A nine-member Board whose members are elected at-large by the citizens of the township of North Huntingdon, as well as the boroughs of Irwin and North Irwin governs the Norwin School District. School Board members serve four year terms of office. Elected School Directors are not paid for their services.
The School Board is a policy-making body whose primary function is to formulate and evaluate policies necessary for the effective and efficient operation of the school district. An Administrative Team that works within the scope of the existing school board policy manages the School District.
More can be learned about School Boards by visiting The Pennsylvania School Board Association's website and reviewing the article on School board leadership and management: Understanding the basics.
District Administrative Personnel
Tentative 2010 Board Meeting Schedule
How to Communicate a Question or Concern
Robert J. Perkins
President
Term Expires - 12/2011
Donald W. Rhodes, Jr.
Vice President
Term Expires - 12/2013
Rebecca Gediminskas
Term Expires - 12/2013
Ronald Giuliana
Term Expires - 12/2011
Del P. Nolfi, Jr.
Term Expires - 12/2011
Jerry O'Donnell
Term Expires - 12/2013
Dennis J. Rittenhouse
Term Expires - 12/2011
Thomas Sturm
Term Expires - 12/2011
Barbara A. Viola
Term Expires - 12/2013
Nicole Shuckert
Student Representative
David Waugaman
Student Representative
District Administrative Personnel
William H. Kerr, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
The Superintendent is elected by the Board and serves as its chief executive officer in administering Board policies affecting the operation of the schools. He or she also acts as an advisor in keeping the Board informed of the needs, programs, and services of the schools.
Mary Anne Hazer, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education
The Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education has direct leadership responsibilities in the areas of supervision of Kindergarten through sixth grade instruction, curriculum development and implementation.
Tracy A. McNelly, D.Ed.
Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education
The Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education has direct leadership responsibilities in the areas of supervision of sixth through twelfth grade instruction, curriculum development and implementation.
Margaret Ford Zimmer, M.Ed.
Director of Pupil Services and Special Programs
The Director of Pupil Services and Special Programs has direct leadership responsibilities in the areas of supervision of special populations including special education students, gifted students, and home schooled students including aspects of instruction and implementation.
John H. Wilson
Business Manager, Board Secretary
The Business Manager is in charge of all the business matters of the district. He is responsible for directing services including management and effective utilization of fiscal, material, and physical resources. As Board Secretary, responsibilities include recording meeting minutes and generating board communications.
Mr. Thomas H. Wrobleski
Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources has direct leadership responsibilities in the areas of recruiting and retention of all district personnel, staff development, union negotiations, and supervision and evaluation of the professional staff.
Maiello, Brungo, and Maiello
Solicitor
The School Board Solicitor is a law firm that is retained by the School Board as a legal counselor and advisor for School Board action. The Solicitor attends all the regularly scheduled Board meetings upon request.
Staff and Administration
Building level Administrators and other staff members periodically attend public board meetings to make presentations and participate in discussion.
Meetings of the School Board are conducted at the District's Administrative Office on the second and third Mondays of each month respectively. School Board meeting dates are established in December of the previous school year.
Meeting dates are made available to the public via the media, and are posted outside of the District Administrative Offices. All deliberations and official business of the Board are conducted in open, public sessions. The Board may, however, conduct an Executive Session, which is not open to the public. The presiding officer shall announce the purpose of an Executive Session prior to convening or during the Board President's report. Under the Sunshine Act, 65 P.S. 271, et seq., the Board may discuss the following matters in an Executive Session: employment issues, personnel matters, labor relations, the purchase or lease of real estate, consultation with an attorney or other professional advisors regarding potential litigation or identifiable complaints which may lead to litigation, and matters which must be conducted in private to protect the lawful privilege of confidentiality. Even if a matter/issue is appropriately discussed in Executive Session, official action must be taken in public. The Board President shall call for public comments before voting on agenda items.
Tentative 2010 Meeting Schedule Please be aware that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes will be advertised through the media and/or postings in meeting locations prior to the meetings.
AUGUST, 2010 9 Board Workshop Administrative Office 6:30 p.m. 16 Board Workshop Administrative Office 6:30 p.m. 16 Board Meeting Administrative Office 7:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER, 2010 13 Board Workshop Administrative Office 6:30 p.m. 20 Board Workshop Administrative Office 6:30 p.m. 20 Board Meeting Administrative Office 7:00 p.m. OCTOBER, 2010 11 Board Workshop Administrative Office 6:30 p.m. 11 Board Workshop Administrative Office 6:30 p.m. 18 Board Meeting Administrative Office 7:00 p.m. NOVEMBER, 2010 8 Board Workshop Administrative Office 6:30 p.m. 15 Board Workshop Administrative Office 6:30 p.m. 15 Board Meeting Administrative Office 7:00 p.m. DECEMBER, 2010 6 Board re-organization Administrative Office 5:00 p.m. 6 Board Workshop Administrative Office 6:30 p.m. 6 Board Meeting Administrative Office 7:00 p.m.
Board Agenda(s) (Requires Adobe Acrobat to view)
Past Agendas (Requires Adobe Acrobat to view)
2010 2009
Public Comment
Any individual or group wishing to address the Board may do so prior to voting on agenda items or during the "Comments from the Public" portion of the meeting. The Board is willing to listen to comments but they may choose not to reply until they have appropriately investigated the situation/issue.
There are times when a parent or a taxpayer has a question or concern and is uncertain as to the procedure to follow in contacting the school district. The following procedure should be followed for obtaining this type of information from school district personnel. If your inquiry is about your child, first call the child's teacher, counselor, or the building principal. If the teacher, counselor, or principal is unable to assist you by telephone, he or she will make an appointment with you at a mutually convenient time. We assure you that these individuals will be receptive and cooperative in responding to your question or concern. If your inquiry is about a building procedure or activity, first call the building principal. If your question or concern remains unanswered or unresolved, please contact the Superintendent or other appropriate district administrator at (724-861-3000).
Occasionally, parents call school board directors in an attempt to obtain an answer to their questions or concerns. Upon receiving such a call, the board director calls the district superintendent. The district superintendent must then call the building principal to inform him or her of the problem or concern. The principal will then research the concern and communicate with the parent. Therefore, it is wise that you first call the teacher, counselor or principal so that he or she can respond without any undue delay.
Taxpayers should refer questions pertinent to taxes to the Tax Office (724-863-2653). Other questions pertinent to district operations should be directed to the office of the Superintendent (724-861-3000). The school board and the staff of the Norwin School District are eager to communicate and cooperate with the public. Our combined efforts are essential if we are to continue to do our best for the children of our community.
Norwin School District
281 McMahon Drive
North Huntingdon, PA 15642(724) 861-3039 - Telephone
(724) 863-9467 - Fax
Updated 8/13/2010