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The Colonial School District is investing $2.47 million in new roofs for Plymouth White Marsh High School and Plymouth Elementary, ensuring a brighter future for students!

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Colonial School District approves $2.47 million in Phase 2 roofing contracts
The Colonial School District board approved two Phase 2 roofing contracts — $840,000 for Plymouth White Marsh High School and $1,632,729 for Plymouth Elementary — scheduled to begin after the 2025–26 school year and finish before the 2026–27 school year.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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The North Pocono School District Board has made significant moves by securing a new superintendent contract until 2029 and committing over $2.36 million to essential roof restoration!

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North Pocono board approves superintendent contract, major facilities contracts and budget measures
At its Jan. 14 meeting the North Pocono School District board unanimously approved a superintendent contract through 2029, accepted a roof-restoration bid exceeding $2.36 million, conditionally awarded a solar project, adopted Policy 805.3 on weapons authorization and approved routine personnel and finance items.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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The Penncrest Board has kicked off a transformative journey with the "Penncrest Rising" initiative, aiming to reshape the district through expert audits and community input.

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Penncrest board authorizes 'Penncrest Rising' planning initiative
The Penncrest Board of School Directors voted to authorize Phase 1 of a districtwide planning initiative called Penncrest Rising, instructing administration to issue RFPs for modular audits across academics, special education, transportation, operations, athletics/arts and long‑term finance.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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Bearcat Cyber Academy is not just growing in enrollment; it's revolutionizing student support with a new mentor model and a dedicated Cyber Cafe aimed at boosting attendance and course completion!

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Bearcat Cyber Academy reports enrollment gains, new mentor model and uptick in attendance
Principal Leah Hilliard told the board the Bearcat Cyber Academy has grown enrollment, is recovering students from outside cyber charters and is using a mentor model, in-person Cyber Cafe and automated alerts to raise attendance toward an 80% target.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Gateway School District is taking a proactive stance on student privacy by pushing for stronger AI data safeguards and forming a Technology Advisory Council to tackle evolving tech challenges.

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Gateway School District board pushes for stronger AI data safeguards, plans advisory council
At a Jan. 13 study session, board members urged elevating some administrative AI rules to policy level, stressed FERPA and data-security contract provisions, and proposed a Technology Advisory Council and expert consultations to help draft robust, reviewable guidance.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is gearing up for a pivotal discussion on a $164 million capital-improvement plan that could redefine its facilities and community priorities.

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Wallingford-Swarthmore leaders revisit $164 million capital cap, schedule architects'community meetings
Superintendent Dr. Johnson told the finance and facilities committee Jan. 20 the board-approved $164,000,000 capital authorization is an "up to" cap and previewed KCBA architect and CHA assessments; KCBA will present design updates Feb. 23 and the district will hold a community priorities meeting March 5 before a March 17 scope-and-cost review.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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The Keystone Central School District is shaking things up with a series of important policy updates that could reshape the future of education in Pennsylvania!

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Keystone Central SD policy committee advances wide-ranging policy updates to first read
The policy committee elected Chris Scaff interim chair and forwarded multiple policy updates — covering exemptions from instruction, attendance/truancy, school security, extracurricular reporting, social media and procurement thresholds — to a first read at the full board.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Gateway School District faces a critical decision on a controversial five-year bus contract that could cost taxpayers millions—will they move forward or hit the brakes?

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Gateway board debates five-year bus contract extension with Student Transportation of America; motion to table fails
Board members discussed a proposed five-year extension with Student Transportation of America that would raise district transportation costs by about $2.26 million over five years; a motion to table the contract until a new board could review it failed in a roll call.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Mount Lebanon School District faces a staggering $4.2 million budget shortfall for 2026-27 if property tax rates don’t increase.

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Mount Lebanon board reviews preliminary 2026–27 budget, schedules Act 1 opt-out vote
Administrators presented a preliminary 2026–27 budget showing a $4,238,385 shortfall if the district holds millage flat; the board was told it may adopt an Act 1 opt-out resolution on Jan. 26 to certify a tax increase ceiling of 4.1%.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Pennsylvania schools are facing significant changes, from new literacy reporting requirements to the mandatory FAFSA completion for high schoolers starting in 2026—are you ready for the impact?

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District reviews state code changes: structured‑literacy timeline, Safe2Say updates, FAFSA requirement and Act 44 notification rule
Superintendent and assistant superintendent outlined highlights from the Pennsylvania fiscal code and Public School Code changes, including structured‑literacy reporting, Safe2Say timelines, new FAFSA expectations for high schoolers and Act 44 (effective Jan. 5, 2026) widening weapon‑reporting obligations to stakeholders.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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January 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Garnet Valley School District is taking legal action over a controversial ruling that could silence the roar of school spirit at athletic events—what's really at stake?

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Solicitor: Garnet Valley School District files action over athletic-field amplification restriction
Township solicitor reported the Garnet Valley School District filed a "DEC action" challenging a Dec. 2023 zoning hearing board decision that restricted amplification at proposed athletic fields; the complaint raises whether that decision conflicts with the township noise disturbance ordinance (chapter 124).
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January 17, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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The Southern York County School District faces a $4.6 million budget deficit while approving vital contracts and grants to address immediate needs and future growth.

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Board updates budget outlook; approves multiple contracts, grants and capital steps
Board received a budget update showing an estimated $4.6M deficit without a tax increase, authorized fund‑balance uses and several contracts including a $821,319 sewer contract and a title search for district land; also approved grants and vendor agreements including Project Lead The Way ($10,000) and FMX.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Delaware Valley School District's recent audit reveals a clean bill of financial health, including an impressive revenue surplus of over $800,000 and significant transfers to capital reserves!

