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Key votes and outcomes (each motion carried unless noted):

- Payment of bills (agenda item 4.1): Motion to pay general fund bills totaling $3,168,843.93 passed by roll call (6–0).

- Personnel approvals and retirements (agenda items 5.1–5.8): Motions to approve recommended hires and retirements passed (6–0).

- Insurance and job descriptions (6.1–6.2): Renewal of PSBA Insurance Trust service agreement (unemployment compensation programming) and updated technology job descriptions approved (6–0).

- Consent professional services and special-education contracts (8.1–8.4): Renewals and service agreements for deaf/hard-of-hearing services, occupational/physical therapy addendum, tuition waivers and summer hours for related-service staff approved (6–0).

- Technology purchases and leases (9.1–9.7): The board approved security camera and door access installation at 2620 Westview Drive ($63,570.54), purchases of multiple 86‑inch interactive displays (total FY25–26 capital commitments of $211,104 and an additional FY24–25 capital purchase of $32,985) and multi-year leases for student and staff devices with Dell Financial Services (annual costs listed in agenda). The technology package passed by roll call (6–0).

- Operations and facilities (10.1–10.8): Approvals included LED screens rental for the Class of 2025 graduation, district purchasing through BCIU bids, trash removal via Republic Services and authorization for Crabtree, Warbar & Associates to prepare bid documents for additions and renovations to Southern Middle School; the operations block passed (6–0). Administration said the board will review bids and vote on contract awards later.

- Proposed final budget and related items (11.1–11.3): The board approved the proposed final 2025–26 general fund budget and related agreements (Skyward Finance migration and Mile2 consulting) for posting and review (6–0). The proposed budget sets the district millage at 31.8 mills for public display; final adoption is scheduled for June 9.

- Teaching and learning contracts and programs (12.1–12.8): Approvals included the summer credit-recovery program, multiple student-teacher affiliation agreements (Kutztown University, Eastern University), a dual-enrollment agreement with Reading Area Community College and a variety of professional-development and support contracts; all passed by roll call (6–0).

- Policy adoption (13.2): The board adopted Policy 6.22 (capital assets) on final reading (6–0).

- Donations (7.1): The board accepted donations including $12,104 from Performance Toyota Volvo for track uniforms and a $1,000 memorial donation for a Green Valley campus green‑zone project; motion passed (voice/roll call as noted on agenda).

Solicitor’s announcement: The board’s solicitor, Mr. Moravich, announced a minor contract-dollar adjustment on agenda item 11.2 (Skyward migration) to reflect a corrected student-population calculation; staff attached the revised figures to the agenda.

What this means: The votes move the district forward on capital-equipment refreshes, classroom technology, student services contracts and next steps on construction bidding. Most approvals were unanimous among the six members present; three members were absent from the meeting.

Ending: Administrators said many of the approved contracts and purchases will be implemented over the summer and that specific construction awards will return to the board for separate approval after the bid process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wilson School District Board Meeting 5/5/2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 5 meeting the Wilson School Board approved payments, personnel actions, service contracts, technology leases and other routine operational items; key votes included payment of bills for $3,168,843.93, technology leases with Dell, and authorizations to purchase interactive displays and security camera installations.","taxTitle","Wilson SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",72585,"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},6560254,"Wilson students win state HOSA honors; MiniThon raises $100,108 for 4 Diamonds",840,1104000,1944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3511958-1d3fccbb5f845a4da9d1f5bd8a2fe936&start=1104&end=1944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3511958-1d3fccbb5f845a4da9d1f5bd8a2fe936/thumbnail_1104000.jpg","/articles/6560254/Pennsylvania/Wilson-students-win-state-HOSA-honors-MiniThon-raises-100108-for-4-Diamonds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560254-774b6802040500462d82494a2a8c60ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071329&Signature=Z6nyTkuX9dZFQoSNB2aIvqRBZrPPGymCEPiiIpUcTnR64ztQIhZqJGT-rTKnneXaR9xJ3QFtL9R1qq9QcmOCGZhlBeDPGBGAQIzKPMo8Ui68G8aUR4rJvJ-83vsYrKNu8tG7z7qrekkJuIymCPzIv0fU3Wp0N4xrirFXW~NeV1GSw34gHOAtdkh9k8Gue2msQoxlZqG~B6RKz1Ei8KSebbuMIeTAi6u3iekHtoO0yJ9nxWlG21Qc-QdslYXrFVt0o8RGhV3x7Kl3dsN0eDV4ZEe2eN0R85C26nwQETlnsy0aDs-v74QSAD1SQGt3W3rr4rDdb1pBQeRrz622qwpqDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students and advisors from Wilson High School presented two community updates at the May 5 Wilson School District board meeting: the district’s first HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) chapter reported a state-level competitive win, and the high school’s MiniThon leaders reported more than $100,000 raised for pediatric cancer support.

