Neshaminy School Board approves routine business, personnel moves, construction change order and school calendar

The Neshaminy Board of School Directors approved a slate of routine business and personnel actions during its March public meeting, including a construction change order, grant authorization and a revised school calendar.

Mr. Cirillo moved a single "master motion" to approve routine financial items (2.01–2.06), covering the treasurer's report, the check register and procurement card purchases, budget transfers, investments and exonerations; the motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowman and passed by a 9–0 vote. The board then approved multiple personnel items: administrative retirements and resignations (two names listed), one administrative appointment (appointee thanked the board), certificated retirements (three staff with 29.8, 34.8 and 33.8 years of service) and a master motion covering certificated appointments, leaves and co‑curricular staffing; all personnel motions passed unanimously.

On facilities and contracts, Mr. Sporning moved approval of change order No. 1 for the middle school addition with Gilmore and Associates, authorizing the district business administrator to execute the attached change order subject to solicitor review in an amount not to exceed $3,000. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion; the board approved it 9–0.

The board approved a master motion covering Sunday facility usage and several settlement agreements and related revisions; it also approved itemized motions for matters including out‑of‑district placements for three students, homebound instruction for two students, and one overnight trip (Track and Field state competition in Shippensburg) under board policy 618. A motion authorizing and directing Jason Bowman, substitute superintendent, to sign contracts, agreements and grants with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and other listed parties (federal grant authorization) was approved unanimously.

Ms. Bowman moved to adopt a revised 2022–23 school calendar that maintains the last day for students and teachers as June 16, 2023, and designates Wednesday, June 14, 2023, as the Neshaminy High School graduation date; Mr. Rodriguez seconded and the motion passed 9–0.

Finally, the board moved forward first readings of two policies (Policy 114, gifted education; and Policy 8‑27, conflict of interest) after committee review; the policies were recommended for second reading and final adoption at the April 11 public meeting. The board adjourned after opening a second public comment period and sharing brief board remarks.

Actions recorded at the March meeting were procedural and passed unanimously; no contested votes or public appeals were recorded during the meeting.

Votes at a glance:
- Master motion approving financial items 2.01–2.06: mover Mr. Cirillo; second Mrs. Bowman; outcome approved 9–0.
- Administrative retirements/resignations (3.01): second Mr. Sullivan; approved 9–0.
- Administrative appointment(s): second Mr. Rodriguez; approved 9–0.
- Certificated retirements (4.01): second Mr. Kovitz; approved 9–0.
- Master motion for certificated appointments/leaves (4.02–4.06): mover Mr. Sullivan; second Miss Lafferty; approved 9–0.
- Personnel support (5.01–5.05): second Mr. Sullivan; approved 9–0.
- Change order No. 1 (Gilmore and Associates) for middle school addition (6.01): mover Mr. Sporning; second Mr. Rodriguez; authorization up to $3,000; approved 9–0.
- Master motion for Sunday facility usage and settlement agreements (6.02, 6.04–6.06): second Mr. Kovetz; approved 9–0.
- Out‑of‑district placements (7.01): mover Miss Bowman; second Mr. Allen; approved 9–0 (three students listed).
- Homebound instruction (7.02): mover Mr. Kovitz; second Mr. Cirillo; two students listed; approved 9–0.
- Overnight trip (7.03) — Track & Field State Champs to Shippensburg: mover Miss Lafferty; second Mr. Allen; approved 9–0.
- Federal grant authorization (7.04) authorizing Jason Bowman to sign PDE and related grants/contracts: mover Mr. Rodriguez; second Mr. Sullivan; approved 9–0.
- Revised school calendar and graduation date (7.05): mover Miss Bowman; second Mr. Rodriguez; approved 9–0.
- First reading of Policy 114 (gifted education) and Policy 8‑27 (conflict of interest) (8.01): mover Mr. Cirillo; second Mr. Kovetz; recommended for second reading on 04/11/2023.

The meeting record lists the names of the board members who voted in favor on each item; there were no recorded negative votes or abstentions in the actions taken.

The board's business operations committee will discuss the budget at an upcoming committee meeting; no additional policy adoptions or contested decisions were finalized at the public meeting.