avo SS NJ Sea Juin . . or ped A pt fds Wed) en UO LL el (DD OL Ay rN Re ph He J Co gl od a= @ ALA They @ The Dallas Post Taxes (continued from page 1) cause? Let them come forward.” Dallas Education Association (the teachers’ union) president William Wagner, a resident of Harveys Lake, requested informa- tion on the curtailment of the athletic budget and student activi- ties. “All athletic programs will con- tinue as they are,” Superintendent of Schools Gerald Wycallis ex- plained. “Reduction in expendi- turds will apply to conferences and trips, vocational education, guid- ance counseling, curriculum sup- plies, staff development, and a cut in the amount of money for ath- letic supplies. Gerri Kowalski asked the board about long range plans. “I asked about long range planning several years ago,” she said, “And haven't seen any. I'm losing faith in every- one. I'd also like to know who is going to oversee the teachers,” she asked. Wycallis told Kowalski that no programis ending and no advanced placement classes will be discon- tinued. .-Board member Clarence Michael said that parents wanted the dis- trict to prepare students for the 21st century so the board invested money in computers the parents wanted. lo ee state-of-the-art com- peers in eighth grade and we also developed the Middle School. We had a successful Scholarship Bowl and -good College Board scores,” Michael said. “We may cut eco- nomics to a degree but we are not going to cut curriculum,” Michael said. “We are driven by forces beyond our control,” said Litz. “Michael stated that the district ‘had to pick up an extra fourand a half mills for education no longer funded by the state. Cleary repeated that the board was 'not cutting any curriculum, that all courses listed would con- tinue to exist. In answer to questions about chorus asked by Florence Sher- wood, music and choral teacher whois going on sabbatical, Wycal- liggexplained that chorus would be at3enior high but probably not at Me Middle School. Wycallis also explained that the district could not increase the earned income tax since that could only be done under home rule. In response to statements that the district had fired 12 teachers, chairman Litz repeatedly told 45 mill tax in Dallas d By CHARLOT M. DENMON Staff Writer Facing declining state assis- tance, the Dallas School Board approved a tentative budget of $14,703,464 for the 1991-92 school year at a special meeting of the board May 28. The budget calls for increasing property taxes to 156 mills, 15 mills higher than the picsent 141 mills. The plan was {@@roved by a 5-3 vote with mem- bers John George, Ellen Nagy and Thomas Stitzer voting against the proposed increase. % questioners that the board was not firing any teachers and Wycal- lis explained that with the 15-mill increase art and band would be continued. Wyrcallis also told teachers and parents both that the music pro- gram in the elementary schools would be untouched and at the Middle School, eighth and ninth would continue to have music two times a week and seventh grade at some time each week. Few in the audience asked about academic questions but repeated the same questions about art, music and home economics. Litz tried to explain that if the board passed a 22-mill budget this year, next year there would be another 20 to 22-mill increase. But board member Thomas Stitzer defended the higher mil- lage. “I'm proud that I voted for the 22-mill budget,” said Stitzer. “It could be 22 mills this year and 30 mills next year,” responded Cleary. Board member John George said he felt taxes should be controlled. “I'm retired and have spent a lot of time in restaurants and around town and I have never found a person in favor of an increase in taxes.” Landon returns from Persian Gulf duty Litz had opened the meeting by welcoming home Tom Landon, a board member who recently re- turned home from serving in Des- ert Storm. He then told the audi- ence that the meeting was not a budget meeting but the board's regular monthly committee of the whole meeting which was being held prior to the June 10 board meeting. Litz stated, however, that following the items on the agenda, the meeting would be open for comments or questions. The board set June 29, 7 p.m., as the date for passing the final budget. Wycallis also announced that there would be early dismissal the final two days of school, June 10 and June 11. Secondary schools will be dismissed at 1 p.m. and elementary schools at 2 p.m. Stitzer reported that the kinder- garten committee had held several meetings and visited several dis- tricts holding all-day kindergarten but had to put the full day kinder- garten on hold because of the budget. “We will try again next year,” said Stitzer. hike ok'd istrict Board memberJohn Cleary also moved to approve the alteration of certain programs and authorize the administration to submit the plans for approval to the Pennsyl- vania Department of Education. The motion made by Cleary and seconded by James Richardson also passed by a 5-3 vote with the same directors voting no. Approximately 50 persons, the majority of them teachers of the district, attended the meeting, many urging the board to increase millage by at least 22 mills. So Advantage 290 S. Penna. Blvd., W.-B. 10% OFF at register (with this coupon only) | Mark Alansky y ! ] i 194 N. Memorial Huy. 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One way to resolve it is a student activity fee imposed ac- cording to a family’s income level. Zverybody should share in fund- ng these programs. “The time has also come to look it the benefits given to teachers to allow their children to attend Lake- Lehman free of charge. We also need to look at our home econom- ics programs, driver education and our foreign language programs. It's also unpalatable to vote for a $4,500 sports item when we can’t afford it,” Presper concluded. Board member Elizabeth Sich- ler also stated, “I am not comfort- able with the 25-mill budget for a number of reasons. I believe it is a crime the cuts the Governor has made in funding education. It is also criminal what he has done to property owners. He has no sense of value about education. He is not fair to persons on fixed incomes nor to young families,” she said. Chairman of the board Tom Williams blamed the steep increase on the state. “The 25-mill increase is due in a large way to the Com- monwealth’s financial problems and the board's firm desire to avoid taking a step backwards in the quality of the district's programs. “We considered staffing cuts, but unlike many of the districts, our staffing is relatively lean. It is not uncommon for our classes to have 28 to 32 students which is recog- nized tobe somewhat high and has been a concern of teachers and parents. Our teachers are also « Computerized Prescription Service * Russell Stover Candies » Greeting Cards * PA Lottery Ticket + Newspapers - Magazines Memorial Highway, Shavertown 675-1191 Budget % Year Millage Inc. 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Approximately 100 acres of that belongs to Penn Gas Developers, a sister company of Pennsylvania Gas and Water (PG&W). A spokes- man for the company confirmed the negotiations but would not comment on the progress of the talks. “Right now we are in negotia- tions,” said PG&W spokesman Guy Beh. “I can’t say what is going on or what the land would be used for, just that we have been contacted about a possible sale.” The Realtor handling the nego- tiations for PG&W did not return calls concerning the sale. Others owning land that is thought to be under consideration include the Voitek family which owns 100 acres in that area. A small piece of land near the Old Cook Farm currently owned by Richard Hall is also reportedly being considered. Maslow remained tight-lipped about the situation. “It would be premature to comment on any- thing at this time,” he said through a spokesperson. Despite the lack of official infor- mation, many residents in the township are aware of the negotia- tions. “This has been going on for some time and there is a lot of talk going on about it,” said one resi- dent close to the talks. Township officials say they cannot comment on the situation because of lack of information. “I have been approached about the situation but to my knowledge nothing has been finalized,” said township zoning officer Barbara Simms. 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