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Ryan Fox of Hamilton Township asked about the Adams County Technical Institute (ACTI) land purchase and building project mentioned in the finance packet. Dr. Perry responded that the joint operating committee is reviewing options and \"it's moving through a process\"; he said the committee had narrowed potential options to two parcels but that both presented challenges and that the superintendents would re-review the list and report back.

Bruce Westbury, a New Oxford resident, urged the district to examine the financial results of outsourcing classroom aides and to revisit support-staff pay. \"I think the feeling I'm getting is they're kind of underrated and underappreciated,\" Westbury said of support staff. He asked whether the district had seen savings from the outsourcing and requested future agenda items or studies on support-staff compensation.

Dr. Perry said the board had authorized a support-staff pay study in 2023 and that the district reviews such work on roughly a five-year cycle. \"We are still within what that study from 2 years ago said,\" he said, adding that the district watches local competition for employees and has made efforts to close identified gaps.

Student commenter Tyler Ryan asked why students are no longer allowed to park in the front lot at the high school. An administrator explained the lot is being kept available for families and visitors during district events, preschool sessions and assemblies so there is space for guests when activities bring people to campus.

Public reaction to a recent bus-route reduction was positive, according to a commenter who said parents and crossing guards reported improved safety and convenience after the change.

Why it matters: outsourcing aides, support-staff compensation and transportation routing affect day-to-day operations and student experience. The public asked the board to follow up with concrete financial metrics and possible agenda items to study support-staff pay and outsourcing outcomes.

What the board said: Dr. Perry and other administrators acknowledged the comments and said they would follow up with more information as it becomes available. The 2023 support-staff compensation study was cited as the most recent comprehensive review of pay and benefits for noninstructional staff.

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\"CTE renovations are underway,\" Dr. Perry said, noting that faculty and staff have shown \"positivity and professionalism\" during early construction work. He said New Oxford Elementary design professionals recently met with teachers to gather feedback on the building model and that design firm Crabtree Warba presented high-level site plans.

Dr. Perry said the proposed New Oxford Elementary site spans two municipalities: \"The actual school would be in the borough, and then the rest of the property, with the playground and some of the hardscaping in the back, would be in Oxford Township,\" he said, adding that stormwater flow on the property requires approvals from both local governments.

He also described the district's participation in regional discussions about the Adams County Technical Institute (ACTI). In response to a public question, Dr. Perry said the joint operating committee has \"narrowed\" options and that there are \"down to 2 pieces\" under consideration, each presenting challenges that would need mitigation. He told the public the superintendents and business managers will reconvene this Thursday to discuss feasibility and guardrails, with a goal of sharing more information publicly in October.

On the Adams County Technical Institute question raised during public comment, Dr. Perry said, \"It's moving through a process ... there is potential to go back to the drawing board\" and confirmed administrative oversight: \"The joint operating committee ... has hired me as the superintendent of record for a period of 2 years.\" He also confirmed that bond modeling in the public materials is based on a 6% cap when asked about financing assumptions.

Why it matters: the New Oxford Elementary and CTE renovations are district capital priorities that require cooperation with borough and township officials for site approvals and stormwater plans. The ACTI expansion, a regional effort, could involve land purchase and long-term capital planning that would affect multiple districts.

Details from the meeting:
- CTE renovations: underway; district administration thanked faculty and staff for adapting during construction.
- New Oxford Elementary: teachers met with design professionals to refine the model; Crabtree Warba presented site renderings; approvals will be required from Oxford Township and the borough because different parts of the property lie in each municipality.
- Adams County Technical Institute expansion: the joint operating committee has narrowed potential options to two properties (Dr. Perry characterized both as requiring mitigation); the superintendents and business managers will review feasibility and guardrails and expect to report more publicly in October.

Board members and administrators emphasized coordination with local governments to avoid duplicate fees and to address stormwater and site issues. Dr. Perry thanked Oxford Township and New Oxford Borough for working with the district on those matters.

