Imari Scarbrough 
The Conewago Valley school board focused on construction updates and a last-minute shift to move Conewago Township Elementary School students to other buildings during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. The district recently announced that due to construction issues, all kindergarten through second grade students will attend New Oxford Elementary School (NOE) while all district
Bermudian Springs school board members heard a feasibility study presentation from an architectural design firm on Tuesday evening to learn about options for Bermudian Springs High School. Anthony Colestock, a representative for Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, showed the board what the high school capacity is compared to both current and projected enrollment. Colestock said that
The Conewago Valley school board held a special meeting Monday evening to discuss 2026-27 handbook changes and multiple construction delays at Conewago Township Elementary School. 2026-27 school handbooks School board members talked about ways to extend the review and discussion period from the time handbook changes are presented until they are up for a vote.
Faced with rising costs and upcoming expenditures, the Bermudian Springs school board approved a 4.7% tax increase on Tuesday evening. The increase meets the Act One Index for the district and was one of three scenarios up for consideration during the meeting. Before voting, the board heard a final budget report from business manager Justin
The Conewago Valley school board narrowly passed the purchase of new elementary school furniture and a property for Adams County Technical Institute on Monday evening following an ongoing debate centered on safety and cost. Members of the board and public have discussed the furniture allocation for the elementary schools for about a year. Last July,
Bermudian Springs High School celebrated its commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 3. During the ceremony, class president Layna Lowry asked her class to consider whether they are truly happy rather than simply checking off boxes, reminiscing about her father asking her the same question. “Without a doubt, after every big accomplishment, every milestone, every moment
The Conewago Valley School District celebrated the graduation of the class of 2026 on Wednesday evening at the Colonial Stadium. Longtime teacher Dr. David Bowman, the faculty speaker, reflected on the ways students had developed their individual voices over their lives, supported by friends, family and their school faculty and staff. “Remember, your voice isn’t
The Bermudian Springs School board filled its last vacant seat on Tuesday, Feb. 9 and discussed potential budget shortfalls for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The board interviewed two candidates to fill the role left empty by Ruth Griffie’s recent resignation. Griffie represented Region Two, which includes Huntington Township and York Springs Borough. The board voted 7-1
The Conewago Valley school district discussed adding personnel and continued a longstanding debate on the elementary school renovations project budget during meetings on Feb. 2. The board held three back-to-back meetings: a personnel discussion as part of the broader conversation surrounding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, a regular public study session, and a closed executive
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board filled two vacant board positions during its meeting on Tuesday evening but announced another position has opened. The board accepted a resignation from former treasurer Ruth Griffie effective Jan. 13. The board packet included a resignation letter from Griffie, which did not provide details about the reason
The Conewago Valley school board passed a resolution approving the maximum project cost for the New Oxford Elementary School project and setting the date for an Act 34 public hearing. Passing the resolution meant approving an Act 34 Maximum Building Construction Cost of $37,416,109 as well as a maximum project cost of $51,741,024. Anthony Colestock,
The Conewago Valley school board held an Act 34 booklet review on Monday evening to review information on the New Oxford Elementary School construction project. Connor Phiel and Anthony Colestock represented Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, the architectural design firm working with the school district. Garrett Moore represented PFM, the financial advisor for the project for
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board followed up on previous board member inquiries regarding field trip and professional development costs during a study session on Monday evening. The conversations were part of an ongoing deeper look into the district’s budget. Field trip and professional development proposals were presented in a slightly modified format
The Conewago Valley school board welcomed new and returning members, debated field trip and professional development approvals, and outlined the next steps for the elementary school construction project during back-to-back meetings on Monday evening. The board held a reorganization meeting followed immediately by a study session and regular board meeting. Board reorganization New board
The Bermudian Springs school board heard Monday evening from a former student and his parents about their experience with bullying in the district. The board also addressed two newly-empty seats after board member Matthew Nelson did not run for re-election and board member Neil Tate resigned. Nichole and Jason Nelson said they spoke at the
The Conewago Valley school board approved an Act 1 Index resolution and discussed a homeschool family’s request to gain district sponsorship for a music event during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. The Act 1 Index resolution states the district will not attempt to exceed the inflation index set by the state. For 2026-27, the
