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Board declines $25,088 payment after dispute over lost band music
Summary
The Mill Creek Township School District board debated a $25,087.75 claim from the Mill Creek Area Community Band for music lost during school renovations and rejected a motion to pay; an amendment to limit the district's exposure via insurance also failed.
The Mill Creek Township School District board of directors debated whether taxpayers should cover a $25,087.75 bill from the Mill Creek Area Community Band for music the group says was lost or discarded during building renovations, then voted to reject payment.
The band informed the district that music kept at a school facility was missing after renovations, and presented a valuation for replacement. Board members discussed whether the band or the district bore responsibility and whether the district’s insurance should cover the loss. "I'm not in favor of approving taxpayer money for the replacement of these music sheets," said Mister Lindner, board…
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