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Pittsburgh school board weighs millage increase as staffing and charter costs squeeze budget
Summary
Board members previewed a millage vote next week, debated whether to raise property taxes, and discussed the financial effect of charter tuition and the defeated 'Future Ready' plan; legal counsel said budget advertising and hearings complied with the school code.
The Pittsburgh Public Schools board spent its Dec. 10 agenda‑review meeting focusing on options to shore up district finances ahead of a millage vote slated for next week. Directors debated whether a property tax increase should be part of a broader strategy to address projected shortfalls, while staff described limits to what the district can solve without additional revenue.
Board members opened the discussion after the chair listed budget matters that include a proposed millage increase, a transfer tax and the general‑fund budget. Director Tala Ferra said she has voted previously for millage increases (2019 and 2021) and…
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