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Finance committee moves to apply for state facility, mental‑health and survey grants; previews 2026–27 budget assumptions
Summary
The finance committee approved submitting multiple state grant applications (DCED facility grants, a PCCD mental‑health grant, and a K–5 survey grant) and discussed Governor Shapiro’s 2026–27 budget proposal. Staff flagged timing constraints, 'no work before award' rules, and a proposed 3.5% local tax increase to balance the district budget.
Colonial SD’s finance committee met March 2 and authorized staff to pursue several grant opportunities while outlining preliminary assumptions for the district’s 2026–27 budget.
Committee members reviewed a Commonwealth public‑school facility improvement program administered by DCED that has $125 million available statewide. Staff said the program will fund capital needs (roofs, HVAC, accessibility) at up to 75% of approved costs, with the district responsible for the remaining 25%, and said no project may be more than $5 million in request. Colonial SD plans to submit five applications tied to roof and major facility work, including projects at White Marsh Elementary, Colonial…
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