The district did not provide final cost estimates or a public timeline beyond the October target for more information on the ACTI study.","Superintendent Dr. Perry told the board that CTE renovations are underway, New Oxford Elementary design work is progressing with input from teachers and two municipalities, and the Adams County Technical Institute expansion remains under study with two possible properties under consideration.",{"_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},6468898,"Conewago Valley School District board approves agenda, minutes, finance, personnel and facilities items",1675,336000,2011000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5781505-1259755f59d2d39a869e8ddc43f71ebe&start=336&end=2011","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5781505-1259755f59d2d39a869e8ddc43f71ebe/thumbnail_336000.jpg","/articles/6468898/Pennsylvania/Conewago-Valley-School-District-board-approves-agenda-minutes-finance-personnel-and-facilities-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6468898-4058b7f9df172703943b70f4ee49f061/orig.mp4?Expires=1770604563&Signature=FMM50V3dYsRp1N2Avdx2cp1yPLZ9~a9j6NekPnHSw22pj6WTwJmq1rw-OYPRIxgG1OAZehq2O4BZDZJjn1d-n7Si~RvAELTjy69EzsTI0n2Z1ZLOtmE~-o4eC~VgWp9ee74nGaSd8hL7JB5KfMr-ri13Foj4YcG2u0hyiPP9io-G0dE088HLpDWUlrjnwR~5ITqc9rvhvdVYxw0Z-JJOXh1YoSJKxz-MfVatl0Y2~ON1PuEaR1ynDTGBDP4qSdFGnpsM-iZ3puB~~IwNKoRl0Ah2RSl4163odp6~Kn~YUJWx-zx5fJEnhlO~aDVSqncEt5EBtqhXJD4HY-cW6cTpfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sept. 15 — The Conewago Valley School District Board of School Directors approved the meeting agenda, past meeting minutes, the treasurer's report and multiple grouped finance, curriculum, personnel and facilities items during the regular board meeting on Monday night.

The board approved the agenda and then voted to accept minutes from the Aug. 4 study session and the Aug. 11 board meeting. The treasurer reported six district accounts totaling $39,280,725.27; that report was accepted by roll call. Finance items, ways-and-means/curriculum items, personnel items and property-and-supplies/use-of-facilities items were moved as grouped recommendations and approved by roll call vote.

Why it matters: grouped approvals allow the district to carry out payroll, hire required staff, authorize contracted services and approve short-term facility use without separate debate on each line item. Personnel approvals included items reviewed at a prior study session; the board approved hires and personnel changes listed in the meeting packet.

Key approved items (grouped motions):
- Approval of the meeting agenda (voice vote).
- Approval of minutes from the Aug. 4 study session and the Aug. 11 board meeting (voice/roll call).
- Acceptance of the treasurer's report showing $39,280,725.27 across six accounts (roll call).
- Finance: approval of items 1–3 and additional item 4 (roll call).
- Ways & Means and Curriculum: approval of items 1–6 and additional items 7–8 (roll call).
- Personnel: approval of items 1–25 and additional items 26–30 (roll call).
- Property & Supplies / Use of Facilities: approval of items 1–5 and additional item 6 (roll call).

Most roll-call votes recorded each board member saying \"yes\"; there were no recorded dissenting votes during the items taken in groups. Where a roll call was recorded, board members responded in the affirmative one-by-one on the record.

Board procedural notes: the board announced there had been an executive session before the public meeting to discuss personnel and legal matters and that a second executive session on personnel would follow this meeting. The board also reminded the public that there would be two public-comment opportunities (one for agenda items and one at the end of the meeting for nonagenda district-related topics).

The board scheduled forthcoming meetings: an athletic subcommittee meeting on Monday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m., a study session on Monday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., and the next regular board meeting on Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. The board adjourned at approximately 7:33 p.m.

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