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Fleetwood Area School Board unanimously approves BCIU budget share, technology leases and grant application
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Fleetwood Area School Board approved the Berks County Intermediate Unit budget (FASD share $32,358.15), authorized leases for Chromebooks and laptops, approved personnel actions and authorized a $549,612 grant application for Willow Creek Elementary repairs.
The Fleetwood Area Board of School Directors met Feb. 17, 2026. Board President Jason E. Valick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and confirmed attendance; there were no visitors for recognition.
The board voted unanimously to approve the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) mandated services budget for 2026–2027, a regional budget totaling $2,290,940. Fleetwood Area School District’s share of that budget is $32,358.15, a 3% increase from the 2025–2026 year. The motion to adopt the BCIU budget was moved by Adam S. Chernow and seconded by Brandi Brown; the roll-call vote was recorded as unanimous.
Under business and finance, the board ratified presented budget transfers and approved exoneration of elected tax collectors from further collection of unpaid 2025 real estate taxes, directing turnover of remaining uncollected bills to the Berks County Tax Claim Bureau. Both motions passed on unanimous roll-call votes.
On technology procurement, the board approved a five-year lease with…
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