Water Testing Statement - Mrs. Sherri Stull

Under Act 39 of 2018, schools may, but are not required to, annually test for lead levels in the drinking water of any facility where children attend school. If a school chooses not to test for lead levels, then the school must discuss lead issues in school facilities at a public meeting once a year.

Because there were no changes to the drinking water facilities at Cocalico for the 2022-2023 school year, the district did not test for lead levels. Thus, Mrs. Stull read the following statement:

Starting in the 2018-2019 school year and every school year thereafter, school facilities where children attend school may be tested for lead levels in drinking water and if any school facility whose test shows lead levels in excess of the maximum contaminant level goal or milligrams per liter (as set by the US Environmental Protection Agency National Primary Drinking Water Regulations) shall immediately implement a plan to ensure no child or adult is exposed to lead contaminated drinking water.

Two options are available to be in compliance with school code Act 39. One is to test for levels of lead in drinking water, the other is not to test for lead levels but have the school entity discuss at a public meeting lead issues at the school facilities.

Cocalico School District has performed testing for lead in each facility since the enactment of Code 39. Corrections in a very small number of water outlets were made and tests were again performed which resulted in meeting the requirement levels set by EPA regulations. The following years Cocalico School District has tested these water outlets and all results were again in compliance.

Referring to past results, and since no plumbing changes were made to any fixtures since last tested, I would recommend that the Cocalico School Board have this statement documented at a public meeting. Also, next year’s testing or discussion should take place at this public meeting to stay in compliance.

Enrichment Trips - Dr. Stephen Melnyk

Dr. Melnyk announced the Chess Club, under the direction of advisor, Mr. Nicholas Heil, traveled to Maryland to participate in the National K-12 Chess Championship held on December 9-11, 2022. There were over 2,400 students from across the country at the event. The students who participated gained a great deal of experience and look forward to attending future competitions.

Dr. Melynk also mentioned that Ms. Shirey, Career Counseling and Enrichment Coordinator, will be traveling with five high school seniors to the National High School Model United Nations event in New York City on March 10-13, 2023. The Cocalico team will be representing Luxembourg and will be presenting on the following topics: housing insecurity for children, education, migration and protecting unaccompanied minors, transitional crime, and Internet usage in organized crime.

Thank You

Dr. Ella Musser thanked Dr. Bryan Watkins for hosting the Lancaster Chamber Breakfast at Reamstown Elementary on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She said the highlight for many of the chamber members was hearing the student-led morning announcements over the loud speaker.

Upcoming Events

Dr. Ella Musser announced the following upcoming events:

CHS Medallion Ceremony for faculty-nominated student recognitions - Wednesday, March 1, 2023
CMS Musical - March 2-4, 2023
CHS Musical - March 17-19, 2023
Elementary Conferences - March 16-17, 2023

Student Recognition

Dr. Ella Musser congratulated Jonathan Rathman for achieving his 100th career win as a Cocalico Eagle wrestler. He is only the sixth Cocalico athlete to attain this amazing feat.

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