Northampton Area School District public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Combined Meeting
The North Allegheny School District Board will hold a combined meeting on December 11, 2024. They will hear a presentation on the Report of Academic Performance, approve minutes from previous meetings, and vote on a request for the Speech and Debate team to travel to Bloomsburg University for a competition. No public speakers are registered for voting items.
- Report of Academic Performance presentation by Dr. Michele Dowell and Mr. David Deramo
- Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 Work Session and November 20, 2024 Regular Meeting
- Vote on Speech and Debate team trip to Bloomsburg University (Jan 3-4, 2025, 15 students, 1 missed school day)
- Student activities reports from NASH and NAI covering multiple clubs (e.g., Key Club, Interact, JROTC, DECA)
- Calendar review noting future meetings: Dec 20 combined meeting, Jan 8 work session, Jan 22 regular meeting
Reorganization Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a reorganization meeting to elect the Board President, Vice President, and Beattie Representatives. The agenda is procedural, consisting of the call to order, pledge of allegiance, approval of reorganization items, and adjournment. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are scheduled.
- Election of Board President
- Election of Board Vice President
- Election of Beattie Representatives
Regular Meeting
This is a routine regular meeting. The board approved the minutes from the October 9 work session and October 23 regular meeting (motion carried). No public speakers registered. The remainder of the meeting is dedicated to informational reports from high school student clubs and activities at NAI and NASH.
- Approved October 9 work session and October 23 regular meeting minutes
- Student activities report from NAI (middle school) covering clubs like Student Council, Robotics, and Multicultural Student Union
- Student activities report from NASH (high school) highlighting Speech and Debate tournament results and club fundraising
- No public speakers registered for voting items
Work Session
The Northampton Area School District Board is meeting for a work session to discuss the district's preliminary budget and a capital funding plan. The session also includes reports on student activities at NAI and NASH.
- Preliminary Budget Discussion
- Capital Funding Plan Presentation
Regular Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board holds a regular meeting that includes an Enrollment and Facilities Report (information only), a public input period with no registered speakers, approval of minutes from September 2024 meetings, and a consent agenda that approves the spring musical 'Children of Eden'. Student activities reports from both high schools are also presented. An executive session precedes the public meeting.
- Enrollment and Facilities Report presentation (information only)
- Approval of September 11 and 25, 2024 meeting minutes
- Consent agenda: approve NA Spring 2025 Musical - Children of Eden
- Public input period (no speakers registered)
- Student activities reports from NASH and NAI high schools
Work Session
At this work session, the North Allegheny School Board will hear a presentation on the Emotional Support Program and consider several action items including approval of the spring musical 'Children of Eden', a Speech and Debate trip to Dallastown, and honoraria payments for staff at Camp Kon-O-Kwee. The board will also receive reports on student activities from both high schools.
- Presentation on Emotional Support Program Review
- Recommended approval of NA Spring 2025 Musical 'Children of Eden'
- Recommended approval of Speech and Debate trip to Dallastown, PA (Nov 8-9, 2024, 25 students)
- Recommended honorarium payments: $175 per staff member, $225 per nurse for Camp Kon-O-Kwee
- Reports on student activities from NAI and NASH high schools
Regular Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board will consider consent agenda items including textbook adoptions for marketing and AP Environmental Science, a contract with Lifetouch Photography, and participation in the PA Student Teacher Support Program. The board will also hear the North Allegheny Foundation annual report and student activities reports. No public speakers are registered.
- Adoption of Marketing 5E textbook for marketing courses
- Adoption of Environmental Science for the AP Course (Bedford, Freeman & Worth)
- Contract with Lifetouch Photography for grades K-10; 20% financial giveback on sales
- Participation in PA Student Teacher Support Program ($10,000 stipend per student teacher)
- Approval of GOAL student trip to Philadelphia for STEM Challenge presentation
Work Session
The board is reviewing human resources updates and spring survey data. Members are considering the adoption of new textbooks, a photography contract, and participation in a state teacher support program.
- Approval of marketing and AP Environmental Science textbooks
- Contract with Lifetouch Photography for K-10 students at no cost to the district
- Participation in PA Student Teacher Support Program providing $10,000 stipends to approved individuals
- Approval of July 2024 Student Activities Expenditures totaling $101,354.20 across various schools
- Approval of August 2024 Supplemental Accounts Payable list for $14,140,442.95
Regular Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board will vote on the 2024-2025 tuition rates, with kindergarten at $7,440, elementary at $14,880, and high school at $17,921. The meeting also includes a readiness of schools report, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda covering multiple university agreements for student teaching and dual enrollment, as well as service addendums for non-public schools and certification of unpaid 2023 taxes totaling $664,993.64.
