Six of I don't need it. All right. Good evening. Welcome to the uh Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 regular meeting of the school board of directors for Central Dolphin School District. Call the meeting to order. Um Miss
McConnell, call the role. >> Mrs. Bingaman, >> here. >> Mrs. Kavoli >> here. >> Mr. Dornan >> here. >> Mr. Epstein >> here. And I'm glad you're back. I just want to get you a plug. >> Thank you. >> Mr. Garlic >> here. >> Mr. Gordon >> here. >> Mrs. Hanford
>> here. >> Mr. Jacobs >> here. >> Mrs. Webster. There are eight board members present. >> Thank you. For all those who able, please rise. Join us for the pledge. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the
republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Moving to item 401, additions, deletions, and modifications to the agenda. Do any board members have any additions, deletions, or modifications
for this evening's agenda? Hearing none, moving to 501, approval of the March 10th, 2026 meeting minutes. Mr. Turman, >> the administration is recommending approval of the March 10th, 2026 meeting minutes.
>> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Any questions or comments? >> All those in favor signify by saying I. I >> I opposed. >> Moving to information and proposals. I'd
like to announce to those of us joining us in person as well as those joining online that prior to this evening's meeting, an executive session was held to discuss personnel and legal issues. Moving on to item 602, student speaker. Uh, as we are routinely have the
pleasure, we uh get to hear from student speakers from both high schools as well as our cyber academy. And tonight I'm pleased to introduce you to our student speaker from Central Dolphin High School, Caping Cham. >> Good evening, members of the school board. My name is Kaden Cham and I'm
honored to be here this evening to provide an update on the amazing start to spring we've had at CD. A little about a little bit about myself. I'm currently a senior senior at Central Dolphin and participate in many extracurriculars. I am editor and chief of our school's yearbook public
relations officer for both family career and community leaders of America club also known as FCCLA and key club as well as a member of the national honor society. I am also a proud member of the audition coral group centered off in singers where I am also the public
relations officer for academically over my four years at CD I have taken seven AP courses and five honors courses and have maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout these years. I am currently ranked number 27 out of 506 students, placing me in the top 5% of my class. Outside of
school, I take advantage of our school's cooperative education program, where I spend the second half of my school day at East Shore Monasuri School. I get to work with kids as young as 6 months old and as old as 6 years old. I primarily work with preschoolers ages 3 to 5.
Participating in this co-op program, I have gained precious and valuable knowledge that makes me excited to continue working with kids and a professional field. I am excited to share that I have committed to the Pennsylvania State University. We are >> we are
>> where I will major in human development and family sciences hoping to attend physician assistant school after my undergrad and become a pediatric PA. The month of March has been filled with so many memorable moments. I believe the first thing I should mention is our boys
basketball team won the PIAA 6A state championship this past Saturday. This was the first time the team has ever made it this far, marking this win as the first state championship win in the program's history. We are incredibly proud of the hard work everyone on the team put in to make this dream a
reality. CD continues to show excellence in our athletic department as our girls basketball team made it to the first round of PIAAA 6A state playoffs after years of coaching, Coach D has decided to retire, and we want to thank him for
everything he has done for this program. On top of that, our swimming and diving team had seven students who qualified for states. Our boys wrestling team placed third in districts. And finally, the girls wrestling team won district gold, becoming the first ever girls team
champions. As we close out an amazing winter sports season, we're excited for all the spring sports and to see all that they accomplish. Furthermore, Central Dolphins performing arts program had an amazing weekend as this past weekend was the district's honors choir where we had an amazing
concert with performances from our elementary, middle, and high school combined choirs. The high school choir was led by guest conduct conductor Dr. Kimberly Dunn Adams from Westchester University's Wells School of Music. Additionally, CD Choirs was able to send
four students to the PMEA region 5 choir. Central Dolphin Singer. Central Dolphin Singers is super excited for this upcoming weekend as we are traveling to Roxbury, New Jersey, where we will be performing and competing at the Roxberry Invitational at Roxbury High School. The
musical program put on a fabulous production of Guys and Dolls and couldn't have done it without the support of all the parents and community. The whole music department is excited for all of our upcoming spring concerts, and we hope to see you all there. As editor-inchief of our school's
yearbook, I find it important We are also approaching our book's deadline. The entire book is due on Friday, March 27th. The entire group of editors have been working since May of last year to give our student body an incredible book, and we can't wait for the final product. This year's theme is stellar
moments. In this book, we hope to show everyone all the moments that make our true that make our school truly stellar. Yearbook sales are going extremely well as we only have 100 copies left. We couldn't have done any of this without the support. our adviserss, Mr. Mark
Vogle and Mrs. Jen Schaefer. I want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for all their support and all that they have done for this club. I also want to thank Dr. Shrader for his unwavering support. Without it, the yearbook would not be what it is today. Lastly, I want
to touch on four diamonds as we are 18 days away from our minthon. Our current total stands at $42,000 and 42,665 leaving 29,915 left to fund raise to reach our goal of $70,000.
Recently, since we reached our goal of 40k, one of our sis teachers, Senior Gans, dressed up in an inflatable dinosaur suit for the entire day, for the entire day, and he taught in it all day. It was hilarious. It was called Gonzilla. >> Love it. We hope to see you all at
Minithon on April 11th at 6 p.m. I want to thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to speak this evening. On behalf of the entire student body, I want to thank all of our principles, teachers, and all of you for your continued support you give us to make our TR to make our school truly stellar.
