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Martin Lewis, speaking as outgoing student government president, closed his term and introduced the new president, Keta Bismen. Lewis said student government had added a requirement for members to attend two public government meetings during the year so students learn how governance works. \"There are very young impressionable minds watching you guys and learning how to govern and how to lead,\" he told the board.

A student identified as Kenneth, speaking for student government, said a student survey had identified school meal quality as a primary concern and asked for more student involvement in meal planning next year. He also said students had complaints about a new grading policy they believe \"devalues the actual work that students put into class on a day to day basis\" and asked the district to consider revising the grading approach.

Kenneth also reviewed Bucktail's year‑end activities, including athletics and band accomplishments, and said an ecology class and student government members planned a June 24 trip to Washington, D.C., with senate gallery passes provided by Senator Fetterman's office and travel costs covered by the Clinton County Economic Partnership and a community fundraiser.

Board members thanked the students for their service and said they looked forward to continued student involvement. The comments were in the public comment portion of the work session; no board action was taken that night.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Jun 05, 2025 - Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","Outgoing Bucktail student government president Martin Lewis thanked the board, urged civil deliberation, and student government representatives raised concerns about cafeteria food quality and a new grading policy; a spring ecology trip to Washington, D.C., was also described as funded by local partners.","taxTitle","Keystone Central SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania","taxId",67877,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6210841,"Middle school library space to be converted to one formal classroom for special programs",2502,2704000,5206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3710033-cbcc3d6468de9a4ded00a47c94e47665&start=2704&end=5206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3710033-cbcc3d6468de9a4ded00a47c94e47665/thumbnail_2704000.jpg","/articles/6210841/Pennsylvania/Middle-school-library-space-to-be-converted-to-one-formal-classroom-for-special-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210841-a8eb03ec089c3678a8e4da8c14d28d46/orig.mp4?Expires=1775721022&Signature=QnQJBhTGRjDOZWCd6VqO5XI8ktMFmfldAHSw-3iXg3NKJu4JIoXKft60w5OcU8Nxx-dqwtnbrLp-eQGJPjysGwO1eCaqyUijL6Br792iR-~6Bs47XEeyDhzVFcVTw0RAoKuqft-ZF54X2kuXmAqMnlmgH~RmiK4hSGuzgoPntXl3zU0nXFj94m-O89G4MrN8kVziw0a6AQiY1d5OpXz1H9UXlHXOXuA2h3u8B95E7G~zFF8zfGRTsMDnil3eUyDmaMqMPHsiR1AcvHlmI~39bCw0iWiDRZ11-~B55NRkt6EWyWrbcrAXa4QSyYfbQtfxV4Vf0Wmm-rlRflVITJZRBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keystone Central School District administration proposed converting an area of the Central Mountain Middle School library into a formal classroom to provide space for EOL and autistic support services.

Facilities staff said the area now uses bookshelves and open space for instruction, which creates noise and limits effectiveness. The administration originally hoped to create two classrooms in that footprint but, after applying state classroom size regulations, determined only a single classroom can be accommodated.

Superintendent Redmond and staff said completing the enclosed classroom would improve learning conditions for students requiring specialized services. Board member Elizabeth Wade asked whether the conversion would meet the program needs and noted the committee had learned that the space would only accommodate one classroom, not two.

The item was scheduled to return to the board for a formal vote; staff said the converted room will be used for EOL and autistic support programs and that other space needs will be addressed in future facilities planning.","District staff told the board they will convert an informal area in the Central Mountain Middle School library into one formal classroom for EOL/autistic support; earlier plans for two classrooms were reduced after state size requirements were applied.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6210846,"Board debates epoxy versus polished concrete and timing as facility projects move forward",1881,2635000,4516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3710033-cbcc3d6468de9a4ded00a47c94e47665&start=2635&end=4516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3710033-cbcc3d6468de9a4ded00a47c94e47665/thumbnail_2635000.jpg","/articles/6210846/Pennsylvania/Board-debates-epoxy-versus-polished-concrete-and-timing-as-facility-projects-move-forward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210846-9d87df95626f438cbea9b74973e42e98/orig.mp4?Expires=1775721022&Signature=DsbYdHxNnY-yY8UvKa16yxfotGMxAQ1htpWIUSUK1F27pbLgGta0VTLNRZJGTxU0GZFJ2oT4MCTlEOqDJGzU9Ec8D7fE46jbsEC9arFCBHMdrO95YyBT4mJWbdw51ULvQscu9e2JMx7zZftReShOELLNZCJgUUsYAre~aysuftzqB16cDuzGwWU44k11JBeRM9IENZbAR51mTQGK4ts-4LYFf1wwPfHIn6JFjphDQuKy3PDPd1wOIfNkhLkG9XwAPB4wScTIrGUFdAPK2wiXnrSVuhz-IOJ-NtzF0Kc-KpxU-Y4refFXfdd7CbD1fJHTmAzQ114mh3HPJVNPr1bcQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keystone Central School District's facilities committee presented a slate of capital improvement bids and recommendations Thursday, and board members questioned timing, vendor selection and whether the projects had been sufficiently circulated for competitive bids.

