Central Greene School District
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The Central Greene School District covers the Borough of Waynesburg
and Franklin Township
, Perry Township
, Washington Township
, Wayne Township
and Whiteley Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania
. It encompasses approximately 168 square miles. According to the 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 16,681. The district was formed in 1962 from consolidation of the aforementioned municipal school districts. The district operates two Elementary Schools (K-5th), one Middle School (6th-8th) and one High School (9th-12th). The district is located about sixty miles south of Pittsburgh and twenty miles north of Morgantown, West Virginia
. The facilities include a pool, a football stadium, an auditorium, a soccer field and indoor basketball courts that are used as a community center for the Waynesburg area. According to district officials, in school year 2007-08, the CGSD provided basic educational services to 2,180 pupils through the employment of 180 teachers, 98 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 13 administrators.
Address: 30 Zimmerman Dr., Waynesburg
, PA 15370
Principal: Al Veverka
Asst. Principals: David A. Mason, Dianne Kayla
711 students
Margaret Bell Miller Middle School
Address: 126 E. Lincoln St., Waynesburg
, PA 15370
Principal: John Lipscomb
Asst. Principal: Jackie Young
565 students
Central Elementary School
Address: 30 Zimmerman Dr., Waynesburg
, PA 15370
Principal: Catherine Butcher
Asst. Principals: Debby Iams, Dianne Kayla
844 students
Perry Elementary School
Address: 145 School Rd., Mt. Morris
, PA 15349
Principal: Catherine Butcher
Asst. Principals: Debby Iams, Dianne Kayla
104 students
s.
2009 - 350th
2008 - 397th
2007 - 394th out of 501 school districts.
In 2009, the academic achievement of the students of Central Greene School DIstrict was in the 16th percentile among 500 Pennsylvania School Districts. Scale - (0-99; 100 is state best)
Graduation Rate
PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
2010 - 56% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 67% of 11th graders on grade level. (144 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 63%, State - 65%
2008 - 68%, State - 65%
2007 - 63%, State - 65%
11th Grade Math:
2010 - 53% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders on grade level.
2009 - 52%, State - 56%
2008 - 60%, State - 56%
2007 - 48%, State - 53%
11th Grade Science:
2010 - 37% on grade level. State - 39% of 11th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 44%, State - 40%
2008 - 48%, State - 39%
study released in January 2009, 28% of the Waynesburg Central High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Dual Enrollment The high school does not offer the Pennsylvania Dual Enrollment
program which permits students to earn deeply discounted college credits while still enrolled in high school. The program is offered through over 400 school districts with the assistance of a state grant.
By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.
Beginning with the class of 2015, students must take the Keystone Exams in reading and math.
2010 - 83% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 81% of 8th graders on grade level. (158 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 73%, State - 80%
2008 - 76%, State - 78%
Math:
2010 - 82% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 75% of 8th graders are on grade level.
2009 - 65%, State - 71%
2008 - 72%, State - 70%
Science:
2010 - 63% on grade level. State - 57% of 8th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 44%, State - 55%.
2008 - 47%, State - 52%
Seventh Grade
Reading:
2010 - 59% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 73% of 7th graders are on grade level. (147 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 67%, State - 71%
2008 - 63%, State - 70%
Math:
2010 - 71% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 77% of 7th graders are on grade level.
2009 - 78%, State - 75%
2008 - 62%, State - 70%
6th Grade:
Reading:
2010 - 61% on grade level. State: 68% of 6th graders were on grade level. (166 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 48%, State - 67%
2008 - 50%, State - 67%
Math:
2010 - 67% on grade level. State - 78% of 6th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 68%, State - 75%
2008 - 74%, State -72%
2010 - 80% on grade level. State - 64% of 5th graders were on grade level. (15 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 75%, State - 64%
2008 - 50%, State - 61%
5th Grade Math:
2010 - 80% on grade level. State - 74% of 5th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 94%, State - 73%
2008 - 72%, State - 73%
4th Grade Reading:
2010 - 73% on grade level. State - 72% of 4th graders were on grade level. (15 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 80%, State - 72%
2008 - 83%, State - 70%
4th Grade Math:
2010 - 93% on grade level. State - 84% of 4th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 87%, State - 81
2008 - 100%, State - 79%
4th Grade Science:
2010 - 93% on grade level. State - 81% of 4th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 80%, State - 83%
2008 - 100%, State - 81%
3rd Grade Reading:
2010 - 90% on grade level. State - 75% of 3rd graders were on grade level. (22 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 82%, State - 77%
2008 - 76%, State - 77%
3rd Grade Math:
2010 - 95% on grade level. State - 84% of 3rd graders were on grade level.