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board approved an Act 1 Resolution on Tuesday evening, an early step in the 2026-27 budget process. The resolution agrees that the district will not exceed the Act 1 Index. For the 2026-27 school year, the calculated index for Bermudian Springs is 4.7%. Approving the resolution does not
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school district realized an extra $195,000 in anticipated audit findings and approved additional funding for the Adams County Technical Institute during a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Following a discussion, the board agreed to increasing ACTI’s operating budget by $127,326 for this school year, making the total operating budget
The Conewago Township school board discussed the timing of Act 34 hearings for school renovation projects and acknowledged the retirement of one longtime board member during a meeting on Monday, Oct. 13. Board member Lindsay Krug was the sole vote against the treasurer’s report, which documented the total funds available in all district accounts, as
The Conewago Valley School board discussed the ongoing renovation and building projects at New Oxford Elementary School, Conewago Township Elementary School, and Adams County Technical Institute during its meeting on Monday evening. During the time for public comment, a guest asked about the progress of the Adams County Technical Institute construction project and whether ACTI
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board agreed to replace its broken, 21-year-old stadium sound system during a meeting on Monday. Recently, one of the speakers in the sound system broke. While the administration investigated the option of replacing the single speaker, it ultimately decided replacing the system would be more cost-effective. “When we
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board passed its Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget on Tuesday evening and included a 3.6% tax increase. The board unanimously passed the vote following months of discussion about the need for increased funds while balancing the financial implications for taxpayers, particularly those on fixed incomes. The 3.6% increase is
The Conewago Valley School board agreed to accept construction bids for the Conewago Township Elementary project and passed its Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget during a meeting on Monday. The $87,894,757 new budget includes a property tax increase. The new budget includes a real estate tax of 17.2324 mills. In FY 2024-25, the tax was 15.6691
The Conewago Valley school board narrowly voted to send the Conewago Township Elementary School additions and renovations out to project for bid, also barely passing the proposed 2025-26 budget. The board voted 5-4 to move forward with sending the CTE project out to bid following a lengthy presentation from the architectural design firm, Crabtree,
The Bermudian Springs school board contemplated a tax increase and announced it is cutting out its monthly caucus meetings during meetings this week. The board held a caucus meeting on Monday and a regular board meeting on Tuesday. At the end of Tuesday’s meeting, board president Daniel Chubb announced that the board will no longer
The Conewago Valley school board discussed a possible tax increase in a finance meeting on Monday evening. The board held a back-to-back finance meeting to discuss the 2025-26 budget followed by a study session. Afterwards, the board held an executive session to discuss personnel. Lori Duncan, the board’s secretary and district business manager, walked
The Conewago Valley school board received an update on its elementary school renovation projects, reviewed the 2025-26 Fiscal Year budget schedule and discussed the fifth anniversary celebration of the Colonial Career and Technology Center during a regular meeting on Monday evening. The Colonial Career and Technology Center (CCTC) will celebrate its fifth anniversary with an
By Imari Scarbrough Pennsylvania Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) talked about solar farms, chem trails, property taxes, school choice, DOGE and more during a virtual town hall on Feb. 24. Speaking from his Harrisburg office, Mastriano streamed on TikTok and Facebook Live as well as hosting a phone call. Mastriano and a small team answered questions
The Bermudian Springs school board added a new member during a special meeting on Feb. 10. The board voted 7-0 to add Dianna Canapp as a board member for Region II. Canapp’s term will end later this year. Board member Matthew Nelson abstained from voting. Canapp is filling the vacancy left by Travis Mathna, who
The Conewago Valley school board approved a resolution for the maximum building and project costs for the Conewago Township Elementary School (CTE) renovation project during a board meeting on Monday. The school board first explored the idea of renovating or rebuilding both New Oxford Elementary and Conewago Township Elementary schools in 2021. While pre-construction phases
The Conewago Valley School District met for over two hours last week to review the Act 34 booklet, a key step in the ongoing renovation project for Conewago Township Elementary School, and to consider other matters. The bulk of the meeting was dedicated to presentations on the Act 34 booklet, followed by discussion about the
One school board member resigned from Bermudian Springs school district as the board prepared to hold its annual reorganization meeting on Monday evening. Travis Mathna, formerly the board’s vice president, resigned due to personal reasons at the beginning of the caucus meeting. The board held back-to-back caucus and regular meetings. Mathna has juggled his school
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board voted to keep its president and vice-president but debated the need for a finance subcommittee on Monday evening. No new members joined the board. Board president Jeffrey Kindschuh was reelected as the board president by a vote of 8-1, with board member Lindsay Krug voting against him.
