By KRISTA GROMALSKI

MILFORD - With less than a week before students return to class, completion of construction on Delaware Valley School District's Physical Education Buildings is several days behind, although Supervisor Candis Finan said the August 21 deadline was "non-negotiable."

At the August 17 school board meeting the project awaited installation of a power pole by the utility company Orange and Rockland, according to Ron Kiner of Foreman Construction Managers. "Dedication ceremonies can be held at the first football game," Kiner said.

On Monday, school officials said the pole had been installed over the weekend and construction would be completed before classes begin on August 28.

On the positive side, Finan said the project saw an "aggressive summer" with the installation of 85,000 square feet of flooring and 11,000 new light bulbs.

The school board also discussed purchasing video surveillance cameras for the high school parking lot. "The sheriff recommended two cameras at strategic points to panorama the whole campus," said board member John Wroblewski. At the recommendation of board member Susan Casey, the board agreed to consult with the Port Jervis School District since it has already undergone the research and installation process.

In other business, Finan said 375 students had not met immunization or physical examination requirements for the upcoming school year despite efforts by the district to facilitate the process. The district sent three letters to families detailing dates of five-dollar examinations by the Department of Health.

Students failing to comply with the requirements "will be denied access to an education," said Finan.

Delaware Valley schools open on Monday, August 28. Student registration is open each day in August from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Office of Support Services at the entrance to the Middle School cafeteria. For more information and registration requirements, call 570/296-1883.