November 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board Voting Meeting
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1. Zoom Instructions
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ZOOM Information for VIEW only:
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2. Introduction
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2.A. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
President
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2.B. Flag Salute
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2.C. Silent Moment of Reflection
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2.D. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Secretary
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2.E. Positive Things Happening at Northwestern
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Northwestern Middle School |
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2.F. Recognition of Scheduled Visitors and Correspondence
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2.G. Recognition of Unscheduled Visitors
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2.H. Consent Agenda
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A. Policy, Personnel, Finance Items 1. Internship Request Tyler Ochs Slippery Rock University Student Athletic Director under Clayton Miller Supervision 2027 Spring Semester-480 hours beginning January 6-May 4, 2027 2. Extra-Curricular Volunteers
3. Contracted Services Employees Krise Transportation (none) Peterson's Property Maintenance
4. ZOOM License Renewal 2026-2027 Cost: $3,899.00 B. Education Items 1. Overnight Trip Request Retroactive Approval due to timing of qualifying athletic event
C. Building and Grounds Items 1. Sunday Facility Usage Requests Middle School Football Banquet Sunday, November 15, 2026 High School Cafeteria/Lobby Epic-Ambush Volleyball Sunday, November 22, 2026 Corder Gym Northwestern Track & Field Sunday, November 22, 2026 High School Lobby area NW Youth Wrestling Tournament Sunday, January 10, 2027 Corder Gym
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented.
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2.I. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the minutes from the meeting of October 19, 2026.
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3. Reports
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3.A. Erie County Technical School Report-Mr. Sam Ring
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3.B. Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit Report-Mrs. Kristy Bolte
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3.C. Student Board Representatives Report (Not applicable for 2026-2027SY)
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3.D. Solicitor's Report-Attorney Schmidt, Knox McLaughlin Gornall and Sennett PC
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3.E. Superintendent's Report-Mr. Greg Lehman
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3.F. Secretary's Report-Mrs. Tammie Clinger
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3.G. Financial Reports-Mr. Jonathan Hannon
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1. General Fund
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3.H. Approval of Written, Oral, and Financial Reports
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve and file for audit the written, oral, and financial reports, items A-G, specifically the Erie County Technical School report, Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit report, Student Board Representatives report, Superintendent's report, and Secretary's report.
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4. Old Business
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5. New Business-Policy
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5.A. Policy Approval-Second Reading
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the second readings of Northwestern School District Board Policies, #209-Health Examinations/Screenings, #246-School Wellness, #704-Maintenance, #803 School Calendar, #805.2 School Security Personnel, and #822 Automated External Defibrillators (AED)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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6. New Business-Personnel
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6.A. Athletic Salary Reallocation for 2026-2027 SY
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to reallocate the funds designated for the HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach (9th Grade) to compensate a Middle School Boys & Girls Track Coach for the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.B. Support Staff Transfer
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the transfer of Katie Kohler, from High School Cafeteria Aide (4.0 hours) to the position of Paraprofessional Aide at Northwestern Elementary-Life Skills Support effective October 30, 2026. Rate of pay is $16.25 per hour, 6.5 hours per day for a maximum of 182 days per school year. Benefits are provided as stated in the NWESP Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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6.C. Support Staff Recommendation
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve Myah Glaser as a Paraprofessional Aide-Northwestern Middle School Emotional Support and Northwestern High School Life Skills Support Gr. 6-12 effective October 30, 2026. Rate of pay is $16.25 per hour, 6.5 hours per day, for a maximum of 182 days per school year. Benefits are provided as stated in the NWESP Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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6.D. Extra-Curricular Recommendation
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Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the extra-curricular recommendations outlined in the table for the 2026-2027 school year.
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6.E. Discussion: Superintendent Search Process
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7. New Business-Finance
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7.A. Bills Payable
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the bills in the amount of $1,770,719.88.
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8. New Business-Education
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8.A. Comprehensive Planning Feasibility Study Approval
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the RFP received from DRAW Collective to provide a Comprehensive Planning Feasibility Study to the district at a cost of $34,500. Services include a building conditions assessment (outlined on page 21 of the attached document) at a cost of $15,000 and demographic analysis at a cost of $19,500.
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9. New Business-Building & Grounds
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9.A. Snow Plowing and Removal at Albion Campus
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to award the bid from ______ to provide snow plowing and removal services on the Albion Campus at a cost of $____
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9.B. Northwestern Recreation Authority Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the attached resolution to appoint Gary Wells, Manager of Albion Borough, as the sole and fully authorized member of the Authority for the purpose of taking all necessary steps to lawfully terminate the Northwestern Recreation Authority.
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10. Addendum Items
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11. Close of Meeting
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11.A. Critique & Review
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11.B. Announcements & Future Meetings
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11.C. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to adjourn the meeting.
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