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Superintendent reports new student resources, arts and construction progress across Coatesville Area SD
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Rybarczyk updated the board on district events — including the opening of the CASH Cares Closet, student SAT administration, performing arts events, fundraising for autism awareness — and construction progress at Dough Run and Reesville elementary schools.
Superintendent Dr. Rybarczyk reported to the Coatesville Area School District board on March 25 that several student-facing initiatives and construction projects are moving forward across the district.
Dr. Rybarczyk said the CASH Black Student Union opened the CASH Cares Closet as a discreet resource offering hygiene items, school supplies, snacks and clothing for students in need; the closet opened the day before the board meeting. He also said juniors at Coatesville Senior High were allowed to take the SAT at no cost on March 19 "providing many kids the opportunity to take this test that can help increase chances of college acceptance," he said.
The superintendent highlighted recent and upcoming student performances across the district, including productions of The Little Mermaid, Beetlejuice Jr., and an upcoming High School Musical Jr. at Scott Middle School. He also noted extracurricular achievements: students advancing in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association festivals and athletes and teams reaching post-season competitions.
Dr. Rybarczyk also described a fundraiser tied to autism awareness organized by a group called Benergy that had raised "almost $2,000" for an Autism Foundation awareness group, and he thanked community volunteers and school clubs that support district events.
On construction, the superintendent said Dough Run Elementary has moved from site work into early foundation work: "Dough Run Elementary is actually no longer just dirt. They're actually digging and setting the getting ready to set the footers," he said, and that the district anticipates receiving building permits in the coming week to proceed with concrete work. He added that Reesville Elementary has walls up and underground plumbing in place and that staff will review brick samples to match existing school facades.
Dr. Rybarczyk closed with logistical notes: committee meetings are scheduled for April 8 in the district learning center and the next regular board meeting is set for April 22 at 6 p.m.
Ending: The superintendent asked the board to continue supporting staff and volunteers who contribute to student programming as construction and program rollouts continue.
