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Joe said the report compares district testing trends from 2003 to 2024 and highlights changes since the 2019 pre-pandemic baseline. He told the board a local headline — \"data shows that high school testing below grade level\" — could be misinterpreted because the report compares current scores to 2019 levels rather than asserting districts are below expected grade level. Joe said Lewisburg’s 2024 results remain well above the national average: he cited the district as about 2.38 grade levels above the national average in math and 2.44 grade levels above the national average in reading.

Joe said that while the district’s scores fell from high points in earlier years and have not fully returned to the 2017–2019 peak, the change does not mean the district’s students are below grade level. He said he sent a letter to the Daily Item’s editor to request correction and context, and he urged caution in interpreting the report’s maps and axis scales.

Board members thanked the superintendent for the clarification and noted the presentation shows the district is above the national average while recognizing there is work to do to regain earlier peaks.

The superintendent’s remarks were informational; no formal action was taken.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4.10.2025 LASD School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Joe presented data from the Education Recovery Scorecard (Harvard/Stanford) and told the board a recent newspaper headline—\"data shows that high school testing below grade level\"—could be misread; he said district scores remain several grade levels above the national average though they declined from 2019 peaks.","taxTitle","Lewisburg Area SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",56515,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076451,"Lewisburg high school adds Algebra II for ninth grade and new electives for 2025–26",395,3555000,3950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2969600-06e8e8e2832ec1c52e663e2146f35e2b&start=3555&end=3950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2969600-06e8e8e2832ec1c52e663e2146f35e2b/thumbnail_3555000.jpg","/articles/6076451/Pennsylvania/Lewisburg-high-school-adds-Algebra-II-for-ninth-grade-and-new-electives-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076451-97baa6711941f096f0d81e1fe21c7f13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157537&Signature=P0kG7ZFw3vXCaTMXjDnzO2XKoFcFm~F7HFFFGfWjqi76PMeI5hoSRExRCU7m2vI62eqIlsnu9aQ6jd-YLbcmkKVRRgNqbdlBM-QMUeZ3cGC6fpDZfho9QZb8zxb8rjSBN0lKkD4SN5d97VObB0SQBNl2swzGvhxCoPX5awXOdKpyDYAQQhdC0OwzGo5DMhaqL~L6GvhH3ajx3NEH3agedAkCWf5LDu88sHYU0MdTkvAqMny3bknkyihjUDkplCemLQJI-4FTPX6g4kLt~m9Sf8lLbRpV8VQWBbWeqH8aWgAfr8BDDc8KiGS28~~ZtVf6NT3gzv5Y6RxorlBsOTEoNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators presented proposed course offerings for the 2025–26 high-school schedule at the April 10 meeting, including an Algebra II option targeted to ninth graders and new elective additions.

The administration described Algebra II (grade 9) as a change to address students advancing more quickly through the middle-school math sequence; the geometry course previously offered to ninth graders will be adjusted accordingly. For students completing Algebra II in ninth grade, administrators outlined potential follow-up courses such as advanced algebra and trigonometry or college-algebra/precalculus pathways.

New elective additions listed for 2025–26 included Creative Writing II (prerequisite: Creative Writing I), Culinary Arts II (an extension of existing culinary programming including baking and pastry), and Digital Art (to be added as the art department’s new elective with a prerequisite of Graphic Design). The course “News in a Changing Climate” remained listed but did not run this year due to insufficient enrollment; the administration kept it on the books as an option.

Personal Finance will move from a 0.25-credit offering to a 0.5-credit course to align with a state standard mandate; the administration said that change prompted removal of the shorter High School Seminar and the Surviving the Real World course from next year’s offerings to avoid overlap and to free schedule space.

Administrators asked the board to note these are proposed offerings; final sections depend on student scheduling and enrollment following the board’s approval of course listings and subsequent scheduling work by counselors and building principals.","District administrators presented proposed 2025–26 high-school course changes including Algebra II for ninth grade, Creative Writing II, Culinary Arts II, Digital Art and a credit change for Personal Finance; the board was told personal finance move aligns with a state standard.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076456,"Board approves asbestos floor and playground contracts, passes consent agenda",130,3364000,3494000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2969600-06e8e8e2832ec1c52e663e2146f35e2b&start=3364&end=3494","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2969600-06e8e8e2832ec1c52e663e2146f35e2b/thumbnail_3364000.jpg","/articles/6076456/Pennsylvania/Board-approves-asbestos-floor-and-playground-contracts-passes-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076456-bb75918a5dabdf004d0b56c8542c1334/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157537&Signature=WrFzw~Vycs8bDimF0scuepWj-YqZR~H~0u9jG3-N-lr8cNYsWgXfxSQw~iBbAETTibeqHvPdb0R-NntnoGqbJ-pVRYGnTrW-Y49jGhg5v~6zWagHDWjIV07enBp58tICYSuEe5fqzLZGGEzZAN~r6aNIj6PrbBc35WABKiRk4bTigQkl9f6jgb5O66CO1rTqTWvEhVb-HcetXirdfXauHXkpuDAXvFbQKBwzIodNz0xE-Cis1eRwFDIrPNScnpXoJ-Upw6x7g1r169dortH~5XqrgtgRlMc1S5wZIzJQ7sP7VvHWukK1YQUkHfk1Vf1EJSY9mxUpqA1o5wX2vnKWnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its April 10 meeting the Lewisburg Area School District Board approved multiple consent and capital items brought during the regular agenda.

