schools
- Approved accounts payable lists totaling $21,303,499.53 for November and December 2022
- Approved budget transfers totaling $2,518 for the month
- Approved resignations of Ashley Adams and Samantha Mosley
Reorganization Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting. The board will approve the election of officers, including the President and Vice President, and appoint Beattie Representatives. The agenda is procedural, with no substantive policy or financial decisions listed.
- Election of Office of President
- Election of Office of Vice President
- Appointment of Beattie Representatives
Combined Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board will hear a presentation on the Capital Funding Plan and vote on several finance items, including approving accounts payable lists totaling over $13 million. The board will also vote on routine items such as meeting minutes, student activity reports, and personnel resignations. Public speakers are scheduled to address the board regarding library secretaries.
- Capital Funding Plan presentation by Mark Trichtinger
- Accounts Payable lists totaling $13,887,304.62
- ISDA fallbacks protocol amendment for LIBOR to SOFR transition
- Student activities expenditures for September 2022 totaling $93,000
- Approval of NAI spring play selection (The Man Who Came to Dinner or You Can't Take It with You)
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will vote on several action items, including approving student trips to Orlando and the Chesapeake Bay, selecting the 2023 spring musical, adding a novel to the curriculum, and approving accounts payable totaling over $23 million. The board will also hear an enrollment and facilities report and receive student activity updates.
- Approve accounts payable lists totaling $23,155,797.62 for September and $262,581.28 for October
- Approve choir, orchestra, and marching band trips to Orlando, Florida in April 2023
- Approve GOAL students' trip to Smith Island, MD and Port Isobel, VA with Chesapeake Bay Foundation
- Approve 'The SpongeBob Musical' as the 2023 NASH spring musical
- Approve novel 'When Stars are Scattered' for Essentials English 3
Special Voting Meeting/Work Session
The North Allegheny School Board will conduct interviews with six candidates to fill an interim board position vacated by Mr. Mahler, then vote publicly to select a replacement. The board will also hear a science curriculum review and vote on several student trips and other action items.
- Interim board member interviews and vote (candidates: Sylvana Bonner, Jaime Martinez, Andrew Spangenberg, Joe Wall, Michael Weniger)
- Science Curriculum Review presentation
- Approval of student trips: GOAL students to Chesapeake Bay (March 24-26, 2023), Choir/Orchestra/Marching Band to Orlando (April 2023), DECA trip to Arlington, VA (Nov 11-13, 2022)
- Approval of 2023 NASH Spring Musical: The SpongeBob Musical (March 1-5, 2023)
- Approval of novel 'When Stars are Scattered' for Essentials English 3
Combined Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board held a combined meeting on September 21, 2022, accepting the resignation of Board Member Kevin Mahler and approving minutes, student activities, curriculum, and finance reports. The board also heard a Human Resources update and approved several action items, including contracts and a memorandum of understanding.
- Accepted resignation of Board Member Kevin Mahler, effective September 21, 2022
- Approved accounts payable lists totaling $10,799,086.39 across multiple funds
- Approved Camp Kon-o-Kwee contracts for spring 2023 for seven elementary schools
- Approved MOU with Special Olympics Pennsylvania for Unified Indoor Bocce program
- Approved NAI Fall Play 'The Little Princess' and All-National Choir trip to Baltimore
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will hear a presentation on the Strategic and Comprehensive Plan and an update on school readiness, then vote on routine items including minutes, student activities, and a series of human resources actions such as resignations, appointments, and leaves. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Presentation of the 2022-2029 Strategic Plan and PA Comprehensive Plan (public review for 28 days)
- Approval of middle school musical 'Disney's Newsies JR' and high school fall musical 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee'
- Approval of resignations for 7 staff (including retirements) and appointments for 5 professional and 8 paraprofessional staff
- Approval of wage/status change for Caroline Lynett (transfer to 3rd grade LTS, $34,630)
- Approval of education incentive awards ($1,500 each) for 4 employees
Special Meeting/Work Session
The North Allegheny School District Board is holding a special meeting/work session to vote on the 2022-2023 Health and Safety and Education Plan, approve tuition rates for the upcoming year, and authorize several curriculum and finance items, including contracts for non-public school services and a swap advisor. The board will also hear public comments on these voting items and receive reports on student activities expenditures and unpaid taxes.
