Fort Cherry School District

The agenda for the regular board meeting includes an executive session, public remarks, and a financial audit presentation by Butler, Agnew & Associates for the 2024-2025 period. Key action items cover the approval of various financial reports, including bills for payment and budget control summaries. In Buildings and Grounds, actions include issuing RFPs for painting services, stadium fencing, and paving services. Finance actions include adopting a resolution for a Public School Facility Improvement Grant application. Technology involves entering into a three-year agreement for district-wide technology services. Athletics actions involve the purchase of football uniforms and approvals for hiring and accepting resignations for assistant softball coaches, as well as approving volunteer track and wrestling coaches. Miscellaneous actions include approving the Intermediate Unit 1 Budget for the next fiscal year, a student discipline recommendation, and an upcoming band and chorus trip to Disney World.

The Fort Cherry School District's budget for the 2025-2026 school year includes potential additional revenue from raising taxes to the index, increased Basic Ed and Special Ed Funding from the state, and a substantial increase in Property Tax Relief payment. Expenditures include an overall budget increase, costs for a District Musical, and additional Debt Service for a new bond. The budget also addresses medical rate increases, PSERS increases, and cyber/charter school student enrollment. Key components cover revenues from local, state, and federal sources, as well as expenditures by category and object, including salaries, benefits, and tuition.

The meeting provided an overview of the district's capital projects planning, including the incorporation of air ventilation upgrades. The discussion included the district's finances, prior completed capital projects, and proposed future capital projects. There was a presentation on the district's finances, capital projects timeline, air ventilation options, and potential bond needs. The meeting addressed concerns about classrooms being warmer than normal and explored options for air ventilation, including repairing existing ventilators or replacing them with a new hydraulic system. The potential budget impact of adding air conditioning was discussed, including items that might need to be cut from the three-year project capital project planning. Programming and personnel changes were also addressed, including cuts to certain programs and the addition of others, as well as personnel changes through attrition and elimination of positions.

The meeting provided an overview of the district's capital projects plans, including the incorporation of air conditioning and air ventilation upgrades. The presentation covered district finances, completed and proposed capital projects, and potential bond needs. Community input was invited regarding upcoming decisions. Discussions included options for air ventilation in classrooms, potential cuts to projects and programs, and additions to the curriculum.

The agenda includes an executive session for a school safety and security presentation. The meeting will cover approval of bills for payments, treasurer's report account summaries, and budget control reports. Discussions will involve personnel and curriculum matters, including resignations and new hires for various positions. Buildings and grounds topics include ratifying purchases for masonry materials and outdoor bleacher sets, as well as approving purchases for bathroom cleaning systems, cafeteria tables, and graphics for the high school and sports dugouts. Technology discussions will cover contract renewals for software and agreements for Microsoft licensing and IT services. The agenda also includes items related to athletics, activities, miscellaneous agreements, and budget adoption.