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Woodland Hills presents proposed 2025–26 general fund budget and 1.33-mill tax increase amid state assessment changes
Summary
District finance staff presented the proposed 2025–26 budget showing an approximate $2.03 million shortfall and recommended a 1.33-mill increase to offset revenue loss due to a lower county common level ratio; administrators said homestead/farmstead state reimbursement rose to about $3.8 million this year.
District finance staff presented a proposed fiscal 2025–26 general fund budget to the Woodland Hills School District board at the May meeting, identifying a projected operating deficit of roughly $2,031,427 and recommending a millage increase of 1.33 mills to offset lost collections tied to county assessment adjustments.
“We are losing tax money...every municipality and school district in Allegheny County is losing tax money to the assessments because the common level ratio is lowered to 54%,” the finance presenter said, explaining that the millage increase is intended to recover revenue lost through the lower common level ratio.
Nut graf: The presentation outlined the timeline required by state law: approval of a proposed budget in May, a 30-day public display, and final adoption in June. The finance presentation included notes about bond payments, homestead/farmstead reimbursements and the need for continued review of attrition and other adjustments to balance the budget.
Finance staff said the homestead/farmstead reimbursement amount the district will receive this year is about $3.8 million, an increase from prior years. Trustees asked whether the $2 million deficit included bond repayments; the finance presenter confirmed bond payments and Edgewood-related debt service were included in the projection.
The presentation also covered routine fiscal items: Forbes Road Career & Technology Center budget acceptance, bill lists, P-card reports and reappointments of the secretary and treasurer. The presenter noted that the proposed budget will be displayed as required by law and advertised for public review before the June final vote.
Ending: Trustees discussed the numbers and asked for follow-up details; the district will post the proposed budget for the 30-day review period and return to the board for a final vote in June.
