05/26/2026 - CDSD School Board Meeting

The Central Dauphin School District Board of Directors held a meeting on May 26, 2026, where key procurement and budget topics were discussed. The board reviewed and approved the proposed final budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year totaling approximately $292 million, which includes a 2.3% increase in the real estate millage rate. A significant capital improvement project was presented involving the conceptual design and potential construction of new steel-structured expansions at both Central Dauphin High School and East High School to address shop space inadequacies and overcrowding. The estimated cost for these expansions is between $10.5 and $11 million, with plans to finance the project through borrowing and capital funds, including professional design costs estimated at $230,000. The board discussed potential funding sources such as sponsorships and Perkins grants to offset costs. The project aims to enhance vocational and technical education offerings, including construction technology courses, and is planned for completion in the 2027-2028 school year. Additionally, the board approved an out-of-state trip for ELL students to Washington, D.C., supported partly by district funds. Other routine approvals included personnel reports and flexible instruction day applications. No immediate contract awards or vendor selections were made, but the meeting set the stage for upcoming procurement actions related to the expansion projects.