CENTRAL VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD VOTES 5-4 FOR ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN

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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Center, Twp.) Central Valley School Board authorized Dr. Nicholas Perry to begin implementing the project for all day kindergarten at last Thursday night’s meeting. The intended starting date is 2023-2024 school year. Five members voted in favor of all day kindergarten. The board members voting no were: Tom Mowad , who said, “I’m questioning whether we are ready to implement all day kindergarten.” Joe O’Neil’s response was,” The district lost tax appeals at the mall, and the district is losing money.” “We have a 90% fixed cost budget, and only have 10% wiggle room.” Dr. Nick Unis said financially all day day kindergarten will set us back.” George Zaritaki also voted no, stating it would put the district in a concerning financial position..

The high school and middle school are in need of renovation and the matter was also discussed. The original plan was not to implement all day kindergarten. Center Township is next to have tax reassessment done by the county.