CSD School Board - Budget Work Session - January 29, 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Centennial School District Budget Work Session

Administration of oath of office for Eric Baronowski

School Board Appreciation Month tribute

Financial landscape and budget deficit mitigation

Personnel and staffing efficiency strategies

Transfer of Entity for special education services

Analysis of out-of-district student placements

Health insurance and healthcare benefit cost management

Notable Quotes (3)

Tonight is not a night for decision-making, but tonight is really a night for dialogue.

Dr. Lucab
Budget DialogueOpening the budget work session.

The district twice approved increases at the act one both in FY14 and in FY20 and five times between those two years approved increases above the act one increase.

Mr. Greenwood
Budget HistoryHistorical review of tax increases.

We believe that through a transfer of entity, we can and they're already there as is. We can take that program on... and we can deliver what we believe is a higher quality product.

Dr. Lucab
Special EducationDiscussing bringing special education services in-house.

People (7)

Eric C. BaronowskiSchool Board Member

Sworn in as a new board member during the meeting.

Judge O'NealJudge

Administered the oath of office.

Mr. GreenwoodAdministrator

Presented the financial landscape, deficit figures, and mitigation strategies.

Mrs. CarlsonBoard Member

Facilitated the meeting and roll call.

Mr. GodsonBoard Member

Asked clarifying questions regarding staffing and IU services.

Mr. HartlineBoard Member

Inquired about benefit costs and teacher percentages.

Places Mentioned

Centennial School DistrictWilliam Tennant High SchoolDavis ElementaryClinger Middle SchoolMcDonald ElementaryBucks County Intermediate UnitKeystone AcademyBucks Learning Academy

Events & Meetings (3)

  • January 29, 2026: Centennial School District special board meeting budget work session
  • May 12, 2026: Scheduled board meeting
  • May 21, 2026: Final contracted cost submission deadline to Intermediate Unit
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CSD School Board - Budget Work Session - January 29, 2026 - Blaine Recorder