2025-2026 Budget Overview
No Tax Increase Budget Adopted
Revenue
Real Estate Taxes
State Revenue
$ 23 million
$ 12 million
Total Revenue
$ 37.5 million
The Carlynton Board of Education adopted final budget for the 2025 – 2026 school year at its legislative meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. At $ 37.5 million, the 2025 – 2026 budget is fully balanced and did not increase in property taxes, maintaining the current millage rate of 28.5083 mills.
This marks the third time in four years that Carlynton has delivered a balanced budget without raising taxes. Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Kreider emphasized that the proposed budget continues to prioritize academic excellence, student services, and fiscal responsibility.
Expenditures
Total Spending
$ 37.5 million
Salaries & Benefits
Tuition Contracted Services
$ 25.6 million
$ 3.3 million $ 3.2 million
Supplies & Equipment $ 1.6 million Other Local Revenue $ 1.4 million Debt Service $ 919,508 Federal Revenue $ 1.3 million Utilities $ 421,901
Dr. Kreider credited the District’ s ability to maintain services without a tax increase to strong financial oversight and proactive planning. He acknowledged the leadership of the Board of Education in upholding the District’ s long-term fiscal priorities.
Under the current millage rate and based on Allegheny County’ s median assessed property value of $ 109,800, the average property owner will continue to pay approximately $ 3,130.21 per year or $ 260.85 per month in school taxes. Homeowners who qualify for the state’ s homestead exemption will see a reduction of approximately $ 268 annually. arlynton-Montour
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“ This budget allows us to continue supporting our outstanding academic programs, extracurricular activities, and student services,” said Dr. Kreider.“ It reflects our commitment to providing:
1. a safe and secure environment, 2. a world-class education, 3. opportunities for growth in academics, athletics, and the arts, and 4. fiscal integrity on behalf of our community.”
The 2025 – 2026 budget makes strategic investments to improve academic offerings and district operations without cutting any existing programs or staff. Key enhancements include:
1. Additional personnel to support classroom instruction and student needs,
2. New instructional materials for English Language Arts and Mathematics in specialized classrooms, and
3. Expanded K – 12 STEAM( Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) programming.
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