The Bermudian Springs School Board unanimously adopted a preliminary budget for the 2021-22 school year that will require the district to dip into its reserves for a second year in a row.
The tentative budget calls for a 4.1 percent property tax increase, the maximum allowed by the Act I Index, but that percentage may be reduced or eliminated by the time the budget is finalized in June.
âKeep in mind itâs a preliminary budget. Whatever we establish, we cannot go up, we can only go down,â said Board President Michael Wool. âWeâve always adopted the index as the preliminary, but there have been a number of years we have not gone to the index.â
Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Political experience: This is my first venture into elected office.
Community involvement: Lake Meade Pack 88 Committee Chair for three years. During my three years, I assisted in organizing the annual pack calendar, fund raising, event planning, community service projects, food drives, annual recharter for Pack 88, baked cakes for Blue and Gold Banquet, welcomed girls into and all boy Scout Pack. (All girls were below the puberty age, had their own restrooms, and separate Den within the Pack.), garden maintenance at my church, Substitute school nurse for the Elementary School for two years.
What makes you the best candidate? I am the best candidate for Bermudian Springs School Board because my primary focuses are education and transparency. Since November, I have addressed our school board at every opportunity to return all students to five-day in-person instruction. I will hold the line on taxes; I think they are high enough. I feel par
Employment: Farmer
Education: Bermudian Springs High School â 1995; Lebanon Valley College (B.A. â English) â 1999; University of Georgia (Masters in Mass Communications â Public Relations) â 2000
Political Experience: Bermudian Springs School District Director â July 2020 to present
Community involvement: Bermudian Springs Elementary School PTO, Bermudian Springs Elementary School classroom volunteer, Monaghan Presbyterian Church, Cumberland Cooperative Wool Growers, Lake Meade Cub Scout Pack 88
What makes you the best candidate? I am asking for your support to continue serving on the Bermudian Springs School Board because I am committed to the vision of the Bermudian Springs School District. As a proud graduate of the district, I have seen the many accomplishments that the community has made possible for our students, teachers, and staff from 1995 to today. I want to continue to build on that excellent work, improving student outcomes while being f
Employment: Becker Law Group, P.C.
Political Experience: BSSD School Board Member since 2018
Community Involvement: Chapel Hill Church of God worship team; Dillsburg Area Soccer Club Board Member; BSSD Elementary School PTO; BSSD Middle School PTO; BSSD classroom volunteer
What makes you the best candidate? When I was elected to the Bermudian Springs School Board four years ago, I had a lot of questions. I believe that my willingness to ask the right questions makes me the best candidate. There are over 1,900 students in our district, 325 people employed by our district, and thousands of taxpayers. All of these people are important stakeholders, and I believe that it is my responsibility to ask questions on behalf of all of these stakeholders. My husband and I are taxpayers in Bermudian, and my children attend the Middle School and High School. My husband is also the Bermudian Springs Varsity Boys Soccer Coach. We are invested in our district. I am proud of our districtâs 98%