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Riverview SD board signals modest millage increase, approves AIU budget share and batting-cage purchase
Summary
At its March 9 meeting the Riverview School District board approved the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s 2026–27 program budget contribution estimated at $22,925 for Riverview, authorized a $4,002.65 batting-cage purchase plus $3,240 installation, and discussed a modest millage increase tied to health-care and transportation cost pressures.
The Riverview School District board on March 9 approved the district’s contribution to the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) 2026–27 program-of-services budget and authorized several small capital purchases as administration outlined the district’s budget outlook.
Board member (S10) presented the AIU package, saying, “The administration recommends that the board approve the proposed 2026–27 Allegheny Intermediate Unit program of services budget in the amount of $2,000,488. The AIU 3 school districts’ total contribution to the budget is $2,042,623. The Riverview School District’s contribution … is estimated to be $22,925.” Board member (S7) moved the AIU motion and Chair (S1) seconded; the motion passed by voice vote with Chair (S1) abstaining and explaining she was “a board member on the AIU.”
The board also approved two capital items for athletics: the purchase of a new batting cage for $4,002.65 and installation for $3,240. Board members were told vendors estimate 7–10 days for delivery and administration plans to schedule installation immediately.
Finance discussion that followed focused on revenue uncertainties and one-time gains. Board member (S10) told colleagues the district collected more than $500,000 above budget in delinquent-tax recovery after contracting MBM, and that “we recovered that $600,000 back into the capital budget” from an insurance payout tied to a prior cyber incident. Those one-time inflows, the administration cautioned, should not be treated as recurring revenue.
Board members heard that rising benefit and transportation costs are likely to require a modest millage increase next year: “the district’s health care went up 8.3%, 3% for dental,” Board member (S10) said, and an upcoming transportation RFP will likely raise contract costs. Administration said the final budget proposal will be presented May 11, with adoption scheduled for June 8.
Board members discussed options for the approximately $2.7 million described in materials as unearmarked, including placing funds in capital reserves to support projects such as the proposed cafeteria improvements or using them to reduce the size of any bond issue. Board members emphasized caution against relying on one-time revenues in recurring budgets; as Board member (S10) warned, counting insurance recoveries or delinquent-tax windfalls as recurring revenue could create a fiscal cliff.
What’s next: the administration will present the proposed final budget on May 11; the board expects public comment, and final adoption is scheduled for June 8.