2009 - 88%, State - 81%
2008 - 76%, State - 80%
2010 - 68% on grade level. State - 64% of 5th graders were on grade level. (116 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 53%, State - 64%
2008 - 48%, State - 61%
5th Grade Math:
2010 - 85% on grade level. State - 74% of 5th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 70%, State - 73%
2008 - 71%, State - 73%
4th Grade Reading:
2010 - 73% on grade level. State - 72% of 4th graders were on grade level. (117 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 78%, State - 72%
2008 - 58%, State - 70%
4th Grade Math:
2010 - 85% on grade level. State - 84% of 4th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 87%, State - 81
2008 - 77%, State - 79%
4th Grade Science:
2010 - 71% on grade level. State - 81% of 4th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 87%, State - 83%
2008 - 71%, State - 81%
3rd Grade Reading:
2010 - 71% on grade level. State - 75% of 3rd graders were on grade level. (125 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 69%, State - 77%
2008 - 73%, State - 77%
3rd Grade Math:
2010 - 71% on grade level. State - 84% of 3rd graders were on grade level.
2009 - 74%, State - 81%
2008 - 79%, State - 80%
The District engages in identification procedures to ensure that eligible students receive an appropriate educational program consisting of special education and related services, individualized to meet student needs. At no cost to the parents, these services are provided in compliance with state and federal law; and are reasonably calculated to yield meaningful educational benefit and student progress. To identify students who may be eligible for special education, various screening activities are conducted on an ongoing basis. These screening activities include: review of group-based data (cumulative records, enrollment records, health records, report cards, ability and achievement test scores); hearing, vision, motor, and speech/language screening; and review by the Instructional Support Team or Student Assistance Team. When screening results suggest that the student may be eligible, the District seeks parental consent to conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation. Parents who suspect their child is eligible may verbally request a multidisciplinary evaluation from a professional employee of the District or contact the Supervisor of Special Education.
and the Pennsylvania General Assembly
. The federal government controls programs it funds like Title I funding for low income children in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
and the No Child Left Behind Act
which mandates the district focus resources on student success in acquiring reading and math skills.
The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives Sunshine Review gave the school board and district administration a "D-" for transparency based on a review of "What information can people find on their school district's website". It examined the school district's website for information regarding; taxes, the current budget, meetings, school board members names and terms, contracts, audits, public records information and more.
In 2007, the district employed 167 teachers. The average teacher salary in the district was $45,186 for 180 days worked. As of 2007, Pennsylvania ranked in the top 10 states in average teacher salaries. When adjusted for cost of living Pennsylvania ranked fourth in the nation for teacher compensation. Additionally, the teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance, professional development reimbursement, personal days, sick days, and other benefits.
Central Greene School District administrative costs per pupil in 2008 was $798.10 per pupil. The lowest administrative cost per pupil in Pennsylvania was $398 per pupil. The Pennsylvania School Boards Association keeps statistics on salaries of public school district employees in Pennsylvania. According to the association's report, the average salary for a superintendent for the 2007-08 school year was $122,165. Superintendents and administrators receive a benefit package commensurate with that offered to the district's teachers' union.
Reserves In 2008, the district reported $4,000,544 in a unreserved-designated fund balance. The unreserved-undesignated fund balance was repoted as zero.
In 2008 the district administration reported that per pupil spending was $12,510 which ranked 220th among Pennsylvania's 501 school districts.
In October of 2009, the Pennsylvania Auditor General conducted a performance audit of the district. The findings were reported to the school board and administration.
