NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT | |
The Bulletin Board Newsletter | |
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A monthly e-newsletter highlighting the discussions, decisions and business of the North Penn School District Board of School Directors. | | | |
The North Penn School Board (NPSB) welcomes questions and feedback from the community. To that end, community members may email the entire board at _npschoolboard@npenn.org.
If you would like to contact a specific board member via email or phone, please visit our website to find contact information.
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Board Members
Tina Stoll, President
Christian D. Fusco, Vice President
Elisha K. Gee, Ed.D.
Jonathan M. Kassa
Wanda Lewis-Campbell, Ed.D.
Timothy MacBain
Juliane Ramić
Al Roesch
Cathy Wesley
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School Board Meeting Information | |
Meetings of the whole (Finance Committee; Worksession; Action) will be held in person at the Educational Services Center (ESC) located at 401 E. Hancock Street Lansdale, PA 19446 unless otherwise noted. Those who wish to make public comment at these in-person meetings must be present in person to do so. For residents who would like to pre-register to speak during the audience of citizens, please email the school board secretary at skrocksb@npenn.org at least 24 hours before the meeting. These meetings will be televised live and added to the library for later viewing on North Penn Television's (NPTV) YouTube Channel.
Committee meetings (Safe Schools; Facilities and Operations; Policy; and Education, Curriculum and Instruction) will be held virtually in an online format using Zoom, televised live and added to the library for later viewing on NPTV's YouTube Channel. Individuals having difficulty accessing a virtual meeting may email meetings@npenn.org for assistance. This email address will be monitored throughout the course of virtual meetings and may be utilized by any person who wishes to raise an objection during a meeting pursuant to Section 710.1(c) of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act. Objections, which will be noted for the record, must include the person’s name and the general nature of their objection.
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How to Watch Meetings
A recording of this meeting will be available on the district website, the NPTV YouTube Channel, and will air on North Penn Television Comcast Cable Channel 28 and Verizon FIOS-TV Channel 29 for the next three business days at 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
How to View Meeting Agendas
Meeting agendas are published the week of the meeting and can be viewed online on BoardDocs. To view meeting agendas, visit BoardDocs and select the "Meetings" tab in the top right corner. From there, find and select the meeting, and then click "view agenda".
How to Participate in Virtual Meetings
Public comment will be available using Zoom. A link to make public comment will be available on our website prior to the start of the meeting.
When it is time for public comment, please use the “raise your hand” feature in the zoom webinar. We will take public comment in order that hands were raised. Please listen for your name when called upon for comment and unmute your microphone.
If you do not have access to zoom, please email your comments to _npschoolboard@npenn.org and it will be included in the board minutes.
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Meetings in Review
Worksession
January 10, 7:00 pm
Action
January 19, 7:00 pm
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Upcoming Meetings
Worksession
February 7, 7:00 pm
Action
February 16, 7:00 pm, Upper Gwynedd Twp. Building
Education/Curriculum/Instruction
Change: February 13, 5:30 pm
Facilities and Operations
February 27, 7:00 pm
Finance
February 7, 6:00 pm
February 21, 6:00 pm
Policy
February 27, 5:00 pm
Safe Schools
February 27, 5:45 pm
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You Could Save Up to $731 through the NPSD Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program | Are you eligible? Do you know someone who is? Learn more and help us spread the word about this program! | |
The North Penn High School boys and girls water polo teams received proclamations at the 1/19 action meeting for their achievements during the 2022-2023 season and placing second at the state championship. Congratulations on your great performance in the 2022-2023 season! | |
York Avenue students and their principal, Mrs. Dipa Richardson, came to the board meeting to discuss their student experiences attending York Avenue. Students talked about the peer buddy program, clubs and activities for students, and other happenings at their school. Thank you for coming to the meeting and telling us about your school! | |
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At the action meeting, board members voted to appoint Mrs. Rita Whalen as the new Principal of Hatfield Elementary School! Mrs. Whalen joins Hatfield with over 21 years of experience in education and 7 years in the North Penn School District. She has been the Assistant Principal of Pennbrook Middle School since 2021, and is a welcome addition to the Hatfield team. Congratulations and good luck! | |
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The calendar for the 2023-2024 school year was approved at the action meeting and can be viewed at the link below. | |
Education/Curriculum/Instruction Committee |
The ECI committee met on January 4, 2023. At the meeting, committee members received an update regarding the Community Hosted Internship Program (CHIP) at the high school. The goal of this program is to assist students with developing a plan for post-graduation by offering opportunities for career exploration, part-time jobs, volunteering, internships, college visits, and hearing from guest speakers. This program has 94 students enrolled and 70 companies participating, with plans to expand further.
Also, the committee reviewed the school calendar for the 2023-24 school year which was sent to the full board for approval.
| The next ECI meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2023 at 5:30 in a virtual format. | |
Chair:
Dr. Elisha K. Gee
Members:
Christian Fusco, Dr. Wanda Lewis-Campbell, Tim MacBain
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Facilities and Operations Committee | The Facilities and Operations Committee did not meet in December. | The next Facilities and Operations Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 30, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in a virtual format. | |
Chair:
Cathy Wesley
Vice Chair:
Jonathan Kassa
Members:
Juliane Ramić,
Tina Stoll
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At the January 10, 2023, Finance Committee meeting the financial reports and budget transfers were reviewed in addition to the following items:
1. Marjorie Scott provided an overview of the Extended School Care program as well as a recommendation for 2023-24 camp fees and tuition rates.
2. Steve Skrocki reviewed the 2023-24 first look healthcare rates.
3. Steve Skrocki reviewed the 2023-24 retirement (PSERS) rate. The employer contribution rate will be 34.00%, down from the current 35.26%. This represents a 3.57% decrease over the current rate. The net impact on the 2023-24 General Fund due to the rate decrease is approximately $964,678.
4. Steve Skrocki provided an update on the onsite healthcare center which should be ready for opening in late February/early March.
| The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th at 6:00 p.m. at the ESC. There will also be a special Finance Committee meeting held on February 21st at 6:00 p.m. for budget purposes. | |
Chair:
Christian Fusco
Vice Chair:
Al Roesch
Members:
Committee of the Whole
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NPSD Educational Foundation |
The Foundation met last on December 20th, 2022 at North Penn High School where Trustees participated in a demo of the spatial computing lab which we have supported since its inception. Trustees enjoyed using the Virtual Reality goggles and learning about the skills being taught to our students.
The Foundation welcomed two new student liaisons Alexander Muto from Penndale Middle School and Sami Blanchard from North Penn High School. Students play an important role on the Foundation giving us valuable feedback on our programs. We look forward to their help and will welcome a third student liaison at our next meeting. Other topics included supporting a branding project at Crawford Stadium and offering a scholarship to a NPHS graduating student.
Next up is our annual online auction which will be held in the beginning of May. This popular event offers fun items such as a limo ride to your school, restaurant gift cards and themed baskets. I will be looking to my fellow board members for support of the online auction.
I also want to thank Penn Pump in Hatfield for a donation of $3,000. Thank you for being a great neighbor and supporting innovation in our schools.
The Foundation meets next in February. To learn more about all things Foundation related, please visit npennedfoundation.org or contact Christine Liberaski at the ESC.
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Board of Trustees Member:
Juliane Ramić
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The Policy Committee did not meet in December.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in a virtual format.
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Chair:
Al Roesch
Members:
Christian Fusco,
Tina Stoll
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The Safe Schools Committee did not meet in December. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, January 30, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. in a virtual format. | |
Chair:
Jonathan Kassa
Members:
Dr. Wanda Lewis-Campbell,
Cathy Wesley
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