Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
Facilities staff reported utilities are outpacing the property services budget, with about $767,000 spent so far against a $1.4 million annual allocation; Liberty Curtain's propane fills cost roughly $41,000 to date. The committee asked staff to cost motion-sensor lighting and said utilities will be broken out by school in upcoming budgets.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
Facilities staff reported only one contractor punch list has been submitted and said a Hossler HVAC payment request is being held until an updated punch list is provided; staff proposed a contractor-and-architect walk-through before schools dismiss so warranty and outstanding items can be assigned and scheduled.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
Facilities staff told the Keystone Central SD Facilities Committee they plan to apply for a $2.5 million federal/state public school facility improvement grant to replace HVAC units; the grant requires a 25% district match ($625,000) and the application is due March 13. Finance must confirm whether the district can commit the match before submission.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
Committee members agreed to schedule a longer, dedicated meeting to work through the 10-year facilities plan after questions about Bucktail High School (gym floor, heated sidewalks, HVAC placeholder costs), large paving overlays, and sports-complex ADA/bleacher work. Members urged trimming wish-list items and prioritizing operational needs.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
The Keystone Central School Board appointed Richard Wyckoff as its Region 8 representative in a 4–3 voice roll call. Wyckoff was offered the oath of office at the meeting and repeated the official oath administered by Noelle Grama.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
The Keystone Central School District interviewed two Region 8 candidates, Lou Sich and Richard (Rich) Wyckoff, who emphasized teamwork, curriculum experience, budgeting and student safety. The board adjourned and will deliberate and vote at a later meeting.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
During public comment at a Region 8 interview meeting, Mary George Rome urged the Keystone Central School District board to ensure transparency and independent decision-making after prior appointments that residents perceived as decided in advance.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
Keystone Central School District held an informational meeting Feb. 17 about Act 93, the statutory administrative compensation plan; a presenter explained eligibility, differences from collective bargaining, mandamus enforcement and practical risks of amending plans, and answered board questions.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
The Keystone Central School District board approved a set of routine and substantive items on Feb. 12, including an exchange student enrollment, a revised calendar, a settlement agreement, a Vector Solutions contract, a facility improvement grant application and a $2,000 annual sewer maintenance fee.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Keystone Central SD
After extended debate over last‑minute timing and a required professional‑learning review, the Keystone Central School District board voted to approve the district’s 2026–29 comprehensive plan, with three ayes, one no and one non‑vote; the approval triggers a 28‑day public review required by state regulation.