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Plum Borough SD to seek up to $5 million in state facilities grant; Title I funds reallocated to Catapult Learning
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Summary
Board heard a resolution to apply for a Public School Facilities Improvement Grant of up to $5,000,000 (25% local match) for middle and high school projects and approved reallocating Sound Foundation Title I funds to Catapult Learning after Sound Foundation had no enrolled Plum students.
A district staff member presented a resolution authorizing the district to apply for the Public School Facilities Improvement Grant, saying, "we have an opportunity to apply for this grant for up to $5,000,000" aimed at middle school and high school projects. The staff member and superintendent said proposed uses include roofs, HVAC and ADA compliance projects; the staff member noted the grant will require a 25% local match.
Separately, board liaisons explained a Title I adjustment: funds from the Sound Foundation, which had no Plum Borough students enrolled this year, will be redirected to Catapult Learning to ensure Title I services reach district students. The liaisons said this was simply a reallocation of funds to make sure students receive services.
The board discussed these items as part of the consent/finance agenda and moved to accept and resolve the listed items; motions were seconded and the board voted in favor of the consent items during the meeting.
Why this matters: A successful grant application could fund building repairs and accessibility upgrades; the 25% match means the district must identify local funding. Reallocating Title I funds ensures federal Title I resources are used to serve eligible local students.
