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Board authorizes River Rock Academy AEDY contract for 2023–24 with per‑diem rates
Summary
The Minersville Area SD board authorized a 2023–24 contract with River Rock Academy for AEDY services at the Cressona campus, approving per‑diem rates including $159.77 for 1–5 reserved secondary slots; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote with all members in favor.
The Minersville Area School District board on July 26 authorized the superintendent to sign a contract with River Rock Academy of Lancaster, Pa., to provide Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth (AEDY) services at the Cressona campus for the 2023–24 school year.
The motion, made by Sarah R. Newton and seconded by Angela M. DeMario, lists per‑diem rates in the motion text: "1-5 reserved secondary student slots at a reduced diem cost of $159.77" and additional rates for larger enrollments, including $238.94 per day for 11+ students. The motion passed on a roll call vote with all members recorded as in favor.
Superintendent Dr. Carl G. McBreen and board members discussed the contract during the meeting; the board approved the authorization after the motion. The agreement covers placement and per‑diem billing for students placed at the Cressona site for the 2023–24 school year. The board did not provide a detailed annual total for 1–5 slots beyond the per‑diem numbers included in the motion.
The contract authorization was recorded as a formal motion and will be signed by the superintendent as authorized by the board.