I hope that everyone has a restful spring break. Thank you. So, you have a couple Penn State alums on the board. So, congratulations and welcome to the largest alumni base in the country. >> Yes. >> Well, there are other options. Anyway,
>> so I'm trying to figure out. So, you you have a 4.0 average, >> but you're 27th in your class. >> Yes. >> Wow. >> We are very competitive. >> No, I know. Yeah. >> Yeah. I know. Between at least the top 10 students, it's like really decimals that like
>> change it. So every time the report card comes out, the top 5% of the class freaks out because everyone moves a lot. So >> yeah. >> Yes. >> Well, congratulations. >> Well, congratulations on all your success and thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> We appreciate it. >> Moving on to item 604, superintendent
spotlight. Mr. Turman. >> All right. Well, that's kind of the perfect segue as Coach G is in the audience. And Coach G, if you could come up. Uh, Coach G uh will be retiring this year. 27 years and coaching, 19 at CD,
30 347 wins, 147 losses, career record, 247 wins at CD, five district titles. Uh, this year you had a 24 and4 record and also coach of the year for the Mid Pen. So, we just wanted to congratulate you for all of your accomplishments here
in the Central Dolphin School District and give you an opportunity for a few parting words. Yeah, I definitely appreciate the uh the recognition and I it wouldn't be possible without great administrators like Eric Shra, Dr. Eric Schrader and Mr. Chris Hunter, our athletic director, who've been nothing but supportive and help you help me
along the way and uh make it easy to coach at Central Dolphin High School. Thank you very much for the recognition. I appreciate it. >> Congratulations on all your success. Your legacy is will live on. So, thank you for all all you've done. >> Thank you. If I could just throw in we we have worked together in the past and I want
to say this is one of the most as a classroom teacher also one of the most positive uh role models I've seen for kids. So I I had to say that. >> So I apologize I skipped over item 603 public speakers for agenda items. This is the first of two opportunities for
the public to address the board. The first of which is for agenda items only and we have no one signed up to speak. Oh, I apologize. That's all right. And we also have Rihanna from Central Dolphin East High School. If you can
come up, Rihanna. Ryana competed in the Pennsylvania High School state bowling championship and she represented CD CD CD East High School and she faced off against the top 24 girls from the state. started off strong and which earned her a and then
she earned in her first game and then she earned her a plaque for the second highest score of the day. Uh Rihanna ended up uh going to is going to Minnesota correct for junior junior go districts? >> Not yet. >> All right. Not yet. All right. You know
what I'm going to do? I'm going to let you speak to your accomplishments. >> I'm trying to read this understand what you've accomplished and there is so much on here I don't know how to tackle it. So, why don't you tell us, Rihanna, how well you're you're doing in bowling? >> Um, so I started bowling when I was in
fifth grade and um Oh, am I at the mic? >> You're good. You're good. >> Um, and then uh I came freshman year um to bowl for East uh and it came and it started out as a club. It's not very popular though. Um and I ended up winning uh states in Eerie freshman year
um sophomore year. Um, I think I got fourth and then junior year I only made it to regionals. Was kind of kind of rough. But, uh, this year I wanted to make a big comeback and then I ended up getting third. But like overall like I think the biggest thing I really accomplished was like mentally being
able to um keep my like emotions good and just honestly have fun. And it's probably like the best year and like like overall like not even placing. I think it was definitely the best year in my bowling career. >> All right. Well, that's awesome. And uh like I said, I was reading your sheet with everything you've accomplished. Uh
tell us about Minnesota. What what happens? >> Um so Minnesota uh it's called Junior Gold Championships. So it's basically this national championship that's bigger than high school nationals. And there's probably about over a thousand boys that
go and then close to a thousand girls that go. And um my first year that I went I um it was in Okay. I went to Detroit and I ended up placing um 22nd out of 950
something girls. And um last year I went, which was only my second year, and I ended up placing um ninth out of 900 something. >> And then this year I'm hoping to make the TV show. >> All right. Fair. Awesome. That's a huge accomplishment because I
need bumpers and I >> and like a seven pound ball >> and she rolls it down under. >> Well, congratulations on all your success and best wishes for future success. Thank you very very much.
>> Thank you so much. Thank you so much. >> Three lanes. Moving on to unfinished business. Item 701, CIU 2627 fiscal operating budget. Mr. Chairman, the district is recommending approval of the CIU general
operating budget for the 2627 school year. The Central Dolphin School District contribution for the 2627 school year is estimated at $140,53.75 as defined by the Pennsylvania School Code and Pennsylvania Department of Education. Each school district in the
CIU service area must vote on the budget and report back to the CIU. This item was reviewed at the March 10th, 2026 board meeting. >> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> Motion. >> Is there a second? >> Yeah, I think I am. >> Thank you. Any questions?
All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed? Item 702, Supplemental Psychology Services LLC. Mr. Turman, >> the administration is recommending approval of the agreement with the Supplemental Psychology Services LLC to provide in-person school psychologists
funds to be paid out of the school mental health grant that the district received from the US Department of Education. This contract is pending final approval of the district solicitor. This item was reviewed at the March 10th, 2026 board meeting. One of the requests that we had at the last board meeting is it was five days uh in
terms of when the invoice had to be paid. We did Peter Mr. Bar did negotiate them that would be five business days and not just five days. So Peter uh definitely has a system in place that when we receive the invoice that within five days it will be paid.
