School Board Wants State to Reform Charter, Cyber School Funding Formula
Business manager Kathy Boyd explained that, currently, cyber and charter schools are funded completely by the school district in which they are located and are not getting reimbursed from the state. This school year alone the district is doling out $483,000 and getting nothing in return from the state. The year before, the district paid $340,000 but got only $53,000 back. (You can listen to Boyd's presentation and the rest of the meeting here.
Also during its monthly meeting the board heard from high school principal David Ray, who said school district officials and community, business and government leaders will be meeting later this week to start work on a partnership of sorts to make sure every student who graduates from the district is "career-ready," whether that be a college career or joining the workforce.
Superintendent Katy Pude also recognized teachers Dani Close of GGB Elementary and Maria Whiteway of School Street Elementary, who have been issued certificates of Outstanding Achievement and received Model Status from the PATTAN Austism Initiative, which helps educators and parents better meet the educational needs of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders.
She also noted that the district received a glowing review on the federal audit that was done last week. She also noted that Bradford has moved up from number 242 to number 143 in the Pittsburgh Business Times rankings of school districts. The state has 501 school districts.
In other matters, the board approved a resolution to add a volleyball program to the middle school, pending adequate enrollment in the program. Board president Paul Ridley said he is pleased that they are able to do that for the students.
And, several students were recognized for achievements in a number of areas:
~~ In the recent computer fair, Nick Haner and Austin Jadloweic placed first in programming; Sydney Emerson first in graphic design; and Allen Burrit first in digital movie.
~~ In the Model UN Conference held at St. Bonaventure University, Chris Eaton and Will Melon were named best delegates for the UN Security Council; Cord LaRoche and Collin Costello, best delegates in the General Assembly; and Tessa Rhinehart and Pat Asinger, honorable mention for Atomic Energy.
~~ Wrestling -- Josh Corignani, District 9 wrestling champion, 152 pounds
~~ Swimming -- Ann Confer, D-9 champion, 100-yard butterfly.
~~ The girls and boys basketball teams and boys soccer tetam were also recognized for being D-9 AAA champions.
Again, you can listen to the entire meeting here.
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