Board reviews symbolic SBA resolution as state budget talks continue; members criticize PSBA
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Board discussed a symbolic SBA resolution urging action on the state budget and several members criticized the Pennsylvania School Boards Association for its response during COVID; board noted the legislature may be nearing a deal but took no formal action on the resolution.
Board members reviewed an SBA resolution the board could adopt to highlight budget concerns while the state legislature negotiates funding. Several members described the resolution as largely symbolic but useful to encourage state legislators to conclude a budget deal.
One board member urged the board to use its voice: "it's our place to speak up and encourage our state legislator to get this thing to put this past," the member said. Members noted press reports that legislative leaders were meeting and that proposed language for the school code had been circulated to cabinet members.
Separately, a board member criticized the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), saying the association had not supported local boards during the COVID period, had failed to provide promised training and had not defended members facing lawsuits. Those comments were presented as the speaker’s view; the transcript records no formal response from PSBA or other board members during the session.
No vote on the resolution occurred during the work session; board members indicated the item could return for a vote at the next meeting once the board has time to consider it.
Ending: The board moved on to other agenda items with the resolution under consideration for a future vote.