HOSA presentation: Ms. Petrus, who introduced the newly formed HOSA chapter, said the club sent 16 students to the Pennsylvania State Leadership Conference — the district’s first year competing. She said the team advanced through preliminary rounds and that senior Sondora Shridhar earned first place in the research-poster competition; Ms. Petrus presented Shridhar with her state first‑place medal at the school. \"They made us proud as Wilson students,\" Ms. Petrus told the board.

MiniThon report: Student leaders Julia Trickett, McKenna Peacock and Andrew Borneman summarized the yearlong MiniThon effort, listing captains and volunteer leaders and describing community fundraisers that preceded the overnight dance marathon on Feb. 28, 2025. The students reported a final total of $100,108.25 raised for the 4 Diamonds Foundation, which supports pediatric cancer care linked to Penn State’s THON.

MiniThon leaders gave examples of how the organization uses funds, citing metrics reported by 4 Diamonds: 2,862 hours of music therapy, 668 hours of child life services, 22 months to maintain research equipment, 501 days for a clinical nutritionist and 100 days for a social‑work team, among other uses. The student leaders thanked the school district, teacher advisors — including Mr. Rafoff and Mrs. Mikula — community sponsors and a tech crew led by Jacob Ferrera for supporting the overnight event. They also announced student leaders chosen to run next year’s MiniThon.

Why it matters: The HOSA accomplishment highlights emerging career-pathway programming at Wilson High School and qualifies a student to advance toward national HOSA competitions. MiniThon’s six-figure fundraising shows sustained community support and directs money to hospital-based services for children with cancer.

Speakers and attribution: The presentation and fundraising report were made by advisor Ms. Petrus and student leaders Julia Trickett, McKenna Peacock and Andrew Borneman; the board recognized their work and thanked students and volunteers.

Ending: The board thanked the students and their advisors, noting the HOSA chapter and MiniThon as examples of expanded extracurricular and career-readiness opportunities in the district.","Wilson High School students placed at the state HOSA leadership conference and the school's MiniThon student organizers reported raising $100,108.25 for the 4 Diamonds Foundation at a 12‑hour overnight event.",{"_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},6560259,"Wilson School District board approves proposed $154.8 million 2025–26 budget, sets proposed millage at 31.8 mills",2156,2410000,4566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3511958-1d3fccbb5f845a4da9d1f5bd8a2fe936&start=2410&end=4566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3511958-1d3fccbb5f845a4da9d1f5bd8a2fe936/thumbnail_2410000.jpg","/articles/6560259/Pennsylvania/Wilson-School-District-board-approves-proposed-1548-million-202526-budget-sets-proposed-millage-at-318-mills","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560259-1c70700ba5fc8cf0b8a4b45f65616ea1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071329&Signature=kuMxIwwXheiO9pRPm6TBu3zElYHYVpCrzo8ywidYHnMEId6thNcab0w7O5~MqwdTv1TmWGWAJ0ACYtvGSWCOXQUWbyW3cAQRec6suiVE-~ItWyuev60hZ3hjioWe4Ll-bBG-uozXebw60kRLf6RuFdDeWnvsaV16iexFX9c0-Fu99~ubuJ09jrJIE7cB1iS9JHNHhSqzjoO2YE6ZZjk26U1ExxilBlD3T7x7ynRf4gXIKOHjC-II7GpvY3f2yuVFtPisFotvlJOpnNg5Dj5XFnpybatdQcliwxQuSW3ABUZf~nBetPeE1zQ-1c-JFSbEys04KkKTTasgIVo2iTtKkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wilson School District Board of School Directors on May 5 approved a proposed final 2025–26 general fund budget of $154,800,000 and set a proposed real estate millage of 31.8 mills, placing the budget on public display before a scheduled final adoption vote on June 9.

