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Business manager presents 2026–27 budget; board hears $11,000 state subsidy vs. ~$14,800 cost per pupil gap
Summary
Business manager Joanie told the board state contributions average about $11,000 per pupil while the district’s current per‑pupil cost is about $14,806, leaving an approximate $4,000 shortfall per student; trustees discussed charter tuition impacts, cost avoidance, and potential millage scenarios.
Business manager Joanie presented the Keystone Central School District’s preliminary timeline and revenue comparison for fiscal year 2026–27, telling trustees that state contributions amount to roughly $11,000 per pupil while the district’s internal cost per student is about $14,806. Joanie framed the roughly $4,000 per‑student gap as a structural shortfall the district must cover with local revenue or other adjustments.
Joanie walked the board through projected…
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