May >> I have a motion to approve the recommendation? motion. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you. Questions? >> Go ahead, Chris. >> Um, so the school mental health grant that it's being provided from, sorry, the school mental health grant that it's
um coming through to fund it, is that just a one-year grant or is that a multiple year grant? >> Multi-year. I believe it's three or four years. >> Okay. >> So, it's $ 1.7 million spread out over three or four years. >> So, the grant will be 100% funding this initiative then. >> Correct. >> Okay. Thank you. >> My comment, Mr. chair is that and I
appreciate Peter getting clarification on five business days. I still think that's a really tight turnaround to get an invoice and get it back. So if we go with these guys next year, I would respectfully request that we have a more reasonable time frame from when we get
the invoice to when we pay. I five days is unheard of. >> Any additional questions or comments? >> All those in favor signify by saying I. I >> opposed. >> Item 703, demolition. Mr. Turman,
>> the administration is recommending approval of demolition of the following structures to a limited construction solutions of the co-stars cooperative purchasing agreement. These items were reviewed at the December 16th, 2025 building and grounds committee meeting. This item was reviewed at the January
13, 2026 board meeting. Central Dolphin High School, the cost will be $109,215. the sale building, the cost would be $145,700. Um, as discussed yesterday, uh, the administration did take the opportunity to see what the cost would be to do a
slow burn at Central Dolphin High School. Um, came back when we did talk to the individuals in West Hanover that we would only save roughly three to 4,000 and there will be a lot of hoops that we would have to jump through. >> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> Motion.
>> Is there Thank you. We have a motion in a second. Any questions? And certainly Howard's here um and he did speak to it at buildings and grounds last night, but certainly can answer any questions from board members if they have any. >> I just want to thank Howard because we, you know, we looked into that other option to see if there was a cost savings and unfortunately was very
minimal and plus there was a lot of D regulations and and things we had to get through. So it ended up with spent more money on the time his time really from trying to get that. So thank you so much for your efforts. And just for a clarification purpose, the ground then that will be left behind is going to be
eventually turned into parking or is it grassed over? I was asked that by somebody. I just wanted to get clarification. >> So at the sale building, there's going to be additional asphalt and fencing for off additional bus parking for our school buses and then CD high will be top soiled over and planted.
>> Okay. And those fees are and that is part of this cost then. Okay. Thank you. >> Absolutely. Additional questions or comments from board members? All those in favor signify by saying I. I. >> Opposed.
>> Moving on to new business. Item 8001, the personnel report. Mr. Turman, >> the administration is recommending approval of the personal report as discussed in executive session. >> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you. Questions or comments from
the board? All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I opposed. >> No. >> And I will be abstaining. >> So we have one negative vote from Mr. Gordon and one abstension from Miss Hanford.
>> Um included in uh today's personnel report is a um hire for our new director of innovation and technology. I'd like to welcome and congratulate Chris Lopez. Hey Chris. Staying with new business, item 8002,
2026 K through2 career guidance plan. Mr. Chairman, >> the administration is recommending approval of the 2026 K K12 career guidance plan. Uh this plan must be approved for to submit to PTE by March 31st. Um some of this this is through uh
looking at act 339 and the requirements and the supports for students for career exploration. Um the only thing I'll note is the changes. So um the changes that we've added to the plan is the fact that LA this past school year and moving forward is we did do junior achievement uh in terms of Bistown across all fifth
grade schools. We are adding the junior RO so junior ROC program at the high school and we are looking at pathways uh at the middle school and definitely at the high school level. So those are only changes to the plan at this point.
May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> Motion. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you. >> Any questions or comments from board members? All those in favor signify by saying I
>> opposed. Item 8003, educational technology equipment bid. Mr. Turman, >> the administration recommending the award of the educational technology equipment bid using title one funds to the lowest responsible bidder secondyear LLC in the amount of $335,769.61
and this is for 921 Chromebooks. As you recall, at the last board meeting, uh we did have it on the agenda. Um between the time that board meeting occurred in this one, uh someone came in and wiped out all of those Chromebooks. So, we had to go back out uh for bid. This was the
lowest bidder for the 925 Chromebooks. And we actually saved, I believe it was $7, no, I'm sorry, $911 uh by going with this bid. Still comes out of title one funds. May I have a motion to approve the recommendation?
>> Motion. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you. Any questions or comments from the board? >> These are because we're making these purchases because of PSSAs. >> That's part of it. Also, uh Mrs. Bingaman, we are also doing this to
start to get the devices across the district and kind of have an equal distribution in terms of what we have in each building. Uh also, the third thing to this is the buildings this year have a substantial amount of title one funds. So, we are going to look at draining down our title one funds to make sure we
have equity across the board. Other questions or comments? All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed? >> Nay. >> Nay. >> Uh, two negative votes, Mr. Gordon and Miss Hampford.
Moving to item 8004, irrevocable standby letter of credit resolution. Mr. Chairman, >> the administration recommending the adoption of the resolution to authorize the insurance of an irrevocable standby letter of credit in a maximum principal amount of $2,529,60
from Ftonback NA in favor of Satara Township as well as execute any doc documents in connection therewith and to pay all necessary fees. So, Mr. Bard, I know is on the is on through Zoom. Uh, Peter, can you hear us? >> I can. Yes.
>> All right. Can you go through what you went through yesterday and building a grounds? >> Sure. So the reason we need this letter of credit in the amount of 2 million to $529,160 is because Township is requiring us for
financial security for any potential damage to storm water or any other underground uh damage to sewers or any of that nature uh due to the uh ground site work that we're doing at 3201 Executive Park Drive in connection with the kindergarten centers. This is in
connection um local municipalities depending on their code uh code language can require us to uh get some of this u get a letter of credit if necessary. The read the reason that we have to pay fee
and the fee on this is 2% uh annual uh so that would be basically around $55,000 for this uh for this letter of credit. The reason that uh Fulton Bank uh that is our general fund bank that holds uh a vast majority of our money uh
is the bank that we choose is for two reasons. Number one, they uh they are the bank that has the the best relationship. We have the best relationship with and number two, they hold the most of our money so that we didn't have to go out and make another uh $2.5 million deposit in another bank.
