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Board places proposed $66.54 million 2026–27 budget on display and approves E-rate network purchase adjustments
Summary
The board placed the proposed final general operating budget (expenditures $66,540,450) on display for public inspection and approved an increased network-equipment purchase (total cited about $172,744) to be funded largely through E-rate with the district covering roughly 20%.
At the April 8 agenda-review meeting, the Ambridge Area School District finance representative presented the proposed final general operating budget for fiscal 2026–27 with total recommended expenditures of $66,540,450 and said the proposed budget will be on public display at the administration office and on the district website.
On technology spending, administration reported updated vendor quotes increased the cost of a previously authorized network infrastructure equipment purchase and installation to about $172,744. Administration said the E-rate program (category 2) will cover approximately 80% of the cost, leaving the district to pay roughly 20% once funding is confirmed. Dr. Pascarella explained the revised quote came back higher after staff (Kristen Ferguson) obtained updated pricing.
The board moved to approve the two finance items (the proposed final budget and the amended technology purchase) and carried the motion by roll-call vote. Board members asked for follow-up details on the Beaver County Career & Technology Center budget, per-student cost drivers and factors affecting tuition allocation.
The board also approved routine monthly district bills and payroll totals presented that evening and recommended approval of the Beaver County Career & Technology Center operating budget for $8,512,832. Board members requested additional supporting documentation ahead of final adoption.
