Mount Lebanon officials warn of state funding shortfall, present resolution to authorize potential staff furloughs for timing compliance

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The treasurer reported a February deficit of $721,327 and administrators said they expect to present a base budget next week; the administration will recommend authorization to issue 60-day notices (furlough resolution) if required by state timelines but said their goal remains a balanced budget without furloughs or use of fund balance.

Mount Lebanon finance officials told the school board on March 10 that a shortfall in state funding is the principal driver of the district’s budget gap and that the administration will bring a base budget next week along with a resolution that would allow the district to issue 60-day furlough notices if legally required by Pennsylvania Department of Education timelines.

Miss Connolly, the district treasurer, reported the February 2025 cash transactions and the district’s projected 2024–25 expenditures and revenues as of Feb. 28. The report showed a deficit of $721,327; Connolly said the deficit had improved by $67,929 due in part to updated state revenue estimates. "Most of that came through other state subsidies," she said, listing items such as student teacher stipends, Ready to Learn funds, transportation, drivers…

Mount Lebanon officials warn of state funding shortfall, present resolution to authorize potential staff furloughs for timing compliance

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