The Conewago Valley school board hired a new assistant superintendent and addressed questions surrounding the Act One Index and district budget process during its regular meeting on Monday evening. The board held a flurry of meetings back-to-back, beginning with a tour of New Oxford Elementary School that was open to the public. After the tour
The Conewago Valley school board took a tour of Conewago Township Elementary on Monday evening, then received updates and a virtual tour via video showing what the school could look like following renovations. Anthony Colestock, a representative with architectural design firm Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, showed the board site and floor plans he’d previously presented,
Bermudian Springs School District did not have to look far for its next superintendent. Dr. Brad Sterner – currently the assistant superintendent of Conewago Valley School District – was named as the next superintendent for Bermudian Springs on Tuesday evening during the school board’s regular meeting. With Superintendent Shane Hotchkiss on extended leave before retiring,
Conewago Valley School District could soon see the return of “good, old-fashioned snow days” – with no messy changes to the district calendar. During the Conewago Valley school board’s study session on Monday evening, Superintendent Sharon Perry presented the board with the idea. With recent changes made by the state regarding the number of days
The Conewago Valley school board focused on the ongoing elementary school renovation projects during its regular board meeting on Monday evening. The board held an executive session and a study session, then held a regular board meeting immediately afterwards. Dr. Sharon Perry, the district superintendent, said the board will have a chance to tour all
The Bermudian Springs school board discussed the possibility of contracting with a mapping company in order to provide increased security across the district campus. The board held a caucus meeting on Sept. 9 followed by a regular voting meeting on Sept. 10. A representative of Critical Response Group (CRG) attended the Monday meeting to explain
The Bermudian Springs school board made its final updates to the district’s health and safety plan aand discussed possible funding amounts for the Adams County Technical Institute during meetings on Monday and Tuesday evening. The bulk of the discussion occurred during the caucus meeting on Monday evening, while all votes happened during the regular meeting
The Conewago Valley school board debated rising site development cost estimates for a proposed elementary school renovation project during a meeting on Monday. The board held a back-to-back study session and regular voting meeting. Much of the board’s discussion centered around an earlier presentation by representatives with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates, the architectural design firm
The Conewago Valley school board discussed school improvement and corrective action plans for New Oxford High School during a back-to-back study session and regular meeting on Monday evening. The board also went into three executive sessions. School improvement, corrective action plans Dr. Brad Sterner, assistant superintendent of the district, said New Oxford High School recently
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs voted on its final 2024-25 budget, which includes a 3.6% tax increase, during Dr. Shane Hotchkiss’ last meeting as superintendent before his retirement. Budget The board was left with four options to choose from for the final budget as of the caucus meeting on Monday evening. Previously, the board
The Conewago Valley school board focused on boosting security this month. On Monday, the board approved hiring a new full-time security guard who will begin on July 22. They also heard a plan on June 3 from Matt Muller, the district’s director of safety and communications, to replace signs across the campus. The vote to
The Bermudian Springs school board approved its preliminary 2024-25 budget and accepted the resignation of the district’s superintendent on Tuesday evening. Superintendent Shane Hotchkiss will retire on Oct. 28, according to the meeting agenda. The board also approved a long list of other personnel decisions, accepting multiple resignations and transfers as well as approving extracurricular
The Conewago Valley school board narrowly passed the first vote to approve its 2024-25 budget on Monday evening. The board grappled with the question of whether to agree to raise taxes to fund its budget at 16.7971 mills for real estate. Board member William Getz refused to vote for the budget and said that as
The Bermudian Springs school board voted 8-1 to update its resource materials policy to reduce sexual content in district materials, a move supporters applaud but critics call a book ban. Policy 109 – Resource Materials was adopted March 14, 2006. Less than two pages long, the original guidelines include that materials “shall be suited to
The Conewago Valley school board received updates on its elementary school renovation projects during a study session on Monday evening. Anthony Colestock of Crabtree, Rohrbaugh and Associates apprised the board of the design status of Conewago Township Elementary and New Oxford Elementary schools. Since electing to pursue renovating the elementary schools, the board has heard