- Approval of 2024-2025 tuition rates: kindergarten $7,440, elementary $14,880, secondary $17,921
- Memorandum of Agreement with Pennsylvania State University for student teaching and internships (5-year term)
- Dual Credit Agreement with University of Pittsburgh for 2024-2025
- Title I Non-Public Services Addendum for remedial reading/math at Blessed Francis Seelos Academy ($8,830), Aquinas ($1,788), and Holy Cross Academy ($9,830)
- Certification of unpaid 2023 taxes from Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall Township, and McCandless totaling $664,993.64
Work Session / Special Voting Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board will hold a work session and special voting meeting to act on several curriculum and finance items. The board is scheduled to vote on dual credit and enrollment agreements with Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, Community College of Beaver County, and Pennsylvania Western University. Other actions include approving addenda for Title IIA and Title I non-public services, totaling over $24,000, and certifying unpaid 2023 taxes for collection.
- Vote on dual credit agreements with University of Pittsburgh ($0 stated, effective 2024-2025) and Penn State University (5-year term, 2024-2029)
- Memorandum of Agreement with Penn State and affiliation with PennWest for student teacher placements (5-year terms, no dollar amounts)
- Title IIA Non-Public Services Addendum with Allegheny Intermediate Unit: $1,115.05 + $33.45 admin fee
- Title I Non-Public Services Addendum: $8,830 for Blessed Francis Seelos Academy, $1,788 for Aquinas, $9,830 for Holy Cross Academy
- Third-Party Title I Services with Midwestern Intermediate Unit: $2,573.76 + $107.24 admin fee for St. Kilian Parish School
Special Voting Meeting - Virtual
The North Allegheny Area School District Board met to vote on human resources updates. The Board approved the resignation of Ingomar Middle School Principal Nancy Bowman. Additionally, the Board approved appointing Brittany Taylor as Assistant Principal at North Allegheny Senior High School with a $116,500 annual salary.
- Resignation of Nancy Bowman as Ingomar Middle School Principal, effective June 28, 2024
- Appointment of Brittany Taylor as North Allegheny Senior High School Assistant Principal at an annual salary of $116,500
Combined Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board approved several curriculum updates, including a new novel for English 3 and an agreement with Robert Morris University. The Board also voted to reappoint the district's solicitor and authorized installment-based property tax payments.
- Approval of 'Seen and Unseen' novel for English 3 class
- Affiliation Agreement with Robert Morris University for student teaching
- Reappointment of District Solicitor at a $1,150 monthly retainer
- Authorization of school real property tax payments in installments
- Disposal of unused textbooks in Math, Health, ELA, and Social Studies
Regular Meeting
The North Allegheny School Board is holding its regular meeting on May 22, 2024, with a consent agenda that includes approving the final budget, student trips to national competitions, and a software purchase. The board will also recognize 25-year employees, scholarship recipients, and diversity contest winners. Public comment is available on voting items.
- Final budget approval scheduled for June 12, 2024 combined meeting
- Approval of NAI Fall Play 'Murder Can Be Habit-Forming' and Spring Play 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'
- Student trips: PA Governor's STEM Competition (Harrisburg, May 7-8), National Speech & Debate Championships (West Des Moines, June 16-22), National Catholic Forensics League (Chicago, May 26-28), TSA National Competition (Orlando, June 26-30)
- Purchase of Study Island software from Edmentum (two-year agreement, August 21, 2024 to August 20, 2026)
- Recognition of 25-year employees and NA Foundation scholarship recipients
Work Session
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session to review and potentially approve several action items, including software purchases, student activity trips, and play selections. The agenda also includes informational reports on the world language curriculum and student activities.
- Purchase of Study Island software from Edmentum for $89,584.00 for a two-year term
- Purchase of Nearpod Software for $30,000.00 for a one-year term
- Purchase of STAR Assessment Software from Renaissance for $121,260.00 for a three-year term
- Approval of NAI Fall Play 'Murder Can Be Habit-Forming' and Spring Play 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'
- Approval of student trips to PA Governor's STEM Competition, National Speech & Debate Championships, and TSA National Competition
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District board is holding a regular meeting with a work session. They will hear a math curriculum review presentation, receive student activities reports, and vote on consent agenda items including approving the middle school musical 'Into the Woods, JR' and the NASH fall musical 'Phantom of the Opera', as well as student trips to the National Science Bowl and FCCLA National Leadership Conference.
