Keystone Oaks board advances draft $49.9 million budget, approves appointments and service agreements
May 22, 2024 | Keystone Oaks SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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The Keystone Oaks School Board on Tuesday moved a set of routine and substantive items, including authorization to post the proposed 2024–25 final budget for public inspection and several personnel and service agreements.
Mr. Hill, who presented the finance report, said the budget “is balanced right now and represents a little south of $49,900,000.” The board authorized administration to make the proposed final budget available for a 20-day public inspection period beginning no later than May 22; the board is scheduled to consider final adoption on June 18.
Superintendent Dr. Stropkin presented personnel items and grouped policy approvals. The board approved the appointment of Alisa Santiago as a confidential administrative assistant effective May 6, 2024, approved second readings of policies listed on the agenda, and voted to abolish policy 907.1 (classroom visitations), which the administration said is covered elsewhere.
The board also approved an Allegheny Intermediate Unit service agreement addendum for 2024–25 and several provider contracts (Adelphi Education Services, Pittsburgh ABA and ACLD/Tillotson). A Head Start lease with the Allegheny County Intermediate Unit was approved for $4,800 effective Sept. 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. The board approved a memorandum of agreement with Community College of Allegheny County for dual enrollment retroactive to Dec. 1, 2021, which the administration said enables students to earn college credit while in district.
Other business carried on unanimous or majority votes: approval of work-session and business minutes from April, acceptance of accounts payable for the month ending April 30, acceptance of a $10,000 donation for the music program, adoption of the student code of conduct for 2024–25 and multiple personnel appointment and leave requests.
The meeting included routine approvals for interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities for 2024–25 and post-season coaching stipends. Board members noted travel arrangements and sponsor funding for teams attending national competitions.
What’s next: The proposed final budget will be posted for public inspection and the board expects to consider final adoption on June 18; the finance committee will meet June 13 for further budget discussion.
Mr. Hill, who presented the finance report, said the budget “is balanced right now and represents a little south of $49,900,000.” The board authorized administration to make the proposed final budget available for a 20-day public inspection period beginning no later than May 22; the board is scheduled to consider final adoption on June 18.
Superintendent Dr. Stropkin presented personnel items and grouped policy approvals. The board approved the appointment of Alisa Santiago as a confidential administrative assistant effective May 6, 2024, approved second readings of policies listed on the agenda, and voted to abolish policy 907.1 (classroom visitations), which the administration said is covered elsewhere.
The board also approved an Allegheny Intermediate Unit service agreement addendum for 2024–25 and several provider contracts (Adelphi Education Services, Pittsburgh ABA and ACLD/Tillotson). A Head Start lease with the Allegheny County Intermediate Unit was approved for $4,800 effective Sept. 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. The board approved a memorandum of agreement with Community College of Allegheny County for dual enrollment retroactive to Dec. 1, 2021, which the administration said enables students to earn college credit while in district.
Other business carried on unanimous or majority votes: approval of work-session and business minutes from April, acceptance of accounts payable for the month ending April 30, acceptance of a $10,000 donation for the music program, adoption of the student code of conduct for 2024–25 and multiple personnel appointment and leave requests.
The meeting included routine approvals for interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities for 2024–25 and post-season coaching stipends. Board members noted travel arrangements and sponsor funding for teams attending national competitions.
What’s next: The proposed final budget will be posted for public inspection and the board expects to consider final adoption on June 18; the finance committee will meet June 13 for further budget discussion.
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