Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
The Harrisburg City School District Board on Dec. 2 approved a 2025–26 amended budget that adds roughly $3.2 million in new revenue, including a $7.4 million adequacy supplement from the Commonwealth; the board voted 9–0 to adopt the amendment.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
Trustees approved a waiver of expulsion hearing agreement and a contract for Roma Benjamin as acting John Harris High School principal at a prorated $138,000 salary; the personnel agenda passed 8–1, with one 'no' vote over concerns about expulsions and supports.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
The board highlighted student and community achievements — including the Harrisburg Mighty Cougars' PIAA District 3 Class 6A championship, a Student of the Year award, and a $15,000 in-kind donation from the Pennsylvania Regional Ballet that includes 1,000 complimentary tickets for district students.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
The Harrisburg City School District board voted to contract with EDM Financial for payroll-accounting services and approved related staffing changes, despite vocal concern from the district’s chief recovery officer about cost escalation and employee communication.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
Administration proposed outsourcing payroll to EDM Financial LLC (estimated $80,000–$89,000 annually) to create redundancy and save roughly $45,000 versus an in-house hire; board members raised concerns about outsourcing critical payroll functions and asked for more financial-recovery detail. Administration also presented IDEA grants and a one-time budget transfer for placement on the Nov. 25 consent agenda.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
The Harrisburg board approved an immediate contract with St. Moritz Security Services to provide an armed security officer at the district office; the 5–4 roll-call vote followed debate over scope, parental notification and whether security should extend to schools.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
Two public commenters urged the Harrisburg City School District to preserve the historic William Penn campus, questioned options presented at a Nov. 13 special meeting and asked the board to extend public-comment time and vet proposals’ legal and nonprofit status.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
Administration recommended contracts for roof restoration at Lincoln, Scitec, Camp Curtin and Foose Elementary and other operations items including a $47,677 pickup truck; board members asked about warranties, grant opportunities and project timing and were told the projects are part of the 2025–26 capital plan.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
At a Nov. 13 special meeting the Harrisburg City School District board heard three community proposals and reviewed administrative options for the vacant William Penn property; the board took no vote and moved into executive session to discuss real estate.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Harrisburg City SD
The Bridge (Gary Gilliam) told the Harrisburg board it seeks to redevelop William Penn into a mixed‑use P3 anchored by housing and revenue-generating uses, estimating an all-in cost near $150 million and saying the plan would not ask the district for direct funding.