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Montoursville Area schools project $1.5M shortfall as cyber-charter and specialized-transport costs climb
Summary
The Montoursville Area School Board heard a budget showing a 6.14% proposed increase for 2024–25 and a projected $1.5 million deficit if taxes aren’t raised; administrators flagged roughly $1.1M in cyber-charter payments and a $375,000 rise in specialized-transportation costs as primary drivers.
The Montoursville Area School Board on April 9 received a detailed budget presentation showing a proposed 6.14% increase for 2024–25 and an estimated $1.5 million deficit if the district keeps the current millage.
Randy (business manager) told the board that cyber-charter costs have risen sharply and, if current enrollment holds, would amount to about $1,100,000 next year. “If everything remains constant next year, we have 53 regular ed students and 22 special ed students in cyber charters,” Randy said, adding that the line has increased the budget by roughly a half-million dollars compared with earlier projections.
Board members were also told to expect a roughly $375,000 increase in…
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