The district is funded by a combination of: a local earned income tax, a property tax, a real estate transfer tax, coupled with substantial funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pension income and Social Security income are exempted from state personal income tax and local earned income tax, regardless the of personal wealth.
in Chester County
which received a 23.65% increase in state funding.
In the 2009-2010 budget year the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provided a 6% increase in Basic Education Funding for a total of $8,247,230. Among the districts in Greene County, the highest increase went to Southeastern Greene School District
which got a 6.92%. The state Basic Education Funding to the district in 2008-09 was $4,787,151.79. Ninety school districts received a 2% increase. Muhlenberg School District
in Berks County received a 22.31% increase in state basic education funding in 2009. The amount of increase each school district receives is set by the Governor and the Secretary of Education as a part of the state budget proposal given each February.
- Federal Stimulus money to be used in specific programs like special education and meeting the academic needs of low income students. The funding is for the 2009-10 and 2010-2011 school years.
grant which would have provided over one million dollars in additional federal funding to improve student academic achievement. Participation required the administration, the school board and the local teachers' union to sign an agreement to prioritize improving student academic success. In Pennsylvania, 120 public school districts and 56 charter schools agreed to participate. Pennsylvania was not approved for the grant. The failure of districts to agree to participate was cited as one reason that Pennsylvania was not approved.
in the U.S. Department of Labor, for the previous 12-month period ending June 30. For a school district with a market value/personal income aid ratio (MV/PI AR) greater than 0.4000, its index equals the base index multiplied by the sum of .75 and its MV/PI AR for the current year.
The School District Adjusted Index for the Central Greene School District 2006-2007 through 2011-2012.
2006-07 - 5.5%, Base 3.9%
2007-08 - 4.8%, Base 3.4%
2008-09 - 6.2%, Base 4.4%
2009-10 - 5.7%, Base 4.1%
2010-11 - 4.1%, Base 2.9%
2011-12 - 2.0%, Base 1.4%
The Central Greene School Board did not apply for any exceptions to exceed the Act 1 index for the budget in 2011. In the Spring of 2010, 135 Pennsylvania school boards asked to exceed their adjusted index. Approval was granted to 133 of them and 128 sought an exception for pension costs increases.
of Delaware County
who received $632 per approved homestead. This was the third year they were the top recipient.
Additionally, the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is provided for low income Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older; widows and widowers aged 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 for homeowners. The maximum rebate for both homeowners and renters is $650. Applicants can exclude one-half (1/2) of their Social Security income, consequently, individual with income much more than $35,000 may still qualify for a rebate. Individuals must apply annually for the rebate. This can be taken in addition to Homestead/Farmstead Property Tax Relief.
Property taxes in Pennsylvania are relatively high on a national scale. According to the Tax Foundation, Pennsylvania ranked 11th in the U.S. in 2008 in terms of property taxes paid as a percentage of home value (1.34%) and 12th in the country in terms of property taxes as a percentage of income (3.55%).
By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Waynesburg is a borough in and the county seat of Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States, southwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 4,184 at the 2000 census....
and Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Franklin Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 7,694 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of...
, Perry Township
Perry Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Perry Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,720 at the 2000 census.-History:It is the location of the western most point surveyed as part of the Mason-Dixon Line in 1767. In the early 19th century Perry Twp. was part of the Western frontier and...
, Washington Township
Washington Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Washington Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,106 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.0 square miles , of which, 27.0 square miles of it is land and...
, Wayne Township
Wayne Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania
Wayne Township is a township in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,223 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 39.5 square miles , of which, 39.4 square miles of it is land and...
and Whiteley Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania
Greene County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 40,672 people, 15,060 households, and 10,587 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile . There were 16,678 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
. It encompasses approximately 168 square miles. According to the 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 16,681. The district was formed in 1962 from consolidation of the aforementioned municipal school districts. The district operates two Elementary Schools (K-5th), one Middle School (6th-8th) and one High School (9th-12th). The district is located about sixty miles south of Pittsburgh and twenty miles north of Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown is a city in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It is the county seat of Monongalia County. Placed along the banks of the Monongahela River, Morgantown is the largest city in North-Central West Virginia, and the base of the Morgantown metropolitan area...
