CSD School Board - Work Session/Regular Meeting - December 9, 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

MBIT student report and program achievements

Centennial Food Bank updates

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 preliminary budget planning

Structural deficit reduction strategies

Special education funding challenges

Tuition recoupment for non-resident students

Assessment challenges and revenue impacts

Notable Quotes (2)

In its original form, IDEA promised to fund approximately 40% of special education costs. We hover around 10 to 12%. And so that's been an on not just Centennial, nationally.

Mr. Greenwood
Special Education FundingExplaining the federal funding shortfall for special education.

If that home district does not respond within the required time frame, that responsibility is then assumed by the home district to pay for that.

Dr. Luca
Tuition RecoupmentExplaining the process for billing home districts for non-resident students.

People (5)

Elizabeth PetersonJunior

Reported on MBIT activities including food drives, certifications, and leadership conference results.

Dr. LucaSuperintendent

Presented on district food bank needs and the budgetary deficit, emphasizing high-quality service amidst fiscal constraints.

Mr. GreenwoodBusiness Official

Analyzed budget deficit, labor contract costs, and long-term financial pressure from special education requirements.

Mrs. LynchBoard Member

Inquired about recouping tuition from other districts for students residing in Centennial.

Places Mentioned

William Tennant High SchoolMiddle Institute of Technology (MBIT)McDonald ElementaryNorth Penn Boys and Girls ClubDoylestown Food BankKalahari Resorts, Poconos

Events & Meetings (6)

  • December 6th: Warminster Symphony Orchestra performance
  • December 6th: FBLA Breakfast with Santa
  • December 11th: Upcoming board meeting at William Tennant High School
  • December 20th: Senior class craft fair
  • December 23rd: Annual Polar Slip and Slide
  • December 23rd - January 2nd: Winter break
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CSD School Board - Work Session/Regular Meeting - December 9, 2025 - Blaine Recorder