September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Neshannock Township School District Work Session
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1. Opening Items
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1.A. Call to Order
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1.B. Recitation of Pledge of Allegiance
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1.C. Moment of Silent Reflection
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1.D. Roll call for Attendance
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1.E. Announcements
Description:
The Board met in executive session on August 13, 2026, for matters of personnel.
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1.F. Presentations
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1.G. Approval of Minutes
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1.G.1. Minute Approval
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1.H. Approval of Agenda
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2. Personnel
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2.A. Resignation - Supplemental Contract
Description:
Dr. Joseph Heath has submitted his resignation to the Supplemental Contract position of Co Student Activities (grades 6-8) effective immediately due to personal reasons.
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2.B. Request for Leave of Absence
Description:
Professional Staff Member #111 is requesting an Intermittent Leave of Absence under the Family & Medical Leave Act effective August 25, 2026, using ill and personal days followed by unpaid leave for up to 60 days as allowable by law.
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2.C. Election of Paraprofessional
Description:
Board action is requested to elect the following individual to a vacant paraprofessional position effective for the 2026-27 school term:
Priscilla Reese |
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2.D. Additions to Substitute Teacher List
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the following individuals for addition to the day-to-day substitute teacher list,effective upon completion of a packet of new-hire paperwork, including pre-employment drug screening:
Act 33 Mary Kudlawiec Lindsay Stickles |
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2.E. Additions to Non-Professional Substitute Lists
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the following individuals for addition to the substitute lists stated effective immediately:
Custodian Jocelyn Latta Playground Jessica Skrypski |
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3. Athletics
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3.A. Request to Swim Independently
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the request of Mr. Michael Dodge that his daughter, Elie Dodge, grade 9, be permitted to swim as an independent swimmer for the 2026-27 school year/season. Mr. Dodge will assume the role as her swimming coach and will assume any and all costs involved through the scheduled swim season.
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4. Professional Development
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4.A. Professional Development Requests
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached Professional Development Requests.
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5. Field Trips
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5.A. Requests for Field Trips
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached list of Field Trips using District transportation.
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6. Use of Facilities
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6.A. Requests for Use of Facility
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the attached list of Facility Usage Requests.
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7. Finances
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7.A. Recission - Mental Health Counseling Services
Description:
Board action is requested to rescind and terminate the Professional Services Agreement with CCA of Western PA to provide mental health counseling services for the 2026-27 school term.
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7.B. Purchase of Service Contract - Mental Health Counseling Services
Description:
Board action is requested to enter into a Purchase of Service Contract with Beth Held to provide Mental Health Counseling Services to the District for the 2026-27 school term.
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7.C. Awarding of Bid - OPENGATE System
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the bid award for the purchase of OPENGATE - Weapons Detection System to Point Security, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder.
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7.D. Treasurer's and Financial Reports
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8. Board Issues
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8.A. Establish Committee of the Board
Description:
Board action is requested to establish a three-person Committee of the Board for Student Activities effective immediately.
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8.B. Resolution - Small Games of Chance
Description:
Board action is requested to again approve the attached Resolution recognizing the establishment of non-profit booster organizations as civic and service associations established for the promotion of participation in and support of extra-curricular activities of the District pursuant to Pennsylvania's Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, 10 P.S. Subsection 328.101-328.3101 authorizing non-profit organizations to conduct certain small games of chance for fundraising purposes, provided they are recognized as civic and service association approved by government body of the District.
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8.C. Board Policy
Description:
The following policy appears for Second Read/Adoption:
Policy 204 - Atttendance/Truancy |
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8.D. À la Carte Menu
Description:
Board action is requested to set prices for the 2026-27 A la Carte Menu items as attached.
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8.E. Bus Routes
Description:
Board action is requested to approve the bus routes for the 2026-27 school year as prepared, and to grant permission for the Administration to make adjustments during the school year to accommodate new students and emergency situations.
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8.F. Reports of Committees
Description:
Athletics - Mr. Copple
Buildings and Grounds - Mr. Hasson Curriculum - Mrs. Houk Health and Wellness - Mr. Antuono Lawrence County Career and Technical Center - Mr. Lambo/Mr. Copple Legislative - Mrs. Houk Policy - Mrs. Schachern Safety - Mr. Lambo |
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9. Closing Items
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9.A. Information Items and Announcements
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9.B. Public Comments
Description:
In accordance with Policy 903, the Board recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the public in Board meetings. The Board also recognizes its responsibility for proper governance of the District and the need to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner.
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9.C. Adjournment
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