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Board approves Lancaster County Academy budget; LCA reports enrollment growth and May 31 graduation plans
Summary
Solanco board approved the Lancaster County Academy (LCA) budget for 2025-26, including a proposed 4% salary increase; LCA leaders reported enrollment increases and scheduled graduation for May 31.
The Solanco School District board approved the Lancaster County Academy (LCA) budget for the 2025-26 school year during its April 28 meeting.
Board members reviewed the LCA budget, which includes a proposed 4% salary increase for staff. Presenters noted personnel costs account for approximately 81% of the LCA budget and that the program is operating with a projected deficit; administrators described plans to offset that deficit while continuing program operations. The board voted to approve the budget by voice vote.
LCA administrators reported program growth: they said enrollment increased 36% at one point, with 12 more students than before and the program operating at about 50% of stated capacity. LCA reported nine graduates in January and up to 16 potential graduates in May. LCA graduation is scheduled for May 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Crossroads Church in Mount Joy; presenters said there is a potential for one Solanco graduate among the LCA graduates.
Why it matters: LCA is a specialized program serving students from the region; budget and enrollment trends affect program staffing and capacity planning.
The board approved the LCA budget and expressed support for the program's continued expansion; LCA leaders said they will pursue steps to offset the projected deficit.
