Budget Cuts Threaten College Applications and Extracurriculars at Penn Wood High
Students and staff at Penn Wood High School are grappling with the impact of budget cuts and funding delays, leading to concerns about college application support and a recent student walkout.
The William Penn School District, serving over 4,500 students, majority from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, is facing a significant budget deficit. This is due to rising costs, including benefits, salaries, charter school tuition, and special education expenditures. The district has joined others in suing the state, alleging a discriminatory school funding model.
The budget impasse has paused crucial funds, leading to the discontinuation of all non-athletic after-school extracurriculars. Seniors at Penn Wood High School are worried about their common app season due to the absence of these clubs and activities. Students staged a walkout in late September to protest the district's money problems and activity cancellations. At a packed school board meeting, students and parents raised concerns about a lack of laptops, seats, and classroom temperature spikes.
Teachers have been working without a new contract for a month. Negotiations are at a standstill due to a disagreement about handling supplements, including coaching positions. Specific members of the school board and administration involved in negotiations with the teachers union are not publicly detailed.
The William Penn School District's financial struggles are affecting students' extracurricular opportunities and common app support. With teachers working without a new contract and negotiations at a standstill, the district must address these issues to ensure a productive learning environment for its students.
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