August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 8/18/2026 at 7:01 PM | |
| Lee Abberley | Present |
| Jeff Bedard | Present |
| Ilene Bell | Present |
| Gerard Brett | Present |
| KD Davenport | Present |
| Neil DiFranco | Present |
| Sean Jordan | Present |
| Kate McGranaghan | Present |
| Michael Needleman | Present |
| Present: 9, Absent: 0 | |
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1 OPENING ACTIVITIES
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1A. Welcome from Board President
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1B. Pledge of Allegiance
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1C. Reading of the Mission Statement
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The Mission of the School District of Springfield Township is to: Educate and develop all students as learners and citizens who are high-achieving, resilient and responsible in a changing global community.
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1D. Roll Call
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The Board Secretary, Cara A. Green shall call the roll of Directors.
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1E. Announcements
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The Board, at its discretion, may videotape all or any portion of public Board Meetings subject to the limitations set forth in Policy 006, Meetings. Board Meetings will be broadcast on Friday afternoon following the Board Meeting.
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2 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
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2A. Superintendent Report
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Dr. Yannacone will provide news and information of the district since the last meeting.
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2B. Spartan Spotlight
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Dr. Yannacone will share an update on work completed across our campuses during the summer months.
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3 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
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Note: Excerpt from Policy No. 903, Public Participation in Board Meetings. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question school directors individually." |
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4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the board minutes from the June 16, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.
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5 APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 AND JULY 31, 2026
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Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the June 2026 Treasurer's Report.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
The Board of School Directors approves the July 2026 Treasurer's Report.
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6 HUMAN RESOURCES - PERSONNEL AND HR CONTRACTS
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6A. Personnel
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Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the following personnel as presented in the attachment:
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6B. Nyman Associates, Inc.
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Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Rate Amendment with Nyman Associates, Inc. to update rates of pay for as needed related service supports effective August 10, 2026.
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6C. Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
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Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Master Services Agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for as needed related services staffing supports effective July 1, 2026.
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7 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
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7A. Conferences
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The attached conferences have been approved for staff members of the district in accordance with district policies and procedures.
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7B. Field Trips
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The attached field trips have been approved for students of the district in accordance with district policies and procedures.
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7C. The Nexus School
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Tuition Contract with Nexus School for the 2026-2027 school year for student 20260818-0 in the amount of $136,116.00.
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7D. New Hope Academy
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Tuition Contract with New Hope Academy for the 2026-2027 school year for student 20260818-1 for the amount of $45,522.00.
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7E. Capstone Academy
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves that agreement with Capstone Academy for student 20260818-2 for the 2026-2027 school year for the amount of $105,859.38.
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7F. Confidential Settlement and Release Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Confidential Settlement and Release agreement for student 20260818-3 for $48,930.00 for the 2026-27 school year and $49,000 for the 2027-28 school year.
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7G. Adjudication for Expulsion
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the proposed adjudication for the expulsion of Student 20260818-5.
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8 FINANCE
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8A. Public School Facilities Improvement Grant Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Public School Facilities Improvement Grant resolution for Erdenheim Elementary School HVAC updates in the amount of $5,518,656.
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9 PROPERTY
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9A. Pedestrian Access Easement Agreement
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Recommended Motion(s):
The Board of School Directors approves the Pedestrian Access Easement agreement with Springfield Township.
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10 PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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Note: Excerpt from Policy No. 903, Public Participation in Board Meetings. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer; no participant may address or question school directors individually." |
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11 FUTURE MEETING DATES
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All meetings are held in the High School Library.
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12 FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
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13 ADJOURNMENT
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13A. Closing Statement
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13B. Adjournment
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