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Colonial School District board adopts 2026–27 budget measures and approves a real estate tax adjustment
Summary
The board approved the Central Montco Technical High School operating budget, adopted the district’s 2026–27 final budget and approved a real estate tax rate increase (reported as a 0.97‑mill or 3.5% rise to 27.422 mills). Multiple contracts, procurement items and compensation plans were also approved by voice vote.
The Colonial School District Board of School Directors on June 8 approved a set of budgetary and administrative motions for the 2026–27 school year, including an operating budget for Central Montco Technical High School, adoption of the district’s final budget as presented in the agenda materials and a real estate tax rate adjustment.
Board member Jeremy moved to approve the Central Montco Technical High School (CMTHS) operating budget for 2026–27, which the transcript lists as $1.9 million (an increase of $521,000, or 4.56%). The motion noted the Colonial School District’s contribution for expenses plus debt service at $2,415,185 (about a $118,000, or 5% increase). The motion carried on a voice vote.
Jeremy then moved to adopt the district’s 2026–27 final budget as presented in the agenda. The meeting record states the final budget materials included a real estate tax rate of 27.422 mills, an increase of 0.97 mills (3.5%) over the prior period; the transcript’s numeric formatting for the total budget figure is unclear in the record, but the board approved the materials by voice vote.
Other approved items included a motion to set taxation rates, fees and billing dates for 2026–27; a preliminary cost plan for services through the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (reported at $1,347,837); bids for art and general school supplies for 2026–27; rental rates for before/after school and summer programs; funding the Plymouth Elementary roofing project from CES renovation surplus funds; a slate of educational services contracts for 2026–27; tentative out‑of‑state trips requiring overnight stays for PWHS and CMS students; staff attendance at an AVID conference in New Jersey; a Delta T Group rate schedule for paraprofessional and nursing services; and cabinet‑level and CASIA compensation plans effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, pending solicitor review.
Most motions were moved, seconded and carried by voice vote with no roll‑call tally recorded in the public transcript. The board chair opened the floor for comments on motions and recorded none before calling for voice approval.
In committee reports, a board representative noted state legislation — House Bill 1814, a student cell‑phone ban — is moving forward and could take effect in the 2027–28 school year, a development the board said districts will be “grappling with” during the coming year.
The board also reviewed foundation activity and scholarship awards in the district and then adjourned; the next regular meeting is scheduled for August.