Uh so the we've had a letter of credit for another project in the past, a 2024 project at the field um at uh I can't name the the I can't remember the name of the field, but that was a much smaller line of of credit. So the fees
were much smaller like three or $4,000 for the line of credit. So it was much less noticeable. However, this is something that can be uh required by code. none of our other buildings that are going up and we don't we don't have much site work at the other buildings
otherwise either. So this is another reason why we need um the the letter of credit. We hope to execute as soon as the site work is completed at these buildings and we're given the go-ahad to end the letter of credit. We will I will execute a document to terminate the
letter of credit and we will not have to pay the fees. We will not have to draw on the letter of credit unless there is damage done. But it also goes to note that our contractors are bonded and we also have insurance. But this is for um if all else fails, this is a lastditch
security for the township. This is something that's what Terara Township is requiring us to get um uh for us to continue work at the site. >> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? So move.
>> Is there a second? Second. >> Thank you. >> Um, >> any questions or comments for Peter or administration? >> Peter, uh, Jay is here also. I don't know if I can call upon Jay to come up and just explain what this is or Peter,
you can handle it. But the 2% is is that prrated? I mean, because you you're hoping that we're only paying 55,000, right? >> That's the max annual we could pay. Um Jay could if Jay's up there he could
answer any more question. I think Eric >> Eric is here. >> Yeah. Hi Erica Wyel from MCNE. So it's 2% annually. So they'll look at one year from now how much is outstanding and it'll be 2% of that balance. Uh we have not received the final documents for the line of credit or letter of credit
excuse me but typically what happens is mounts will be released from it as portions of the project are complete. So potentially a year from now that letter of credit will be in a smaller amount and that's the case then it would be 2% of that amount. Um again we haven't received the the final terms but that's
generally how they operate. >> So are we responsible for any other costs for instance their engineering >> not under the letter of credit per se but if you would not so let's say the letter of credit gets drawn upon and
there's no money to pay then there would be interest rate. If the bank has to pay out of its own money, then you'd be charged a fee an interest rate until that's paid back by the district. Um, given your money is held there, that's not a likely scenario. >> I think Mr. Posh want to add. >> Yeah. And Erica, this is actually, I
think, a performance bond. So there's certain site work that has to be done and and municipalities under the municipalities planning code requires that um that be bonded to the extent of
110% of the value of the public improvements and like you said as work is completed this amount could be released over time. >> Yeah. >> But that's what this is. >> We'll certainly as the documents become available make sure that we can you know
prepared in in the most advantageous way for the district. >> Erica, the last question I had is timing. When is the the LLC usually executed? Is it usually this deep into the project? >> Well, I think it varies project to
project. Um, I think the township is eager to have it in place, so I expect we'll see things moving rather quickly. Yeah, I think we're at the stage where the land development plan is about to be recorded. So, that needs to be in place um at the time of the recording of the
plan. That's where we are. >> And as Peter mentioned, I believe this is consistent with the past terms of letters of credits that you've had with Fton. It's just a larger letter of credits. >> Not really concerned about the terms. We've had other buildings that didn't require this and so I was just trying to
get some consistency. Sorry. >> Yeah. $55,000 is it's a lot. >> Do we get any of that back if we cancel the loan of credit early and it's not a fullyear term or we have to pay the
$55,000 worth of fees even if the project ends early and we get out of the >> Yeah. Again, I haven't seen the terms of it yet because they haven't prepared it. But, um, I imagine since it's an annual fee, we would not have to pay it. But that's certainly something you will look into and and advocate for um at the
one-year point. >> And then a point for Mr. Bard. Um so the other municipalities that we have been dealing with for some of our other buildings have not required the same level of letter of credit. They're not
they're not requiring it essentially. Is this correct? >> That is correct. This is the only request that I have to receive a letter of credit for. Yes. And then additionally, you stated that we already are insured and bonded by our respective contractors. So this is effectively
duplicating the >> Well, like the like Mr. Posh had said too, the municipal code act requires them to have that. This might be the only building though that has uh site work to be done. Um the other buildings
do not have site work uh which is uh when I say site work, I mean moving the earth. um like earth work to be done and so that could be the reason why this is the only building uh that that they're requiring a letter of credit for. >> Yeah. If there's public improvements
involved then then it's required to get a a bond like this municipality is required to get it. >> And then finally the attached letter that was on our well the public attached letter is actually not correct. It's an old letter for another irrevocable
letter of credit that was signed by Mr. years ago. It wasn't the most recent version. So, I don't know what that letter actually looks like. That was brought to my attention just recently >> because we didn't they don't have it yet. >> Yeah. I'm I'm not sure what was attached, but we don't have a draft of the letter at this time. >> Letter that was for a much smaller
amount. Obviously, I knew it wasn't this one. It's just not accurate. So, we're not actually privy to the letter itself or the terms of the letter at this point. >> No, because we don't have it. >> And Howard, correct me if I'm wrong. I apologize. Howard, the the um uh what
Peter said, this is the only site that requires >> correct site work. >> This is because of the extent of the land development, we actually have to do a land development plan, which is why they're required. >> So, is this is our is this project currently shut down until this is
>> okay. So, they're working. Okay. Because it made it seem like it when Peter was talking that like it had to be done in order for them to be doing the work. >> No. And this is only for those land development. This has nothing to do with the renovations inside the building. >> I think certainly once we have drafts
available to us, we'll coordinate with your solicitor and then anything would need to be signed off by either the president um vice president or the secretary to sign any final documents. >> So there's still further um execution that needs to occur before anything would be final.
