Neshannock Township School District Office of the Superintendent To: All Staff Members From: Terence P. Meehan, Superintendent Date: March 10, 2017 Subject: 1. Curriculum A. Student Teacher Placement The Board approved the following administrative recommendation for placement of a student teacher from Westminster College for the Spring Term: Student Teacher February thru March - Carly Christofferson Cooperating Teacher Leslie Herman 2. Personnel A. Leave Request Danielle Norge, professional staff member was granted a Maternity Leave of Absence effective approximately May 3, 2017, using accumulative sick and personal days followed by unpaid leave, with an anticipated return to work for the 2017-18 school term. B. Director of Technology The Board approved creation of the position of Director of Technology, an Act 93 position, effective July 1, 2017, with the salary and benefit package to be determined based upon experience and credentials of individual elected. C. Addition to Substitute Bus Driver List The following individual is being recommended for addition to the substitute bus driver list, pending completion of a new-hire packet including drug screening. Clearances are on file. Vernade Jones, 408 Bell Avenue, New Castle
Page 2 3. Athletics A. Election of Coach The Board elected the following individual to the position indicated for the 2016-17 school term/season only: Jacalyn Lash Assistant Softball Coach 200 Worthington Avenue, New Castle 4. Professional Development Permission was granted for the following professional development activities: A. Mark Ulam Building Operator Certification Cranberry Township Municipal Building, Cranberry Township January 25 & 26, February 8 & 22, March 15 & 29, April 12 & 26, 2017 B. Michael Bonner, Justin DiMuccio, Concetta Fiorante, Terence Meehan, P. J. Copple Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Cathedral, New Castle March 8, 2017 C. Brenda DeVincentis & Adam Held Act 71 Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, Grove City March 21, 2017 D. Luca Passarelli Life After High School Panelist Butler County Career and Technical Center, Butler March 30, 2017 E. Concetta Fiorante, Lori Kauffman A/CAPA Spring Child Accounting Meeting Marriott North, Cranberry Township April 7, 2017 5. Field Trips A. Permission was granted for the following field trip requests for which District transportation will be used: 1) Melissa Nugent Selected Students Butler County Community College (Lawrence Crossing), New Castle March 14, 2017 2) Brenda DeVincentis 5 to 8 Representative 9 th and 10 th Grade Female Students Girls Rock @ Health Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock March 27, 2017
Page 3 5. Field Trips A. Permission was granted for the following field trip requests for which District transportation will be used cont.: 6. Use of Facilities 3) Kimberly Heim Selected Ensemble Students PA Music Education Educators Association District 5 Junior High Band Mercer High School, Mercer March 28, 2017 4) Lori Brunette & Lina Busin Students taking Spanish Latin American Inspirations Song & Dance Soldiers and Sailors Hall, Pittsburgh April 10, 2017 5) Nancy Blank AP Biology Students Animal Behavior Lab Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, Pittsburgh April 27, 2017 A. The Neshannock Athletic Association was granted permission for use of the Neshannock Memorial Elementary School cafeteria from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, and Thursday, March 2, 2017, to conduct NAA Baseball/Softball Drafts. No fee will be assessed. B. VLN Partners, LLP, was granted permission for use of the Neshannock Junior/Senior High School LGI Classroom from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017, to conduct their Western Pennsylvania Summit. No fee will be assessed. C. Neshannock PTO was granted permission for use of the Neshannock Memorial Elementary School gymnasium, cafeteria, and classrooms 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, to conduct a Family Science Night. No fee will be assessed. D. The Neshannock Township Volunteer Fire Company was granted permission for use of the Neshannock Junior/Senior High School auditorium from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on April 13, 2017, to conduct their graduation ceremony. No fee will be assessed. E. The Neshannock X-tra Mile Boosters was granted permission for use of the Neshannock Junior/Senior High School concession stand, stadium, track, and restrooms from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017, to conduct the 6 th Annual John Thompson 5K Run/Walk. No fee will be assessed.
Page 4 6. Use of Facilities cont. F. The Neshannock Cheerleading Boosters was granted permission, with no fee assessed for use of the Neshannock Junior/Senior High School as follows: 1. gymnasium, cafeteria, or multi-purpose room 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 12, 13, 14, 2017 Cheerleading Camp 2. gymnasium, cafeteria, or multi-purpose room 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 19-22, 2017 Mini Camp 3. gymnasium, cafeteria, or multi-purpose room 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. June 26-29, 2017 Mini Camp G. The Festival of the Trees Committee was granted permission for use of the Neshannock Memorial Elementary School gymnasium, cafeteria, and middle school gymnasium from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 24 and 25; and from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. on November 26, 2017, to conduct their Annual Festival of the Trees to support the New Castle Public Library. The District will charge custodial fees. H. Mr. Todd Brothers, Constable Training Coordinator, Penn State Center for Community and Public Safety, was granted permission for use of the Neshannock Junior/Senior High School from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 3 & 4, 2018, and again from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March 2 & 3, 2019, to conduct Constable Training. The District will charge for rental and custodial fees. 7. Financial Issue A. IU Budget for 2017-18 8. Board Issues The IU Budget for 2017-18 was approved. A. Letter of Agreement College in High School Program - Duquesne University The Board approved a Letter of Agreement with Duquesne University beginning with the 2017-18 thru the 2019-20 school term which, upon final approval of Duquesne University, provides students with the opportunity to participate in and receive credit for college-level coursework during their high school years at no cost to the District.
Page 5 8. Board Issues cont. B. E-Rate for 2017 The Board authorized the Administration to enter into an Agreement with Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV to prepare e-rate forms for wireless and phone services on behalf of the District for fiscal year 2017. C. School Calendar 2017-18 The proposed 2017-18 school calendar was approved. (Attachment) D. Permission to Advertise The Board authorized the Superintendent and Business Manager to advertise for bids for technology-related infrastructure. TPM/dag