Facilities staff recommended epoxy flaked flooring for several gyms and multipurpose areas, and noted the epoxy option was the same system being installed at Woodward Elementary. \"From a standpoint of aesthetics ... I like the epoxy look better than the polished concrete,\" a facilities presenter said. The presenter also said both epoxy and polished concrete would require less maintenance than the existing tiles.

Board member Elizabeth Wade pressed for price comparisons between district staff doing in‑house concrete polishing and a contractor quote, saying the district has equipment and could do some work internally. Facilities staff and other board members said the projects are on the district's 10‑year facilities plan, that funds have been budgeted, and that delaying contractor work to use in‑house labor would push other projects into future years.

Projects on the agenda for approval next week included a family and consumer science classroom renovation (not to exceed $200,000), raw element free flooring (not to exceed $150,000), middle‑school concrete repairs, and replacement furniture for three middle‑school science classrooms. Facilities staff said many items had been in the 10‑year plan for years and are budgeted; Wade asked for comparisons before final approval where feasible.

No final board votes were taken at the work session; several agenda items were scheduled for the next public meeting for formal approval.","Facilities committee presented bids and recommendations for multiple capital projects — epoxy and polished concrete flooring options, classroom furniture replacements and concrete repairs — prompting board members to question timing, competitive bidding and adherence to the district's 10‑year facilities plan.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6210851,"District to clean grease traps and flush sewer line after Mill Hall Borough flags blockages and billing dispute",665,2362000,3027000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3710033-cbcc3d6468de9a4ded00a47c94e47665&start=2362&end=3027","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3710033-cbcc3d6468de9a4ded00a47c94e47665/thumbnail_2362000.jpg","/articles/6210851/Pennsylvania/District-to-clean-grease-traps-and-flush-sewer-line-after-Mill-Hall-Borough-flags-blockages-and-billing-dispute","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210851-f79aedd0a01e0dd3c8230126baf3eb17/orig.mp4?Expires=1775721022&Signature=jYzKnMJUtO55rI5wYFGU0jPpzStiNTFrqqOEMJXNXuW3nJOoJg-OOtUkrBtXaHcnL6H99zhlYVV8r1ZoALfdZswPxfiB1NnsCeackOwTajX4HRWezLwrT7tmRCHnTEXHV5tNs6OYwiixz6qm6Depk3nQ~smP9nPKbWFRlfX1cA2xY4di3T6CeDeAxf-TFgGt71~zduPRxsAi5O-QEy25wzg9NEh8ohn7nyqUES4w6HOVkyWm3qVGzijszah8K~gh4Mb-1daL156pafv~Rf4CIlKFqeA1YozoHVfNOgIbHQH7XxjydrIbgmXzOF3yqa0g2egKLd~IQ-4Tz9ShcOqNZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Keystone Central School District facilities staff told the board that sewer line blockages caused by grease and paper products have prompted a plan to clean the district's grease traps, flush sewer lines and monitor the system during the fall semester.

At the facilities committee meeting, two Mill Hall Borough representatives described inspections showing grease accumulation and debris in sewer lines. Committee members decided to have the grease traps fully cleaned, perform a sewer flush and monitor for recurrence when school resumes, with further work to be considered if problems continue.

