Story by Beaver County Radio News correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Aliquippa, Pa.) Aliquippa School Board approved a 1 mill tax increase for 2020-2021 last night The total budget is $24,991,524. Real estate tax on buildings will be 40.5 mills, and 258 mills on land, representing a 3 mill increase. All other taxes will remain the same as in previous years, according to Business Manager Debbie Engleman.
The board renewed a contract with Seneca Valley School District for online instruction for students wishing to take language and other classes Aliquippa doesn’t offer. Dr. Peter M. Carbone said. The only language taught at the high school is Spanish. The cost for 2020-2021 is $100 more per student.
Jessica DeMatteis, an elementary teacher ‘s resignation was approved by the board effective June 5, 2020. Dr. Carbone reported that she has taught at Aliquippa for over 20 years, and is pursuing another career.
Larita Stewart is the new board president.