PASD to Receive $317K From the State for Middle School Project

The following was provided to Patch by Phoenixville Area School District:

Phoenixville Area School District received notification from Rep. Warren Kampf’s office that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has approved $317,606 for the Phoenixville Area Middle School project.

Historically, when a school district issues bonds for construction purposes, the state reimburses approximately 5% of the cost to the District. A moratorium was placed on all payments three years ago by the Commonwealth.

Local state representatives, including Rep. Kampf, have been working in Harrisburg to lift the moratorium and free up these funds.

Stan Johnson, PASD Executive Director of Operations said this was “wonderful news for our District.” The funds were anticipated more than four years ago, when the Middle School project was under construction.

The impact to the District’s finances will be determined by the PASD Board of School Directors for the current year and future years during the 2015-2016 budget development process.