September 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Legislative Meeting Agenda

• Comments during this time period will be limited to Agenda items only.

• That the Board approve additions to the Student Teacher List for the 2026-2027 school year.

Budget Impact:

• There are no costs associated with this request.

Prepared by:

• That the Board collectively vote for the PSBA slate of candidates listed below.

Relevant Facts:

• The Norwin School Board may cast 1 collective ballot.

• The Board Members must vote in public for the candidates they want to be on their collective ballot.

• The Board Secretary is authorized to submit this ballot on behalf of the Board.

• The ballot must be submitted to PSBA no later than October 31, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

Other Important Information:

• January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 - President-Elect (one-year term)

  • Matt Vanoy, Sharon City SD

• January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 - Vice President (one-year term)

  • Kristy Bolte, Northwestern SD

• January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2030 - Treasurer (three-year term)

  • David Hein, Parkland SD

• January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2030 - PSBA Insurance Trustees (three-year term)

  • Marianne L. Neel

  • Dr. Michael Faccinetto

Budget Impact:

• No budget impact.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the nonpublic Title IA Educational Services Agreement with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit

• The District is required to provide Title IA services for students living in the Norwin School District who attend eligible non-public schools.
• Mary of Nazareth school through the Diocese of Pittsburgh is participating in this Title IA nonpublic school service.
• This agreement is for the provision of Title IA services in small group, intensive reading support for students who are District residents in the 2026-2027 school year.

• The Diocese of Pittsburgh staff and Dr. Newell will regularly consult on the program.
• The nonpublic amount is calculated by the District's 2026-2027 Title IA application, in consultation with the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

• The agreement is currently valued at $2,456.57, based on the District's preliminary federal funds allocation. 
• Once approved, the contract may be subject to adjustment of up to 10% based on the final federal funding allocation.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the nonpublic Title IA Educational Services Agreement with Catapult Learning, LLC

• The District is required to provide Title IA services for students living in the Norwin School District who attend eligible non-public schools.
• Queen of Angels school through the Diocese of Greensburg is participating in this Title IA nonpublic school service.
• This agreement is for the provision of Title IA services in small group, intensive reading support for students who are District residents in the 2026–2027 school year.
• Catapult Learning, LLC has provided Title I services to students at Queen of Angels since 2018-2019.

• The Diocese of Greensburg staff and Dr. Newell regularly consult on the program.
• The nonpublic amount is calculated by the District's 2026-2027 Title IA application, in consultation with the Diocese of Greensburg and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

• The agreement amount is $14,739.43, based on the District's preliminary federal funds allocation.
• Once approved, the contract may be subject to adjustment of up to 10% based on the final federal funding allocation.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the donation in the amount of $18,616.00.

• In November 2025, Project Playground monies donated new playground equipment to Sunset Valley Elementary School.
• The playground equipment was originally scheduled for installation in April 2026. Weather-related issues and project delays pushed the installation back until Spring.
• Payments were made in the Spring by the PTA and through the NSDCF.
• The remaining funds were used to purchase rubber mulch for the area around the equipment.

• Replacement mulch will be purchased by Sunset Valley PTA.

• Not Applicable

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the return of Student #311824 in accordance with the approved Student Agreement.

Budget Impact:

• There are no costs associated with this request.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the return of Student #316295 in accordance with the approved Student Agreement.

Budget Impact:

• There are no costs associated with this request.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the revised 2026-2027 school calendar, as per the attached.

Relevant Facts:

• Monday, October 12, 2026, will be an Instructional Day for students.
• Thursday, October 29, 2026, will be the end of the first nine weeks.
• Friday, October 30, 2026, will be an early dismissal.
• Tuesday, January 19, 2027, will be the end of the second nine weeks.
• Monday, February 15, 2027, will be an Act 80 day for staff.
• Thursday, March 25, 2027, will be an In-Service day for staff.

Budget Impact:

• No budget impact.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the subrecipient agreement with PaTTAN through IU1 for the school psychologist intern. 

Relevant Facts:

• The 1,200-hour internship will be completed between August 2026 and May 2027.
• The stipend in the amount of $25,000 will be paid to the intern by the district and will be fully reimbursed by PaTTAN in two payments.

Budget Impact:

• As per the PaTTAN subaward letter

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Agreement with Dedicated Nursing Associates, Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year.

Relevant Facts:

• The agreement provides coverage for School Nurses as needed for the 2026-2027 school year.

Budget Impact:

• As per the contract

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve Policy 005 - Organization.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 102 - Academic Standards.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 119 - Current Events.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 204.1 - Virtual Attendance and Wellness Checks.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 351 - Controlled Substance Abuse.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board retire Policy 622.1 - Capital Assets.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve New Policy 717 - Cellular Telephones.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve New Policy 800 - Records Management.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 800.1 - Electronic Signatures/Records.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve New Policy 801 - Public Records.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 802 - School Organization.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 803 - School Calendar.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 804 - School Day.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 805.2 - School Security Personnel.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 807 - Opening Exercises/Moment of Silence/Flag Displays.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 816 - District Social Media.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve Policy 827 - Conflict of Interest.

• During the Policy Audit, PSBA has made recommended additions and changes to comply with state and federal laws and regulations.

• N/A

• That the Board approve the following financial reports.
  • General Fund Treasurer's Report
  • Construction Fund Treasurer's Report
  • Food Service Fund Treasurer's Report
  • Payroll Account Treasurer's Report
  • Budget vs Actual Summary Expenditures
  • Budget vs Actual Summary Revenues
  • Food Service Profit and Loss
  • High School Student Activities Account
  • Middle School Student Activities Account
  • Hillcrest Intermediate Student Activities Account

Budget Impact:

• Not Applicable

Prepared by:

• That the Board ratify approval of the following lists of bills.
  • General Fund Bills List
  • Construction Fund Bills List
  • Food Service Fund Bills List 

Budget Impact:

• Costs are identified in the bills lists.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Epic Communications Amendment for E-Rate Year 2027 (2027-2028)

• Epic Communications specializes in preparing and filing E-Rate forms with the Schools and Libraries Division of the Universal Services Administration Corporation.  In order for school districts to be eligible for E-Rate funds there is a significant amount of work that must be performed prior to filing Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Forms 470 and 471.

