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Property committee reviews transportation savings, mini-pitch sponsorship, heating fixes, elevator grant and construction timelines
Summary
William Penn SD staff reported elimination of nine transportation routes with estimated daily savings of $2,316.87 and annual savings of about $243,271; discussed a donor-funded mini pitch with sponsor logos, heating repairs across three campuses, a $495,000 elevator grant at Bell Avenue and several construction RFPs and punch-list items
William Penn School District property staff updated the Feb. 7 Property Committee on transportation route reductions, progress on multiple facilities projects, and plans to study energy-efficiency financing.
Transportation savings: District staff reported that consolidation eliminated six third-party transportation routes and three in-district bus routes. The administration estimated a per-day savings of $2,316.87 and an annualized remaining-year savings of $243,271.35. Committee members asked whether the district could offer stipends to parents to transport students; staff said they are researching that option and will report back.
Mini pitch and sponsorships: Staff presented an aerial rendering of a donor- and sponsor-funded mini pitch to be installed near Bell Avenue’s basketball courts. The district said the project is fully funded through sponsorships and donors and will display sponsor logos on the surface. Committee members asked about structural details, spectator sightlines, foundation/prep work…
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