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Steelton‑Highspire SD outlines $4.55M deficit, proposes $3.55M in cuts and targeted furloughs; April 8 vote planned
Summary
District leaders told the Steelton‑Highspire SD board the district faces an approximate $4.55 million deficit and proposed roughly $3.55 million in program and personnel cuts — including targeted professional furloughs and reorganization of central office roles — with a planned April 8 board vote on the furlough resolution and follow‑up budget deadlines in May and June.
The Steelton‑Highspire SD administration told the board it is confronting an approximately $4.55 million budget deficit and proposed a package of changes meant to reduce the gap by about $3.55 million, leaving a targeted shortfall near $1.0 million.
Administration presentation: Director/administrators reviewed enrollment‑and‑staffing comparisons (using an October 1 point‑in‑time), special education audit findings and a staffing‑optimization plan. The district reported special education enrollment at about 19.3% (the presenter cited a state average of 20.7) and described higher local counts of students with autism, emotional disturbance and intellectual disability; staff said the district added learning‑support and life‑skills classes to respond to demand.
Proposed cuts and furloughs: Administration listed proposed professional furloughs and position reductions that it said would yield personnel savings of roughly $1.6 million and, combined with contract and operational adjustments, get $3.55 million in savings. Positions identified in the presentation…
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