Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
The board recognized Aspiring Educators Pathway Project students from Scranton and West Scranton High Schools and an Eagle Scout who built an assistive communication core board for Monticello students.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
At its Feb. 2 meeting the Scranton School Board accepted a Ready to Learn tax equity supplement of $1,587,510.58 and approved several facilities and vendor contracts, including Scranton High stadium lighting and DataViz (Infinite Campus premium); most motions passed by roll call votes.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
Seamus McCormick, a parent and former teacher, told the board his sixth‑grade daughter had little to no social studies instruction in recent weeks and urged the district not to remove civics while integrating extra math supports; board asked staff to investigate.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
At a Dec. 29 special meeting the Scranton SD board approved a stop-loss insurance agreement recommended by BSI, citing roughly a 4.2% premium reduction and a roughly $92,000 estimated reduction in premium and laser liability; one member voted no.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
The board voted to appoint Studio KLP for architectural services at 1509 Maple Street, contingent on solicitor review; the board added a friendly amendment capping preliminary engineering at $15,000 before full proposals return for approval.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
The Scranton School Board approved a $243.1 million 2026 budget and a package of local tax levies, including a 1% earned income tax and a payroll preparation tax, while adopting several routine administrative resolutions for 2026.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
The board approved purchase of 1509 Maple Street from Friendship House for $2,500,000 with a leaseback of approximately 15% of the building; leaseback rent is $15,596 per month. Board members asked about utility costs prior to approval.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
Superintendent Dr. Keating announced the district received a Pennsylvania Certified Teacher Registered Apprenticeship grant in partnership with King's College to help paraprofessionals and others earn certificates; he also reviewed Keystone testing windows and the winter break calendar.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
The board tabled a proposed stop‑loss insurance consortium arrangement and directed administration to meet with union representatives under Article 10 to review options, negotiate terms and gather alternatives before bringing the proposal back.
Pennsylvania / School Districts / Scranton SD
The board approved contracts for lighting transformers and generator testing/maintenance and authorized purchase of a T‑Mobile Direct Connect radio solution to improve districtwide emergency communications; staff cited dropped calls and aging radios as reasons.