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Upper West County Technical School presents budget, enrollment and program expansion plans
Summary
Leaders of Upper West County Technical School presented a proposed 2025–26 spending plan that uses reserves to cover a planned deficit, outlines new programs including a fire program and expanded transportation/aviation pathways, and described a roughly $870,000 surplus carried from 2023–24 to be allocated by the joint operating committee.
Upper West County Technical School leaders told the Pennridge finance and facilities committee on March 10 that their proposed 2025–26 budget prioritizes expanding career and technical programs while using fund balance to cover an expected operating shortfall.
"This budget represents a collaborative effort reflecting the dedication of our exceptional faculty and staff, our talented students, future students and parents, and the invaluable support of our business partners," said Michael Verra, executive director of Upper West County Technical School, summarizing the document presented to the district committee.
Presenters said enrollment projections for the upcoming year sit near 935–950 students out of a total capacity of about 1,036 seats; the presentation showed several programs with waiting lists and projected red‑dot indicators for seats with waiting lists of…
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