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Superintendent previews preliminary 2026–27 budget, cites $247,000 projected deficit and rising salary and benefit costs
Summary
The Jeannette City SD superintendent presented a preliminary budget showing an estimated $247,000 deficit, citing roughly $300,000 in salary increases and about $486,000 higher benefits for 2026–27; the board was told a preliminary vote is expected in May and a final budget is required in June.
The Jeannette City School District superintendent presented a preliminary overview of the 2026–27 budget on April 12, saying the district currently projects a deficit of "about $247,000." The superintendent told the board the numbers remain a work in progress and that the board will vote on a preliminary budget in May and must adopt a final budget in June.
The presentation identified key cost drivers: salaries are projected to rise by roughly $300,000 year over year because of contractual increases, and benefits are…
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