. The facilities include a pool, a football stadium, an auditorium, a soccer field and indoor basketball courts that are used as a community center for the Waynesburg area. According to district officials, in school year 2007-08, the CGSD provided basic educational services to 2,180 pupils through the employment of 180 teachers, 98 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 13 administrators.
Demographics
The school district has 2161 students. Whites make up 98% of the student body, blacks make up 1%. The teacher-student ratio is 14:1. Forty percent of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch prices.Schools
Waynesburg Central High SchoolAddress: 30 Zimmerman Dr., Waynesburg
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Waynesburg is a borough in and the county seat of Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States, southwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 4,184 at the 2000 census....
, PA 15370
Principal: Al Veverka
Asst. Principals: David A. Mason, Dianne Kayla
711 students
Margaret Bell Miller Middle School
Address: 126 E. Lincoln St., Waynesburg
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Waynesburg is a borough in and the county seat of Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States, southwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 4,184 at the 2000 census....
, PA 15370
Principal: John Lipscomb
Asst. Principal: Jackie Young
565 students
Central Elementary School
Address: 30 Zimmerman Dr., Waynesburg
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Waynesburg is a borough in and the county seat of Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States, southwest of Pittsburgh. The population was 4,184 at the 2000 census....
, PA 15370
Principal: Catherine Butcher
Asst. Principals: Debby Iams, Dianne Kayla
844 students
Perry Elementary School
Address: 145 School Rd., Mt. Morris
Mount Morris, Pennsylvania
Mount Morris is an unincorporated community in Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States.-Geography:Mount Morris is located at , on Interstate 79 near the West Virginia state line. Its elevation is 938 feet ....
, PA 15349
Principal: Catherine Butcher
Asst. Principals: Debby Iams, Dianne Kayla
104 students
Academic achievement
Central Greene School District was ranked 341st out of 501 Pennsylvania school districts in 2010 by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The ranking was based on three years of student academic performance on the reading, writing, math and two years of science PSSAPennsylvania System of School Assessment
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment is a standardized test administered to public schools in the state of Pennsylvania. Students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 are assessed in reading skills and mathematics. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are assessed in writing skills...
s.
2009 - 350th
2008 - 397th
2007 - 394th out of 501 school districts.
In 2009, the academic achievement of the students of Central Greene School DIstrict was in the 16th percentile among 500 Pennsylvania School Districts. Scale - (0-99; 100 is state best)
Graduation Rate
- 2010 - 88%
- 2009 - 90%
- 2008 - 91%
- 2007 - 85%
Waynesburg Central High School
In 2010, the school is in School Improvement I due to the chronic low academic performance of its students.PSSA Results
11th Grade Reading
2010 - 56% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 67% of 11th graders on grade level. (144 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 63%, State - 65%
2008 - 68%, State - 65%
2007 - 63%, State - 65%
11th Grade Math:
2010 - 53% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 59% of 11th graders on grade level.
2009 - 52%, State - 56%
2008 - 60%, State - 56%
2007 - 48%, State - 53%
11th Grade Science:
2010 - 37% on grade level. State - 39% of 11th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 44%, State - 40%
2008 - 48%, State - 39%
College Remediation Rate
According to a Pennsylvania Department of EducationPennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
study released in January 2009, 28% of the Waynesburg Central High School graduates required remediation in mathematics and or reading before they were prepared to take college level courses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is the largest provider of higher education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a large public university system in the United States. It is the tenth-largest university system in the United States and 43rd largest in the world...
or community colleges. Less than 66% of Pennsylvania high school graduates, who enroll in a four-year college in Pennsylvania, will earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Among Pennsylvania high school graduates pursuing an associate degree, only one in three graduate in three years. Per the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
, one in three recent high school graduates who attend Pennsylvania's public universities and community colleges takes at least one remedial course in math, reading or English.
Dual Enrollment The high school does not offer the Pennsylvania Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment
In education, dual enrollment involved students being enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions. It may also refer to any individual who is participating in two related programs, but such a general form of usage is uncommon....
program which permits students to earn deeply discounted college credits while still enrolled in high school. The program is offered through over 400 school districts with the assistance of a state grant.
