Budget trimming and tax relief in Mercer County district
Superintendent Dr C Joyce Nicksick outlined a proposed budget balanced by 1.8 million from the district's fund balance. The plan cuts fuel costs and reserves saving 316 thousand, with about 5.2 million still in the fund including 3 million for renovation. Homestead farmstead exclusion provides a 162.47 tax credit per homeowner.
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Mercer County
Lawrence County
C. Joyce Nicksick
Nicksick
Buckwalter resigns from Wilmington Area School Board
Mary Buckwalter 49 resigns from the Wilmington Area School Board effective tomorrow after selling her Bethel Road home in New Wilmington and planning to move to Shenango Township Mercer County. The board has 30 days to name a replacement with interviews set for July 20, open to the public.
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Wilmington Area
Buckwalter
Bethel Road
New Wilmington
Shenango Township
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Charles Mansell
C. Joyce Nicksick
Nancy Bretz
West Middlesex School Board
Nicksick
Nee Castle News
N. Mercer St
New Castle
Max Thomson
Lawrence County
U.S
New Castle News
P.O
New A Castle
Jobless benefits to run out in mid July in Pennsylvania
More than 21,000 Pennsylvanians are expected to exhaust jobless benefits by mid July after 72 weeks of support. The Labor and Industry Department says no new benefits setup exists yet and unemployment may stay high. About 450,000 Pennsylvanians received benefits in the four weeks ending June 20, with state losses since December 2007 exceeding 180,000 jobs.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Patrick Beaty
Labor and Industry Department
District Plans Major High School Cafeteria Renovation and Green Upgrades
Schafer outlines expansion of the high school cafeteria to 6200 square feet with seating for 350 to 400, plus a new kitchen. The current combined cafeteria gym for middle school students will become a gym only. Food service options include serving lines and a food court reflecting healthy choices, with stations for traditional lunches, short order items, pizza, salad bar, and grab‑and‑go options. The district must hold an Act 34 hearing due to footprint increase. design by Oct. 16, bids in April, construction May 10 to Nov. 4, 2011, with work possible between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m. Financial options include bonds. a LEED silver rating is pursued for green building and reimbursement funding.
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Schafer
Hayden
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania
Steve Singer
Leadership In Energy and Environment Design
U.S. Green Building Council
Harrisburg
Bell Named Hermitage School Superintendent After Shenango Tenure
Bell, previously Shenango School District leader and former girls varsity softball coach, is appointed Hermitage superintendent. He joined Shenango in 2000 and rose from assistant junior/senior high principal to superintendent in 2006. He emphasizes collaboration, meeting staff, and improving district goals. Ellenberger cited Bell’s test-score improvements and strong community support. The board conducted a multi round search with community visits. The New Castle News contributed to this report.
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Hermitage
Bell
Ellenberger
Business Week
Pennsylvania
Grove City
Rob Gelesky
The
New Castle News
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