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Berwick Area School District previews $11.5 million budget; district contribution for Berwick rises about $145,000
Summary
District staff presented a preliminary $11.5 million budget showing district contributions of roughly $8.3 million; Berwick Area School District's share is listed at about $2.32 million, a roughly $145,000 increase. The plan includes a projected $1.1 million general fund balance and a maximum 3% tax increase factored into the preliminary plan.
A preliminary $11.5 million budget for the Berwick Area School District was presented at the board meeting; district contributions are projected to cover about 73% of the plan, or approximately $8.3 million, with the district's share listed at about $2,320,000 — an increase of roughly $145,000 from the prior year, the presenter said.
The budget presenter said 95 students from the district are currently enrolled in the regional program discussed and that the district is using nearly all 96 allotted seats. The presenter added that 85 students from the district applied for freshman slots and that about 22 applicants are currently on a waiting list. “We’re looking at a total budget amount of $11,500,000,” the presenter said.
Why this matters: the preliminary budget factors a maximum 3% tax increase, includes limited discretionary spending and sets a projected year-end general fund…
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