Graduation requirements
The Central Greene School Board has determined that a pupil must earn 28 credits to graduate including: English 4 credits, social studies 3.5 credits, science 3.5 credits, math 3.5 credits, Physical Education, health, drivers Education 3 credits and 10.5 electives.By law, all Pennsylvania secondary school students must complete a project as a part of their eligibility to graduate from high school. The type of project, its rigor and its expectations are set by the individual school district.
Beginning with the class of 2015, students must take the Keystone Exams in reading and math.
Eight Grade
Reading2010 - 83% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 81% of 8th graders on grade level. (158 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 73%, State - 80%
2008 - 76%, State - 78%
Math:
2010 - 82% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 75% of 8th graders are on grade level.
2009 - 65%, State - 71%
2008 - 72%, State - 70%
Science:
2010 - 63% on grade level. State - 57% of 8th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 44%, State - 55%.
2008 - 47%, State - 52%
Seventh Grade
Reading:
2010 - 59% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 73% of 7th graders are on grade level. (147 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 67%, State - 71%
2008 - 63%, State - 70%
Math:
2010 - 71% on grade level. In Pennsylvania, 77% of 7th graders are on grade level.
2009 - 78%, State - 75%
2008 - 62%, State - 70%
6th Grade:
Reading:
2010 - 61% on grade level. State: 68% of 6th graders were on grade level. (166 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 48%, State - 67%
2008 - 50%, State - 67%
Math:
2010 - 67% on grade level. State - 78% of 6th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 68%, State - 75%
2008 - 74%, State -72%
Perry Elementary School
5th Grade Reading:2010 - 80% on grade level. State - 64% of 5th graders were on grade level. (15 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 75%, State - 64%
2008 - 50%, State - 61%
5th Grade Math:
2010 - 80% on grade level. State - 74% of 5th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 94%, State - 73%
2008 - 72%, State - 73%
4th Grade Reading:
2010 - 73% on grade level. State - 72% of 4th graders were on grade level. (15 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 80%, State - 72%
2008 - 83%, State - 70%
4th Grade Math:
2010 - 93% on grade level. State - 84% of 4th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 87%, State - 81
2008 - 100%, State - 79%
4th Grade Science:
2010 - 93% on grade level. State - 81% of 4th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 80%, State - 83%
2008 - 100%, State - 81%
3rd Grade Reading:
2010 - 90% on grade level. State - 75% of 3rd graders were on grade level. (22 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 82%, State - 77%
2008 - 76%, State - 77%
3rd Grade Math:
2010 - 95% on grade level. State - 84% of 3rd graders were on grade level.
2009 - 88%, State - 81%
2008 - 76%, State - 80%
Waynesburg Central Elementary School
5th Grade Reading:2010 - 68% on grade level. State - 64% of 5th graders were on grade level. (116 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 53%, State - 64%
2008 - 48%, State - 61%
5th Grade Math:
2010 - 85% on grade level. State - 74% of 5th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 70%, State - 73%
2008 - 71%, State - 73%
4th Grade Reading:
2010 - 73% on grade level. State - 72% of 4th graders were on grade level. (117 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 78%, State - 72%
2008 - 58%, State - 70%
4th Grade Math:
2010 - 85% on grade level. State - 84% of 4th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 87%, State - 81
2008 - 77%, State - 79%
4th Grade Science:
2010 - 71% on grade level. State - 81% of 4th graders were on grade level.
2009 - 87%, State - 83%
2008 - 71%, State - 81%
3rd Grade Reading:
2010 - 71% on grade level. State - 75% of 3rd graders were on grade level. (125 pupils enrolled)
2009 - 69%, State - 77%
2008 - 73%, State - 77%
3rd Grade Math:
2010 - 71% on grade level. State - 84% of 3rd graders were on grade level.
