Solanco board accepts Lancaster County CTC budget assessment of $25.97 million for 2025–26

The Solanco School District Board of School Directors on Jan. 6 approved the district’s assessment for the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center’s 2025–26 budget, which was presented to the board as $25,974,990.

Why it matters: The CTC budget determines the programs and operations of career‑and‑technical education that serve Solanco students; the board’s vote commits local funds through district assessments.

The administration summarized the budget and its major changes: total budgeted spending rose by $1,020,810 from the prior year. The presenter said member school districts will fund approximately 67.4% of the budget through assessments, which is the typical share. The administration described revenue components including roughly $400,000 identified as state subsidies (about 1.5% of the budget) and state grants of approximately $125,185 (reported as about 0.7%). On the expenditure side, the presenter highlighted that payroll and benefits rose by 35.4% (reported as $362,000), professional services increased roughly 31% (about $314,000) and supplies and equipment rose about 29% (about $296,000).

Board members asked clarifying questions about per‑student cost trends, enrollment and the mix of programs driving cost changes. The presenter noted enrollment has varied year to year, and the district’s per‑student share has fluctuated accordingly; whether the change reflected more students in CTC programs or additions of new programs was described as a mix of both.

The board approved the budget assessment by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Ending: Administration said the CTC summary page included a five‑year per‑student history to provide perspective; the board will rely on the usual annual procedures for assessments and invoicing.