Opening Statement - Rev. Kevin Eshleman

Reverend Eshleman read the following statement at the beginning of the meeting:

The Cocalico School Board met on May 9, 2022 for an Executive Session to review legal matters and matters of employment.

Agenda Item #7a - Approval of the IU13 Joint Purchasing Fuel Bid - Mrs. Sherri Stull

Mrs. Stull announced that only one bid was received in May for bulk fuel. She asked the School Board to reject this bid due to the high cost. Instead, she asked the Board to enter into a one-year joint purchasing contract with IU13. She stated that as more and more districts join together, the IU will have more buying power resulting in lower costs to participating districts. The School Board unanimously approved the IU13 Joint Purchasing Fuel Bid.

Agenda Item #9 - Approval of Resolutions Authorizing Notice of Proposed Final Budget - Dr. Ella Musser & Mrs. Sherri Stull

Dr. Musser and Mrs. Stull briefly discussed the minimal changes that had occurred to revenue and expense numbers since the April School Board meeting. Supply bids have come in higher than expected, not due to the quantity of items being purchased but rather due to the increased cost of supplies. A tax increase, at the base index of 3.4%, remained in the revenue calculations.

Both Dr Musser and Mrs. Stull emphasized that changes may be made prior to the final vote; however, no major changes are anticipated. The School Board is scheduled to vote on the Final Proposed 2022-2023 Budget at the June 27^th School Board Meeting. A hard copy of the Proposed Final Budget is available for public review at the Central Administration Office.

After the brief discussion of the 2022-2023 Budget, Mrs. Stull explained that upon approval of the resolutions, the Proposed Final Budget would be advertised prior to final vote in June. This is a yearly requirement. The School Board unanimously approved the resolutions.

Agenda Item #13 - Approval of Student/Adult Meal Prices for the 2022-2023 School Year

The School Board unanimously approved the student/adult meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year. For a list of prices, please click here.

Please note: Families are encouraged to apply for free/reduced lunch status for 2022-2023. Applications open on July 1, 2022 and close on the first day of school. There is no grace period for the 2022-2023 school year, as per the USDA. For more information, contact the Food Services Department at (717) 336-1578.

Board Member Comments

Mr. Doug Graybill expressed his feelings of pride to be a part of a school district with students not only receiving accolades for academics, athletics, and the arts but also for their behavior and character. He believes Cocalico's consistency in receiving character awards speaks to the high caliber of students that are being educated in the district.

Ms. Desiree Wagner mentioned that she is happy with the new Environmental Education Experience being held at Refreshing Mountain. Although her father was instrumental in beginning the program at Camp Swatara, she sees the value in the program at a facility closer to Cocalico.

Treva Bollinger discussed her experience as a chaperone at Refreshing Mountain. She mentioned how well behaved all the students were throughout the activities.

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