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Lehigh Carbon Community College outlines $62.6M budget; Parkland to continue $1.3M appropriation
Summary
LCCC President Dr. Bieber presented the college’s FY25–26 budget showing a $1.3 million operating increase and a total budget of about $62.6 million; Parkland School District’s annual appropriation to LCCC remains just over $1.3 million.
Lehigh Carbon Community College President Dr. Bieber presented the college’s FY25–26 operating budget to the Parkland School District Board during the district’s workshop. The college’s total budget for the year was reported at about $62.6 million, up roughly $1.3 million from the prior year. Dr. Bieber said the operating increase was driven primarily by a 7.1% increase in state support while grant revenue fell about $300,000 as one-time CARES‑related funds expired.
Vice President Stephanie Nester described revenue and expenditure drivers: tuition and fees rose modestly (per‑credit rate increased to $195 from $186), dual‑enrollment credits expanded, and salaries and benefits remain the largest cost (over 70% of the budget). Nester noted targeted cost pressures such as utilities and contracted services, offset in some areas by enrollment growth and program revenue (aviation training showed increased rental revenue and expenses).
Parkland’s share of operating and capital appropriations to the college was presented at slightly more than $1.3 million for the coming fiscal year; that represents a modest increase from the prior year tied to changes in operating shares and debt/lease allocations. Dr. Bieber told the board the college maintains strong reserves and an A2 stable rating from Moody’s, and uses reserves to support capital matches and projects such as lab renovations and air handling work.
Board members asked detailed questions about tuition components, dual‑enrollment costs for sponsoring districts and trends in enrollment and contracted services. Nester said the college is keeping student costs toward the low end among Pennsylvania community colleges and cited dual‑enrollment growth as a continuing priority.
The presentation was informational; Parkland trustees did not take a vote on college budgets but the board noted the appropriation amount and that sponsoring districts will formally vote during their respective meetings.