Asbestos-floor remediation at the middle school: The board indicated the low bidder was recommended and moved to approve awarding the contract to the low bidder (Forrester). The motion to approve was moved by Ms. Singer and seconded by Dr. Greer. A roll-call vote followed; the meeting record lists the following yes votes: Doctor Jablonski; Missus Grubbs; Miss Lyons; Doctor Madison; Mister Fetzer; Doctor Graham; Doctor Grant; Miss Hejnos; Mister Heath; Doctor Devonski. The clerk announced “Motion carried.”

Kelly Playground Asphalt Replacement: The board approved the Kelly playground asphalt replacement to be completed this summer. The motion was moved by Ms. Krauss and seconded by Doctor Graham. A roll-call vote followed; the meeting record shows affirmative votes from the assembled trustees and the chair announced the motion carried.

Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda, which included a revised personnel report. The motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Doctor Maddis and seconded by Ms. Krause; a roll-call vote recorded a majority of yes votes and the item passed.

Each of the above items was presented as part of the regular agenda and will proceed to contract administration and scheduling for summer work as indicated by district staff. The meeting record did not show any defeated motions on these agenda items.","The Lewisburg Area School District board approved two summer construction contracts — asbestos floor remediation at the middle school and Kelly playground asphalt replacement — and approved the consent agenda including a revised personnel report.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076461,"Lewisburg Area SD budget update shows $86,000 shortfall; board weighs tax scenarios and three proposed staff additions",285,962000,1247000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2969600-06e8e8e2832ec1c52e663e2146f35e2b&start=962&end=1247","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2969600-06e8e8e2832ec1c52e663e2146f35e2b/thumbnail_962000.jpg","/articles/6076461/Pennsylvania/Lewisburg-Area-SD-budget-update-shows-86000-shortfall-board-weighs-tax-scenarios-and-three-proposed-staff-additions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076461-db7b5092b131f54b9ef2da3e5ea9933c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157538&Signature=EAW-FxiBbO8-FD~YgaIgTd1mfrqiG921XXKdjMW5iC6oKO5Zcvw8OULGMuyTTaoXWLNE6ConcFqdrM0btjEdktaNHPSnueKZvupPtAgsEUFNAry3GJfnCv6XPi7es5m8J3iWAUb7l-QaF~nEP0mWjF7ytH8WoaV-ZyPRTUvQeaxACf1cQaiRSoIk3UkZruZjRlIWvOY1CbqJK9caIDkiW0bIlF~BAZxpk8MXoY2kSDMfVeLyjxoQuqP9fDZ1LOG-73qjSePPXmJ6Rh5RCttSYViusJ0FBYRMnF1OgcbuSPSsaWaII4x~rUB~st0ZKRCSeSwzspVuzfG2cJfzc6YTpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District business staff presented the Lewisburg Area School District’s budget update on April 10 and outlined scenarios for property-tax changes tied to capital transfers and three recommended new staff positions.

The presenter reported preliminary fiscal 2025 figures: revenues of $44,000,006.95 and expenses that initially left a projected deficit of about $211,000. Subsequent updates to revenues and expenses — including a $50,000 billing adjustment, a $51,000 increase in basic education funding from the state, an added $103,007.34 for a block grant, and higher costs for insurance and utilities — reduced the shortfall. The presenter said a projected 12% market-driven increase in general-liability insurance will add about $35,000, and electricity capacity-charge changes will add about $45,000. After those updates the presenter said, “that brings our new deficit to $86,001.57.”

