Mountain View looks at loan options

Mountain View School District’s business manager told the school board that it might be better to get a loan rather than a bond this year, and could save the school district as much as $16,000.
The roof at the high school is the next big project, and should cost about one million dollars, said maintenance director Bob Taylor. The furnace for the high school also needs attention. Taylor said that the warranty runs out in 2018. The boiler was built in 1959.
The school district held its first focus (inservice) day on Monday, with faculty and staff spending the extended school day focusing on either student relationships or “student talk.”
Superintendent Karen Voigt said that a masquerade ball was recently held to benefit the proposed regional sports center, and that another school district may be offering land for the facility, as well. She recommended another town meeting on the subject.
An active shooter workshop for school staff and emergency responders will be held on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. The same workshop will also be held at Blue Ridge the following Friday at 9:30 a.m., board member David Schulte said.
Two Mountain View students were state winners in the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s poster contest. Kylie Hobbs came in first place, and Alison Kosklow was a second place winner for the state competition.
An administrative team presentation on the PSSA/Keystone and other standardized test results for 2015-16 was postponed until a later meeting, as high school principal Robert Presley was attending an event.
Dr. Christopher Lake said that a Title 1 meeting with parents was also held, and the new reading series, “Wonders,” was discussed. Board member David Schulte thanked Lake for explaining the new reading series to him so that he can inform his constituents.
The elementary school play, “Charlotte’s Web,” was a great show, and the kids had a good time and were proud of the performance, said elementary principal Christine Kelly.
The board approved a contract for Government Software Services, Inc. to print and mail all Homestead/Farmstead Notices, at an estimated cost of $1500. Printing costs $0.35 per mailer, and postage is $0.37 per mailer.
Dave Demark of Clifford was approved as Jr. High Baseball Coach, at $2,497.
Charissa Ofalt of Nicholson was approved as a paraprofessional, with a salary of $12.20 per hour.
Lisa Loomis was approved as a long term substitute as a Title 1 teacher with the rate of $160 per day effective Nov. 6.