Central Valley School Board confirms budget and appoints new treasurer

The Central Valley School District Board convened on June 11, 2025, to discuss several key financial and personnel matters during their work meeting. The board confirmed significant payments from the cafeteria and construction funds, totaling $73,024.03 and $0, respectively, for May 2025. Additionally, they approved the May 2025 Bergheimer report.

A notable decision was the appointment of Joseph O'Neil as the treasurer for a one-year term, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a stipend of $250. The board also recognized the attainment of tenure status for several employees, granting permanent professional contracts to Taylor Braden, Gianna Palladini, Jean Ignatic, Drew Bowman, Brenda Steuer, Megan Knight, Emily King, April Morocco, Rachel George, Lisonbee Ide, Jessica Fosnott, and Melissa Law.

In the athletics section, the board approved the resignation of Ethan Ott as the middle school soccer coach, effective May 29, 2025. They also sanctioned the varsity high school basketball team's attendance at a camp at Penn State Behrend from June 13 to June 14, 2025.

The meeting included discussions on building usage requests, with approval for the Todd Lane gym and playground to be used for a care latchkey program from August 28, 2025, through May 29, 2026. Personnel matters were addressed, including the approval of Karina Pavlinch as a paraprofessional for extended school year support services from July 7 to July 17, 2025, at a rate of $18 per hour.

Lastly, the board adopted the final general budget for the 2025-2026 school year, which includes revenues of $46,621,225 and expenditures of $47,176,479. Supporting tax resolutions for the upcoming school year were also approved, marking a significant step in the district's financial planning.