October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Education/Curriculum/Instruction Meeting
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1. Opening
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1.A. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Mr. Timothy MacBain
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Mr. Timothy MacBain
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2. Minutes
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2.A. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Mr. Timothy MacBain
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3. Items Recommended for Worksession/Action Meeting
Speaker(s):
Mr. Timothy MacBain
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3.A. Student Travel
Speaker(s):
Dr. D'Ana Waters
Description:
Recommend approval for approximately fifty (50) NPHS Orchestra student members and five (5) NPSD staff members to perform in Nashville, TN and Pigeon Forge, TN; March 22 - 27, 2027. Approximate cost to the district is $720 for four (4) substitute days. The remainder of the costs will be paid by students ($1,790 — $2,030/student depending on room option). Students experiencing financial hardship will receive assistance from the orchestra activity account.
Recommend approval for approximately sixty (60) NPHS student athletes and five (5) NPSD staff members to travel to Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Pocono Manor, PA; November 24 - 25, 2026 for team building, leadership development, and aquatic workouts. Approximate cost to the district is $200.22 for transportation. The remainder of the costs will be paid by students (167.50/student). Students experiencing financial hardship will receive assistance from the swim booster funds. |
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4. Informational Items
Description:
Informational Items
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4.A. Neurodiversity Affirming Practices - DICP Grant Work
Speaker(s):
Dr. Melissa and Dr. Allison Kuchler
Description:
Dr. Allison Kuchler and Dr. Melissa Bolden will provide an update regarding the Disability Inclusive Curriculum Grant pilot at three elementary schools in the district.
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4.B. Community-Based Instruction
Speaker(s):
Dr. Melissa Bolden, Ms. Nicholle Dorsch, and Ms. Jamie Rivera
Description:
Dr. Melissa Bolden, Ms. Nicholle Dorsch, and Ms. Jamie Rivera will discuss the Community Based Instruction model and the collaboration with Gwynedd Mercy University during summer 2026.
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4.C. Student Representative Update
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5. Other Business
Speaker(s):
Mr. Timothy MacBain
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6. Public Comments
Speaker(s):
Mr. Timothy MacBain
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6.A. Guidelines for Addressing the Committee
Speaker(s):
Mr. Timothy MacBain
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. |
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7. Summary of Items Recommended for Board Worksession and/or Action Meeting.
Speaker(s):
Mr. Timothy MacBain
Description:
Summary of agenda items the committee is recommending be moved to the Board Worksession and/or Action Meeting.
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8. Next Meeting Date
Speaker(s):
Mr. Timothy MacBain
Description:
The ECI Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in a virtual format.
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9. Adjournment
Description:
This meeting will be adjourned.
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