Our Facilities

Dear Great Valley families and staff, 

We are pleased to announce that the Great Valley School Board has approved the purchase of the property located at 41 Moores Road, positioned at the intersection of Route 401 and Moores Road, adjacent to our high school campus. 

This acquisition of over 20 contiguous acres represents a significant investment in our district's long-term vision. The property's proximity to our secondary campus provides invaluable flexibility to address future needs, including growth in student enrollment and opportunities for program expansion.  

The purchase price of $7,500,000 will be funded through: 

• $6,129,930 from escrow funds previously allocated from the 5/6 Center 

• $1,370,070 from our capital fund balance 

Our district maintains strong financial stewardship with a current capital fund balance of $22,956,290, designated exclusively for capital projects such as this acquisition. It's important to note that capital funds are separate from our general fund and are specifically reserved for infrastructure investments. 

Prior to the closing, the district will undertake comprehensive due diligence to guide future development decisions. This process will include evaluating current property conditions, analyzing existing building structures, and assessing ongoing maintenance costs. 

We are committed to transparency throughout this process. The school board will provide an update to the community by spring 2026, sharing our findings from the property evaluation and outlining our strategic plans for this valuable addition to our district. 

This acquisition represents our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities while planning responsibly for our district's future growth and development. For more information, please visit our webpage.  

Sincerely, 

Daniel F. Goffredo, Ed.D. 

Superintendent 

Great Valley School District 

Q: Why did the District choose this specific property? A: The 41 Moores Road property is strategically located adjacent to our high school campus, providing over 20 acres that will allow for seamless integration with our existing facilities. Its position at the intersection of Route 401 and Moores Road also offers excellent accessibility including a separate egress to alleviate traffic. 

Q: How will this purchase impact my property taxes? A: This purchase is being funded entirely through existing capital reserves and escrow funds, not through new taxes or bonds.  

Isolating the impact of a single expenditure’s impact on the taxation is challenging. To accommodate this purchase, the District has adjusted its five-year capital plan to ensure the District operates within its fiscal norms. Over the last ten years, the District has always kept taxes below the Act 1 Index and strives to do so with every budget. 

Q: What is the difference between capital funds and general funds? A: Capital funds are specifically designated for infrastructure projects, property acquisitions, and major facility improvements. General funds are used for day-to-day operations like salaries, utilities, and educational materials. These are completely separate budget categories with different funding sources and restrictions. 

Q: What are the escrow funds from the 5/6 Center? A: These are funds that were set aside from a previous transaction involving the 5/6 Center. Using these existing escrow funds helps minimize the impact on our capital fund balance. 

Q: The District already owns other property. Why purchase additional land instead of developing other sites? A: The District decided on the Moores Road property after evaluating several key criteria including cost, size, proximity to schools, and accessibility. This site offers several advantages: it leverages existing road infrastructure that can accommodate increased traffic, and its location directly adjacent to the high school campus allows for seamless operational integration. The District will be reevaluating its other properties for future use. 

Q: What will happen to the existing structures on the property? A: During our due diligence period, we will conduct comprehensive assessments of all existing structures to determine their condition, potential uses, and maintenance requirements. These findings will inform our long-term plans for the property. 

Q: When will we see development on this land? A: This is a long-term strategic investment. We will complete thorough evaluations first, then develop plans based on anticipated District needs. Any major development would require additional board approval at a public meeting. 

Q: How does this align with the District's long-term goals? A: This acquisition provides flexibility for future growth and program expansion as outlined in our strategic planning process. The Board will share more details about how this property fits into our long-term vision during the spring 2026 community update. 

In accordance with the EPA’s Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1987 (40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E of the Code of Federal Regulations), School Districts are required to give annual notification stating that the Asbestos Management Plan for each Building is available for public review. This rule requires local education agencies (LEAs) to identify friable and non-friable asbestos-containing material (ACM) in public and private elementary and secondary schools by visually inspecting school buildings for such materials, sampling such materials if they are not assumed to be ACM, and having samples analyzed by appropriate techniques referred to in this rule. In keeping with this legislation, the School District was inspected by EPA accredited inspectors and a comprehensive management plan was developed for handling asbestos containing building material in a safe and responsible manner. Six-month periodic asbestos surveillances as well as 3 Year Re-Inspections are performed in accordance with AHERA. A copy of the asbestos management plan is currently kept in the Facilities/Operations and Maintenance Department. These records are available for review during the normal school business hours. (June 2021)

Drinking water outlets in the Great Valley School District were tested for Lead in Drinking Water on June 9, 2021. “First Draw” samples were collected from various outlets in accordance with EPA protocol listed in the 3T’s for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools, revised October 2018. Analysis was performed by EMSL, an EPA accredited laboratory. Results are based on PDE and EPA recommended action level which is 15 parts per billion (ppb) for lead in schools based on a 250 ml sample. All results are Non-Detect which is under the PA Act 39, PDE and EPA action limit of 15 ppb.

The Great Valley School District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for managing insects, rodents, and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student from pesticide exposure by using an IPM approach to pest management. Our IPM approach focuses on making the school buildings and grounds an unfavorable habitat for these pests by removing food and water sources and eliminating their hiding and breeding places. We accomplish this through routine clearing and maintenance. We routinely monitor the school buildings and grounds to detect any pests that are present. The pest monitoring team consists of our building maintenance, office, and teaching staff and includes our students. Pest sightings are reported to our IPM coordinator who evaluates the “pest problem” and determines the appropriate pest management techniques to address the problem. The techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying storage practices, sealing entry points, physically moving the pests, etc. From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage a pest problem. Chemicals will only be used when necessary, and will not be routinely applied. When chemicals are used, the school will try to use the least toxic products when possible. Applications will be made only when unauthorized persons do not have access to the area(s) being treated. Notices will be posted in these areas 72 hours prior to application and for two days following. Parents or guardians of hypersensitive students enrolled in the school and GVSD staff members may request prior personal notification of specific pesticide applications made at the school. To receive notification, you must be placed on the school’s notification registry. If you would like to be placed on this registry, please notify the district in writing. Please include the student’s/staff member’s name and phone number, or email address if you would like to be notified electronically. Each year the district will prepare a new notification registry. If a chemical application must be made to control an emergency pest problem, notice will be provided by telephone to any parent or guardian who has requested such notification in writing. Exemptions to this notification include disinfectants and antimicrobial products; self-containerized baits placed in areas not accessible to students, and gel type baits placed in cracks, crevices, or voids.