So here's the the the what I mean by what I was what I was saying and what I my clarification piece I guess on this was first the document attached was was my error. I'm the one that uh that sent it over. That's the first thing. The second piece was there is the land development piece. The land development
piece needs to be signed off on and to get it signed off on for the approval for the land development piece to go forward. We need the letter of credit uh to do that to to move it forward. So that's why it was put on the agenda with the the term sheet when the term sheet
was put out. Um so when this is approved, I can get the Fulton Bank to give us the the term sheet and then that's when we will have the ability to sign off on the the actual fullterm letter of credit. Um, and once we get
the full term letter of credit, uh, attorney Wyel will work with attorney Pyosh and get that hammered out, the terms and conditions, and then we can finally then, uh, Mr. Jacobs can sign off on it. Um, and then we can move forward with the the, uh, the land development piece. If we had to wait
until April 14th, um, there was a possibility that the land development plan and its approval could be delayed. And so that is why um, it was put before you in this particular matter. And I don't know if I think Howard could probably support that in that regard and
Mr. Turman as well. >> Any additional questions or comments from the board? >> I just this is just coming from me personally as the head of buildings and grounds. I feel like Switer is being difficult in these kindergarten centers and it's quite frankly ridiculous and we got to do all these different things and I understand there's rules and laws for this one but there's a lot of other
stuff that's going on and you know we're trying to get kindergarten centers for these kids in that area and they're just every little thing and then they don't they're like, "Hey, we're good." And then all of a sudden they come by and search something else. So, uh, they need to get their act together and support this so we can get this for our kids for our kindergarten center. I just want to public state that they're being a big problem. So, if anybody knows anybody at
the terra, they should have a conversation with them to make sure that they're working handinhand with the district and being open, transparent so we can get these things done. >> And I want to piggyback on what Dave also said that was a concern to us at the building and grounds and finance meeting that we held yesterday. And um
while this is just my opinion, not the opinion of the board as a whole, I do feel that Sera Township has been exceedingly difficult to work with and does not seem that they are partnering with the district the way that you would hope given the benefit to their own municipality once these centers are
open. So I would hope in the future they can um step up a little bit. Thank you. >> I I want to echo both of you as one of the board representatives for region one which is township. Um, I just feel like
the communication has been poor and these like this should not have just been taking place today when we're getting ready to open these kindergarten centers for August. And at this point, we should have heard about this prior to this last night or whenever you heard about it. Um, because it's not like I
feel as if they think we're just an open pocketbook and we're not. >> Just to throw in an easy ditto with what was just said. Yeah, let me just be the contrarian for a moment. Is >> No, I don't I mean they're going to be
our partner and we just need to mend fences moving forward. Um and yeah, this may have been a process I didn't like and I thought the timing was awful, but hoping for better better days ahead. Bless you, K. >> Any other questions or comments from
board members? May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? motion. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you. Any additional questions or comments? >> All those in favor signify by saying >> I. >> I.
>> Opposed. >> Nay. >> Please note three negative votes. Miss Bingaman, Mr. Gordon, Miss Hanford. >> Said there was five. Said that it was an affirmative action. >> Yeah. Five to three. >> Okay. think about that.
>> Moving staying with new business, item 8005, approval of new borrowing. Mr. Turman, the administration is recommending approval of the new borrowing through PFM financial advisors for the completion of the kindergarten centers and for the HVAC projects and renovations at eh Phillips and Paxonia
Elementary schools totaling $41 million. Uh Peter, do you want to kind of give a review of your discussion on this uh last evening? >> Sure. So the the new borrowing that will total $41 million is a a total of both
the $35.5 million. That um is both for the two train projects at eh Phillips and Paxonia as well as $4.4 4 million in in other funding to complete the kindergarten centers that will help um
that will that will complete the kindergarten cent's borrowing. This funding uh this borrowing will go out and is tied to a second refinancing um that will take place in early May that will net the district some additional savings uh based on the
market. I believe we have there in the audience Jay, Zach, and Carly from PFM FI uh financial advisors as well. The $41 million has been something that has been planned and has been has already been baked into budget projections as well. So that should not negatively uh
impact uh the budget forecast as well. Um, and that will leave us after all is said and done with a little over a million dollars uh left in a contingency fund um that we can then use in the next three years to cover any other capital
projects or also used to offset the um the future borrowing next year for the north side uh air conditioning project and renovation as well. So, I think this will set us up uh pretty well uh moving forward. Um if there's any questions, I'll be happy to take them on that.
Well, we have Jay here as well as um uh Zach, so maybe they could comment because they seem to appreciate the concept of brevity. >> Okay, I will be brief, but yeah, just just as a reminder, so the district's
been planning for these projects for two plus years now. >> This was the second year of financing. So the 2026 financing plan consisted of a refinancing that we did back in January that netted you a million8 of savings. So that was great. Worked out well. This is the second piece of this.
