Union approves budget with no tax increase
The Union Area school board adopted an 11.550.876 million budget for 2015 16 with no tax increase. The vote was 8 0, absent president John Bertolino. The plan draws 330,000 from reserves leaving 2.67 million in fund balance near 3 million. Major rise in pension costs 1.25 million plus health care and wage increases funded by budget. New technology initiatives include iPad expansion and a Chrome book program with zSpace machines. Robin Nogay named middle high school principal starting July 1 2015 at 78 000. several personnel and contract actions approved including insurer and substitutes.
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County OKs annex work in Lawrence County
Lawrence County commissioners approve 18750 to renovate the Albert P Gettings Annex with Arnold Blashak painting and replacing exterior trim. Also notes sewer expansion plans by New Castle Sanitation Authority serving about 900 homes, costing 12 to 15 million, with construction starting late next year and finishing in 2018.
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