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North Allegheny School Board adopts final budget without raising millage rate
Summary
The North Allegheny School Board approved its 2025-26 final general fund budget and a set of related finance items, with the board noting this is the second consecutive year without a millage increase. The package passed unanimously.
The North Allegheny School Board on June 11 adopted its final 2025-26 general fund budget and approved 18 related finance items, with board members noting the budget does not increase the district millage rate.
Board member Mrs. Blackburn presented the finance folder, which included a homestead and farmstead exclusion resolution, authorizations for collection and payment of school real property taxes, renewal of temporary investment authorization, approval of depositories, and a general fund budget adoption. After public and board comments, the board voted and the measures passed unanimously.
Why it matters: The board and several members framed the budget action as notable because the district will not raise its millage rate for the second year in a row despite a decline in assessed real estate income attributed to the state common level ratio. Dr. Gibbs thanked district staff, specifically naming "Mr. Hauser, Miss Raygard, and the entire team" for their work keeping the district within budget.
Board discussion and details: Mrs. Blackburn said the finance report contained 18 voting items and three information-only items, and she read the items into the record before the vote. During discussion, Dr. Gibbs asked about the district's choice of depository institutions; a staff speaker explained that a mix of banking providers is used for everyday banking, state-designated depositories for some investment opportunities, and local branches to serve school-based student activity accounts. Another comment noted information-only items including the May forecast, ending cash balances through May 31, 2025, and payroll payoff comparisons.
Vote: The vote was opened and closed during the meeting; board members recorded their votes and the finance items passed unanimously.
Next steps: With the budget adopted, the district will proceed with the fiscal-year operations and the finance team will continue to provide periodic forecasts and reporting to the board.
