The 6 candidates endorsed by Save NA Schools – Filiaggi – Finley – Mahler – Meyer – Disque – Blackburn – have purchased yard signs for their campaign.
If you are interested in a group sign for your yard, please contact us at savenaschools@gmail.com.
Yard Signs
Posted: May 1, 2015 in 2015 Primary Election, Community Information, Take ActionTags: 2015 Primary, candidate signs, save na schools, saveNAschools, signs, yard signs
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2015 Primary Ballot
Posted: April 29, 2015 in 2015 Primary Election, Community Information, Take ActionTags: 2015 Primary election, ballot, Chris Disque, Chris Finley, Kevin Mahler, Libby Blackburn, Mike Meyer, primary election, Suzanne Filiaggi, www.movenaforward.com
The Republican and Democratic Primary Ballots are shown below.
To read more about the election, visit our endorsement website at www.movenaforward.com. Please share this link with family and friends.
2015 Primary Election
Posted: April 28, 2015 in 2015 Primary Election, Community Information, Take ActionTags: Advance Education, alternative revenue, Chris Disque, Chris Finley, Christopher Disque, Christopher Finley, class size, community, community involvement, Kevin Mahler, Libby Blackburn, Marshall Township, McCandless Town, Mike Meyer, North Allegheny School Board, North Allegheny School District, Suzanne Filiaggi, Tax increases
SaveNASchools has reinstated its Political Action Committee (PAC) to support candidates for the North Allegheny School Board in the 2015 Primary Election. The name of the PAC is “The Committee to Save NA Schools” and it is registered with the Allegheny County Board of Elections.
The Committee to Save NA Schools endorses the following 6 candidates: Libby Blackburn, Kevin Mahler, Suzanne Filiaggi, Christopher Finley, Christopher Disque, and Michael C. Meyer.
First row: (l-r) Libby Blackburn, Kevin Mahler, Suzanne Filiaggi Second row: (l-r) Christopher Finley, Christopher Disque, Michael C. Meyer
These candidates comprise a District-wide slate as residents of Franklin Park, Marshall, and McCandless. Three are incumbents with Board experience and three are newcomers with fresh ideas.
In 2013, the NA School Board – which included 3 newly elected members – chose new Board leadership and began the process of moving NA forward. The 6 candidates on this slate are the only individuals who can be counted on to keep that momentum going, particularly through their support of three general principles:
Avoid Annual Tax Increases by growing alternative revenue and prioritizing District expenditures. The incumbents on this slate are the only candidates who supported the 2014-2015 budget – which did not raise taxes. They’re also the only candidates who supported the Administration’s recommendation to retain a consultant to provide suggestions for expanding the District’s fundraising efforts.
Advance NA’s Education Model by supporting small class sizes, improving classroom technology, and promoting STEM initiatives. The incumbents on this slate are the only candidates who voted for a policy to support smaller elementary class sizes. This slate of candidates also supports new initiatives to help NA forge ahead with classroom technology and STEM education, areas where NA fell behind comparator districts under prior Board leadership.
Encourage Community Involvement by supporting the Citizen’s Advisory Committee which was reinstated last year under new Board leadership. Under prior Board leadership, the District was not compliant with Board Policy #4215, which requires that the District maintain a Citizen’s Advisory Committee to provide feedback on important District matters. This slate of candidates values the community and their input.
To read more about these candidates, click here.
North Allegheny OKs $20.5 million in contracts for renovations
Posted: April 24, 2015 in Community Information, Press CoverageTags: Bradford Woods Elementary, Marshall, Marshall Elementary School, Marshall Middle School, NASD, North Allegheny, North Allegheny School Board, renovations
The North Allegheny School Board has approved $20.5 million in renovations for Marshall Middle School and Bradford Woods and Marshall elementary schools.
The work will include a new student drop-off driveway at Marshall Elementary, and installing security cameras, repairing masonry and replacing steps, sidewalks, flooring, doors and more, in addition to other work, at all three schools.
The board approved awarding $2.1 million in building renovation contracts for other schools.
