By John Friel BY JOHN FRIEL Correspondent After a busy summer, Cocalico School District is ready for the new year. At its meeting Monday, the board reviewed preparations by administrators and staff to welcome students Aug. 25.

By John Friel BY JOHN FRIEL Correspondent For the fourth straight year, Cocalico School District residents could be in for a tax hike. At its April 14 meeting, the Cocalico school board approved a proposed new budget calling for $46,073,580 in expenditures against revenues of $44,752,790.

By John Friel Correspondent Cocalico School District unenthusiastically approved its share of the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center's new budget. At its Jan. 28 meeting, the Cocalico School Board voted 7-1 to accept an 11 percent hike in its share of LCCTC's support.

By Brian Wallace Cocalico School District has expanded the scope of a new prekindergarten program for 3-year-old children. The district began providing classes Oct. 9 for 3-year-olds and 4- year-olds living in the Reamstown Elementary School attendance area.

By John Friel Correspondent Cocalico School District has unveiled its Winter Community Program for the 2007-08 school year.