York Tech requests 6.7% tuition increase; Central York officials cite transportation costs and added buses

Central York board members reviewed a presentation on the York County School of Technology budget request at the Jan. 12 meeting. York Tech is seeking a 6.7% increase in tuition that would raise Central York’s prior payment of $1,800,000 to $2,000,000 in the 2024‑25/2025 budget period.

Board members and presenters attributed the requested increase to rising special‑education costs, higher insurance premiums, salary increases and transportation costs. A board speaker summarized the request, saying York Tech is "requesting a 6.7% increase" and listed those cost drivers.

Board discussion included transportation specifics. One board member said the JOC has authorized a three‑year plan to add four buses per year for a total of 12 buses to reduce some students’ travel time; the same speaker said the change eliminated an average of 24 annual hours of bus riding time per affected student. The presenter also noted that some home districts receive up to a 50% refund from the Pennsylvania Department of Education; Central York’s presenter said the district’s subsidy reimbursement is "around 50%."

Board members asked for the fact sheet and full budget documents (noted to be available in BoardDocs) and said they will consider the York Tech budget for approval at a future board meeting on Jan. 26.