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New business item: A staff member presented the PSBA officer-election ballot and said the number of candidates matched the number of open positions for several offices. The staff member said the board’s staff member Stacey (spelled both Stacey and Stacy in the transcript) will enter votes electronically for the board for the Sept. 17 submission unless a board member instructs staff otherwise. The presenter noted there was one candidate for president, one candidate for vice president, two candidates for trustee, and three candidates for secretary; the transcript named Ricardo Marcus as one of the trustee candidates. The presenter asked whether any board member wanted to withhold a vote for any candidate; no dissent was recorded.

Procedure: The presenter said no signature was required on the submission form and that Stacey would compile the list of votes and submit them on the board’s behalf. The board agreed to proceed as described.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 3, 2025 Workshop Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Board members instructed staff to submit Pennsylvania School Boards Association officer election ballots electronically on the board’s behalf because the number of candidates matched open positions.","taxTitle","Northwestern Lehigh SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",75388,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6506426,"District reports July collections down; Weisenberg fifth-graders approved to attend Nutcracker performance",71,828000,899000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711244-f4c1438cf1bfa366e196b49c073c7d81&start=828&end=899","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711244-f4c1438cf1bfa366e196b49c073c7d81/thumbnail_828000.jpg","/articles/6506426/Pennsylvania/District-reports-July-collections-down-Weisenberg-fifth-graders-approved-to-attend-Nutcracker-performance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506426-ce532fd389ed0b71b4bdd611e53ee92b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773649379&Signature=bDw-esG7bI~tERwU01xT3VMlsLUR-tBeMTKk1-Q8bA6leDZGdr8IrSfIlb8ruxNI0m6lvyTTMWnwrXO540YSnh2l8wenerFP3mogc93lWaN-HPtEfYUM6ZExXAEdr5sYtymWRfpSJU4~SLW3FHzPzMl3gstJKaZI5cztTcH3nbSZT8CRh2Px8rnDSwUhzIPsyxB-pCgOY8JhoKtSEx6Jsem~vbFKCKSE4pjLjI1BVCeHva3DgezUbMGrs-B3Q00hlpJqOY0gnehqLmtPdN-EfVTWdtxflJN13UprwB-NzvM98Tcgnnzj6rpeiry5D~EZUR~hWkeRLIXvXsocXy4Cdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northwestern Lehigh School District’s finance staff reported lower collections for July and provided other routine finance updates at the workshop meeting.

Collections and revenues: Finance staff reported real estate taxes collected in July totaled $4,500,000, transfer tax receipts were about $35,000 and delinquent real estate tax collections were about $26,000. Staff said collections for July were down compared with the prior year; the transcript records the prior-year share as 14.93% and the current-year share as 13.25. Preliminary August collections were reported as up. The presenter said state and federal revenues had not been released because the state budget had not yet passed; earned income tax collections for July were down by $19,000. The presenter said the district should be financially stable through the new year despite the delayed state budget.

Student activity: Staff said that Weisenberg Elementary fifth-graders will attend a Nutcracker performance in December at a cost of $760 to be charged to student activities; staff noted there was no increase in the per-ticket fee from last year.

Next steps: The board will receive formal finance reports at the next meeting for additional review.","Northwestern Lehigh presented July revenue collections that were lower year-over-year and approved a student-activity payment for a Weisenberg fifth-grade Nutcracker trip.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6506430,"Board schedules action on transportation and maintenance contracts; annual service contracts reviewed",42,629000,671000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711244-f4c1438cf1bfa366e196b49c073c7d81&start=629&end=671","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711244-f4c1438cf1bfa366e196b49c073c7d81/thumbnail_629000.jpg","/articles/6506430/Pennsylvania/Board-schedules-action-on-transportation-and-maintenance-contracts-annual-service-contracts-reviewed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506430-c27a34d017392b1549f8169fce382845/orig.mp4?Expires=1773649379&Signature=Iz~fcr-jr3w~eJX095xMujy0M4Tsb3UoYP75Z8R9d22El-CqlOyr01wkeyJZ8AD3JLrBcngOUP4ys2tPhxDdChYKT-pdAuad0ZoaYIAcefNyfHyCs~-jt4YS7fZIKaMrASVn8i0hoAqsiaX7PVsEfRywuuBTteXtAMxPUt6VkAO7QJLrBw0HHzZtPFlAsoRF3k3icQ~VSNgjpanh4BVWgXQ6QkVxHiAB-ZdxBpqT4zmStGqSk6ZZnDD5G~hbTHNVcZdzGHbWDP89CdJOcEpcfCX-Q6vavVPnYVsrxweBiaBe1Frk2dzKSpseU8kduDSFMeiR~9hS8lpHgPhzpVUnLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northwestern Lehigh School District board reviewed operations contracts at its workshop meeting and scheduled action on several agreements for the regular business meeting in two weeks.

