Michael Bonner

The Board meeting addressed several agenda items. Under Curriculum, parental requests for students to attend the Wilmington Area School District's Vocational Agriculture Program were approved. Personnel actions included granting a childrearing leave of absence to a professional employee and electing two long-term substitutes for Chemistry and Junior High reading. Several professional development activities were approved for staff members across various dates in 2026. The Board authorized numerous student field trips, including participation in regional and state competitions, training sessions, and academic games. Permission was granted for student overnight travel for the UCA Nationals cheerleading competition in Orlando, Florida. Facility use was granted for a Junior High Girls Basketball Winter League, a nutritional educational day, and a Spring Musical Cast Luncheon and performance. Finally, under Board Issues, the continuation of the tuition-based Pre-K Program for the 2026-27 school year was authorized with a tuition rate established at $7,250 per student, and the Board approved the discard of unused library books and materials to the community library in Pulaski Township.

The board authorized the administration to extend the agreement with Community College of Beaver County for College in the High School Dual Credit for the 2025-26 school year. They approved a leave request for an employee and additions to the substitute teacher list. A request to allow a student to swim independently was approved. Various professional development and field trip requests were also approved. Permission was granted for the use of facilities by different groups. The board approved a resolution not to raise millage more than the index for the 2026-27 school year, entered into agreements with Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, approved a new student activity account, and approved a winter maintenance agreement. Revisions to the 2025-26 school calendar were made, and several board policies and a letter of collaborate agreements were reviewed.

The board addressed personnel matters, including leave requests, election of a teacher, extension of a long-term substitute, appointment of a mentor teacher, and additions to substitute lists. They approved requests for independent swimming and fall volunteers for athletics. Professional development opportunities were authorized, and various field trips were approved. The board also addressed student out-of-district travel, use of facilities, financial issues such as a student purchase of service agreement, bus routes, and matters related to property and legal agreements. Additionally, the board approved a resolution for small games of chance and the a la carte menu.

Neshannock Township School District is dedicated to offering a secure, supportive, and demanding educational setting. The plan focuses on educating and inspiring students to achieve academic excellence, develop critical thinking skills, and promote lifelong learning within an inclusive community. Strategic goals include enhancing student achievement through a rigorous curriculum, fostering a positive school culture, strengthening community engagement, investing in professional development, improving facilities and technology, and promoting fiscal responsibility.

The board meeting covered personnel matters, including the election of a teacher and a long-term substitute. Leave requests were discussed and additions were made to the professional substitute list. In athletics, a head girls softball coach was elected. Various staff development requests were approved. Permission was granted for several field trip requests. The use of facilities was approved for Camp Invention. An agreement with Cray Youth & Family Services was authorized. Mr. Patrick Copple was approved as a PSBA Legislative Council Representative. The board also addressed board policy, a request for proposal for food service management, a revision to the school calendar, and check signer authorization.