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Public commentator urges closer board oversight of $52M construction/CTE project, alleges scope creep

Conewago Valley SD Board (study session) · January 5, 2026
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Summary

A public commenter told the board it must scrutinize a $52 million construction/CTE project, alleging contractor and administration incentives to expand scope and urging the board not to act as a 'rubber stamp' for design and cost increases.

During the public‑comment portion of the January 5 study session, a speaker identified in the transcript as Mr. Fitzpatrick raised a lengthy critique of the district's construction planning for CTE and related work, saying the community faces decisions about "spending $52,000,000" and urging the board to reassert oversight.

The commenter alleged that scope growth —…

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