First-call transportation agreement: A staff member described a first-call transportation agreement the district uses when it cannot cover a run because of driver shortages. The contract, last used in February 2024, provides vehicles (car, minivan, nine-passenger or wheelchair van) and charges by mileage at an agreed-upon rate. The presenter said the agreement is under solicitor review and staff will ask the board for approval on Sept. 17.

ProASIS annual contract: Staff described the ProASIS annual contract, which provides water-treatment services for boiler and chiller systems to prevent internal corrosion of piping and boilers. A staff member said the contract is renewed annually and noted a modest $200 change from the prior year.

McClure annual maintenance contract: The board heard that McClure provides annual maintenance for chillers, large air handlers and other large mechanical equipment, including filter changes, operational inspection and cleaning. Staff reported there was no price increase this year and that the vendor had held pricing steady for at least five years.

Timing and next steps: For the transportation agreement and the maintenance contracts, staff said formal approval will be taken in two weeks after solicitor review and final contract language are complete. The ProASIS contract will likewise be considered at the next business meeting per staff comments.","The board reviewed three operations contracts — a first-call transportation agreement for driver shortages, ProASIS water-treatment services, and the annual McClure maintenance contract — and scheduled formal action for upcoming meetings where required.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6506435,"Board reviews multiple policy updates; several policies slated for rescindment in two weeks",229,348000,577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711244-f4c1438cf1bfa366e196b49c073c7d81&start=348&end=577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711244-f4c1438cf1bfa366e196b49c073c7d81/thumbnail_348000.jpg","/articles/6506435/Pennsylvania/Board-reviews-multiple-policy-updates-several-policies-slated-for-rescindment-in-two-weeks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506435-ea361ce73c232ae577e1ec70b9748166/orig.mp4?Expires=1773649379&Signature=G7QQuGa81lIrUqj8sPg5yCw2w-PXOt5FXmMzLeTQrtc80nEsfbDcVTlXkCTIZ-aJqcEbszDXVJBWeHztyuwXJtSTFDqwmVFl~EjpKZ-5bGy8cjQcCGpIRxUDDNqXGS2IN-Cbyc5Tg1rOb-Te0RbnuKYNq1ZJFJSB1vmPXJbLSUPxMGqEadEx9QchWpRVnR6rgr1LHWMW1joTaEaQ2h9CAI~hm3NHowZpwdN5BKXX8qG6u60siyOHnSbcoc4zxAox301ritVt6u02y5zPLRrB5yUoAWhF~WaP9CqT4JHcY~lu~8qtqUgjDRbPx-oR6MjN2cWDsrnadBh9WknUVPCppw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northwestern Lehigh School District board reviewed multiple policy updates at its workshop meeting and approved four policies on final reading while placing other, older policies on a rescindment schedule.

First reading: A staff member presented four items for first reading, including policy 709 (building security), which replaces the superintendent's role with a school safety and security coordinator; 709.1 (video surveillance/reporting on district grounds and property); 710 (use of facilities by staff); and 918 (Title I parent and family engagement). The staff member said the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) recommended a reorganized version of policy 918 and the board is seeking full readoption after review. The presenter said these first-reading items will sit for review this month and next month.

