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Board splits on PSBA membership; vote deferred for full board
Summary
Board members and public commenters debated renewing full Pennsylvania School Boards Association membership, raising concerns about political positions and cost; administration defended the comprehensive package as cost-effective, but the membership renewal vote was deferred because it requires five affirmative votes and not all members were present.
A sustained discussion at the April 18 meeting focused on whether to renew the McGuffey School District's Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) membership at the all-access package price (quoted at $13,890.32) or opt for a smaller standard package or a la carte alternatives.
Several board members and at least one public commenter criticized PSBA's public stances and said…
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