- Approve 2022-2023 Health and Safety and Education Plan
- Approve 2022-2023 tuition rates: Kindergarten $7,137, Elementary $14,275, Secondary $14,553
- Approve Title I Non-Public School Agreement with Allegheny Intermediate Unit for $9,132.00
- Approve Title IIA Non-Public School Agreement for $1,529.33 plus 3% admin fee
- Appoint PFM Swap Advisors LLC as Swap Advisor for $8,600 annual fee
Special Voting Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board will vote on the 2022-2023 general fund budget of $190,895,455, with a proposed property tax increase to 19.7400 mills (amended from 19.7915 mills). The board will also consider resolutions on homestead/farmstead exclusions, per capita tax, installment tax payments, and reappoint the district solicitor. Public speakers will address the budget before the votes.
- Adopt 2022-2023 General Fund Budget of $190,895,455 with 19.7400 mills tax levy
- Approve Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Resolution for 2022-2023
- Reappoint Maiello, Brungo and Maiello as District Solicitor ($1,150/month retainer, $137/hr general, $147/hr litigation)
- Approve per capita tax resolution and installment payment resolution for school real property taxes
- Approve personnel actions including resignations, appointments, and wage changes
Combined Meeting
The North Allegheny School District Board is holding a combined meeting with presentations on the High School Facility Assessment and a Budget and Finance update. The board will also vote on several action items, including textbook adoptions, a childcare agreement with the YMCA, accounts payable, and participation fees for the 2022-2023 school year.
- High School Facility Assessment presentation by Weber, Murphy, Fox
- Budget and Finance presentation by Mr. Houser
- Adoption of textbooks: Business Communications, Entrepreneurship, AP US History (total $78,040.45)
- Childcare agreement with YMCA: $1.35-$1.45 per child per day, 2022-2025
- Accounts payable lists totaling $8.4 million across funds
Regular Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board will hear a presentation on the proposed final budget and may adopt it, along with approving several contracts including student teaching agreements with Duquesne and Slippery Rock universities, insurance coverage, and accounts payable. The board will also recognize scholarship recipients and hear student activity reports.
- Proposed Final Budget presentation and adoption
- Student teaching agreements with Duquesne University (5 years, June 1, 2022 – June 1, 2027) and Slippery Rock University (5 years, July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2028)
- Insurance coverage for 2022-2023 at $382,119 (0.2% of budget), up from $368,927
- Student Athletic and Volunteer Insurance: All-Sports Coverage $36,400 and Volunteer Accident Coverage $600
- Accounts Payable lists totaling $12,515,715.04 (supplemental April 2022) and other lists
Work Session
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session to discuss and take action on several items, most notably the proposed 2022-2023 final budget of $191,031,917, which includes a millage increase. The board will also consider agreements with universities for student teachers, approve various financial reports and insurance coverage, and receive updates on student activities and curriculum.
- Proposed 2022-2023 final budget of $191,031,917 with millage increase from 19.1408 to 19.8659 mills
- Approval of accounts payable lists totaling over $12.6 million for April 2022
- Student athletic and volunteer insurance coverage for 2022-2023 at $36,400 and $600 respectively
- Agreements with Duquesne University and Slippery Rock University for student teaching
- Disposal of obsolete textbooks from Middle School World Language and High School Social Studies
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District board will hold a regular meeting with public comment on the food service contract, approval of prior meeting minutes, and several action items including student travel, textbook purchases, and financial approvals. The board will also hear reports on the visual arts curriculum and student activities.
- Approval of accounts payable lists totaling over $22.8 million, including $22,847,241.06 supplemental March 2022 list
- Proposed adoption of textbooks: $45,128.60 for Business Communications and Entrepreneurship, $32,911.85 for AP US History
- Approval of budget transfers within the 2021-2022 General Fund
- Permission for FCCLA students to travel to San Diego for national conference (June 29-July 2, 2022)
- Public speakers on food service contract
Work Session
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session to review and potentially act on several financial and curriculum items. The board will consider approving accounts payable lists totaling over $22.8 million, budget transfers, student activity expenditures, and a contract renewal for 403(b) services. They will also review proposed textbook adoptions for business and AP US History courses, with total costs of $78,040.45, and hear reports on student activities and a music curriculum review.