To read more, click here.
Tech committee recommends one-to-one initiative for North Allegheny schools
Posted: March 27, 2015 in NA School District Communications, Press CoverageTags: committee, North Allegheny, North Allegheny School Board, North Allegheny School District, technology
A technology advisory committee has recommended that the North Allegheny School District begin a one-to-one technology initiative, starting in the 2015-16 school year. The recommendation was presented at the school board meeting on Wednesday, March 25.
To view the North Allegheny School District e-Report, click here.
To view the presentation given at the school board meeting, click here.
To read coverage from the Post Gazette, click here.
North Allegheny school board president and vice-president change positions
Posted: March 19, 2015 in Press CoverageTags: Chris Jacobs, North Allegheny School Board, North Allegheny School District, Tara Fisher
North Allegheny school board president Chris Jacobs and vice-president Tara Fisher have changed positions.
Mr. Jacobs, who became president in December 2013, said he would not be able to attend many board meetings “in the foreseeable future” because of his work-related travel.
“It has truly been an honor to serve in this capacity,” he said.
To read more, click here.
North Allegheny and teachers’ union ratify contract
Posted: February 26, 2015 in Press CoverageTags: contract, health insurance, North Allegheny School Board, North Allegheny School District, salary, teacher
The school board approved the contract by a 9-0 vote Wednesday. The North Allegheny Federation of Teachers ratified it on Monday.
The five-year pact includes salary increases of approximately 2.5 percent annually, an increase in the amount members will pay for health insurance and adjustments to supplemental contracts for teachers who sponsor extracurricular activities or sponsor sports teams.
To read more, click here.
NA Moves Forward with 3 New Initiatives
Posted: December 5, 2014 in Community Information, NA School District CommunicationsTags: Budget and Finance Committee, Chris Jacobs, Citizens Advisory Committee, Information Technology Report, North Allegheny, North Allegheny School Board, North Allegheny School District, reorganization meeting, Tara Fisher
The North Allegheny School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Wednesday night. Chris Jacobs was re-elected President and Tara Fisher was re-elected Vice President.
The Board also took action on three new initiatives– a Budget and Finance Committee, a Citizens Advisory Committee, and an Information Technology Report.
1. The newly formed Budget and Finance Committee, comprised of three Board Members, will work with the Administration to gather information and make recommendations related to the budget and other financial matters.
2. The newly organized Citizens Advisory Committee, comprised of community members, Board members, and administrators, will address a variety of important issues facing the District.
3. The newly established Information Technology Report, prepared by District administrators, will be included in the Board folder to highlight the measures the District is undertaking in the area of technology.
To read more about the developments from Wednesday night’s meeting, please click here.
North Allegheny redistricting prevented crowding in schools, officials say
Posted: November 21, 2014 in Community Information, NA School District Communications, Press CoverageTags: Capital Funding Plan and Technology Plan, Enrollment and Facilities Update, North Allegheny School Board, redistricting
The North Allegheny School District’s redistricting helped offset the demographic shifts the district has been experiencing for several years, an official said.
School administrators also presented enrollment and facilities and capital funding plan updates at a board meeting Wednesday.
To read more, click here.
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To view the Enrollment and Facilities Update presented to the North Allegheny School Board on November 19, 2014, click here.
To view the Capital Funding Plan and Technology Plan presented to the North Allegheny School Board on November 19, 2014, click here.
North Allegheny officials say new state law on volunteers problematic
Posted: November 20, 2014 in Community Information, NA School District Communications, Policies and Guidelines, Press CoverageTags: Act 153, North Allegheny, Volunteer policy
After months of study and meetings with parent groups, administrators in the North Allegheny School District thought they had found the perfect compromise for a policy to require criminal clearances for volunteers.
However, all that is changing because of Act 153, which was signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett in late October. The law mandates updated clearances for all school employees and volunteers every 36 months
To read more, click here.
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To view the proposed North Allegheny School District Clearance Policy, as presented to the School Board on November 12, click here.
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