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On The Agenda: Levittown BOE Meeting

A look at what to expect at Wednesday night's meeting.

The Levittown Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday night, 7:30 p.m. at the Levittown Memorial Education Center.

Here's a look at some notable items on tonight's agenda, courtesy of the Levittown schools website:

Reports - Recognition

The following students will be recognized: 

Division Ave. High School - Emily Doglio (Commended Student), Ashley Stinnet (Commended Student), Matthew Wilson (Commended Student). 

MacArthur High School - Harley Dietz (Commended Student), John Carruba (Commended Student), Gabriella Ciuffetelli (National Hispanic Scholar), Liam Lang (Semi-Finalist). 

Gifts to Schools

Recommended Motion:  “RESOLVED, that the Levittown Board of Education does, hereby, accept with thanks the following gifts:  

a. A check in the amount of $1,603.73 for Northside Elementary School, given by Stop & Shop A+ Program, P. O. Box 7200, Carlisle, PA  17013;  

b. a hi-definition video camera for Lee Road Elementary School, given by Lee Road PTA (Box Tops for Education Program), 901 Lee Road, Wantagh, NY  11793  

c. two dugouts for the main baseball field at Division Avenue High School, given by Frank Russo, 750 S.E. 22nd Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL.”

Ron James Orchestra for Senior Citizens' Prom

Recommended Motion:  “WHEREAS, the District is in receipt of a disclosure statement from employee, Ron Bracco, that he is the President of the Ron James Orchestra; and  WHEREAS, the Levittown Board of Education has determined that Mr. Bracco’s relationship with the aforesaid orchestra does not represent a conflict of interest;   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Levittown Board of Education does, hereby, agree to hire the Ron James Orchestra to perform for the Levittown School District Senior Citizens’ Prom on May 10, 2013, at an amount not to exceed $2,900.”

Refinancing on Bond

"Refunding bond resolution... authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding serial bonds...stating the plan of refunding, appropriating an amount not to exceed $16,000,000..."

"...provided the issuance of new bonds for such purpose will result in present value debt service savings for the District; and WHEREAS, in order effectuate the refunding, it is now necessary to adopt a refunding bond resolution;"

Upcoming Meetings

A planning session will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and a regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.


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