August 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - ACTION
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1. Opening of Meeting
Speaker(s):
President Ramic
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1.A. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
President Ramic
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
President Ramic
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2. Audience of Citizens
Speaker(s):
President Ramic
Description:
The public is hereby advised that this meeting is being recorded. Any residents or taxpayers who speak must state their name and municipality. The comment opportunity is limited to three minutes per speaker. As a reminder, the Audience of Citizens portion of the meeting is not designed for debate or discussion with the Board. When appropriate, individual school directors may choose to respond to public comments that have been made once the Audience of Citizens period has concluded or request that a member of the Administration follow up with the speakers after the meeting. Reference Board Policy #903 |
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3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Speaker(s):
President Ramic
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4. Committee Reports
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4.A. Finance
Description:
The Finance committee met on August 4th at 6 pm, highlights include:
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4.B. Safe Schools
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4.C. Education/Curriculum/Instruction
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4.D. Policy
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4.E. Facilities & Operations
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4.F. North Montco Technical Center
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4.G. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
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4.H. North Penn Educational Foundation
Description:
The Foundation did not meet in July but is busy preparing for its 25th annual golf outing at Talamore Country Club on Tuesday October 6th, We are looking for both golfers and sponsors. The Foundation’s annual Build a Bag Backpack Drive is complete and we are thrilled to say that we have hundreds of backpacks to distribute to students. Thank you to all who donated. If you are a North Penn family in need of supplies please work with your school guidance counselor. For more information on the Educational Foundation, please contact Christine Liberaski at the ESC or visit npennedfoundation.org. |
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4.I. Legislative
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5. Solicitor's Report
Speaker(s):
Mr. Kyle Somers, Esq.
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6. Superintendent's Report - Consent Items
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bauer
Description:
Recommended approval of the consent agenda as presented.
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6.A. Contracts
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bauer
Description:
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6.B. Gifts to District
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bauer
Description:
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6.C. Student Agreements
Description:
Student Agreements for students 2-08202026-1, 2-08202026-2, 2-08202026-3 as per those listed and copies are on file in the Office of Special Education.
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6.D. Award of Transportation Department Operational Audit RFP to Transportation Advisory Services (TAS)
Description:
The District received four submissions in response to the Transportation Department Operational Audit Request for Proposals (RFP), and three firms were interviewed. Following the evaluation and interview process, the Committee recommends awarding the Transportation Department Operational Audit RFP to Transportation Advisory Services (TAS).
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6.E. Power School Contract for 2026-2027 School Year
Description:
2026-2027 Power School Subscription, our ERP system. The Contract includes $102,480 for the actual program subscription and $83,859 for Application Managed Services which will include the hopeful migration to the cloud-based application along with unlimited support during this process.
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6.F. 2026-2027 Non-Union and Confidential Support Wage Increases
Description:
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7. Superintendent's Report - Non Consent Items
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bauer
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7.A. Personnel Agenda
Description:
Recommend approval of personnel items as per the attached.
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7.B. Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
Speaker(s):
Dr. Bauer
Description:
Recommend approval of the appointment of Zachary Trump to the position of Chief Financial Officer for a term beginning on October 26, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2030, and the approval of the Employment Agreement with Mr. Trump, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Director of Human Resources
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7.C. Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer
Description:
Recommend approval of the appointment of Steve Skrocki to the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer for a term beginning on September 7, 2026, and ending on October 23, 2026, and the approval of the Employment Agreement with Mr. Skrocki, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Director of Human Resources
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7.D. Appointment of Interim Treasurer
Description:
Recommend approval of Mia Kim, Director of Human Resources, be appointed as Interim Board Treasurer effective 8/21/2026
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7.E. Memorandum of Agreement with NPESPA - Reclassification of four (4) positions and adjustment to their 2026-2027 Pay Rate
Description:
Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Agreement with the North Penn Educational Support Professionals Association (NPESPA) pertaining to the reclassification of four (4) positions and adjustment to their 2026-2027 pay rate as per the attached.
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7.F. Tax Stipulation: 404 S. Swedesford Road
Description:
Recommended approval of the tax stipulation for 404 S. Swedesford Road
The assessment for 56-00-08695-00-6 shall have no assessment change for the District tax years 2025 and 2026. For the 2027 District tax year, the assessment on the property shall be increased from its assessment of $865,240 to $1,296,300. The property's assessment shall remain at $1,296,300 for each subsequent tax year after 2027. There is no refund or balance due at this time. |
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7.G. 2026/27 SNS General Equipment Bid Award
Description:
Recommend Approval of the SNS General Equipment Bid Award to the lowest responsible bidders as follows: Culinary Depot - $10,800.00 and Singer Equipment - $108,628.08 for a total of $119,428.08.
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7.H. Advertise for Bids
Description:
Recommended approval to advertise for bids for a mobile high school kitchen to provide food service during the 2027-2028 school year while the high school cafeteria is closed for renovations
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7.I. Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plan for Penndale Middle School
Description:
Recommend approval of the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plan for Penndale Middle School for the 2026-27 school year.
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and State Board Regulations, the Board of School Directors for the North Penn School District is required to review and approve the Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) Plan for Penndale Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. |
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8. Finance Report - Consent Items
Speaker(s):
Ms. Tara B.G. Houser, CFO
Description:
Recommended approval of the consent agenda as presented.
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8.A. Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Tara B.G. Houser
Description:
1-Revenue Report 2-Expenditure Report 3-InvestmentReport
Disbursements to be Ratified:
4-General Fund 5-Procurement Card-No Report 6-Bond Fund 31-No Report 7-Bond Fund 34-No Report 8-Bond Fund 36-No Report 9-Bond Fund 37-No Report 10-Bond Fund 39 11-Capital Reserve-No Report 12-Student Sponsored Activity Fund 13-Nutrition Services 14-Extended Care 15-Community Education 16-Self Insurance 17-Memorial Fund 18-Student Activity Custodial Fund
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8.B. Treasurer's Report
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8.C. Sanction and Approval of Invoices
Speaker(s):
Ms. Tara B.G. Houser
Description:
Motion to allow the Business Office to properly state accounts by internally transferring funds at years end for closing and auditing purposes.
WHEREAS Section 687 of Public School code of 1949 requires that line item "sums appropriated to specific purposes in the budget" not to be exceeded; and WHEREAS under the school accounting system, line items have been determined to be major object levels within specific sub-functions; and WHEREAS year-end adjustments by the Business Office and Auditors may cause such line items to be exceeded; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the North Penn Board of School Directors, in accordance with the directions from the Auditor General's office, authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to make those necessary budget transfers within and between accounts to prevent any possible over expenditure without exceeding the total budget for 2025-2026.
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8.D. Budget Transfers: Year End 2025-2026
Description:
Motion to allow the Business Office to properly state accounts by internally transferring funds at years end for closing and auditing purposes.
WHEREAS Section 687 of Public School code of 1949 requires that line item "sums appropriated to specific purposes in the budget" not to be exceeded; and WHEREAS under the school accounting system, line items have been determined to be major object levels within specific sub-functions; and WHEREAS year-end adjustments by the Business Office and Auditors may cause such line items to be exceeded; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the North Penn Board of School Directors, in accordance with the directions from the Auditor General's office, authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to make those necessary budget transfers within and between accounts to prevent any possible over expenditure without exceeding the total budget for 2025-2026. |
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9. Other Business
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10. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
President Ramic
Description:
Adjourn meeting
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