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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 30. Chapters: Lewisburg Area School District, Mifflinburg Area School District, Milton Area School District, Warrior Run School District. Excerpt: Warrior Run School District is a small, rural public school district that covers 113 square miles (290 km). It spans three counties: Union County, Northumberland County, Montour County in central Pennsylvania, USA. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 16,542. In 2009, the residents' per capita income was $15,727, while the median family income was $43,010. Per district officials, in school year 2005-06, the Warrior Run School District provided basic educational services to 1,802 pupils through the employment of 144 teachers, 111 full-time and part-time support personnel, and 14 administrators. The school district operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The school district was formed from the combination of the former Turbotville-Lewis Township School District and Watsontown School District. The school district is governed by 9 individually elected board members (serve four year terms), the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The federal government controls programs it funds like Title I funding for low income children in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the No Child Left Behind Act which mandates the district focus resources on student success in acquiring reading and math skills. The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives Sunshine Review gave the school board and district administration a "D-" for transparency based on a review of "What information can people find on their school district's website." It examined the school district's website for information regarding; taxes, the current budget, ...