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Neshaminy School Board unanimously approves personnel actions, appoints tech‑school representative and accepts 21st Century grant
Summary
At its regular meeting the Neshaminy School District board approved multiple personnel motions, appointed a representative to the Bucks County Technical High School joint board, accepted a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant worth up to $600,000 per year for five years, advanced policy readings, and approved a confidential settlement agreement — all by unanimous votes.
The Neshaminy School District Board of School Directors approved a slate of personnel motions, an external appointment and a multi‑year grant during a regularly scheduled meeting that concluded with unanimous votes on each item.
Board members moved and passed master motions covering administrative retirements and appointments, certificated and support staff actions, and leaves of absence. Missus Hollenbeck presented a master motion to approve items 2.01–2.03 (administrative retirements/resignations and certificated appointments); the motion passed 7–0. Mrs. Marshall later noted that Denise Marks is retiring with 26.5 years of service when presenting support retirements and related items, which also passed 7–0.
The board appointed Carlos Rodriguez to complete the remainder of a one‑year term as the Neshaminy representative on the Bucks County Technical High School joint board. Mr. Allen framed the motion as required by district policy and the articles of agreement; a board member who served on the tech‑school board described the role as valuable. The appointment passed 7–0.
The board also acknowledged and accepted a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant award for academic and enrichment programs that administration said will fund before‑school, after‑school and summer programming. Administration described the award as providing up to $600,000 per year for five years to support the district’s before/after/summer offerings; board members asked for clarification about program scope and administration confirmed those program uses. The acceptance motion passed unanimously.
On policy matters, the board voted to place a group of policies on first reading after review by the policy committee; the committee recommended a second reading and final adoption at the June 18, 2024 public meeting. The policy motion passed 7–0, and a committee member confirmed prior public concerns about banners and associated revenue had been addressed.
A confidential settlement agreement prepared by the district labor solicitor was presented for approval; the board authorized the Board President, Secretary and administration to execute documents necessary to effectuate the agreement. The board approved the settlement unanimously.
Where specific roll‑call votes were not recorded individually in the minutes, the meeting’s roll call identified seven members present (Mister Sullivan, Missus Hollenbeck, Mister Allen, Missus Lafferty, Missus Marshall, Mister Sporny and Missus Walbaser) and two absences with prior notice (Missus Burches and Mister Rodriguez). For motions that recorded a tally, the board recorded approvals as 7–0.
The board also reviewed a list of consent and routine items to be approved at the public board meeting, including the 2024–25 final operating budget and multiple contract and grant items; those items were posted for approval at the upcoming public meeting.
No members of the public signed up to speak during the public comment periods.
