Steve Crawford

The board work session included presentations from FBLA students on their competitions. The board discussed options for the Old Berwick Road property, including auctioning it, using it for student skill practice, or demolishing it. A high school feasibility study was reviewed, presenting options for revamping the high school, with cost estimates for major and minor renovations. A financing analysis was presented to discuss borrowing strategies related to potential high school renovations. The final 2010-11 budget was discussed before its upcoming approval. An executive session was held to discuss a legal matter.

The board work session included discussions on fund balance designation for PSERS and a proposed high school project, a preliminary budget presentation showing an increase of 1.08 mils or 3.1%, and feedback from board members who toured the high school. The board also discussed the state audit results, after school bus data, and Keystone Examination regulations, including the option to use state-assessed tests or create a local model. Additionally, a Boy Scout attended the meeting to earn his Communications Merit Badge.

The board work session included a Human Services Pathways presentation, feedback on the Elementary/Middle School Tour, and discussions on the CMAVTS Proposed 2010-11 Budget, Proposed 2010-11 Capital Projects, Proposed Sale of Old Berwick Road Property, CSIU Proposed 2010-11 Budget, and 2010-11 Budget Issues. Also discussed was the Use of Time Study/Bus Run Schedule, Cyber Charter School Issues/Options, and Other New Business.

The board work session included discussions on the new PDE Teacher Evaluation System, Scott Township flood properties, and the 2013-2014 tentative budget. Recommendations were made to adjust professional staff due to decreased high school enrollment. The importance of a high school librarian and concerns about reducing the art position were voiced. The board also discussed secretarial position advertisements and an upcoming special meeting to address potential retirements' impact on the budget.

The board work session included a presentation on The Leader in Me program, with a donation from the Chamber of Commerce to support its implementation in the elementary school. FBLA students presented on their state competition areas. Discussions covered the assignment of funds to cover potential health insurance premium gaps, the food service budget and proposed meal cost increases for 2012-13, and final Q&A on 2012-13 budget issues, including a new agreement for non-bargaining support staff and the addition of a kindergarten teacher and aide. The board also discussed the KOEZ/LERTA application for the business park and the upcoming Academic Awards Banquet.