District business officials gave a budget update for the 2025–26 planning cycle, reporting small expenditure reductions, ongoing revenue uncertainty tied to state budget proposals and local development, and an infrastructure issue flagged during a high‑school project closeout.

Financial overview: The business office said recent adjustments produced roughly $22,000 in expenditure reductions (for example, health‑care renewals and position refinements). Officials described several revenue assumptions still in flux: they noted Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2025–26 state budget items (including charter school/tuition proposals) and said the district could see one‑time revenue from transfer taxes if several local housing units sell. The presentation included a calculation showing an allowable Act 1 tax increase (the district tax index) and said the district was awaiting final approval on a proposed referendum exception.

Shortfall and fund balance: During discussion a board member referenced a planning shortfall of about $600,000 in the preliminary numbers presented; administration said that figure incorporates planned fund balance uses and that staff were continuing to identify further reductions. The business office said it could identify additional savings (for example, an out‑of‑district placement adjustment) that would reduce costs in the coming weeks.

Local development and one‑time revenue: Officials highlighted local developments — including an over‑55 residential project referred to as Philmont — as potential near‑term sources of transfer‑tax and assessment revenue; they said several sales had closed and that additional closings would create interim tax receipts and, in subsequent years, higher assessed values.

Sanitary‑line inspection: As part of the high‑school project closeout, a township requirement to video the sanitary line identified a dip in the pipe beneath a sidewalk. District facilities staff said the line currently functions and the condition is not an emergency, but the dip needs repair for long‑term reliability; the district said it will investigate the extent and remedies and may pursue grant assistance for the repairs if eligible.

Next steps: The administration said it would continue to refine revenue and expenditure assumptions, bring proposed final budgets in April and a final budget in June, and pursue available reimbursement or grant opportunities for any capital repairs identified.