On Monday evening, the Bermudian Springs school board proposed a change to its Resource Materials Policy that would ban books that contain sexual content from district schools. The board also created a new committee to enforce the ban. The new policy would ban books that contain references to “sexual intercourse, masturbation, sadism, masochism, bestiality, fellatio,
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board heard updates regarding its comprehensive planning process, elementary school buildings, safety upgrades and more during a regular meeting on Monday evening. Dr. Brad Sterner, the assistant superintendent and Title IX coordinator for the district, said he recently took on the role of interim acting principal at Conewago
The Bermudian Springs school board spent a large portion of its meeting time this week addressing concerns about its proposed resource material policy changes as well as a draft resolution that generated “panic” in the district. The board held a nearly four-hour long caucus meeting on Monday to discuss its upcoming budget, curriculum committee and
The Conewago Valley school board said farewell to one of its elementary school principals during the board meeting on Monday evening. The board also approved a list of field trips and professional development experiences for students and staff, and while the list ultimately passed, one board member had a religious concern. One of the field
The Conewago Valley school board delayed the approval of its regular health and safety plan update until the February study session, when it will take more time to review and discuss it. During the board’s regular meeting on Monday evening, the agenda called for the board to approve its health and safety plan, which is
The Bermudian Springs school board debated the need of developing committees, including a proposed committee that could pre-approve book purchases for the school library, and heard possible tax increase scenarios during its caucus meeting on Monday evening. The school board held a caucus meeting on Monday, where the bulk of its discussion took place, and
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board welcomed three new members during its reorganization meeting on Monday evening. The board held a caucus meeting closely followed by a regular voting meeting. During the caucus meeting, superintendent Shane Hotchkiss explained the agenda items in detail, giving the board time to preview the topics and ask
The Conewago Valley school board welcomed five new members during its reorganization meeting on Monday evening. David T. Meckley and Meredith Miller (region one), Lindsay Krug (region two), and William Getz and April Swope (region three) were all sworn in as new members. Jeffrey Kindschuh was elected the board president while Eric Flickinger was voted
The Bermudian Springs school board said goodbye to outgoing members on Tuesday and prepared to welcome new ones. Heading into the second half of the school year, the board also elected to enroll in a USDA program to reduce school lunch debt. Finance The board held a caucus meeting on Monday evening and a regular
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley School Board accepted the resignation of a board member on Monday evening. Luke Crabill, the former representative for region one, turned in his resignation effective Nov. 2, according to Superintendent Sharon Perry. Crabill’s term extends through early December 2025, and his interim successor will hold the spot through the
The Bermudian Springs school board tabled a hotly-debated proposed bathroom policy after hearing from proponents from both sides of the argument on Monday and Tuesday evening. During the three-hour-long caucus meeting, several area residents voiced concerns about the proposed policy, “Policy 711: Use of Facilities by Students.” The proposed policy defines facilities as: “Any restroom,
The Conewago Valley school board received an update on its renovations and additions project during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. Superintendent Sharon Perry said she has communicated with Crabtree, Rorhbaugh & Associates, an architectural design firm, about the current status of the designs. While the board has plans to work on other buildings in
The Conewago Valley school board heard updates about the district’s plans for renovations and a newly-implemented positive behavior incentive system during its meeting on Monday evening. Superintendent Sharon Perry updated the board about the district’s eventual building renovations. Earlier this summer, the board decided against constructing new school buildings, opting instead to renovate and add
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board discussed policy updates during meetings on Monday and Tuesday, including the addition of a locker room and restroom policy designed to offer more privacy and accommodations. The board held a caucus meeting on Monday evening followed by a regular meeting on Tuesday night. Restroom, locker room policy
Conewago Valley School District took another step towards hiring a school security officer during the school board meeting on Monday evening. The board approved a job description for the school security officer (SSO). During the time for public comment, one individual questioned why the district would hire an SSO instead of looking into having police
The Bermudian Springs school board approved last-minute details during its meeting on Tuesday evening as the board prepared for the start of the 2023-24 school year. The board held a caucus meeting on Monday followed by a regular meeting on Tuesday evening. It spent a significant amount of its time Monday discussing upcoming policy changes.
