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Board presented resolution condemning current cyber charter funding system and urges legislative reform
Summary
Business Manager Martini introduced a resolution citing a new Pennsylvania Auditor General audit that the board 'formally disapproves of the current cyber charter funding system' and directed the superintendent to share the resolution with state officials to advocate for reform; the resolution was presented as recommended approval.
Business Manager Mr. Martini told the board about a newly released audit from the Pennsylvania Auditor General and presented a resolution urging change to how cyber charter schools are funded.
In the resolution read during the work session, the board 'formally disapproves of the current cyber charter funding system' and said the Auditor General's findings exemplify the need for legislative reform to ensure equitable funding for public school districts, including Marion Center Area School District. The resolution directs the superintendent to share the statement with the Governor, the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and other stakeholders to advocate for legislative action.
The resolution was presented as a recommended approval item; no final vote on the resolution was recorded during the March 17 work session.