As Peter said, it's going to be issued uh here in a few weeks. It'll settle in May. We're going to borrow $41 million for the eh Phillips Paxton and the kindergarten center. You're going to have all the money for that. And then we're going to refinance the remaining portion of the 2016 bonds. That's a
smaller refinancing. It's not going to save a million8. We're hoping to squeeze out a few hundred,000 um after costs, but it's still um net positive to the district. So, this has already been approved by the board. This was kind of the last update before we go
ahead and do this here over the next few weeks. So, I don't think we need anything official from you tonight, but happy to answer questions if you have. >> I think we added that uh yesterday uh camera was fine. I think it was in finance. I know we had two meetings back to back, but Miss Hansford wanted to make sure we actually put this on there so everybody understood kind of what it
was. The final number, why the number was was, you know, was that million dollars higher. So, because we were up to this number and we were hoping to be less, but unfortunately due to some un should not be unforeseen, but unforeseen things in our kindergarten center, we need a little bit of extra money for some different things like sprinklers
and stuff that we want to plan for. >> Yeah. So we understand the marching orders are to get you 41 million net from the bond. >> Do so I mean the in I I think the last bond offering maybe maybe it was before that you know when we went out there
there it was pretty crisp and cool at the beginning and I think the the last one we did was better. So there's no way to anticipate uh what the rate will be or we I'm a little confused. Well, so yeah, we're going to actually lock in the rates, I think, two weeks
from now. >> Okay. >> Um, now the market has been a little choppy since the Iran war started or whatever you want to call it. Um, interest rates typically would go down when things like that happen, right? >> Uh, in this instance, rates have
actually gone up. And the thought there is, not to get too into the weeds, but the thought there is people are worried about inflation again with the cost of oil rising, right? So, the market has been going kind of the opposite direction. Now, we've had, you know, a good run down over the past 12 months. >> Yeah. >> Um, you know, we would still expect if
we were going to issue this today to be somewhere, you know, around the 4% mark, maybe sub 4% um fixed, but we still have two weeks and a lot, as we all know, can happen in two weeks when it comes to the market. So, we're gonna watch it. I don't know, Jay, if you want
to add anything or have a crystal ball, feel free. >> Well, you didn't get all dressed up for nothing. Crystal ball is still in the shop. I I think Zach stated very well. It is a very challenging market right now. So, you know, if we get to the date that
we're expected to market and we think it's just too unstable. >> You know, we'll come back and we'll talk about whether or not we want to delay and try to find a better. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Other questions for board members? >> May I have a motion to approve the
recommendation? So move. Is there a second? >> Second. >> All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed. >> Motion carries. Thank you. >> If you guys want to head out, I totally understand. >> Thank you.
>> Thanks for coming out. You too, Erica. >> Item 8006, purchase of fleet vehicles. Mr. Chairman, >> the administration is recommending approval of the following fleet vehicles to Hoffman Ford under the co-stars cooperative purchasing agreement. five Transit 250 rear wheel drive medium roof
cargo vans at $55,000 each totaling $275,000. One F250 regular cab 4x4 at $50,000 and four Transit 350 all-wheel drive medium roof long wheelbase passenger vans at $73,125
totaling $292,500. Howard, if you can take the first two bullets and I'll take the last one. >> Sure. Absolutely. So the uh 250 Uh, regular cab 4x4 is the replacement of a current 250.
>> Uh, the 250. Good. All right. 250 regular cab 4x4 pickup truck is to replace our current 250 pickup truck. Um, it again, it's it's well over 12 years old. Um, rust. Um, we've used it
to snowplow for years. Um, it it needs replaced. We got it through inspection this year. it's probably not going to make it through inspection next year. Um, so that's the pickup truck. Um, we also are asking for five vans. Um, they are, uh, rear rear wheel drive medium
roof cargo vans to replace uh, four current vans and grow the fleet because we had a few additional positions last year or accepted for this last pass budget. Um we had two vans that did not pass inspection this previous year and we have two more that are have serious
rushes rust issues that probably will not pass inspection for next year. >> So the four transit uh passenger vents. So somewhere in December when we started to break down the cost of transportation uh one of the things that came up is the
amount of money the district was paying to Christ for its communitybased program. So, the district was paying roughly well over $200,000 uh to bus and they were putting anywhere from two to seven or eight kids um on a
bus and it was costing us over $200,000 in the course of a year. So, we came up with the the solution of buying uh passenger vans where our teachers and our parents could actually take these students to and from these CBI programs.
And at that point in time, all we're paying for is gas. Um, so the cost of the vehicles in a year or two will not only pay for its sales, but will save the district money and then also get the students what they need to be part of the program.
>> And I just a point of fact on the maintenance vehicles, these are all leftover 2023s. That's why we are getting such good price on them. >> By way of context, what would a new vehicle Do you know what the cost? >> The cost would definitely be closer to
that 70,000 um mark that that the cargo vans are costing us. >> Any reason to mention the retrofitting versus the CDL issue? >> I can. Sure. Um so the cargo vans are uh
on on again part of so Ford doesn't make a cargo van with less than 12 seats. Anytime you have a vehicle that has 12 passenger more, you have to have a CDL to drive it. Um, so in order to make
these a lower passenger vehicle, so our standard staff could drive it, um, we have to reduce the seats down to, uh, eight. Um, with doing that, not only do you have to take out seats, you also have to cover the brackets where the
seats mount legally. So once we purchase it, we couldn't go back and just put that seat back in. So, all that retrofitting and all the retrofitting for the tool racks and stuff like that in the cargo vans, they're all um in these prices.
>> Yes. If anybody likes government regulation, this is the most ridiculous thing ever. They spend money to take seats out. It's the same van, but because it has less seats, then they can drive it. It's absolutely ridiculous. >> Makes it much safer. >> Yeah. Safer. >> I was going to ask two questions, but one was answered because I was going to
ask you to buy a vehicle for me. Great prices. So, you that question. Um the um the warrant the warranty are they is it I don't I have no idea. Is it lower, higher because of who we are? >> No, it's the same factory warranty
because they are all new vehicles. >> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> So moved. >> Is there a second? >> Thank you. Other questions or comments from the board? >> All those in favor signify by saying I. I >> opposed.
Motion carries. Thank you. Item 8007, letter of commitment, North Side Elementary School. Mr. Turman, >> the administration is recommending approval of the letter of commitment with train for the design and development of the North Side Elementary project in the amount of $517,000.
