New Kensington‑Arnold board adopts proposed $50.59M budget that includes 2.0‑mill tax increase

The New Kensington‑Arnold School Board voted unanimously on May 5 to adopt a proposed final General Fund Budget for fiscal year 2026–27 totaling $50,586,925 in projected revenue and $50,382,935 in expenditures, leaving a $203,990 surplus.

Robert Pallone, a board director and finance committee member, presented the proposed final budget and said the package includes a 2.0‑mill property tax increase. “The Proposed Final Budget for FY 2026‑27 will be available for public inspection at the Central Administration Office from May 6, 2026, until final adoption scheduled for June 2, 2026,” Pallone said during the meeting.

The board set Tuesday, June 2 as the date for final adoption of the budget. The proposed final will be posted for public inspection in advance of that vote, per the district’s standard practice and the Finance Committee’s recommendation.

Why it matters: The 2.0‑mill increase will affect property taxpayers in the district and funds day‑to‑day operations, staffing, and programs next school year. The finance committee presented cash balances and fund positions during the meeting; the district reported $1,697,772.71 in the General Fund (as of April 30) and $7,996,036.47 in the PLGIT General Funds account.

What was approved: Alongside the proposed final budget, the board approved motions to authorize payroll and bills, accept student‑activities and treasurer reports, and allow April budget transfers. Those financial motions were approved unanimously on a single agenda vote.

Next step: The proposed final budget will be available for public inspection at the Central Administration Office beginning May 6 and the board will vote on final adoption at its June 2 meeting.

Budget details cited at the meeting: expenditures of $50,382,935; revenue of $50,586,925; and a $203,990 surplus. The board cited a 2.0‑mill property tax increase as part of the proposed final package.