2009 - 74%, State - 81%
2008 - 79%, State - 80%
Special Education
In December 2009, the district administration reported that 424 pupils or 19.5% of the district's pupils received Special Education services.The District engages in identification procedures to ensure that eligible students receive an appropriate educational program consisting of special education and related services, individualized to meet student needs. At no cost to the parents, these services are provided in compliance with state and federal law; and are reasonably calculated to yield meaningful educational benefit and student progress. To identify students who may be eligible for special education, various screening activities are conducted on an ongoing basis. These screening activities include: review of group-based data (cumulative records, enrollment records, health records, report cards, ability and achievement test scores); hearing, vision, motor, and speech/language screening; and review by the Instructional Support Team or Student Assistance Team. When screening results suggest that the student may be eligible, the District seeks parental consent to conduct a multidisciplinary evaluation. Parents who suspect their child is eligible may verbally request a multidisciplinary evaluation from a professional employee of the District or contact the Supervisor of Special Education.
Governance
The school district is governed by 9 individually elected board members (serve four year terms), the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, the Pennsylvania Department of EducationPennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
and the Pennsylvania General Assembly
Pennsylvania General Assembly
The Pennsylvania General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The legislature convenes in the State Capitol building in Harrisburg. In colonial times , the legislature was known as the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly. Since the Constitution of 1776, written by...
. The federal government controls programs it funds like Title I funding for low income children in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act , is a United States federal statute enacted April 11, 1965. It was passed as a part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's "War on Poverty" and has been the most far-reaching federal legislation affecting education ever passed by Congress...
and the No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress concerning the education of children in public schools.NCLB was originally proposed by the administration of George W. Bush immediately after he took office...
which mandates the district focus resources on student success in acquiring reading and math skills.
The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives Sunshine Review gave the school board and district administration a "D-" for transparency based on a review of "What information can people find on their school district's website". It examined the school district's website for information regarding; taxes, the current budget, meetings, school board members names and terms, contracts, audits, public records information and more.
Budget
In 2009, the district reported employing 176 teachers, 90 support personnel and 12 administrators with a salary range of $31,000 to $107,078.In 2007, the district employed 167 teachers. The average teacher salary in the district was $45,186 for 180 days worked. As of 2007, Pennsylvania ranked in the top 10 states in average teacher salaries. When adjusted for cost of living Pennsylvania ranked fourth in the nation for teacher compensation. Additionally, the teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance, professional development reimbursement, personal days, sick days, and other benefits.
Central Greene School District administrative costs per pupil in 2008 was $798.10 per pupil. The lowest administrative cost per pupil in Pennsylvania was $398 per pupil. The Pennsylvania School Boards Association keeps statistics on salaries of public school district employees in Pennsylvania. According to the association's report, the average salary for a superintendent for the 2007-08 school year was $122,165. Superintendents and administrators receive a benefit package commensurate with that offered to the district's teachers' union.
Reserves In 2008, the district reported $4,000,544 in a unreserved-designated fund balance. The unreserved-undesignated fund balance was repoted as zero.
In 2008 the district administration reported that per pupil spending was $12,510 which ranked 220th among Pennsylvania's 501 school districts.
In October of 2009, the Pennsylvania Auditor General conducted a performance audit of the district. The findings were reported to the school board and administration.
The district is funded by a combination of: a local earned income tax, a property tax, a real estate transfer tax, coupled with substantial funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pension income and Social Security income are exempted from state personal income tax and local earned income tax, regardless the of personal wealth.
State basic education funding
For the 2010-11 budget year, the highest increase in Greene County was given to the Central Greene School District a 4.97% increase in Basic Education Funding for a total of $8,657,885. One hundred fifty Pennsylvania school districts received the base 2% increase. The highest increase in 2010-11 went to Kennett Consolidated School DistrictKennett Consolidated School District
The Kennett Consolidated School District,or KCSD for short, is a public school district serving portions of Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is centered on the borough of Kennett Square and also incorporates Kennett Township, New Garden Township, and the southern portion of East Marlborough Twp....
in Chester County
Chester County, Pennsylvania
-State parks:*French Creek State Park*Marsh Creek State Park*White Clay Creek Preserve-Demographics:As of the 2010 census, the county was 85.5% White, 6.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American or Alaskan Native, 3.9% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian, 1.8% were two or more races, and 2.4% were...
which received a 23.65% increase in state funding.
