*Authorized curriculum coordinator Mark Ferrara to sign checks, requisitions, purchase orders and other documents that do not need board approval and to conduct day-to-day affairs in the absence of superintendent Dr. Michael Hink.
Hink said he anticipates taking vacation time prior to his retirement in January.
*Agreed to pay the Neshannock Township supervisors $12,440 to install School Zone traffic warning lights on Mitchell Road. The township is responsible for maintaining the lights.
*Approved the 2004-05 audit of the school district by Robert Izzo of Phillip Weiner and Co.
*Approved student teachers Kathryn Richards and Molly Check, both for the second semester, and guidance intern Shawn Lucas.
*Accepted resignation of Maura Fornataro as musical vocal director.
*Hired Alissa Smith as Ski Club adviser. She will be paid $608. Smith replaces Jan Sumner, who resigned from the post.
*Approved Natalie Bell as student newspaper adviser at $994.
*Agreed to purchase a hot water heater for the high school for $8,800 from L--amp;R Associates Inc. in Texas, the lowest of three quotes received.
Schools
Neshannock Township School Board on Dec. 5:
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Write stuff: Children’s author visits Wilmington youngsters
New Wilmington and Pulaski elementary students visited yesterday with children’s author Karen Lynn Williams. Williams spoke to the youngsters in three assemblies at New Wilmington.
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Over and back: Neshannock basketball coach rebounding from frightening stroke
All John Corey wanted was a picture. Not much else mattered at this point. A day that, at first, allowed him to spend time with his wife and three kids, ended with him clinging to a family photo and wondering if he would ever see any of them again.
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Mohawk students study at children’s center
Six Mohawk High school seniors are gaining extra knowledge outside the classroom. The students are participating in projects this term at the Oh Wow! Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology in Youngstown.
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Lincoln to stage Shakespeare send-up
Lincoln High School will present the play “I Hate Shakespeare” at 7 p.m. tomorrow and Thursday in the auditorium. The play takes a comedic look at some of William Shakespeare’s greatest plays, such as “Hamlet,” “Romeo and Juliet” and “Macbeth.”
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Education task force to meet in Grove City
The Midwestern Local Task Force Right to Education meeting will be Feb. 9. The group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV in Grove City.
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In The Schools: Neshannock settles with parent
The Neshannock Township School District has reached a settlement with the parent of a special-needs child. At its meeting this month, the board agreed to pay attorney’s fees and put money aside toward the boy’s education.
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New Castle district to save with bond refinancing
The New Castle school district will save about a half-million dollars by refinancing a bond issue from 2006. At its meeting last week, the board unanimously approved a resolution to proceed with the refinancing at the recommendation of its bond counsel and financial adviser.
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No injuries reported in school bus accident
No students were injured in an accident Friday afternoon involving a Mohawk school bus. According to superintendent Kathy Kwolek, the accident occurred around 4 p.m. on Martin Kelly Spears Road in Mahoning Township.
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Larry Kelly: Lauro lived life as a champion — every day
I didn’t play for Lindy Lauro. I wasn’t good enough. And so when his daughter and namesake, Lindy, asked me to give a eulogy, I was humbled and honored. There are so many others who are more worthy to speak of his greatness.
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Students invited to enter distracted driving contest
Pennsylvania high school students are invited to enter a contest aimed at discouraging distracted driving. Students may submit a 30-second radio public service announcement and the winning announcement will be professionally produced and sent to the student’s local media market.
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