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Jersey Shore Area SD projects $1.05M deficit; business manager recommends modest tax increase
Summary
At an April 27 board meeting, business manager Mister Enders presented the 2026–27 budget showing a $1,054,186 projected deficit and recommended a 25%-of-index real-estate tax increase (1.2%) that he estimates would raise about $212,000 and reduce the shortfall; board members pressed for staffing, contract and enrollment analyses.
Board President (chair) called the Jersey Shore Area School District board to order on April 27, and business manager Mister Enders presented the district's 2026–27 budget framework and revenue projection.
Mister Enders said the district is projecting $49.9 million in revenue and $50.96 million in expenditures, producing a projected deficit of $1,054,186 for 2026–27. "We are right now showing a budget deficit of just over 1000000 dollars of $1,054,186," he said, and he outlined sources of increased cost, including salaries up about $540,000 and health-insurance costs up about $572,000.
Enders also highlighted an expected $462,000 increase in debt-service spending next year tied to recent capital renovations…
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