State Rep. Joanne Stehr | Pennsylvania 107th Legislative District
State Rep. Joanne Stehr | Pennsylvania 107th Legislative District
More than $4.2 million has been allocated to schools in Schuylkill County through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program. This announcement was made by Reps. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill), Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).
“The safety and well-being of our students are top priorities, and these grants will allow our schools to make much-needed improvements,” said Rep. Stehr. “This investment ensures that our children have a safe and secure environment where they can learn and thrive.”
The funding will be distributed among nine school districts in Schuylkill County:
- Blue Mountain School District received $1,075,000 for window replacement, roof repairs, and other safety upgrades at Blue Mountain High School.
- Mahanoy Area School District was awarded $600,000 to enhance the HVAC system at Mahanoy Area Elementary School.
- Pine Grove Area School District secured $250,000 for HVAC improvements at Pine Grove Area High School.
- Pottsville Area School District obtained $110,000 to boost safety and security across several schools including John S. Clark Elementary Center.
- Saint Clair Area School District received $110,000 for HVAC enhancements at Saint Clair Area Elementary/Middle School.
- Schuylkill County Area Vocational Technical School was granted $476,805 for roof replacements and cellular coverage improvements at its South Campus.
- Schuylkill Haven Area School District acquired $350,000 for HVAC upgrades at Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School.
- Shenandoah Valley School District got $800,000 for HVAC system improvements and energy-saving lighting installation at its K-12 facility.
- Tamaqua Area School District was awarded $450,000 to replace the roof at Tamaqua Area High School.
Senator Argall commented on the importance of these funds: “As the chair of the Senate Education Committee, I understand how serious the need is for better school buildings. Outdated school facilities can put student safety in jeopardy and this highly competitive funding is much needed.”
The Public School Facility Improvement Grant Program aims to support public school districts with facility improvement projects as established by Act 34 of 2023. The Local Share Accounts were created under Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act 71 of 2004 to fund public interest projects within Pennsylvania.
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