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Southern York County SD finance committee flags $760,000 shortfall for 2026–27 budget
Summary
Committee presenters said expenditures are projected to rise about 3.8% while revenues remain nearly flat, leaving an illustrative $760,000 gap after applying board fund‑balance rules and a 4.4% PDE index tax increase; board will consider a December resolution to stay within the index.
The Southern York County School District finance and budget committee reviewed early projections for the 2026–27 budget and reported an illustrative remaining shortfall of about $760,000 after planned use of fund balance and a 4.4% tax increase.
Sue, presenting preliminary figures, said district expenditures are projected to increase roughly 3.8% while revenues show little growth, producing a large financing gap under current assumptions. "If we go to the index of 4.4% for a tax increase, [that] yields about a million and a half dollars, leaving a remaining shortfall of $760,000," she said.
The presenters emphasized that the numbers are early and subject to change as state budget items are finalized. Trevor outlined recent history: 2024–25 operations showed a modest surplus after removing one‑time capital transfers, but…
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