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Shippensburg SD reviews joining Franklin County Learning Center; one‑time buy‑in discussed
Summary
District leaders discussed a proposal to join the Franklin County Learning Center joint authority (IU‑12) that would require a one‑time buy‑in of about $137,800, but could lower per‑student placement costs for special‑education students and restore the district’s access to placement slots.
Shippensburg Area School District administrators discussed a proposal Wednesday to join the Franklin County Learning Center joint authority administered by IU‑12, a move they say could reduce special‑education placement costs and restore slots the district has been losing as a non‑member.
Bill August, superintendent, said the district previously placed 19–20 students at the Franklin County Learning Center but that those slots were "sunset" as students graduated because Shippensburg is not a member of the joint authority. "It is one of the most cost effective placements that we have," August told the board, arguing membership would add placement access and lower the district’s per‑student charges.
Nut graf: Board discussion focused on a one‑time buy‑in cost and a timeline for a membership decision. Administration said the illustrative buy‑in is $137,800 (based on a $2 million facility valuation and…
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