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Susky Board Facing Uncertainty

As in recent years, the state budget is once again presenting some uncertainty to school districts throughout the state. At their January 19 meeting, Superintendent Bronson Stone reported to the Susquehanna Community School Board that they are facing “definite uncertainties.” There have been many rumors and theories making the rounds, but it is looking as if the new governor’s upcoming budget will be reducing the amount of basic education subsidies that districts receive, which is, incidentally, their largest funding source. Conjecture at this point is that the funding will be reduced to 2008-09 levels. With definite increases in health care costs, salaries and supply costs, Mr. Stone foresees a deficit in the range of $800,000 if the basic education subsidy is reduced. The district may not increase taxes by more than 2.1%, which would not be enough to offset the expected deficit. He said that the staff has been exploring a wide variety of actions to take, if necessary, including reductions in staff, programs and athletics, non-essential functions. In the meantime, the governor’s budget is being “patiently” awaited.

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Elk Lake Students, Teachers Excelling
By Melinda Darrow

The vo-tech was certified to be able to offer lead certification, Dr. Davis stated at the beginning of Elk Lake's first monthly meeting on its new night. Also, some students won at the District competition of FBLA and were to be going on to the state competition. For Christmas, the vo-tech sponsored seven families.

Jill Weidmeyer was appointed to the Culinary Arts position at the SCCTC. Dawn Traver was approved as a can adult program instructor. Donna Evans was approved as a consultant.

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