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Tredyffrin‑Easttown board adopts proposed 2026–27 budget, advances final vote to June
Summary
The Tredyffrin‑Easttown School Board voted 8–0 on April 27 to adopt a proposed final 2026–27 budget that authorizes roughly $204.9 million in spending and relies on a combination of Act 1 index increases, a special‑education exception and fund‑balance commitments to address a projected deficit.
The Tredyffrin‑Easttown School Board on April 27 adopted a proposed final budget for fiscal year 2026–27, approving a resolution that sets authorized spending at approximately $204.9 million and advances the plan toward a final vote at the board’s June meeting.
Business Manager Art McDonald told the board the proposed spending figure appears in the resolution and that estimated revenues for the budget total about $195.6 million. McDonald said use of the Act 1 index (3.5%) would generate roughly $5.2 million and a special‑education exception (1.49%) about $2.2 million, bringing the district closer to—but not fully eliminating—a multi‑million dollar shortfall the administration continues to address in committee meetings.
McDonald described the mechanics shown in the board exhibit: an authorized spending line of about $204,862,510, an estimated revenue line near $195,600,000, and a combined fund‑balance commitment detailed in the resolution (shown in packet materials as $9,278,856) that includes contingency reserves and a planned fund‑balance draw to present a balanced filing to the state.
Board members asked clarifying questions before the roll call vote. Dr. Hutinski asked how the special‑education exception is calculated; McDonald said it is based on two audited years of special‑education expenditures and that the district estimates eligibility from that historical spending. Dr. Maseras asked whether the administration was surprised by the approved exception amount; McDonald said the calculation is formulaic and an estimate until the state finalizes it.
The board approved the proposed final budget by roll call, 8–0. Board secretary Ms. McDonald recorded votes in favor from Dr. Hutinski, Ms. Shear, Mr. Can Torsak, Dr. Merceros, Dr. Zink, Ms. Piccione, Ms. Weil and President Teti. McDonald and administration staff told the board they will continue budget work at finance committee meetings in May and June, with the final budget and tax rate expected for adoption at the June 8 meeting.
Why it matters: the proposed final budget frames the district’s spending plan and tax‑rate filing with the state. While the authorized spending level and projected revenue are set for the state submission, the administration said it will continue to refine reductions and revenue assumptions before the district files its final budget and tax rate in June.
What’s next: the board scheduled further finance committee meetings and will consider refinements; the administration emphasized it will continue efforts to reduce the projected deficit ahead of the June 8 final vote.
