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Board members heard a legislative update from the district’s representative to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, including Advocacy Day on May 4, the 50th anniversary of a reporting requirement law, and a reference to pending Senate bills including a proposal to ban student cell phones.
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District consultants recommended completing remaining rooftop HVAC replacements and a pool dehumidifier this summer, reporting six bids and an estimated project cost of about $2.8 million (budgeted not to exceed $3.1 million). Consultants urged prompt board direction because equipment lead times are 15–18 weeks.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / North Hills SD
During the Jan. 8 committee meeting the board approved standing committee dates and a PSBA principles resolution (2026-01), approved the 2026–27 programs of study, added several field-trip items to the legislative agenda, and approved finance and personnel items (including deputy tax collector appointments) with two abstentions noted on a general fund check.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / North Hills SD
At its Dec. 2 reorganization meeting the North Hills board elected Allison Mathis president and Dee Spade vice president, reappointed Michael Witherall as solicitor, approved resolutions to appoint a collector, set official newspaper, and adopted meeting dates for 2026 (new start time 6:30 p.m.).
Pennsylvania / School Districts / North Hills SD
The North Hills School District board voted Dec. 2 to revise Policy 5 to establish standing committees (education/athletics, finance/operations, policy/legislation and personnel) with public meetings and assigned chairs; the board suspended the usual two-reading requirement to implement the change for 2026.
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Parents and community members told the North Hills School District board Dec. 2 that the varsity football program has lost coaches and lacks offseason structure, asking for a written plan by Jan. 26, 2026 that outlines hiring, roles, budgets and transparency around stipends.
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Student representatives Jane and Faith told the North Hills School District board Oct. 16 that Instant Decision Day will be Thursday, Oct. 23 (registration due Oct. 17) and highlighted upcoming arts, club and community events including a trunk-or-treat on Oct. 25.
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An elementary band performed the Star-Spangled Banner and a December-concert preview for the North Hills board on Oct. 16, directors Jeff Lucas and Jessica Webster said.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / North Hills SD
The North Hills School District Board of Education voted Oct. 16 to approve minutes from Sept. 4 and Sept. 18, adopt consent items 1–14 and approve three personnel items. Two board members abstained on a general fund payment listed as check 80525; names were not identified in the public record.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / North Hills SD
Finance committee members told the board that, although the state has not passed a budget, the district remains financially stable and has sufficient operating cash to carry into next year; the superintendent warned the budget impasse is reducing expected earned interest revenue and could negatively affect revenue projections.