This project will provide for upgrades to the existing mechanical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems and other building upgrades to be specified. This item was reviewed at the March 23rd, 2026 building and grounds committee meeting. Um, this would be part of the borrow. And then
also, Howard, correct me if I'm wrong, when we go to do the project, we would get a credit of the 517. Correct. Correct. >> And just for the public's knowledge, this is the fifth air conditioning project of the six schools that um we
have looked to try to complete over the over about a three to four year run. And um so this would just continue that process and while the two buildings that were borrowing for earlier in the agenda, this would come uh next the next year um to complete.
>> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> Motion. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Second. >> Questions or comments? >> Sorry. >> All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed? Motion carries.
Item 8008, overnight trip approval. Mr. Chairman, >> the administration recommend approval of the following overnight trip request. Central Dolphin East High School wrestlers will travel to Virginia Beach from March 27th through March 29th for the Wrestling High School Nationals. Um
unfort we had to put this on uh yesterday uh was just received in our office yesterday. Um these individuals are students who attend uh CDs high school. Their coaches will be the chaperrons attending with them and they also will be using uh district vans to
attend. >> May I have a motion to approve the recommendation? >> Motion. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you. Questions or comments from the board? All those in favor signify by saying I. >> Opposed.
>> 809 Treasury report for month ending February 28th, 2026. Mr. Turman, >> the administration is recommending approval of the treasures report for the month ending February 28th, 2026. This item will appear on the April 14th, 2026 board agenda for approval.
>> Again, not a voting item today. If you have questions between now and the next meeting, please let Mr. Bard know. Item 8.10, resolution to support House Bill 41. Mr. Turman, >> the administration recommending approval of the resolution to support House Bill
41. This legislation seeks to create separate private and public school playoffs for the intercolastic competition. This item will appear on the April 14th, 2026 board agenda for approval. And basically all this means is we would be separating those schools
that do not have any type of boundary uh would have their own playoff system uh and then these schools that do have a boundary um would be in a separate system. >> Shout out to the CD boys basketball who beat a team that >> didn't have a boundary. >> Didn't have a boundary. First time what
in 11 years that a public school team won. So >> yeah, they're now 10 and one because of us tap down. Yeah, I will. Yeah, >> again, not not an item for voting uh today. This item will appear on the next meeting for approval. Item 8.11,
frontline education budgeting model. Mr. Turman, >> the administration recommending approval of a 5-year budgeting and bottle with frontline education at annual cost of $13,500 that was start July 1st, 2026. We'll get the rest of the 2025 2025 2026 at no
cost. We will be canceling the PFM 5-year budgeting model and be saving $9,500 annually. This item will appear on the April 14th, 2026 board agenda for approval. >> Again, not for a vote today. This was discussed at the finance committee
meeting yesterday, but if you have additional questions, please direct them to Mr. Bard. >> I just want to add to that because it was confusing in the meeting yesterday is you're technically actually spending more money. So, while it's saving 9,500, we are spending 1300. says about $4,000 more, but it ties with the other frontline software we have. And so we have the five-year and the one year, and
they all kind of go together. So, a little bit more money, but it makes sense for um reports for the board and the public what's going on with the budget um short and long term. >> Thank you. >> Item 8.12, BSN Sports Apparel, and Brand Advisor. Mr. Turman,
>> the administration recommending approval of BSN Sports as the apparel and brand advisor for the Central Dolphin School District. This item will appear on the April 14th, 2026 board agenda for approval. Uh we did have two groups come in. BSN was one of them probably about a month and a half ago. I believe they
presented at finance. Uh after listening to some of the feedback from the board and going back to BSN, uh Mr. Bard, myself and also the athletic directors feel that BSN is the apparel and brand advisor we would like to move with going
forward. Again, not for voting tonight. Uh but if you have any questions between now and the next morning, next meeting, please let the administration know. Moving to item 8.13, public speakers for non-aggenda items. This is the second of
two opportunities for the public to address the board on any item that they wish. We have two individuals signed up to speak. The first individual requested to remain anonymous. Uh but they are welcome to part podium. Hello. >> Thank you for letting us speak
anonymously. >> Sure. >> Thanks for waiting. I know it's a while. >> That's all right. We are the parents of a teenager who attends a special needs classroom in the district and would like to remain anonymous to protect his identity because he was the target of an incident
last week when another student took a picture of him in an open bathroom stall and shared it on his social media page. The principal and school district acted promptly to take the photo down as well as the schools as students
social media profile and issue consequences according to the district's student code of conduct. The incident itself was horrifying and heartbreaking. The idea that kids will subject other
kids to humiliation and promote it schoolwide is not new. But what we're concerned with is the quickly evolving technology that kids now have access to that not only makes it easier and sneakier for kids to take pictures and videos, but also distribute
them immediately to the internet. The technology that the student used to take our son's picture with was with a pair of meta glasses, eyewear with an embedded camera and internet connection. So, our initial thought was to ask that metaglasses be banned on school
property, but that doesn't solve the problem of cameras and phones and laptops and other devices. We reviewed the students the district's student code of conduct and while it does set out the limits of appropriate behavior and what constitutes bullying,
it does not address specific technologies and the consequences of using technology inappropriately seems to be vague. Our interest is not only regarding our son but the student body as a whole. These kids should feel safe and protected
while at school. We feel that the criminal nature of the use of cameras and social media should be explicitly clear to all students and parents such that any action similar to what was done to our son should be dealt
with to the fullest extent of the law. Unless the district bans cameras in schools, there is essentially nothing to stop students from taking and sharing images and videos and uploading them directly to the internet. So, the consequences of these actions need to be severe enough to prevent students from
even thinking about doing such a thing. And the district needs to make it clear to students directly and repeatedly that taking inappropriate pictures alone is a criminal offense and will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. and that this will be the district's policy from
now on. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> Second individual signed up to speak is Mr. Jean Still. >> Yes, I have a Thank you. That's all right. You can hold it. You're good.
