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Steelton-Highspire board adopts balanced 2026-27 budget, tax resolutions and multiple administrative measures
Summary
The Steelton-Highspire School District board approved the final 2026-27 general fund budget and a package of finance resolutions — including a property tax reduction and a tax and revenue anticipation note — and approved several administrative items at its regular meeting.
The Steelton-Highspire School District Board on June 20 approved the final 2026-27 general fund budget and a set of finance and administrative measures, including a property tax reduction resolution and a tax and revenue anticipation note prepared by bond counsel.
The administration presented the budget and related resolutions during the finance portion of the meeting. The board moved, seconded and approved the final general fund budget and resolution by roll call. The board also approved a property tax reduction resolution and a resolution to enter into a tax and revenue anticipation note for the 2026-2027 school year.
In presenting the district's financial update remotely, Mr. Matthias — who joined by Zoom — said the district has made "significant progress" since last year and urged the board and staff to adhere to the adopted spending plan. "It can't be okay, we passed the budget. Now we're not going to follow it as a spending guideline," he said, stressing that discipline will be important to the district's recovery.
Board members also approved the May 2026 finance reports, which include the treasury report, accounts payable and estimated expenditure statements for the general, cafeteria, athletic and student activities funds. The board approved a grouped set of meeting minutes from January through April and several personnel and job-description items that administration presented as part of routine business.
Votes were recorded by roll call on the major finance items. The board also approved an administration request to take a tax and revenue anticipation note as prepared by bond counsel; details of the note terms were not discussed on the record at the meeting.
What the board approved - Final 2026-2027 general fund budget and resolution (motion approved by roll call). - Property tax reduction resolution (motion approved by roll call). - Resolution to enter into a tax and revenue anticipation note for 2026-2027 (motion approved by roll call). - May 2026 finance reports (treasury, accounts payable, estimated expenditures) approved. - Several routine actions: minutes approvals, personnel report and an updated instructional technology specialist job description.
Why it matters Board members framed the approvals as steps toward financial stability following a period of recovery work. The finance approvals authorize the district's fiscal plan and short-term borrowing option for the coming year and set the accounting and spending framework for district operations, staff levels and student services.
Next steps The board will publish the amended agenda and attach the adopted resolutions for public viewing. Administrators said they will begin operational implementation on July 1 and continue to monitor adherence to the adopted budget throughout the year.
