Cynthia J. O’Hora - School Director

My term on the Selinsgrove Area School Board has come to a conclusion. My passion and advocacy for a 21st Century education for the regions' children has not. I will continue to advocate for cost containment and principled decision making at all levels of government, including public education. I will also continue to inform the region on how our children are doing in school through my PSSA Reading, Math, Science and Graduation rate annual rankings. 12/3/09

Race to the Top grant information

IU 16 Region's Graduation Rate | Math 2009 | Reading & Writing 2009 | Science 2009

Dual Enrollment for juniors and seniors - an outstanding opportunity AP and Dual Enrollment a Bargain

I believe:

Our children can learn and be successful.

The costs in public education can be controlled.

The public has the right to know all the facts and the plans - Transparency | ACT 1 Tax Commission | Docs online

The primary focus of public education should be the core curriculum subjects of reading, writing,
mathematics, science, history, civic rights and civic responsibilities.

It is critical that the focus on teaching and learning includes minimizing classroom interruptions.

The education of children is a responsibility shared between the parents, the schools, the community and the child.

I believe in individual responsibility.

I believe the public schools belong to the community.

I believe in setting measurable goals and making decisions based on accurate data.
SASD Test Scores 2006 | 2007 | SASD 2008 - Well Done! | SASD 2009

I believe in hiring highly qualified, highly effective teachers and paying them fairly.

I believe we can improve student learning through the effective use of technology.

I believe that having basic computer skills will be increasingly more important in the workplace and in everyday life.

My Goals

"There are two kinds of poverty in this country.
Those that do not have and those that do not know." Bill Shore of Share our Strength.

Announcements:

PA Stimulus Money for Schools - What can we do? What should we do?

Selinsgrove Area School District Board will have meeting of the Budget & Finance Committee on January 15, 2008 at 4pm in the A103 MS Multipurpose room. It will be followed by a Special Meeting 5 pm regarding revising the Intent to Assume Debt resolution and regarding the issuance of bonds for the contruction projects.

Selinsgrove Students achieve great improvement! Mathematics scores 2007 | Reading & Writing 2007

Proposed VoTech referendum will be voted Nov 19th, 2007 School Board meeting

Nov. 14, 2007 4 pm A103 middle school - High School Renovation Proposal

Vote in the November 6th Election to find out where Snyder County Pennsylvania Polling Places. (A polling place is where you go to vote)

Nov 5 - 6:30 pm - Budget & Finance committee meeting MS Library before Regular Board meeting @7:30pm

Board considering adding locker rooms to the Selinsgrove Elementary Gym Project cost @$400,000.

October 30 & Nov 1, 2007 - 4:00 pm - Building & Grounds meetings A103 Regarding Selinsgrove Elementary Project

Act 34 - Taj Mahal Act - Hearing regarding renovations at Selinsgrove Elementary.
September 17, 6:30 pm A 103 Middle School. The hearing is prescribed under state Act 34, it is a chance for the public to voice its thoughts on the school board plan to renovate & expand Selinsgrove Elementary School. Proposed cost over $17 million. Includes renovations and new gym.

Act 1 Tax Shift for Property Tax relief information The shift was not approved by the voters.
The tax shift will not occur in 2007-2008

How to Run for Public Office class being offered by LWVLA Saturday January 27, 2007 Brochure doc.

I have not linked this info to avoid spamming.

updated 1/16/2010 - first posted 10/20/2005

This site is not affiliated with Selinsgrove Area School District and does not reflect the
official position of the Selinsgrove Area School Board.