School Board Meeting 05/11/2026

The Millcreek Township School District held a series of committee meetings on May 11, 2026, including instruction and student services, personnel and policy, and finance and operations committees, followed by a committee of the whole meeting. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $14,500 geotechnical survey contract for the Chestnut Hill Elementary addition project, final Title I service agreements totaling over $56,000 with various intermediate units and school districts, and a subscription service agreement with Canvas Inc. for document processing software. The finance committee also recommended approval of the final general fund budget for the 2026-2027 school year, totaling approximately $127.6 million in revenues and $127.8 million in expenses, with a proposed tax increase that would raise property taxes by about $72 per $100,000 of assessed value. The board discussed the challenges of balancing the budget amid inflation and unfunded mandates, emphasizing the need for structural fiscal balance and potential impacts on staffing and facilities. Motions to move several personnel and finance items to the full board meeting were approved, and a proposal to move regular board meetings to 6 p.m. was introduced for future consideration. No new major capital projects or large contract awards beyond those noted were discussed.