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Boyertown Area SD board debates $1.6 million modular plan and move to full‑day kindergarten; decision due in April
Summary
Board members heard detailed site visuals and a preliminary $1.6 million estimate to add six modular classrooms at Boyertown Elementary to support a districtwide move to full‑day kindergarten. Administrators asked the board for direction by the April legislative meeting because the choice affects staffing and the budget cycle.
The Boyertown Area School District board on March 10 received detailed drawings and a preliminary cost estimate to expand Boyertown Elementary with modular classrooms and asked trustees to decide whether to move from half‑day to full‑day kindergarten by the April legislative meeting.
Administrators presented site plans showing a proposed six‑classroom modular set connected to the main building and a high‑level cost breakdown that included classroom units, enclosed canopies, ADA work, electrical systems, fire‑alarm integration, security, and site prep. The administration said the district’s current, conservative estimate for six classrooms — excluding some permitting/engineering contingencies — is about $1.6 million. The presenter cautioned that additional items (possible footings, township code requirements, and fire‑suppression determinations) could raise that total if required during the permitting phase.
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