We Are Betsy Quigley and Carol Sharpe and we represent Taxpayers for Educational Excellence. We are pleased to fully endorse Chris Houser, Jeffrey Hyde, and Amy Niewinski in their bids to be elected to our school board. We believe that these three each have a positive vision for our school district and its students and, therefore, deserve your vote on November 5. All of them are anxious to build upon the successes that the current board has had. The 2012-13 Annual Report shows many examples of our District's successes.
Academics
According to schooldigger.com, our school district ranks among the top 8% in Pennsylvania. Our high school ranks in the top 3%. We are the top performing district in Centre County!
Finances
These academic results are even more remarkable if you consider that our District has the lowest expenses per student among Centre County districts (PA Dept. of Ed.). Our board has paid down debt (ahead of schedule) and refinanced debt to save taxpayers over $2 million. A biomass facility has reduced our heating expenses by over $200,000 per year. This forward-thinking approach to budget management has helped our District address a reduction in state funding of $700,000.
12-13
Millage Rates**
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Test Scores State Rank*
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Philipsburg
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51.6
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Bald Eagle
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50.6
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271
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Bellefonte
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47.4
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276
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Penns Valley
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43.2
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43
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State College
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38.8
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61
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*Source: schooldigger.com
**Source: centrecountypa.gov
About the Election
The general election for Penns Valley Area School District board seats will be held on November 5. Chris and Jeff are running for "at large" seats, so they will be on the ballots in all PV precincts. Amy is running for a regional seat and will only be on ballots in the eastern end of the District.
Ways to Help
Most importantly, VOTE! We ask, though, that you consider not only voting for Chris, Jeff, & Amy but also help them each win their seat.
- Tell your friends and family members. Share this webpage with them.
- Consider volunteering at one of the polling places on and handing out literature.
- Place a sign in your yard or business to show your support.
- Donate to help defray campaign costs.
If you can help in any of these ways, please email us: Betsy (brquigley@verizon.net) or Carol (crswes@yahoo.com).
Learn More About Our Candidates
Each candidate has placed a personal bio on this page (see top menu). You may also email each of them.
Chris Houser chrishouser1@gmail.com.
Jeff Hyde
Amy Niewinski aniewinski@yahoo.com
