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Avon Grove’s first look at 2026–27 budget flags PCA cost growth and an illustrative 4% tax path
Summary
District finance staff presented a first look at the 2026–27 preliminary budget: a $127.56M draft (5.7% increase) with major drivers including rising PCA costs, charter tuition and salaries; an illustrative 4% tax increase was used to balance the draft but administrators said they aim to reduce that number through further budget work.
Finance director Eric (presenter) provided a “first look” at the 2026–27 preliminary budget, highlighting 2024–25 actuals, 2025–26 year‑to‑date trends and top cost drivers for next year.
He reported 2024–25 total revenues near $111 million and total expenditures about $113.6 million, leaving a $2.6 million deficit and an ending general‑fund balance of $28.4 million. Key positive variances last year included interest on investments and state subsidy increases tied to the post‑fair‑funding adjustments.
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