Keith Albert

The Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting agenda covers discussions on the 2026-2027 MCTI Budget, lost revenue resulting from tax assessment appeals, and a review of salary and benefits. Other budgetary items include 700-900's budgeting, debt service and interest payments, new money considerations, and future affordability, alongside a review of PDE-363. The Buildings & Grounds section includes updates on flooring quotes for Clearview, a Roof Grant Resolution for Hamilton, updates on Chipperfield roof status, SiteLogIQ, a Stadium Sound System update, and an update on Morey Asbestos Abatement. The Athletics/Activities agenda addresses an Easton Coach - Prom Bus Quote, game worker stipends, and PIAA Rule Change Consideration. The Public Relations section notes an item labeled "Benergy1".

The Fiscal Affairs Committee meeting agenda covered several key areas. Under Budget, discussions included the 2024-2025 audit review, projections for 2026-2027 salaries and benefits, Act 1 Resolution, the Ready To Learn Grant resolution, and the Property Tax Rebate Application. The Buildings & Grounds section addressed the District Phone System, Stadium Sound System, High School Digital Marquee, SJHS Swipe card addition, and the Morey Asbestos Abatement Project. The Athletics/Activities agenda included game worker stipends. Finally, the Public Relations section listed a resolution concerning Principles for Governance and Leadership.

The 2021-2022 school plan for Stroudsburg Junior High School focuses on enhancing student engagement and proficiency, particularly among special education students. Key strategies include providing grade-level, standards-aligned curriculum and resources, adjusting the master schedule to dedicate time for reading and language arts instruction, and implementing evidence-based practices such as SWPBiS and parent texting to improve attendance and behavior. The plan aims to foster a positive school environment, build leadership capacity among staff, and promote equity in curriculum and instruction.

The meeting addressed various action items, including the Treasurer's Report, educational programs such as textbook purchases and FliTe Licenses, personnel matters including retirements and new employment recommendations, and support, facilities, and operations items such as the reappointment of the Board Treasurer and Secretary. The board also discussed and approved budget transfers, assessment appeals, service agreements, substitute support staff rates, depositories, PSBA services, middle school gym floor refinishing, disposal of vehicles, school meal prices, the final 2025-2026 General Fund Budget, local and real estate tax rates, homestead exclusion, and a capital reserve year-end entry.

The Stroudsburg Area School District's American Rescue Plan (ARP) and Elementary/Secondary School Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) plan outlines the use of $7,205,716.00 in federal funding to address short- and long-term needs resulting from the pandemic. The plan prioritizes research-based instructional practices to maximize student learning, implementing a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) to close learning gaps and address social-emotional needs, and creating a safe and healthy learning environment. Funding will be used for updated curricular materials, differentiated instructional resources, professional development, tutoring services, support teacher salaries and benefits, a licensed social worker, adaptive assessments, and social-emotional learning resources.