In the 2009-2010 budget year the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania provided a 6% increase in Basic Education Funding for a total of $8,247,230. Among the districts in Greene County, the highest increase went to Southeastern Greene School District
Southeastern Greene School District
Southeastern Greene School District is a public school district located in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It serves the borough of Greensboro, Monongahela Township, Dunkard Township, and Greene Township. Upper level students attend the district's Mapletown Jr-Sr High School. The SGSD encompasses...
which got a 6.92%. The state Basic Education Funding to the district in 2008-09 was $4,787,151.79. Ninety school districts received a 2% increase. Muhlenberg School District
Muhlenberg School District
The Muhlenberg Area School District is a public school district serving parts of Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA. It encompasses the borough of Laureldale and the Muhlenberg Township. The district encompasses approximately 13 square miles. Per the 2000 federal census data it serves a resident...
in Berks County received a 22.31% increase in state basic education funding in 2009. The amount of increase each school district receives is set by the Governor and the Secretary of Education as a part of the state budget proposal given each February.
Accountability Block Grants
Beginning in 2004-2005, the state launched the Accountability Block Grant school funding. This program has provided $1.5 billion to Pennsylvania’s school districts. The Accountability Block Grant program requires that its taxpayer dollars are focused on specific interventions that are most likely to increase student academic achievement. These interventions include: teacher training, All Day Kindergarten, lower class size K-3rd grade, literacy and math Coaching programs that provide teachers with individualized job-embedded professional development to improve their instruction, before or after school tutoring assistance to struggling students, For 2010-11 the district applied for and received $437,324 in addition to all other state and federal funding. The district uses the funding to provide Full Day kindergarten and reduced class size K-3rd grade.- 2009-10 - $320,064 for Full Day Kindergarten and $117,260 for Class size reduction K-3rd
- 2008-09 - $437,324 for Full Day Kindergarten and class size reduction.
Federal Stimulus Grant
The district received an extra $1,364,310 in ARRAArra
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- Federal Stimulus money to be used in specific programs like special education and meeting the academic needs of low income students. The funding is for the 2009-10 and 2010-2011 school years.
Race to the Top grant
District officials applied for the federal Race to the TopRace to the Top
Race to the Top, abbreviated R2T, RTTT or RTT, is a $4.35 billion United States Department of Education competition designed to spur innovation and reforms in state and local district K-12 education...
grant which would have provided over one million dollars in additional federal funding to improve student academic achievement. Participation required the administration, the school board and the local teachers' union to sign an agreement to prioritize improving student academic success. In Pennsylvania, 120 public school districts and 56 charter schools agreed to participate. Pennsylvania was not approved for the grant. The failure of districts to agree to participate was cited as one reason that Pennsylvania was not approved.
Classrooms for the Future grant
The Classroom for the Future state program provided districts with hundreds of thousands of extra state funding to buy laptop computers for each core curriculum high school class (English, Science, History, Math) and paid for teacher training to optimize the computers use. The program was funded from 2006-2009. Central Greene School District did not apply to participate in 2006-07 or in 2007-08. The district received $136,749 in 2008-09.Common Cents state initiative
The Central Greene School Board elected to not participate in the Pennsylvania Department of Education Common Cents program. The program called for the state to audit the district, at no cost to local taxpayers, to identify ways the district could save tax dollars. After the review of the information, the district was not required to implement the recommended cost savings changes.Real estate taxes
Property tax rates in 2010-11 were set by the school board at 24.2700 mills. A mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of a property's assessed value. Irregular property reassessments have become a serious issue in the commonwealth as it creates a significant disparity in taxation within a community and across a region.- 2009-10 - 24.2700 mills.
- 2008-09 - 24.2700 mills.