The presenter reviewed four tax-scenario options that vary the general-fund transfer to capital projects (the item described in the presentation as a transfer out of the general fund to a capital account). Using three proposed additional staff and a $500,000 capital transfer, the presenter said the tax increase would be 3.4%. Reducing the capital transfer to $400,000 would lower the increase to 2.95%; $300,000 would yield 2.45%; and $200,000 would yield about 1.97%. The presenter said the board could balance the budget at a 3% tax increase by transferring $415,000 instead of $500,000.

The three positions the administration presented as additions were described in the meeting as: an additional special-education teacher, a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA), and a position to backfill middle-school science (noted as a backfill associated with the principal’s teaching assignment). The presenter and trustees discussed uncertainty factors that could affect final figures, including final state basic-education funding and property-assessment changes, and noted a potential longer-term budget impact from proposed cyber-charter reforms.

Board members discussed preferred thresholds and asked staff to prepare the scenarios for the May 8 meeting, where trustees will review the proposed budget and may vote on the preliminary budget; the presenter noted a final budget vote is scheduled for June 12. No formal budget vote occurred at the April 10 meeting.","District business staff updated the board on the preliminary budget and presented tax-increase scenarios tied to a $500,000 capital transfer and three proposed staff positions; trustees discussed options and set a May timeline for a proposed budget vote.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6076466,"Lackawanna College pitches $100-per-credit dual-enrollment option to Lewisburg Area SD",0,2784000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2969600-06e8e8e2832ec1c52e663e2146f35e2b&start=2784&end=2784","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2969600-06e8e8e2832ec1c52e663e2146f35e2b/thumbnail_2784000.jpg","/articles/6076466/Pennsylvania/Lackawanna-College-pitches-100-per-credit-dual-enrollment-option-to-Lewisburg-Area-SD","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076466-4e1c458cdcc69dd11284ca943ded7547/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157538&Signature=SuaISgRTQ9D23G3rS34C0934fbOzvu5bct3lFO4L5sfPPjk-119M9G17O7aogN1goRUWwZM2fpU7xz6ZsZSVQQA9wVRi8YAtUrDvLeEKORxeCuUH29jIl8WlR-mLoN0QxrRx3eHVZ1xy1QWrO1EwJkrTTk6fd4N-hoDhYxpCYdR3PG27WG8nGegOGzWbMtYxe-aEzXtkNAvP~4r-YJVWcpPhQxgRqt8Eq0j7mY1W70yHnVSVppryUqT3vyxq-HI~GquhnfXXh4gMPYFJRNVHLdMy-EkkhzsCjxCu-Gp7nJP1gm6hKuqGJKAyFSn8fuALyoxeic9HqzzC1rzzg90R7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative of Lackawanna College presented a proposal to the Lewisburg Area School District on April 10 describing the college’s dual-enrollment, pre-college program and pricing.

The presenter said the college charges $100 per credit for students in the program and noted that, “last year we serviced 271 students” who together took 3,599 credits. The presenter added that a student in the program typically took about 13 credits, which the presenter calculated would cost a family about $1,300 for a semester of college-level credits under the $100-per-credit rate.

The presentation framed the program as a cost-saving option compared with a typical full-time Lackawanna College semester tuition, which the presenter described as “right around $9,200.” The presenter said credits earned through Lackawanna are accredited and transferable and that the college has partnership agreements with dozens of high schools across Pennsylvania; the presenter stated the college currently maintains agreements with about 79 schools.

Board members asked about delivery options, timing and how in-school classes would be matched to college equivalents. In response the presenter described several delivery models: online sections offered each semester (with two sessions per semester), in-school classes where the college evaluates a high-school course’s syllabus and assessments to declare equivalency, and students traveling to a campus location for courses. The presenter said schools do not have to offer a formal dual-enrollment program for students to participate, but an agreement must be in place for students to access the $100-per-credit rate.

The presenter gave student examples: one cohort began in the second half of sophomore year and will graduate from Lackawanna College with college credit the spring they graduate high school; the presenter said their own daughter accumulated 30 college credits before finishing high school. The presenter also described a scholarship arrangement whereby funds invested in dual-enrollment at Lackawanna can be returned to the student as a scholarship toward future enrollment at Lackawanna.

No board action, motion or vote was recorded on the proposal at the meeting. Board members asked follow-up questions about summer offerings, the split between online and in-person sections, and whether students could take a class without enrolling for dual-enrollment credit; the presenter said summer was offered at the same per-credit rate and that taking a class without college credit was permitted.

The district will determine any next steps and whether to pursue a formal agreement with Lackawanna College in subsequent meetings.","A Lackawanna College representative outlined a dual-enrollment program that the college says served 271 local high-school students last year and offers credits at $100 each; the board asked about delivery modes, timing and transferability but took no formal action.","actionData","errors"]

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