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Steelton-Highspire board approves proposed 2026–27 budget for 30‑day review; hears $1M shortfall and recovery plan
Summary
The Steelton-Highspire School District board approved the proposed final 2026–27 general fund budget for the required 30‑day public review and heard a detailed financial recovery briefing from Mister Mathias, who said the budget still contains about a $1,000,000 shortfall and outlined steps to close the gap.
The Steelton-Highspire School District board voted to approve the administration’s proposed final 2026–27 general fund budget on a motion and second, moving the plan into the mandatory 30‑day review period before final adoption at the district’s June regular meeting. The roll-call vote recorded a majority of Aye votes and one No; the motion carried.
The approval came alongside several personnel and contract votes. The board approved the personnel reports and a SHEA memorandum agreement, approved an agreement with Laurel Life Services for pupil services in 2026–27 (the administration said the contract funds two therapists and related staff training at roughly $207,000), approved an agreement with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit for special-education services, and approved long-distance field trips listed at over 50 miles. A proposed agreement with Iris Healthcare Staffing Agency was moved and…
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