Board Meeting
School Board Meeting – June 16, 2010
Jun 14th
The Northwestern Lehigh School Board will meet on Wednesday, June 16th at 7:30 pm in the conference room of the District Administrative Offices.
Noteworthy highlights:
Item D – Facilities
1. Discussion and action on proposal for custodial services for Weisenberg Elementary School for the 2010-2011 school year.
Item E – District Finances
1. Approval of final 2010-2011 General Fund budget and supporting tax levies for Northwestern Lehigh School District as follows:
a. Budget Expenditures – $36,932,065.00
b. Local Tax Levies:
- Real Estate Tax – 50.66 mills (1.25 mill increase)
- Earned Income Tax – 1% (net .5%)
- Real Estate Transfer Tax, Act 511 – 1/2% for each of 4 townships
- Local Services Tax – $10
- Amusement Tax – 10%/not to exceed 40%
NEW — Agendas now include clickable links to discussion items.
This document reflects updated information received on Tuesday, June 15, 2010
School Board Meeting – June 9, 2010
Jun 5th
The Northwestern Lehigh School Board will meet on Wednesday, June 9th at 7:30 pm in the district administrative office. The scheduled agenda is posted below for your review.
School Board Meeting – May 19, 2010
May 18th
The Northwestern Lehigh School Board will meet on Wednesday, May 19th at 7:30 pm in the district administrative office. The scheduled agenda is posted below for your review.
Agenda Highlights:
B. Curriculum/Building Issues
- 7th Grade Team “Roar” baseball project presentation
- Presentation of recommendations from 2009-2010 Curriculum Council
- Report on 2009-2010 Professional Development and 2010-2011 Professional Development plans
- Approval of Act 80 Days for 2009-2010
Recap of Board Meeting on May 5, 2010 – Discussion of Proposed Final Budget
May 11th
The Northwestern Lehigh School Board reviewed key highlights of the Proposed Final 2010-11 General Fund Budget on May 5, 2010. The presentation offered four millage options for consideration.
A dynamic discussion ensued after a consensus could not be achieved for the 1.57 mil increase option, which included reductions from its approved Preliminary Budget on February 16, 2010.
A recommendation for a 1.25 mil increase appears on the agenda for this week’s school board meeting on May 12th.
A personal comment: As illustrated by only one community member in attendance at this budget meeting, the District needs to continue to explore new ways to enhance public awareness and engagement. During public comment, this resident also suggested the use of the new marquee as an additional means to advertise Board meetings. “Kudos” for sharing that idea.
School Board Meeting – May 12, 2010
May 7th
The Northwestern Lehigh School Board will meet on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:30 pm in the district administrative office. The scheduled agenda is posted below for your review.
Agenda highlights:
Item D – District Finances
1. Approval of PlanCon Part J Extension for Northwestern Elementary
Explanation: When a school district undertakes a major school construction project and seeks reimbursement from the Commonwealth, a process known as PlanCon is initiated. PlanCon, an acronym for Planning and Construction Workbook, is a set of forms and procedures used to apply for Commonwealth reimbursement. The forms are designed to:
- document a local school district’s planning process;
- provide justification for a project to the public;
- ascertain compliance with state laws, regulations and standards; and
- establish the level of state participation in the cost of the project.
PlanCon Part J (Project Accounting Based on Final Costs) is the final accounting for the construction project. The permanent reimbursable percent by the Commonwealth is calculated at this stage.
Item E – District Finances
1. Approval of proposed final 2010-2011 General Fund budget and supporting tax levies for Northwestern Lehigh School District as follows:
a. Budget Expenditures – $36,964,316.00
b. Local Tax Levies:
- Real Estate Tax – 50.66 mills (1.25 mill increase)
- Earned Income Tax – 1% (net .5%)
- Real Estate Transfer Tax, Act 511 – 1/2% for each of 4 townships
- Local Services Tax – $10
- Amusement Tax – 10%/not to exceed 40%
Additional Board Meeting on May 5, 2010
May 4th
An additional School Board /Finance Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:00 pm in the district administrative office. The agenda is expected to include budget discussions for the 2010-11 school year.
Recap of Board Meeting – April 21, 2010
Apr 25th
Noteworthy Highlights:
Personnel: Approval of a new 3-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Northwestern Lehigh Education Association (NWLEA). The administration released the highlight sheet below to summarize the details.
Approval of the employment contract for incoming Superintendent Dr. Mary Anne Wright.
Finance: Approval of a Parameters Resolution for refinancing the 2005 GOB issue pending a minimum required savings level of $65,000 can be achieved, net of all costs.
Earned Income Tax (EIT) revenues continue to lag budget estimates. Although this month’s report shows nearly a 15% decrease for the year, our actual trend is closer to a 10% decrease due to a timing issue for the March EIT deposit.
The previously scheduled Building and Grounds meeting for May has been canceled. In its place, the Board has scheduled a Finance/Budget public meeting at 8:00 pm on May 5, 2010.