>> It's okay. I have a quick hand out for you. Oh, sure. >> I don't need one. I'm good. Thanks. Good evening. By filing a community complaint under section 906 of the central DA school district school
code, I expected at least chance to discuss matters with those appointed by the board under that section. Instead, a poorly researched response was was sent that left no choice but to go beyond this administrative efforts and uh file in court as you probably saw yesterday.
Switching gears for a second, one of the key items I've been talking to you about over the last half a year is the diminish of safety concerns at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission driven by the insane Trump administration. Don't for listen to me.
A recent in-depth study by ProPublica documents uh the current efforts to undercut safety at the NRC. This lies in addition to the fact that safety has never been the NRC's top suit. That article is in front of you. In regard to the suit is simple. We are looking for
forward to meeting with you each of you individually during the legal process. The knowledge of an indual school individual schoolboard member is of a great interest. If you have any matters to share confidentially before that you can contact me at the following number
and I also have the following email. Your private information will be held in confidence. Whistleblower status has legal protections available to you as you know. Thank you so much for listening the past few months and uh I guess we'll see you in court. Thank you very much. Moving on to item 8.14, board
representative reports. Are there any? >> Uh, yes. I just wanted to send a shout out to the East High School for their phenomenal musical, Shrek. Um, the cast crew music. Every detail was fantastic. I don't think I've laughed so hard at a
musical in quite some time. So, I just wanted to applaud your talent and thank you guys for um really putting the time and energy into making a fantastic production. I just want to jump on that and uh I'm sorry I miss Central Dolph and I was not in town but uh I always
enjoy that. I I also wanted to highlight there are a lot of things that go on in this district that even on the as a board we don't hear about. Um something I read the other day and those of you who know me know this will hit real close to my heart. So I hope they make it through this but uh if I pronounce
their names correctly they're not here. I just saw this and I wanted to give them a shout out. Matthew Basta, I believe his name is, and Drew Hanford uh raised over 112,000 dollars for cancer. And uh that hits close to home for me. Anybody who has
gone through that through that uh knows that it is a horrible, horrible uh disease. And it takes your toll takes its toll mentally, physically, familywise, everything. So I'm I just want to give them a shout out. >> Is that your Drew?
That that would be Miss Hanford's Drew. >> Congrat. And it was for Blood Cancer United in case anyone was wondering. So it's their big student visionary. Unbelievable. Central team, not just those two, but the team beneath them was a fantastic group.
>> They all supported, ran amazing fundraisers. Um the two visionaries were at businesses week after week getting donations. And yep, the other night, Central Dolphins team won in the whole central Pennsylvania area and raised almost $13,000. So, >> thank you, Jeff, for the shout out to them.
>> They're probably watching. So, >> I tried to hire other board representative reports. >> I want to ditto Kristen on the Shrek musical. Um, it was phenomenal. I'm really sad to see that some of the
really hilarious members of the cast are graduating this year, but when the kids are ready to pick up the rings, it' be funny or if they still continue to do the fun ones because it's the best part. Um, secondly, I I think something else I
saw on the website was that we had the national we had a a spelling be champion for the WITF spelling be um a se seventh grader at CD Middle School. >> Yes. >> And I looked back and I noticed that she has sixth grader
>> sixth grader. >> Sixth grade has or she's made it like the past two years or three years she has made it to the WITF spelling be so hard. >> So I Yeah. >> I mean it's amazing you know.
>> So she started what grade? Fourth, >> fifth grade, fourth grade. >> Yeah. >> And then the last thing is um Friday night, this coming Friday night at um >> Oh, I can't even remember school. >> East High School. >> Who's for Hunger? Yes,
>> I had too much. >> Um, >> we're gonna have you tested. >> Um, is for hunger, >> which is an amazing event that, um, Ryan Maloney, the um, the teacher at East
Middle or East Middle School holds started three or four years ago. And it's a a fun night. I know we'll get to see our superintendent lace up his sneaks and >> we'll see about that. get dumped on. Um, >> no, that's not gonna happen.
>> You took that a little bit too far. >> That ain't happening. >> Yeah, >> but anyway, don't have any plans Friday night. Um, donations are or admission is peanut butter or jelly >> and there'll be raffle prizes and basket
baskets to bid on and it's a lot of fun. >> Here. Any other board representative reports? Item 8.15, board committee reports. Are there any? >> Uh, yes. Just to announce publicly, as it was also published online and in the newspaper, there is a personnel
committee meeting tomorrow at 400 pm. Miss McConnell, am I correct? Okay. I always get it mixed up. 4 PM followed by U. Miss Bingaman's policy committee tomorrow. Okay. Right. >> And then, sorry, I don't want to speak for everyone.
>> Half hour 4:35. Right. >> So, right. Yeah. three meetings back toback. So come one, come all if you'd like to hear about personnel policy or academics. >> Well, Dave and I just had a committee meeting yesterday, did we not? >> We did. >> Yeah. So I I think our next one's in a month.
>> April 9th, I think. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Something April around. >> Yeah. Those are better meetings. >> They're riveting. >> Yeah. >> We had one one attendee for the public in the buildings and ground, zero for
the finance. Okay, there are no sympathy resolutions. Moving to item 901. Is there a motion to adjurnn? >> So move. >> Is there a second? >> All those in favor? >> All right. Any opposed? Me being adjourned. >> A little little bit of air.