The Conewago Valley school board approved its final 2023-24 school budget and supported a statewide push for free school meals during the board meeting on Monday evening. The district’s $75,377,800 budget for the 2023-24 school year was tentatively approved on May 8 but finalized during Monday’s meeting. The budget maintains a 1% income tax, 0.5%
New Oxford High School seniors celebrated the end of their school career in a commencement ceremony on Thursday evening. Faculty, administration, and students reminisced on memories spanning from kindergarten through the graduates’ senior year and voiced optimism for the future. Principal Christopher Bowman said he was grateful for everything the seniors contributed to the district
Seniors in Bermudian Springs School District celebrated their graduation ceremony on Thursday evening surrounded by friends, family, and supporters. During the ceremony, class president Amelia Peters thanked the school administration, faculty and staff, and students’ friends and families for their help. Peters noted that the students’ time at Bermudian Springs would help set the course
The Bermudian Springs school board approved its preliminary budget on Tuesday, but the details of a potential tax increase are still uncertain. The preliminary budget sets a tax increase at the Act One Index of 5.6%, a millage rate increase equivalent to 13.1636 mills. The final budget will not be approved until June. At that
The Conewago Valley school board hired a new principal and special education supervisor during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. Christina McLaughlin was approved as the new principal of Conewago Valley Intermediate School (CVIS). McLaughlin will begin on July 1. Lorrie Hrycek was hired as the supervisor of special education and student services. Hrycek will
During a feasibility study on Monday, the Conewago Valley school board directed its superintendent and the architectural firm it has contracted with to further explore renovating its schools rather than building a new facility. The district will also look more deeply into an audience member’s suggestion to pursue a modified version of its renovation plan.
The Bermudian Springs school board discussed a possible tax increase and setting up a comprehensive planning committee during two meetings this week. The board held a caucus meeting on Monday followed by a regular board meeting on Tuesday. On Tuesday, business manager Justin Peart offered the board a glimpse at its possible financial future if
The Conewago Valley school board eyed tax increases to cover budget shortfalls during its meeting on Monday evening. After reviewing the district’s finances and projected 2023-24 budget deficit, the board asked business manager Lori Duncan to bring more information about what a tax increase at the allowable index would look like. Duncan said the district
Community members expressed concern during a Conewago Valley School District meeting on Monday when district administration said a data point used for enrollment projections was mistakenly calculated. The corrected data is being run, and the district does not anticipate a large shift in projections. The school board held a back-to-back feasibility study and study session
The Conewago Valley school board filled its vacant position on Monday evening following a 7-0 vote. Beth Farnham was sworn in prior to the meeting, pending approval of the school board. Farnham’s term will expire this year. Farnham replaces Tara Bolton, who resigned. Safety and communications Matthew Muller, director of district safety and communications, said
The Conewago Valley school board brought in additional experts for Monday’s study session in response to requests from the community. The district began working on a feasibility study with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates in 2021 to gather data and decide whether to renovate or replace buildings. In addition to some buildings being old and having
Members of the Conewago Valley school community offered their feedback on possible district upgrades during a community forum on Monday as the school board continues to weigh options for building updates. The district began working with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates in 2021 to gather data and map possible scenarios. Four options are currently on the
The Conewago Valley school board is looking for a new member following the resignation of a board member on Monday. Tara Bolton, the former representative of Region Two, resigned effective Monday. The board approved Bolton’s resignation during its meeting Monday evening and immediately began discussing the process of finding someone to take her place. According
The Bermudian Springs school board created a curriculum committee during its meeting Tuesday evening following a long debate. The committee will act as another layer between the curriculum council and the broader school board. The board has spent other meetings debating whether to create the committee and what its purpose would be. During Tuesday’s meeting,
By Imari Scarbrough The Conewago Valley school board approved several administrative transfers and new hires during the board meeting Monday. The meeting was also the first for the new middle school principal and the last for the district’s assistant superintendent. Matthew Muller, principal of New Oxford Middle School, provided his final report in that role.
