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Montoursville board hears budget that projects $578,989 shortfall; health insurance and wages cited as main drivers
Summary
The district’s business manager presented a proposed 2026–27 budget that currently shows a $578,989 deficit, driven by a 9.9% rise in health-insurance costs and roughly $588,000 in wage increases; the presentation also included a proposed $100,000 curriculum-director position and a $2.1 million PA block grant in revenues.
The business manager presented the district’s draft 2026–27 budget on March 10, saying the current working estimate shows a projected deficit of $578,989.
The business manager said the gap is driven chiefly by rising personnel and benefit costs: she reported a 9.9% increase in health-insurance premiums and roughly $588,000 in increased wages, and noted a new position for a curriculum director has been budgeted at $100,000. She also described revenue assumptions that include a full $2,100,000 PA block grant and proposed state basic instructional…
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