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School board proposes $264.2 million budget for 2022-2023 school year
The School District of Lancaster Board of Directors approved a proposed $264.2 million budget that reduces the average size of kindergarten classes, increases pay for support staff and avoids furloughs. […]
SDoL School Board approves pay boost, increased hours for support staff
The School District of Lancaster and its support staff union reached an agreement to boost wages by more than 15% above market rates, effective July 1, 2022. The school board […]
Meet SDoL’s new principals: Abby Lavery, Amy Martz and Jennifer Pahl
Three elementary schools in the school district of Lancaster are getting new principals for the upcoming school year. Abby Lavery, Wickersham Elementary Lavery is currently interim principal at Washington Elementary, […]
At budget forum, school board discusses long-term capital needs, short-term funding amid nearly $13m deficit
The School District of Lancaster can rely on federal pandemic relief in the short term, but will need to take steps to close a long-term structural deficit, administrators said at […]
Board Approves Updated Face Covering Guildelines
Beginning Monday, March 7, face coverings will no longer be universally required in District schools, buildings or on buses. This latest update aligns with the recommendations from the Center for […]
SDoL Names Acting Superintendent
On Tuesday evening, the Board of School Directors approved a familiar face to serve as acting superintendent. Matthew Przywara, chief of finance and operations, will lead the district for up […]
SDoL Statement on Cedar Crest Basketball Game Incident
This week, we became aware of the potential use of a racial slur during our boys basketball game at Cedar Crest High School. We thank the Cornwall-Lebanon School District administration […]
SDoL to host series of town hall meetings on equity policy, outcomes
Members of the School District of Lancaster community are invited to weigh in as the district drafts an equity policy and determines key measures of equity to monitor in future […]
Superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau to retire in July
School District of Lancaster superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau on Tuesday announced her retirement, effective July 5, 2022. Hear her reflections on retirement: In a statement she read aloud during the […]
A statement from Superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau and School Board President Robin Goodson
Tuesday evening, we learned of the passing of Dr. Carol Powell, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the School District of Lancaster, after a courageous, yearlong battle with cancer. […]
SDoL COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
The School District of Lancaster is partnering with Union Community Care and Penn Medicine LGH to offer COVID-19 vaccines in our schools. Over the next two weeks, healthcare professionals will […]