The budget presentation, led by Finance Director Ms. Schlossman and co-presented by Superintendent Dr. Trickett, showed total budgeted revenues of $145,900,000 and total expenditures (including a $3,000,000 budgetary reserve) of $154,800,000, leaving a gap to be covered by use of fund balance and committed reserves. The district plans to use about $5,900,000 of fund balance (including $400,000 in equipment-committed fund balance and $5,500,000 in committed PESERS-related reserves) to balance the plan.

Why it matters: The budget funds staff, services and two construction phase-in allocations while maintaining a reserve and responding to rising costs for benefits and special education. Ms. Schlossman told the board the district intentionally included a $3,000,000 budgetary reserve — an increase from long-standing practice — to cover vacancy assumptions and potential real estate tax appeal refunds.

Board and staff outlined key figures and drivers. The budget contains a 3.49% salary increase negotiated in the Wilson Education Association contract and adds 21 full-time-equivalent teaching and learning positions to respond to enrollment growth. The district reported an enrollment near 6,531 students and projected growth of roughly 280 students over five years. Special education now represents about 21% of enrollment, staff said.

Benefits and debt pressures were cited as major cost drivers. The district’s state pension (PESERS) rate is budgeted at 34% and health insurance through the county consortium was forecasted to rise about 9.9% for 2025–26. The budget also assumes an annualized debt service of roughly $11.4 million (about 8% of the budget) after planning to issue additional debt to finance construction; administrators said raising the annual debt service slightly could reduce overall interest costs and shorten the repayment window.

The budget includes $1.9 million in the phase‑in for the district’s Phase 2 construction work and a $400,000 addition to that phase in 2025–26. Dr. Trickett said the board will separate bid packages for Southern Middle School and Lincoln Park projects and that Crabtree, Warbar & Associates will be authorized to issue bids so the district can return to the board with recommended contract awards. \"The board will have an opportunity after the bids have been received... to have another vote,\" Dr. Trickett said.

State and local revenue context: The budget assumes full implementation of Governor Shapiro’s proposed budget figures for basic and special education subsidies and includes a projected increase in state gaming funds; administrators said the district’s allocation of gaming funds rose by about $300,000 and the homestead/farmstead relief amount will be $290 per eligible property. Administrators also noted uncertainty around cyber charter funding; the board earlier adopted a resolution calling for a flat $10,000 tuition rate for cyber charters at the state level to reduce local costs.

Board action and next steps: The board approved the proposed final budget, 6–0. The approved proposal will be posted in PDE format on the district website for public inspection; administrators said adjustments could be made before the board’s June 9 final-adoption vote if new information (state budget decisions, tax-base appeals) warrants changes.

Budget highlights and clarifications posted by staff:
- Revenues (proposed): $145,900,000.
- Expenditures (excluding budgetary reserve): $151,800,000; total budget including reserve: $154,800,000.
- Fund balance applied: $5,900,000 (comprised of $400,000 equipment‑committed and $5,500,000 PESERS‑committed balances).
- Proposed budgetary reserve: $3,000,000 (about 2% of operating budget).
- Projected personnel cost: $116,900,000; 69% instructional, 29% support services, 2% student activities/community services.
- Salary increase included: 3.49%; 21 new teaching-and-learning FTEs added for 2025–26.

What the vote covered: The motion approved three linked items (agenda items 11.1–11.3), including the proposed final general-fund budget, a Skyward Finance migration proposal (see separate agenda item details), and a consulting agreement with Mile2 Consulting to pursue increased Medicaid/ACCESS reimbursements. The combined motion passed 6–0 (yes: Dr. Kennedy; Mr. McCray; Mr. McCree; Mr. Schneider; Mr. Hart; Mrs. Denny).

Board members said the administration will continue to monitor enrollment, state funding decisions and pending commercial tax appeals and will update the finance committee and the board if adjustments are recommended before final adoption on June 9.

Ending: With the proposed final budget approved for public display, the district will post detailed PDE-format documents on its website and continue committee review; the June 9 meeting remains the scheduled final adoption date for the 2025–26 budget.","The Wilson School District board on May 5 approved a proposed final 2025–26 general fund budget of $154.8 million, a proposed real estate millage rate of 31.8 mills and steps to move forward with two construction bid packages; the budget relies on $5.9 million in fund balance and includes a 3.49% salary increase and 21 new FTEs.","actionData","errors"]

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