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East Penn administrators propose using $2M in extra state aid for contracts, staffing and capital projects
Summary
Administration told the board Aug. 26 that the district is receiving just over $2 million more than budgeted in state subsidies; recommended uses include funding the teachers' contract ($~550,000), converting 14 aides to full time (~$140,000), and applying the remainder to capital projects.
District administrators reported a positive variance in 2024–25 state subsidies during the Aug. 26 board meeting and recommended how to allocate the unexpected funds.
Doctor Campbell and Mr. Sall told the board that the district’s budgeted state revenues were exceeded by a little over $2,000,000 after Governor Shapiro signed the state budget. Mr. Sall said that "approximately $550,000 of the...increase is being utilized to fund the contract settlement with the East Penn Education Association," that roughly $140,000 is recommended to convert 14 instructional aides from part time to full time, and that the remainder should go toward the capital projects funding plan, which includes middle‑school realignment costs.
When asked by board members whether the additional dollars were being earmarked or placed in reserve, administration recommended moving the funds to the capital reserve to pay upfront expenses and noted that sustained state funding could reduce future millage impact. Several board members thanked the legislature and governor for the funding and urged caution about relying on transient revenue sources.
The administration said it would provide additional detail and follow-up materials as staff implement the allocation recommendations.