- Math Curriculum Review Presentation by Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction K-12 and North Allegheny Math Department
- Approval of Middle School Musical 'Into the Woods, JR'
- Approval of NASH Fall Musical 'Phantom of the Opera'
- Approval for 10 students to travel to National Science Bowl in Leesburg, Virginia (April 25-29, 2024)
- Approval for FCCLA students to attend National Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington
Work Session
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session to review the proposed final budget for the 2024-25 school year, presented by Mr. Kermit Houser. The agenda also includes several action items for approval, such as school musicals, student trips, and curriculum agreements. Student activity reports from NAI and NASH will be presented.
- Proposed Final Budget Presentation for 2024-25
- Approve Middle School Musical 'Into the Woods, JR.'
- Approve NASH Fall Musical 'Phantom of the Opera'
- Approve student trip to National Science Bowl in Leesburg, VA (April 25-29, 2024)
- Approve FCCLA trip to Seattle, WA at total cost of $7,200
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving several student trips, a new novel for 8th grade ELA, a student expulsion agreement, and the AIU 2024-2025 Program of Services Budget. The board will also hear public speakers on voting items and approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Approve AFJROTC trip to Greenwood Village, CO for StellarXplorers competition (April 17-21, 5 students)
- Approve band students' trip to PMEA All-State Band Competition in Erie, PA (April 17-20, 3 students)
- Approve novel 'What About Will' for Grade 8 ELA classes
- Approve student expulsion agreement for remainder of 2023-2024 school year
- Approve AIU 2024-2025 Program of Services Budget with NASD contribution of $182,223.10
Work Session
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session with presentations on the Health & Physical Education curriculum review and the NA Empower Diversity Committee annual report. The board will also consider approving several student trips, a new novel for 8th grade ELA, a student expulsion agreement, and the AIU 2024-2025 program of services budget.
- Health & Physical Education Curriculum Review Presentation
- NA Empower Diversity Committee Annual Report
- Approval of student trips: AFJROTC to Colorado, PMEA All-State Band/Choir to Erie, Indoor Percussion to Dayton, AFJROTC to Ohio, Junior Classical League to State College
- Approval of novel 'What About Will' for Grade 8 ELA
- AIU 2024-2025 Program of Services Budget: NASD contribution estimated $182,223.10
Combined Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board is holding a combined meeting on February 21, 2024, with procedural items, reports, and voting items. The board will hear a Human Resources Mid-Year Update and receive student activities reports from NASH and NAI. Voting items include approval of minutes and several student trip requests, including choir, AFJROTC, Speech and Debate, TSA, and DECA trips, along with waivers for field trip policy.
- Approve minutes from January 17 and January 24, 2024 meetings
- Approve choir trip to New York City, April 11-13, 2024 (80 students)
- Approve AFJROTC trip to New York City, April 3-5, 2024 (31 students) with policy waiver
- Approve Speech and Debate trip to Bloomsburg, PA, March 14-16, 2024 (35 students)
- Approve TSA trip to Champion, PA, April 17-20, 2024 (12-16 students) with policy waiver
Regular Meeting
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a review of the 2022-23 annual financial statement audit by Maher Duessel. The board will vote on several action items, including approving student trips, disposing of old novels, and appointing delinquent tax collectors. Public speakers on voting items are none registered.
- Review of 2022-23 Annual Financial Statement Audit by Maher Duessel
- Approval of FCCLA trip to Lancaster, PA (March 17-20, 2024) and waiver of Policy #241
- Approval of AFJROTC trip to Port Clinton, OH (Feb 15-17, 2024)
- Approval of DECA trip to Hershey, PA (Feb 21-23, 2024) and waiver of Policy #241
- Approval of delinquent tax collectors resolution and delinquent tax list
Work Session
The Northampton Area School District Board will hold a work session on January 17, 2024, to discuss and take action on several items. These include approving student trips to conferences, appointing delinquent tax collectors, and disposing of old novels. The agenda also includes informational reports on the library curriculum and student activities.
- Approve FCCLA student trip to Lancaster, PA (March 17-20, 2024) with waiver of Board Policy #241
- Approve AFJROTC trip to Port Clinton, OH for Air Rifle Regional Championships (Feb 15-17, 2024)
- Approve DECA trip to Hershey, PA for State Career Development Conference (Feb 21-23, 2024) with waiver of Board Policy #241
- Approve disposal of unused novels to make room for school resource officer
- Approve resolution appointing delinquent tax collectors and accepting 2022 delinquent tax list (totals: Bradford Woods $8,539.29, Franklin Park $92,241.31, Marshall $102,406.43, McCandless $139,443.63)