The board approved three contract change orders to settle outstanding claims related to the high school construction closeout. Administration said settlements resolved delayed-claim disputes; two prime contracts remain open and further change orders are possible.

Summary of formal board actions taken Oct. 14, including approvals of minutes, personnel changes, permits, contract awards, policy adoption, nursing services and confidential student matters.

On Oct. 14 the Abington Board of School Directors approved a second reading of a Responsible Contractor Policy that sets labor and apprenticeship standards for district construction projects; the vote was unanimous and drew both public support and criticism over costs and contractor eligibility.

The Zoning Hearing Board approved variances and a special exception to allow RB Development's plan to rehabilitate the vacant, deteriorated 462464 West Market Street into a 15-unit affordable senior housing project with supportive services. The board found the property's physical constraints and blighted condition justified relief from density, on

Warden and human-resources staff told commissioners that the jail currently lists 52 full-time correctional officers against a roster capacity of 96 and that the county is exploring temporary rehousing of inmates and schedule changes amid stalled mid-contract negotiations with the union.

At Thursday's City Council session members approved expanded automated speed-camera authority on state routes, a change to rental-suitability documents to include voter registration information, and a broad consent agenda of zoning, parking and encroachment ordinances. Several other measures were amended and moved to final passage at a later date.

At its Oct. 15 meeting the North Allegheny School Board heard an October 1 enrollment snapshot showing 8,622 students (up nine from last year), a sharp rise in special-education enrollment and an outside demographerforecast that enrollment will remain near current levels with modest middle- and high-school gains over the next decade.

Superintendent and school leaders described rising special-education caseloads, training and interventions at Ringing Rocks Elementary; two independent reviews were approved after county safety specialists and multiple parents and teachers urged more oversight and staffing.

Speakers at the Oct. 15 Franklin County meeting asked commissioners to reverse earlier decisions regarding the TransSource project and to ask the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to continue an appeal after a Third Circuit ruling, saying the project now affects the county more directly.

The Delaware County Library Board voted to extend Folcroft Library's audit deadline to Dec. 5 and authorized reallocation of state aid for Glenolden Library after missing required reporting. Board members authorized distributing any forfeited funds evenly among remaining eligible member libraries.

Board and administrators reviewed two draft 2026–27 calendars: a traditional start before Labor Day and an earlier start aimed at an earlier June finish. Discussion focused on Act 80 days, removal of half days, athletic practice schedules, heat-acclimation, and family impacts; administration will survey staff and parents and return recommendations.

District staff briefed the committee on a multi-year review of curriculum and pilot plans: STEM (standards alignment and resources), elementary and middle health and PE updates (including reconsidering where swimming is taught), elementary ELA pilots for 2027 implementation, middle-school ELA rollout, and a new graduation requirement in financial‑l

A board member told the Education Committee of an instance where a teacher reportedly encouraged a student to submit AI-generated writing; members asked administration to provide the district committee’s work and a proposed position statement on use of AI in instruction at the next meeting.

At its Oct. 16 meeting the Carlisle Area School District board approved routine personnel items, contracts including a Student Assistance Program contract, revisions to German curriculum, and updates to federal fiscal policies and PSBA officer slate.

Facilities committee updates: Charles Bay Middle School auditorium substantial completion expected October 2025, turf field installation completed pending final grading and light installation, and server room/ generator work scheduled. Public commenters questioned turf chemical risks and alleged hazardous waste at the proposed high‑school site.

District officials told the board that the ongoing Pennsylvania state budget impasse has left roughly $8.3 million in state payments unpaid; the board approved September expenditures and reviewed cash-position adjustments and investment strategy.

The Derry Area School District board authorized administration to proceed with issuing up to about $10 million of general obligation bonds as part of a multi-step 20-year borrowing plan; board members were told the official resolution will show a higher “not to exceed” amount for legal compliance and the district expects a strong credit rating.

The Carlisle Area School District board approved a resolution setting the Act 34 maximum project cost at $98,305,377 and the Act 34 maximum building construction cost at $76,513,641, and authorized a public hearing on the new seventh- and eighth-grade middle school for Nov. 13.

Pupil services director reported more than 70% student survey completion for grades 3–12 (about 1,700 students), ongoing restorative-practices training with staff and students, mental-health listening sessions, and work to fill gaps after Crozer hospital’s closure.

Superintendent Dr. Smith told the board the district has approved a maximum $269,500,000 budget for the Pennsbury High School project and outlined a planned, multi‑year bond issuance designed to limit near‑term tax shocks. The board also described millage scenarios and homestead rebate effects; public commenters disputed the figures and raised site

District staff told the school board the Pennsylvania Department of Education posted the Act 1 index for 2026–27 and that Mifflin County qualifies for an adjusted index of 4.8 percent; staff also reported a roughly $8 million shortfall in state revenue received through Sept. 30 and lower interest income.

Authority staff reported construction progress at Heritage Crossings, plans for townhomes at Hope and Green Street, the Dense Ply/Lofts at York Creek mixed-use redevelopment (232 units total) and a donation of about 3.7 acres to Codorus Creek beautification; staff also discussed zoning, parking and phased occupancy plans

At the Oct. 14 committee of the whole meeting, the Harrisburg School District board approved procedural items (minutes, agenda, PSBA slate, a waiver of expulsion hearings and an electronic-signature resolution) by recorded roll calls and moved numerous agreements, contracts and capital proposals to the Oct. 28 consent agenda for final action. The C

Facilities staff presented a matrix that estimated a full Cambridge Springs Elementary HVAC, controls, ceilings, casework and asbestos abatement project at roughly $6.0 million (net $5.79M after estimated energy savings); the board approved facilities consent agenda items that include a $77,000 replacement of Maplewood High School’s domestic hot‑wа

Indian Land Fire Department asked Lancaster County Council to allow it to operate under a non-transporting EMT license so firefighters can provide more advanced on-scene treatment; council members asked for legal, operational and data clarifications before approval.