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Board adopts 2026–27 budget with 0.30 mill tax increase; president votes no
Summary
The South Williamsport Area School Board approved the 2026–27 general fund budget with revenues of $24,053,744, expenditures of $24,182,331 and a 0.30 mill real estate tax increase; President Todd Engel cast the sole dissenting vote. The board also adopted a tax levy fixing real estate at 19.65 mills.
The South Williamsport Area School Board on June 22, 2026 adopted the 2026–27 general fund final budget with budgeted revenues of $24,053,744 and budgeted expenditures of $24,182,331, and approved a 0.30 mill increase in the real estate tax levy. The motion to approve the budget was moved by Steve Rupert and seconded by Dr. Kimberly Kohler; roll call recorded six yes votes and one no from Board President Todd Engel, and the motion carried.
At the same meeting the board adopted a separate Tax Levy Resolution to support the budget, setting real estate taxes at 19.65 mills, the earned income tax at 1.1%, and the realty transfer tax at 0.5%. The board also approved the 2026 Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion at an assessed value of $21,007, calculated as a $412.79 tax credit. The actions complete the district’s formal revenue and levy decisions for the coming school year and authorize implementation of the approved tax rates.