Board member Chris asked why the board had not been notified earlier about recent change orders related to facilities work; staff said the property services manager approved those changes within prearranged authority levels. Elizabeth Wade pressed for clarity on responsibility and billing after the borough provided a letter and an invoice for $1,639.17 for cleaning. \"The district has not paid any such bill,\" administration said, and it had not reached an agreement with the borough that it is responsible for that charge.

Board members and staff discussed the root causes — grease from cafeteria operations and paper towel misuse — and agreed to put the grease traps on a maintenance schedule. Facilities staff will obtain quotes on related equipment such as hand dryers and bring cost figures back to the board for approval as needed.

No formal vote was taken at the work session; the committee recommended cleaning and monitoring steps and further reporting if additional repairs or billing resolution is required.","The facilities committee reported sewer blockages and grease in lines near district buildings; the board said it will clean grease traps, flush lines and seek quotes for repairs while disputing a $1,639 borough bill for cleaning that the district has not paid.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_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":56,"_74":56},6210855,"Liberty Curtain school project nearing completion; demolition to start as contractors finish punch list",652,734000,1386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3710033-cbcc3d6468de9a4ded00a47c94e47665&start=734&end=1386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3710033-cbcc3d6468de9a4ded00a47c94e47665/thumbnail_734000.jpg","/articles/6210855/Pennsylvania/Liberty-Curtain-school-project-nearing-completion-demolition-to-start-as-contractors-finish-punch-list","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210855-4bfa5681a8fe15427717287cbaafe10d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775721022&Signature=FVZWCMc~HXh0kD0bFmb138~PYGD0CLMwLeVYYzqDt8574tcqqAgO0oJYjP9KA0km9-8TwxGmDIAxwaf4WEU8eET2NiQjXaZrGFbQW2G8IO6d7xKwEmf0CGjsT66e8mZqoc6OLLGkfvqIp42jVK74-tj46c9MP~sauTo7DoB19GwCinmw~lnYOnFLfaf1yQ7VNIwAKMvW~st4-fkx0cb747qsJJpjJCtMhsyzFw9Du9uYUFKJvlytpiGrx7fuZ0iEkMTptIQREZpZv~2P3K9arXKd8fotKQ1b5bLunobPf8kJvwvGVnH1LVT9HpC7RL2Yt8cIgH6m8uVvyE5XxOg88w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Keystone Central School District heard a progress update Thursday on the new Liberty Curtain school building that showed the project is in its final phase and expected to come in under budget.

Project presenter Jeff Straub told the board the job is about 92% complete on schedule and about 90% complete on costs. \"As far as the exterior of the building, we're roughly about 98% complete,\" he said, and most interior work is done except for electrical tie‑ins and classroom wiring.

Straub said plumbing and HVAC work were essentially finished — \"99.8, 99.5\" percent complete — while the electrical contractor is the last major trade to finish. He said the district had processed roughly $50,000 in change orders and expects a $27,000 credit for final cleaning because the district decided to perform the final cleaning itself, bringing net change orders to roughly $30,000, or \"less than a quarter percent\" of the contract.

The team is holding about $1 million in retainage across contractors and will release funds only after verifying quality, Straub said. \"When you're holding, for instance, $600,000 on a general contractor, that's a large sum of money, that they can't just walk away,\" he said, explaining the district's approach to final payments.

Permanent power tie‑in with the utility had not been completed at the time of the update, which Straub described as affecting the schedule for demolition and abatement of the old building. He said asbestos abatement and initial demolition work were expected to begin the following week, with large‑scale demolition scheduled to start on Monday pending final utility turnover and abatement work.

Straub also said the project team staged teachers' supplies outside classrooms to speed set up, and that kitchen equipment is installed but will require cleaning and health clearances before use. He told the board the gym/multipurpose room is finished, including final floor line work and wall graphics.

Board members thanked Straub and district staff for the low number of change orders and the project's progress. Superintendent Redmond reminded the public that demolition areas will be closed for safety when work begins.

The presentation did not include a board vote; staff provided the update and said routine contract closeout and inspections will continue in the weeks ahead.","Project team told the Keystone Central School District board the new Liberty Curtain building is more than 90% complete, with exterior work nearly finished, electrical trailing other trades, change orders low, and demolition of the old building scheduled to begin as permanent power and asbestos abatement are finalized.","actionData","errors"]

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District to clean grease traps and flush sewer line after Mill Hall Borough flags blockages and billing dispute

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