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Board approves $33,650 fitness equipment purchase; district share $14,202 after booster and foundation contributions
Summary
The Montoursville Area School District board approved purchase of fitness equipment from Webster's Fitness Products Inc. at a total cost of $33,650; boosters and a First Community Foundation contribution reduce the district's share to $14,202, and trustees said the equipment will serve all students.
The Montoursville Area School District board approved the purchase of fitness equipment from Webster's Fitness Products Incorporated at a total cost of $33,650 and a district share of $14,202 at its April 8 meeting.
Board discussion noted the district did not budget the purchase and that the payment would come from the budgetary reserve/fund balance plan the board had been discussing. A board member said fundraising and outside contributions lowered the district portion: "The boosters and varsity club ... they're contributing half of that 33,000," one member said, and the business manager confirmed a small additional contribution from the First Community Foundation would further reduce the district share.
The board emphasized the equipment will be used for the broader student population, not just one sport: "It's for all kids," a board member said. The motion to approve the purchase carried by voice vote.
Why it matters
The purchase represents a capital outlay that the board deemed acceptable given external fundraising support. Trustees flagged that recurring maintenance and equitable access are considerations when acquiring shared athletic or wellness equipment.
Next steps
The business manager will record the purchase in district accounts and confirm funding sources; the board did not record any dissenting votes on the action recorded in the meeting transcript.
