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President
Vincent Sherpinsky
Vice President
Josie Charnock
Members
Edward Diasio
Timothy Kerr
Suzan Leonard
Patrick McGee Jr.
Frank O'Donnell
Theresa Prykowski
John T. Schilling
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| Meetings in Review |
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NPSD Board of School Directors Meeting
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| Upcoming Meetings |
January 30, 6:00 p.m., ESC Finance Committee Meeting
January 30, 6:30 p.m., ESC Support Services Committee Meeting
February 7, 7:30 p.m., ESC Work Session Meeting
February 13, 6:30 p.m., ESC ECP Committee Meeting
February 16, 7:30 p.m., ESC Action Meeting
To access the list of
meeting dates scheduled for 2017, please click here.
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Board Appreciation Month
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In January, we pause to salute a group of nine people who spend dozens of hours each month voluntarily leading our schools and making difficult decisions - they are the NPSD Board of School Directors. Happy School Director Recognition Month!
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Dear Community,
It was with heavy hearts that we said an untimely goodbye to former North Penn School District (NPSD) Board of Directors member, NPSD retiree, beloved community member and friend Carolyn Murphy in early December. On behalf of the district, I'd like to extend my deepest gratitude for the kind words and support shown during this difficult time.
Due to Carolyn's passing, the district sought a community member to honor her legacy by serving on the board in her place, a vacancy which needed to be filled within 30 days. At a special action meeting on January 5, Patrick McGee Jr. was appointed by the board for this position until the November 2017 election.
Patrick McGee is a marketing executive from Upper Gwynedd with three students in the district at Gwynedd Square Elementary School. He was sworn in as a member of the NPSD Board of School Directors on Monday, January 9, 2017. The board members and I welcome Patrick and look forward to working with him in the future.
Sincerely,
Vincent Sherpinsky
President
NPSD Board of School Directors
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At the recent action meeting on January 19 the NPSD Board of School Directors recognized students at North Penn High School for their outstanding achievements by awarding them proclamations of excellence.
Seniors from the 2016 North Penn High School Knights Football team were recognized for placing first at the PIAA District I 6A Championship.
Congratulations to these excellent students for their impressive accomplishments!
Images courtesy of Dan Soil, The Reporter.
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At the action meeting on January 9, Suzan Leonard reporter that she will now act as the board liaison to the NPSD Educational Foundation, filling the position left vacant by Carolyn Murphy. She will be attending her first meeting in February since a January meeting was not held.
Nonetheless, it is a busy time for the Foundation. February is Foundation February which is time when all NPSD schools are asked to give back to the organization by holding mini fundraisers. Last year, events such as penny drives and twin day raised more than $5,600 for the Foundation. The Foundation wants to thank in advance the students and staff who will work so hard to find fun ways to support the Foundation.
The Foundation is also in the beginning stages of preparation for its annual online auction. This year the event will be held from April 24th to May 1st. As always, exciting items and experiences will be up for grabs including overnight stays, museum passes, jewelry and North Penn experiences like front row seats at graduation and the opportunity to have lunch with your principal. Last year the Foundation brought in close to $8,000 and their goal is to hit $10,000 this year.
As you know, the money raised is used to fund innovative projects and programs throughout NPSD schools. One such program that the Foundation is supporting this school year is marine biology at NPHS. The Foundation just recently purchased tanks and supplies to house, sustain and breed multiple soft and hard coral species as well as beta fish and guppies. They also funded student-created jellyfish and saltwater eel tanks.
And in December the Foundation approved more than 20 mid-year grants totaling more than $25,000 grants. This is in addition to the $18,000 already approved for the school year. And they're not done because next month, the Foundation will begin seeking proposals for the 2017-2018 school year.
For more information about the NPSD Educational Foundation, please contact Executive Director, Christine Liberaski at liberacd@npenn.org.
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The ECP Committee held a meeting on January 9
th at the ESC. Several topics were presented at the meeting.
The committee reviewed existing Board Policy 5143 - School Nutrition Services - Family Fiscal Responsibility to which minor changes were made to accurately reflect updated practices. Also, a few student travel requests were reviewed.
The next ECP Committee meeting will be held on Monday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the ESC.
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