Teachers ‘disappointed’ with Kennett school board
Union says board stopped talks for fact-finding, then rejected proposed deal
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE — Members of the Kennett Education Association (KEA) — the union representing the Kennett Consolidated School District’s teachers — expressed their disappointment at the Board of Education’s decision to reject the recommendations of a state-appointed fact-finder...
KCSD approves 2012-2013 ‘Status Quo’ budget, outlook dubious
Kennett Consolidated School District Board passes budget, calls for 3.89% tax hike
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE — With proposed changes in state education funding system and the elimination of the Accountability Block Grant by Gov. Tom Corbett — some school districts were hit harder than others.
While neighboring Unionville is feeling very little...
KEF’s and district’s ‘Consistent Persistence’ leads to STEM program
District announces the implementation of STEM curriculum at the annual Kennett Education Foundation Dinner
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Kennett Education Foundation donors celebrate raising money for the Kennett Consolidated School District — and a new math and science focused curriculum.
PENNSBURY — For the Kennett Consolidated School District educators and Kennett...
As Bancroft nears completion, Mary D. Lang readies for kindergarten duty
KCSD’s new elementary facility is in the final phases of construction while Mary D. Lang transitions to a kindergarten-only facility
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
Bancroft Elementary construction site. The new school will be able to hold apporximately 700-750 students.
NEW GARDEN — The new elementary facility on Bancroft Road in New Garden Township is set to be completed...
State budget restores $400K to Kennett schools funding
Still, tough times loom with district seeing nearly $3 million in revenue losses between lower tax collections and state cuts
Although the Kennett Conolodated School District is getting about $400,000 more than proposed by Gov. Tom Corbett, a net loss of state funding of $1.4 million for the 2011-12 school year could mean challenging times are ahead.
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
The...
Community rallies behind KHS counselor slated to be cut
Students, residents reach out to the KCSD school board after Gov. Corbett’s cuts endanger beloved counselor
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE — It didn’t take long to see the impact Loretta Perna has had on folks in the Kennett Consolidated School District — but a new generation of students may have to miss out, thanks to budget cuts by Gov. Tom...
Kennett school board cuts programs, staffing to close budget gap
KCSD cutting math and literacy coaches, changing tech requirements to make up for losses in state funding
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Correspondent, KennettTimes.com
Kennett Consolodated School District Board of Education Members (from left) Douglas B. Stirling, Aline Frank, Heather Schaen, Douglas J. Doren, Shirley L. Annard, Michael H. Finnegan, Janis W. Reynolds, and Superintendent of Schools Dr....