Act 1 Adjusted Index
The Act 1 of 2006 Index regulates the rates at which each school district can raise property taxes in Pennsylvania. Districts are not allowed to raise taxes above that index unless they allow voters to vote by referendum, or they seek an exception from the state Department of Education. The base index for the 2011-2012 school year is 1.4 percent, but the Act 1 Index can be adjusted higher, depending on a number of factors, such as property values and the personal income of district residents. Act 1 included 10 exceptions including: increasing pension costs, increases in special education costs, a catastrophe like a fire or flood, increase in health insurance costs for contracts in effect in 2006 or dwindling tax bases. The base index is the average of the percentage increase in the statewide average weekly wage, as determined by the PA Department of Labor and Industry, for the preceding calendar year and the percentage increase in the Employment Cost Index for Elementary and Secondary Schools, as determined by the Bureau of Labor StatisticsBureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a unit of the United States Department of Labor. It is the principal fact-finding agency for the U.S. government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is a governmental statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and...
in the U.S. Department of Labor, for the previous 12-month period ending June 30. For a school district with a market value/personal income aid ratio (MV/PI AR) greater than 0.4000, its index equals the base index multiplied by the sum of .75 and its MV/PI AR for the current year.
The School District Adjusted Index for the Central Greene School District 2006-2007 through 2011-2012.
2006-07 - 5.5%, Base 3.9%
2007-08 - 4.8%, Base 3.4%
2008-09 - 6.2%, Base 4.4%
2009-10 - 5.7%, Base 4.1%
2010-11 - 4.1%, Base 2.9%
2011-12 - 2.0%, Base 1.4%
The Central Greene School Board did not apply for any exceptions to exceed the Act 1 index for the budget in 2011. In the Spring of 2010, 135 Pennsylvania school boards asked to exceed their adjusted index. Approval was granted to 133 of them and 128 sought an exception for pension costs increases.
Property tax relief
In 2010, the Homestead/Farmstead Property Tax Relief from gambling for the Central Greene School District was $296 per approved permanent primary residence. In the district, 3,113 property owners applied for the tax relief. The relief was subtracted from the total annual school property tax bill. Property owners apply for the relief through the county Treasurer's office. Farmers can qualify for a farmstead exemption on building used for agricultural purposes. The farm must be at least 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) and must be the primary residence of the owner. Farmers can qualify for both the homestead exemption and the farmstead exemption. In Greene County, 37% of eligible property owners applied for property tax relief in 2009. In Greene County, the highest amount of tax relief in 2010, went to property owners in Central Greene School District. The highest property tax relief in Pennsylvania went to the residents of Chester Upland School DistrictChester Upland School District
The Chester Upland School District is a public school district serving the City of Chester, the Borough of Upland and Chester Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania...
of Delaware County
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Delaware County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 558,979, making it Pennsylvania's fifth most populous county, behind Philadelphia, Allegheny, Montgomery, and Bucks counties....
who received $632 per approved homestead. This was the third year they were the top recipient.
- 2009 - $310 for 2,976 properties.
- 2008 - $362 for 2,542 properties.
Additionally, the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is provided for low income Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older; widows and widowers aged 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 for homeowners. The maximum rebate for both homeowners and renters is $650. Applicants can exclude one-half (1/2) of their Social Security income, consequently, individual with income much more than $35,000 may still qualify for a rebate. Individuals must apply annually for the rebate. This can be taken in addition to Homestead/Farmstead Property Tax Relief.
Property taxes in Pennsylvania are relatively high on a national scale. According to the Tax Foundation, Pennsylvania ranked 11th in the U.S. in 2008 in terms of property taxes paid as a percentage of home value (1.34%) and 12th in the country in terms of property taxes as a percentage of income (3.55%).
Extracurriculars
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports. Eligibility for participation is determined by school board policy.By Pennsylvania law, all K-12 students in the district, including those who attend a private nonpublic school, cyber charter school, charter school and those homeschooled, are eligible to participate in the extracurricular programs including all athletics. They must meet the same eligibility rules as the students enrolled in the district's schools.
High School Sports
Waynesburg Central High School is a member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL). Waynesburg Central is in PIAA District 7.| Sport Name | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball Baseball Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond... |
Class AA | N/A |
| Basketball Basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules... |
Class AAA | Class AA |
| Cross-Country | Class AA | Class AA |
| Football American football American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by... |
Class AA | N/A |
| Golf Golf Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes.... |
Class AA | N/A |
| Soccer | Class AA | Class AA |
| Softball Softball Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand... |
N/A | Class AA |
| Track and Field Track and field Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area... |
Class AA | Class AA |
| Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive... |
N/A | Class AA |
| Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position... |
Class AA | N/A |