Purpose of Hearing

Act 34 of June 1973, Section 701.1 of Pennsylvania School Code requires that a public hearing be held regarding either the construction of new school buildings or substantial additions to existing school buildings.

The purpose of this Act 34 hearing is to present the proposed additions & alterations at the existing Charlotte Lappla Elementary School to the Wellsboro Area School District residents and employees, as well as provide them with a public forum to express their opinions regarding the project.

If the maximum building construction cost adopted by the Wellsboro Area School District Board Resolution is exceeded by 8 percent upon receipt of bids, a second public hearing will be required.

The hearing is not a public debate. It is an opportunity for the public to learn about the proposed construction project and for the Wellsboro School Board to receive and record comments and observations regarding the project.