5/4/26 School Board Meeting

The Penn Manor School District held a School Board meeting on May 4, 2026, focusing heavily on a proposed land development project involving a potential land swap with developer Brandon Conrad of Vista Block. The board discussed two development options: one involving 200 unrestricted single-family homes without district collaboration, and another involving a land swap that would provide the district with 16-18 acres for a new elementary school, with the developer building a 55-plus community and fewer unrestricted homes. The board debated the financial, logistical, and zoning implications, including traffic studies, timelines, and legal restrictions on age-restricted housing. A straw poll on moving forward with the developer showed a split board opinion. Additionally, the board reviewed budget considerations, discussing tax increase options of 3.5% and 4.5% to support projects, staffing, and facilities, with members debating cost-saving measures and the impact of new developments on future tax rates. No formal votes on procurement or contracts were taken, but the discussions centered on capital improvement planning, land acquisition, and budget allocations relevant to future school construction and district growth.