Second reading and final approval: The board proceeded to second reading and final approval of four policies that had been reviewed the prior month: 706 (property records), 707 (use of school facilities), 708 (lending of equipment and books), and AOA (food services). The staff member reported no questions or comments had been received. A motion to approve those policies was made and seconded during the meeting; no opposition was recorded on the audio record.

Rescindments scheduled: Staff explained several older policies will be rescinded in two weeks after the related policy group (800 operations group) is finalized. Policies identified for rescindment or retirement include 618.1 (policy number referenced during discussion), 706.1 (disposal/surplus property, textbooks and supplies—transcripted as 7061), 712 (use of district-owned vehicles), 810.3 (school vehicle drivers — staff noted the topic is already covered by state and federal laws and other district policy), and 715 (use of fax machines). The presenter said retained, required language from retired policies has been moved into updated policies (for example, required language moved to policy 706, property records).

Clarifications on surveillance and audio/video: Board members asked whether video surveillance policy applies to exterior cameras and to events such as athletic contests. A staff member said anything the district controls on closed-circuit television is governed by the policy; the board does not control recordings made by private attendees at public events. A separate bus audio/video policy was noted to govern recordings on school buses.

Next steps: First-reading policies will be reviewed again before final action; rescindments and the finalized 800-series operations policy will return for action in two weeks.","The board heard first readings of updated security and engagement policies, approved four policies on final reading, and scheduled several older policies for rescindment when related policy groups are finalized.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6506440,"Northwestern Lehigh board approves personnel actions; administrative assistant Jean Overstrom to retire",69,267000,336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711244-f4c1438cf1bfa366e196b49c073c7d81&start=267&end=336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711244-f4c1438cf1bfa366e196b49c073c7d81/thumbnail_267000.jpg","/articles/6506440/Pennsylvania/Northwestern-Lehigh-board-approves-personnel-actions-administrative-assistant-Jean-Overstrom-to-retire","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6506440-4abaf75e3c17ab0f84be33e87b3d512d/orig.mp4?Expires=1773649379&Signature=SLy-XwP~Sqt8iKctn2mS5VvIeCrQHRU2As5kwPqhVw14tW5hm-WuxvbPDWHMGSGLor5LS6gk3KOZrZ8zSsGJ3EbNskdDfpu02KlhNYQu99n7Nq4GHtkGfHxMYAATk-~3j8tgggnUVNmz8GiStPSUXDDS64rCqsjRdCjLs95kqAj1T8K98V4Cv35XrUKJmrGSBQcPbwGKy8nDv1zj~~A8W4dBzzWTDPZBwo5hVhLsPrTDwdCkZ~UzEPzPjXRAeyp1uk6Uqbc~Lpr4Qz6bdwE663X48RkfeEKxsgQAZQYONBQ9uHJGZHEWrvc3Zr~omdJUqPlGjBVZyPYJwrdwO9WHqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Northwestern Lehigh School District board approved personnel actions at its workshop meeting, including horizontal movements for payroll and the retirement of Jean Overstrom, the administrative assistant to the principal at Weisberg Elementary School.

Board discussion and vote: A staff member asked the board to approve the personnel agenda so horizontal salary movements could be processed for payroll rather than handled retroactively. An unnamed board member moved approval and a second was recorded; the board voted in favor with an aye/aye voice vote and no opposition. The board chair noted the vote as passed.

Retirement of Jean Overstrom: The staff member said Jean Overstrom has given 19 years of service as the administrative assistant to the Weisberg principal and described the retirement as being accepted with regret.

Procedure and timing: The personnel agenda was presented in a revised format; the staff member said the content and actions remain the same but the formatting has been updated. The personnel items include retirements, resignations, new appointments and the horizontal movement section listed at the end of the personnel agenda.

Next steps: The personnel items approved at the workshop will be implemented for payroll processing as described by staff.","The Northwestern Lehigh School District board approved personnel actions including horizontal salary movements and accepted the retirement of Jean Overstrom, administrative assistant to the Weisberg principal.","actionData","errors"]

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Northwestern Lehigh board approves personnel actions; administrative assistant Jean Overstrom to retire