Board approves 2026 bond resolution to fund $5 million in capital projects, awards bakery and dairy contracts
June 22, 2026 | Gateway SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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At its June meeting the Gateway School District board approved a 2026 bond resolution the business office said will refinance certain outstanding obligations and make roughly $5 million available for capital projects.
Mike, the district business manager, explained the strategy: by refunding a 2020 bond and taking advantage of escrowed funds the district expects to earn about 4% on money in escrow while paying out about 2.9%, enabling the district to issue new general obligation bonds for capital projects without raising local taxes. He said the exact interest rate would be set when the bonds go to market on Wednesday and noted the district’s current Moody’s credit rating of A2 and the district’s work to reach A1.
The board approved administrative and business items in Section 8, including:
- Approving after-school academy agreements and a sponsor agreement with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh for 2026–27.
- Approving Spectrum Charter School’s building relocation from 4369 Northern Pike, Monroeville to 1740 Golden Mount Highway, Monroeville, effective Aug. 1, 2026.
- Designating Dollar Bank as the district’s depository of funds for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and continuing use of the Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund per the Pennsylvania School Code.
- Awarding the bread and bakery products bid to Nicholls Bakery and awarding the milk and dairy products bid to Turner Dairy Farms, Inc., noting the district received only one sealed bid in each category.
- Authorizing payment of applicable district bills for July 2026 per board policy.
The business manager said refinancing allowed the district to avoid a tax increase while financing capital improvements such as building repairs and the initial work toward the Gateway High School roof project. The board conducted a roll call and the motion to approve section eight items carried.
No final bond interest rate was announced at the meeting; administration said the rate would be determined when the bonds are placed on the market later in the week and that bond sale documents and final pricing would be available through the district’s finance office.
Mike, the district business manager, explained the strategy: by refunding a 2020 bond and taking advantage of escrowed funds the district expects to earn about 4% on money in escrow while paying out about 2.9%, enabling the district to issue new general obligation bonds for capital projects without raising local taxes. He said the exact interest rate would be set when the bonds go to market on Wednesday and noted the district’s current Moody’s credit rating of A2 and the district’s work to reach A1.
The board approved administrative and business items in Section 8, including:
- Approving after-school academy agreements and a sponsor agreement with the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh for 2026–27.
- Approving Spectrum Charter School’s building relocation from 4369 Northern Pike, Monroeville to 1740 Golden Mount Highway, Monroeville, effective Aug. 1, 2026.
- Designating Dollar Bank as the district’s depository of funds for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and continuing use of the Pennsylvania School District Liquid Asset Fund per the Pennsylvania School Code.
- Awarding the bread and bakery products bid to Nicholls Bakery and awarding the milk and dairy products bid to Turner Dairy Farms, Inc., noting the district received only one sealed bid in each category.
- Authorizing payment of applicable district bills for July 2026 per board policy.
The business manager said refinancing allowed the district to avoid a tax increase while financing capital improvements such as building repairs and the initial work toward the Gateway High School roof project. The board conducted a roll call and the motion to approve section eight items carried.
No final bond interest rate was announced at the meeting; administration said the rate would be determined when the bonds are placed on the market later in the week and that bond sale documents and final pricing would be available through the district’s finance office.
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