The Bermudian Springs school board accepted a late holiday gift during the regular board meeting on Tuesday when a church paid for the district’s outstanding food service debt. The topic of the donation initially came up during the board’s caucus meeting on Monday. Justin Peart, the district’s business manager, said Harvest Chapel in Abbottstown offered
The Bermudian Springs school board elected a president and vice president during back-to-back caucus and regular meetings on Monday evening. During the caucus meeting, the board reviewed the agenda for the shorter regular meeting. Soon afterwards, the board reelected Michael Wool as its president during the regular meeting. “Thank you, everyone,” Wool said. “It’s an
After less than a year in the role, Conewago Valley’s assistant superintendent will resign to take a job elsewhere. During the school board meeting on Monday, the board approved Dr. Robert Walker’s resignation, effective at the end of the day on Feb. 16. Walker was given the job of assistant superintendent in Conewago Valley on
The Conewago Valley school board approved hiring a new principal during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. Joshua Schaffer will begin working as the principal of New Oxford Middle School by Jan. 16, 2023 or once allowed by his previous employer, according to the board agenda. Schaffer will take the place of Matthew Muller, who
Responding to the increased prevalence of flags (such as the intersex pride flag) being displayed in classrooms, The Bermudian Springs school board spent a long caucus meeting on Monday debating whether to make its existing flag policy stricter. The conversation was continued by members of the public during the board’s meeting on Tuesday. Board member
A Bermudian Springs parent approached the school board on Tuesday evening demanding the district retrain its teachers after her child was allegedly exposed to allergens while in school in September. Sarah Nickey, a parent of a third-grade student, told the board last month that her child had to be treated at two hospitals after being
The Conewago Valley school board discussed its ongoing feasibility study for replacing or updating buildings during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. Superintendent Sharon Perry said the district should be prepared to have a feasibility study meeting with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates next month. The district is comparing scenarios for updating its buildings. “We’re targeting
Several community members addressed the Fairfield Area School board at its regular meeting on Monday Sep. 26 with concerns about the district’s bathroom policies. During the board’s regular meeting, board solicitor Gareth Pahowka gave a statement before public comment opened. “We understand there are some concerns about the district’s implementation of federally-mandated protections for transgender
The Fairfield Area school board approved a mask-optional health and safety plan during its meeting on Monday evening. The board typically streams its meetings on its YouTube channel, but the audio during Monday’s meeting was difficult to understand in many places due to some distortion. Superintendent Thomas Haupt helped fill in the gaps. Haupt said
The Conewago Valley school board heard promising updates from administration and school leaders during the board’s meeting on Monday evening. Administrators praised district staff for focusing on training and preparations for the upcoming school year over the summer. Christopher Bowman, principal of New Oxford High School, praised the custodial and office teams, saying the buildings
The Fairfield Area school board approved the hire of several more employees on Monday evening, helping put the district in a strong position to begin the 2022-23 school year. The board approved hiring a handful of new teachers, a middle school counselor, a part-time special education aide, a part-time office aid and a coordinator of
While state officials are worried about Pennsylvania’s ongoing teacher shortage, school representatives in Fairfield Area School District say their district is in good shape. During the Fairfield school board’s meeting on Monday evening, the board focused on preparations for the 2022-23 school year. Superintendent Thomas Haupt told the board he hoped it would approve adding
The Fairfield Area School District passed its final budget for the 2023-24 school year on Monday evening with no tax increases. The millage rate will remain at 11.1305. Even without a tax increase, the board still expects to have a surplus of $188,959. The approved budget includes revenues of $19,836,530 and expenditures of $19,647,571. While
By Imari Scarbrough The Bermudian Springs school board will not include any tax increases in its Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget following a close vote on Tuesday evening. The board discussed the pros and cons of including a tax increase in the budget, with concerns ranging from the problems of raising prices for residents on fixed
The Conewago Valley school board approved its final Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget during its meeting on Monday evening, passing a tax increase along with the budget. The $72,220,492 budget includes a 4.6% increase in real estate taxes, with the millage rate moving from 14.1993 to 14.8524. The 4.6 percent is the maximum allowed under the
The Fairfield Area school district is beginning the process of developing long-term plans for its curriculum, training, facilities and more. During the school board’s meeting on Monday evening, Superintendent Thomas Haupt gave a state of the district speech which also served as an opportunity for him to share his vision for the future. Haupt said
As the graduates of Fairfield Area High School prepared to accept their diplomas during their graduation ceremony on June 1, speakers focused on the students’ perseverance through the challenges of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Honey K. Strosnider, the class vice president, commended the students for their work and thanked the community that supported the students.
As Bermudian Springs High School celebrated its graduation ceremony on Friday evening, seniors reminisced about their school years while contemplating what their futures might hold. During his speech, valedictorian Ethan Beachy fondly recalled his time at Bermudian Springs. “As a student throughout high school, middle school and even elementary school, I looked forward to the
Although the weather was not auspicious during the ceremony, the futures of the New Oxford High School seniors who graduated on Thursday evening certainly are. Before the graduates accepted their diplomas, staff, faculty and fellow students reminded them that change is inevitable. The graduating seniors were encouraged to welcome change while never forgetting who they
The Fairfield Area School District has a high turnover rate, but Superintendent Thomas Haupt says it’s his plan to fix it. Haupt, who began working at the district in January, said the high turnover rates occur largely in “very key leadership positions.” He pointed out that the special education supervisor will be the fourth in
The Conewago Valley School District has included a substantial tax increase in its proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. District Business Manager Lori Duncan said the district can balance its budget with a millage of 14.8525, representing a 4.6 percent increase from the current rate. The rate is the maximum allowed under the state’s Act 1