Budget Impact:

• TBD

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Independent Contractor Agreement, subject to final review and approval of the District's Solicitor.

• The agreement includes consultative services and staff training related to Nutritional Analysis and Production in PrimeroEdge for the Adelphoi site, in support of the District's Food Service Department.

• $40 per hour

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve advertising jointly as a member of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Consortium for the purchase of supplies in the following categories:
  • Multi-Purpose Paper
  • Diesel Fuel

• Mr. Ryan Kirsch is the District's authorized representative and Mr. Brian Kotun is the alternate representative to the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Joint Purchasing Consortium.

• Not applicable.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Federal Programs Consolidated Application and Award in the amount of $788,543.00.

• The Federal Programs Consolidated Application and Award provides funding for:
  • Salaries and benefits for 1 Reading Specialist and 5 teachers in Hahntown and Sheridan Terrace Elementary Schools.
  • Contracted Title I services for Queen of Angels and Mary of Nazareth non-public schools.

• Included in the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget.

Prepared by:

• That the Board ratify the advertising agreement with JBs Bright Beginnings, to provide a digital advertisement in the weekly District eblast for the 2026-2027 school year, as per the attached.

• The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
• Sponsor advertisements will adhere to Board Policies 711, Naming Rights, and 833, Approved Commercial Advertising.
• Sponsor agrees to pay Norwin School District a sum of $1,000, payable in full by September 2, 2026.

• The weekly District eblast advertising program provides businesses with the opportunity to support Norwin School District students and educational programs while receiving exposure to thousands of subscribers each week.

• Revenue of $1,000 for the 2026–2027 school year, payable in full by September 2, 2026.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board ratify the advertising agreement with Achieving True Self, to provide a digital advertisement in the weekly District eblast for the 2026-2027 school year, as per the attached.

• The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
• Sponsor advertisements will adhere to Board Policies 711, Naming Rights, and 833, Approved Commercial Advertising.
• Sponsor agrees to pay Norwin School District a sum of $1,000, payable in full by September 4, 2026.

• The weekly District eblast advertising program provides businesses with the opportunity to support Norwin School District students and educational programs while receiving exposure to thousands of subscribers each week.

• Revenue of $1,000 for the 2026–2027 school year, payable in full by September 4, 2026.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve a five-year advertising agreement with Raising Cane's, to provide a static display advertisement on the Norwin Knights Stadium Home Side Ticket Booth as per the attached.

• The term of the agreement is from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032.
• Sponsor advertisements will adhere to Board Policies 711, Naming Rights, and 833, Approved Commercial Advertising.
• Sponsor agrees to pay Norwin School District a sum of $15,000 during the course of the five-year term, payable in installments of $3,000 each year.

• The advertising program provides businesses with the opportunity to support Norwin School District students and educational programs while receiving exposure to thousands of patrons per event year-round. The stadium ticket booths are seen by spectators of football, track and field, and soccer, among others.

• Revenue of $15,000 during the course of the five-year term, payable in installments of $3,000 each year.  

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the New Hire requests as per the attached.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

• Costs for salary and/or benefits, as applicable.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Resignations/Retirements as per the attached.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

• Retiree benefits as per the CBA, as applicable

Prepared by:

• Leaves of Absence as per the attached.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

• N/A

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Bus Driver/Monitor List as per the attached, pending receipt and review of all required credentials and clearances.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

• Costs for salary and/or benefits, as applicable.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Substitute Lists as per the attached, pending receipt and review of all required credentials and clearances.

Relevant Facts:

Budget Impact:

• Costs for salary and/or benefits, as applicable.

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve an Employer Partnership Agreement between the Norwin School District and Achieving True Self (ATS), subject to final review and approval of the District's Solicitor.

• Achieving True Self (ATS) is an organization that provides employment support and job coaching services.
• ATS will provide trained staff, required clearances, insurance coverage, and ongoing employment support services.

• N/A

Prepared by:

• The Board of School Directors, having reviewed the Statement of Charges prepared regarding Employee #566566 and having determined that the Charges, if proven, constitute sufficient grounds and cause for termination of employment, hereby approves and issues the Statement of Charges and directs Administration to provide notice of the Charges to the Employee.

• N/A

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the Employee Agreement, as attached.

• N/A

Prepared by:

• That the Board approve the list of facility use requests, as attached.

• Fees in accordance with Policy 707, Use of School Facilities.

• That the Board approve the Norwin Knights Stadium Change Order Requests below:
  • Change Event 026: Over Excavation and Lean Concrete Placement at Footers= $45, 900.00 (ADD)

• Costs to be paid from the Capital Projects Fund.

• That the Board approve the High School Ski Club trip.

• Jack Momeyer (Paraprofessional and Club Sponsor) and three (3) additional chaperones, plus approximately fifty (50) students will be traveling to Jay Peak, Vermont on Thursday, January 7, 2027 to Sunday, January 10, 2027.
• In accordance with Board Policy 121 - Field Trips: Field trips scheduled out of state, and all field trips that require an overnight stay, shall be subject to prior approval by the School Board. Field trips scheduled in state shall be subject to prior approval by the Superintendent.

• Cost of three (3) substitute teachers for one (1) day.

• Comments during this time period may be made for either agenda or non-agenda items.