- Accounts payable lists totaling $22,847,241.06 (March supplemental) and $237,475.96 (April), plus smaller supplemental lists for capital reserve, technology, bond construction, cafeteria, and grant funds
- Proposed textbook adoptions: Business Communications and Entrepreneurship (Cengage, $45,128.60) and AP US History (Cengage, $32,911.85)
- Budget transfers totaling $2,908 for the month, within the 2021-2022 General Fund budget
- Student activities expenditures for February 2022, including $60,394.28 at NA Senior High and $12,532.25 at NA Intermediate
- Renewal of contract with Omni Financial Group, Inc. for 403(b) compliance and reporting services
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will vote on several action items, including approving the 2022-2023 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Program of Services Budget of $2,243,173, approving accounts payable lists totaling over $11 million, and approving student trips to the PMEA All-State Choral Festival, Washington DC, and Atlanta. The board will also hear the NA Empower Annual Report on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and receive student activity reports.
- Approve 2022-2023 AIU Program of Services Budget: $2,243,173 total, district contribution estimated $173,039
- Approve accounts payable lists: February supplemental $10,792,206.34, March $133,362.50, plus other funds
- Approve choral trip to Pocono Mountains, PA (April 6-9, ~4 students)
- Approve JROTC trip to Washington, DC (March 24-25, ~50 cadets)
- Approve DECA trip to Atlanta, GA (April 22-27, ~33 students) and waiver of Board Policy #241
Work Session
The North Allegheny School District Board is scheduled to approve routine financial actions, including a $10.8 million accounts payable list and the 2022-2023 Allegheny Intermediate Unit budget. The board will also vote on three student travel requests to Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and Georgia. Additionally, the administration seeks approval for a $7,800-$8,100 annual purchase of Safe at Home training materials for sixth-grade classes.
- Approval of Supplemental Accounts Payable list dated February 2022 in the amount of $10,792,206.34
- Approval of 2022-2023 Allegheny Intermediate Unit Program of Services Budget totaling $2,243,173.00
- Approval of Choral students' trip to Pocono Mountains, PA (April 6-9, 2022) for PMEA All-State Choral Festival
- Approval of JROTC Cadets' trip to Washington, DC (March 24-25, 2022) to visit landmark venues
- Approval of DECA students' trip to Atlanta, GA (April 22-27, 2022) for International Career Development Conference
Special Voting Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board held a special voting meeting on March 2, 2022, to consider and vote on a technology equipment purchase. The board approved spending up to $3,000,000 to buy Apple and Windows devices for students and staff, continuing the one-to-one device initiative. The purchase will be financed over four years with an anticipated yearly payment not exceeding $750,000.
- Approved purchase of 975 Windows laptops for students and 900 for staff
- Approved purchase of 1500 Apple iPads with 4-year AppleCare+ for students
- Approved purchase of 130 iPads for NAI/NASH carts and 66 27-inch iMacs for labs
- Total cost not to exceed $3,000,000, financed over 4 years
- One public speaker, Kim Stuart, addressed the board on the laptop/iPad purchase
Combined Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board is holding a combined meeting with reports and voting items. They will vote on approving the Hunger Games novel for 8th grade, a $30,527 teacher evaluation portal agreement, and student trips to the PMEA Orchestra Festival. The board also hears student activity reports and a mid-year human resources update.
- Approval of Hunger Games novel for 8th Grade ELA Essential Course
- PAETEP agreement with EduLink Inc. for $30,527 annual licensing fee
- Orchestra trip to Pocono Mountains, PA, April 6-9, 2022, for PMEA All-State Festival
- Camp Kon-O-Kwee fifth grade program dates with $50/student fee
- Waiver of Board Policy #241 for orchestra trip
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting on January 26, 2022, with the main action being the adoption of the preliminary budget. The board will also vote on approving minutes, several student field trip waivers and trips, and accounts payable lists. Public speakers may address the board on voting items.
- Adoption of Preliminary Budget
- Approval of Accounts Payable lists totaling $16,866,703.89
- Approval of FCCLA trip to Champion, PA (March 21-23, 2022)
- Approval of HOSA trip to Valley Forge, PA (March 30-April 1, 2022)
- Approval of DECA trip to Hershey, PA (February 16-18, 2022)
Work Session
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session to hear a proposed preliminary budget presentation and consider approving several student trips, including FCCLA and HOSA state conferences. The board will also review accounts payable, budget transfers, and student activity expenditures.
- Proposed Preliminary Budget Presentation by Mr. Houser
- Approval of FCCLA student trip to Champion, PA (March 21-23, 2022)
- Approval of HOSA student trip to Valley Forge, PA (March 30-April 1, 2022)
- Accounts Payable lists totaling $16,672,533.98 (Dec 2021) and $190,567.31 (Jan 2022)
- Budget transfers totaling $339 for the month