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Auditor: Delaware Valley SD posts clean 2024–25 audit, modest surplus and transfers to capital reserve
Auditor Paul Murphy presented an unmodified ("clean") opinion on Delaware Valley SD's 2024–25 financial statements, reporting an $809,008.98 revenue surplus, $1,183,755 in underspent expenditures, and board-approved transfers of $3,591,007.55 into capital reserve; the audit will be on the board agenda for acceptance Thursday.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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Parents are demanding action after a troubling meeting revealed serious lapses in special education services and a leaked IEP that put students at risk.

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Parents press Delaware Valley school board over special-education failures and a leaked IEP
Parents at the Delaware Valley School District meeting accused administrators of lapses in special-education services and a student IEP being emailed to the wrong family; trustees pledged roundtables and a possible technical fix to protect IEPs.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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The Eastern York SD board has rejected a budget increase from York High School of Technology, citing transportation costs as the main hurdle.

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Board rejects York High School of Technology budget increase after transportation concerns
The Eastern York SD board voted down a proposed budget increase from York High School of Technology (item 8.5), with several members saying added transportation runs pushed the request above the district index and Act 1 guidance.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Gateway School District officials reveal that proposed charter funding reforms could slash special education costs by nearly $12,000 per student!

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Gateway SD officials say cyber-charter reform could cut special-education charter costs by about $12,000 per student
Board members discussed preliminary state budget numbers and a cyber charter reform that staff say could reduce the district's per-student special-education charter charge from about $42,184 to roughly $29,000; officials cautioned figures are estimates pending comptroller review.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Haverford Township School District is celebrating a top 4% ranking in Pennsylvania while unveiling ambitious plans for academic excellence and community engagement!

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District touts top-4% statewide ranking while outlining multi-year strategic and comprehensive plans
District leaders told the board Haverford ranks in the top 4% of Pennsylvania districts on state assessments and presented linked strategic and three-year comprehensive plans with goals on academic excellence, belonging, social-emotional growth and civic engagement.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Taxpayers are fuming as a school board faces pressure to address a Vice Principal's 4.5-month absence while still collecting a paycheck!

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Public commenter presses board for action on Vice Principal Jarski; board cites due process, expects report
During public comment at the Jan. 14 meeting, Mr. McDavid said Vice Principal Jarski has been off for 4.5 months and urged termination; the board said the individual is entitled to due process, is awaiting a state police report, and expects an update next week followed by a potential special meeting to address the vacancy.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Three top firms are vying to transform East High Elementary's HVAC system, promising energy savings and innovative solutions—who will win the board's approval?

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Three firms pitch East High HVAC overhaul; board to select contractor Jan. 27
Three ESCO/general-contractor teams — McClure Company, Quandl and SiteLogic — presented competing approaches for a large HVAC renovation at East High Elementary, each promising oversight, warranties and grant help; the board plans to pick one firm at its Jan. 27 meeting.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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York County School of Technology is pushing for a 6.7% tuition hike, raising Central York's payment to $2 million—find out what's driving these rising costs!

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York Tech requests 6.7% tuition increase; Central York officials cite transportation costs and added buses
York County School of Technology has requested a 6.7% increase in tuition from partner districts (Central York's payment rising from $1.8 million to $2.0 million). The district cited rising special‑education costs, insurance, salaries and planned bus additions; presenters said state PDE subsidy reimbursement for the home district is about 50%.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:42 AM
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The Coatesville Area School District's finance committee is making bold moves to secure budget stability and enhance education with new personal finance teacher positions for students!

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Finance committee advances 2026–27 budget posture, approves grants and staffing items to full board
The finance committee recommended a budget resolution to stay within the adjusted Act 1 index (4.5%), advanced acceptance of the Ready to Learn block grant for planning uses, approved appraisal services for tax appeals and recommended creation of up to two personal finance teacher positions to meet a new statewide graduation requirement.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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The Colonial School District is facing a $3.8 million budget shortfall for 2026-27, prompting critical discussions on tax increases and fund allocation strategies.

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Colonial SD finance committee flags $3.8M hole in first look at 2026-27 budget
Finance staff told the committee a preliminary 2026-27 budget projects $165M in revenue against $168.9M in expenditures, leaving a roughly $3.8M gap the district plans to address by a 3.5% tax-index increase, use of fund balance, or a combination; special education costs and enrollment growth are leading expense drivers.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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Colonial School District is seeing impressive academic growth despite some dips in proficiency, but targeted interventions are paving the way for an even stronger future.

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Colonial SD leaders cite mixed test results, strong growth and expanded equity work in curriculum update
Administrators presented Colonial School Districtmiddle- and high-school benchmark and Keystone/PSSA results Jan. 12, highlighting strong growth measures (several groups posted large gains) alongside subgroup gaps in ELA; district outlined targeted interventions, new science standards implementation, and equity/belonging initiatives tied to school improvement plans.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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The Coatesville Area School District is taking a significant step towards a new North Brandywine Middle School with a proposed project cost of over $96 million!

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Coatesville committee moves Act 34 notice for new North Brandywine Middle School; sets maximum project and building costs
The operations committee recommended that the Coatesville Area School District publish an Act 34 public‑hearing notice for a new North Brandywine Middle School and adopt a resolution setting a maximum project cost of $96,202,044 and a maximum building cost of $57,522,490; the recommendation is to send the advertisement to the board for final action.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:57 AM