CSD School Board - Committee of the Whole - March 24, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
2025 Audit results and financial position
Winter local assessment data review
Transfer of Entity (TOE) for classrooms
Student Assistance Program (SAP) renewal
School board personnel agenda
Technology and infrastructure support renewals
Social worker conference participation
Proposed legislative petition for House Bill 41
Education fund agreements
Areas of Interest (5)
- District shifts strategy on autistic support by creating internal positions to replace intermediate unit-led classrooms.
- Board member questions the necessity of drug and alcohol counselors in elementary schools despite contract renewal.
- Audit reports positive financial health with an unmodified opinion and 8% fund balance compliance.
- Mixed reactions to student walkouts as residents praise student engagement and political expression.
- District academic growth data shows strong progress with 20% of K-8 students moving up in performance tiers.
Votes (3)
Approval of March 24th, 2026 Committee of the Whole Agenda
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of new business items 3.1-3.9 (with exception of 3.4)
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of item 3.4 (SAP contract)
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
you had unmodified opinions which are the best opinion that you can get in an audit.
Kudos to the students who process information, think critically, and form their own opinions.
People (5)
Bob KaufmanAudit ManagerPresented the 2025 independent audit results for the district.
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Presented the 2025 independent audit results for the district.
“you had unmodified opinions which are the best opinion that you can get in an audit.”
Regarding the district's financial statement and federal program audit results.
Ellen NewmanResidentSpoke about student walkouts and the importance of critical thinking in democracy.
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Spoke about student walkouts and the importance of critical thinking in democracy.
“Kudos to the students who process information, think critically, and form their own opinions.”
Regarding students' involvement in a recent school walkout.
Mr. RutzDistrict AdministratorPresented winter 2025-26 local assessment data covering DIBELS and I-Ready scores.
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Presented winter 2025-26 local assessment data covering DIBELS and I-Ready scores.
“we had 20% of our students in K8 move grow from tiers three and two into tier 1.”
Highlighting student academic growth mid-year.
Dr. HopkinsDistrict AdministratorDiscussed the Transfer of Entity (TOE) and impacts on autistic support classrooms.
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Discussed the Transfer of Entity (TOE) and impacts on autistic support classrooms.
“what you're here to think about and approve are the positions that come of that.”
Clarifying the board's role regarding the Transfer of Entity.
Mr. MartinBoard MemberQuestioned the necessity of drug/alcohol counseling for elementary students.
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Questioned the necessity of drug/alcohol counseling for elementary students.
“I was just curious more than anything else how far we have fallen if there's a need for that type of counseling in the elementary schools”
Questioning the scope of the SAP contract.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- March 24th, 2026: Committee of the Whole meeting
- April 9th, 2026: Awards breakfast at Ant's Choice
- April 14th, 2026: Attendance/child accounting webinar
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Two-year agreement with Minute Man Security for portal and camera support, not to exceed $31,32.80.
Letter of agreement with Southeast Council of PA for three student assistance counselors at $139,610.
Petition to PA House to remove House Bill 41 from the table regarding PIAA championships.