John Cavanagh

The presentation covered the 24-25 End of Year Financial Forecast, addressing key concerns regarding fund solvency and future planning. A major topic was the projection of when the organization might run out of cash across multiple funds due to the lack of state and federal budgets. Specific dates were projected for the General Fund (April), Food Service (May), and Child Development (end of November/early December). Options for covering shortfalls in the Child Development Fund, such as utilizing a line of credit or having the General Fund subsidize it, were discussed. Financial impact analysis was provided for the 2025-2026 budget under various state funding scenarios, including the Governor's proposal and scenarios with no state increase or complete removal of federal funds, projecting deficits ranging from $1.4 million to $4.1 million. Other discussions included the impact of Board Policy 603 on capital projects funding, projections for expenditures like absences, salaries, and healthcare, and an update on the estimated remaining costs and available cash for Bond-funded projects, including exterior restoration and the Gus Anderson Field project. Future considerations involved debt service payments and pending decisions on funding capital projects and the Child Development loan.

This document serves as a comprehensive program guide for the Millcreek Township School District Pre-K Program. It outlines the program's mission to provide quality early learning experiences through a fully integrated, enriched, student-centered, and hands-on learning environment. The guide details focus areas including social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development, alongside subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and technology. It also covers aspects of family involvement, curriculum alignment with kindergarten standards, and methods for progress monitoring to foster academic success and lifelong learning.

The meeting covered committee discussions across several areas. The Instruction and Student Services Committee addressed several action items, including the approval of a baseball team trip to Florida at no cost to the district, sending a staff member to the AO HVAC conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the approval of a three-year contract for MAP testing with a significant discount. Curriculum updates included discussions on decodable reading resources aligning with new state law changes, an addendum to the dual enrollment agreement with Penn State Barend allowing local instruction, and the introduction of a new AP course. Other agenda items involved a service agreement revision with Barber National Institute and a Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics Pennsylvania for the Unified Champion Schools program. Information items focused on the State of the District presentation by curriculum, student services, and communications departments, detailing updates on technology professional development, curriculum pacing for ELA, Social Studies, Math, and World Language, and the shift to digital common assessments using Formative.

The meeting included discussions on oath of office violations, solicitor duties, illegal expenditures, and treasurer matters. The board also covered the election of a temporary president, school board president, and vice president for 2026. Appointments were made for the PSBA representative, the Mil Creek Education Foundation non-voting trustee, and board members to the township parks. The committee meeting calendar and board meeting calendar were reviewed and amended. The board approved a settlement agreement regarding claims arising out of a 2020 agreement for services. School board members provided remarks, including reminders about PSBA training and committee preferences. There were discussions about having a student representative on the board.

The meeting included an executive session announcement regarding personnel litigation. Presentations were given by Tracy Elementary, highlighting a teacher's published children's book and the implementation of data binders to track student progress. The board approved the winter athletic schedule, a staff member attending the National Art Education Association Conference, and a teacher attending the shape PE conference. They also approved a senior class trip request to Cedar Point. New courses being offered to students in the 2627 school year were presented, along with a Slippery Rock University Internship Agreement and an Interpreting Services Agreement. Revisions to a student agreement were approved, and various policy items and job descriptions were addressed. The personnel report included resignations, changes of status, leaves of absence, and recommendations for various positions. The board also discussed student activity accounts, budget transfers, bond summary reports, a treasurer's report, and financial reports. Additionally, the board discussed the state budget and its impact on the school district.