GREG HITCHCOCK The Leader-Herald
Greater Johnstown School District Superintendent William Crankshaw during Tuesday nightâs budget hearing. (The Leader-Herald/Greg Hitchcock)
JOHNSTOWN Taxpayers will see a tax levy increase of 3.8 percent if voters of the Greater Johnstown School District passes the district’s 2021-22 $39.9 million budget on May 18.
“We are asking for what our students and teachers need and the community can afford,” School Superintendent William Crankshaw said at a public hearing at the Johnstown High School auditorium on May 4.
The budget provides financial support for an expanded academic program, including an elementary school art teacher, a math teacher, and a behavior specialist. Currently, there is only one elementary art teacher teaching 751 students; there is a great need for math to remain competitive in a 21st century high technology market; and there is a deficit in providing emotional support to special needs students.
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JOHNSTOWN The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education recently approved creation of a 12-month school secretary position.
In related personnel action, the board approved the probationary appointment of Justine Lewis as administrative assistant 12 months per year. The salary for the position is $37,375 annually, retroactive to Jan. 19.
The board temporarily amended the appointment of teacher aide Amber Rumrill, effective Feb. 12.
“This is a change from five hours a day to seven hours a day,” noted board President Christopher Tallon.
The position runs through June 30, and the action is pursuant to the Civil Service Employees Association collective bargaining agreement.