5/18/26 School Board Meeting

The Penn Manor School District held a School Board meeting on May 18, 2026, focusing primarily on student recognition, retiree acknowledgments, attendance improvement initiatives, and budget discussions. The board reviewed attendance policies and reported significant reductions in student absenteeism and truancy, with plans to implement a truancy diversion program to further support student attendance. Financially, the board discussed the proposed final budget for the 2026-2027 school year, including a 4% tax increase and allocations toward debt service and future capital projects. They highlighted cost-saving measures such as consortium purchasing for utilities and healthcare. The board also approved participation in the PSBA delegate assembly and deliberated on continuing the PSBA all-access policy package, ultimately deciding to maintain it for the upcoming year while exploring alternatives for the future. Public comments raised concerns about a proposed land development and its implications for school safety and district land swaps.