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Montoursville Area SD moves to consolidate Loyola Sauk Valley into George C. Leiter; Act 34 hearing outlines $19.7M project and financing plan
Summary
At an Act 34 public hearing, district officials detailed a plan to close Loyola Sauk Valley Elementary and expand George C. Leiter Elementary with roughly $19.7 million in construction and renovations, saying the move responds to declining enrollment and projects a net millage impact just south of 0.5 mills after savings.
The Montoursville Area School District on Aug. 26 held an Act 34 public hearing on a proposed consolidation that would close Loyola Sauk Valley Elementary School and add major renovations and additions to George C. Leiter Elementary School.
Superintendent Dan Tormina said the proposal responds to declining student enrollment and is intended to “create a more robust and equitable learning environment while ensuring fiscal responsibility and long term sustainability for the district.” He told attendees the district considered seven options and selected Option 3: close Loyola Sauk Valley and consolidate students at Leiter with comprehensive renovations and additions.
Architectural and site details presented by Scott Cousins (Factory and Associates) called for roughly 19,000 square feet of new construction with renovation of the…
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