2026–2027 Budget Planning and Development
The Elizabethtown Area School District is committed to maintaining a transparent and informative budgeting process. This webpage provides updates and resources related to the development of the 2026–2027 District budget. Its purpose is to help community members understand the factors influencing the budget, the financial considerations involved, and the timeline for discussion and approval. Information on upcoming meetings and materials will be posted here as they become available.
The Board-approved budget calendar outlines key milestones and timelines for development, public discussion, and adoption of the 2026–2027 District budget.
Document and Presentation Library
March 24, 2026
Budget Presentation – Board Budget Revenue and Expense Review
The District continued its review of the 2026–2027 budget with an updated presentation to the Board of School Directors on projected revenues and expenses. Administration outlined anticipated funding sources and key assumptions guiding the proposed budget.
March 10, 2026
Budget Presentation – Board Budget Revenue and Expense Review
The District continued its review of the 2026–2027 budget with a presentation to the Board of School Directors on projected revenues and expenses. Administration outlined anticipated funding sources and key assumptions guiding the proposed budget.
February 24, 2026
Budget Presentation – Board Budget and Revenue Review
The District continued its review of the 2026–2027 budget with a presentation focused on the Board of School Directors budget and projected revenues. The administration outlined anticipated revenue sources, including local, state, and federal funding, and review key assumptions used in developing the proposed budget.
February 10, 2026
Budget Presentation – Department and Board Budget Review
The District continued its review of projected expenditures for the 2026–2027 school year, with a detailed examination of departmental budgets and the Board of School Directors budget. The presentation outlined anticipated costs, areas of change from prior years, and how departmental spending aligns with district priorities.
February 3, 2026
Secondary School Building Project – Financial Planning Meeting
The Board hosted representatives from Raymond James, the District’s financial advisors, for a financial training and discussion session focused on planning for the proposed secondary school building project. The session provided Board members with an overview of key financial considerations and long-term planning strategies related to the project.
January 27, 2026
Budget Presentation - Review of Historical Expenses
The District reviewed projected expenditures for the 2026–2027 school year, including prior-year spending for context and an update on the District’s current budget status.
January 13, 2026
Budget Presentation - Review of Historical Expenses
The District presented a review of historical expenditures, including trends and patterns in spending through the current 2025–2026 fiscal year, to provide context and support for development of the 2026–2027 District budget.
December 16, 2025
Large Project Financing and Act 1 for 2026-2027
The District presented an overview of large project financing considerations alongside a discussion of the Act 1 Index and its implications for the 2026–2027 budget. The presentation highlighted how capital planning, debt capacity, and index limitations factor into future financial decision-making.
Act 1 Resolution for the 2026–2027 Budget
The Board approved an Act 1 resolution indicating its intent not to raise real estate taxes above the Act 1 Index for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
Approval of the 2026–2027 Budget Development Calendar
The Board approved the budget development calendar outlining key milestones and timelines for preparation and review of the 2026–2027 District budget.
December 2, 2025
Part 2 — PDE Early Warnings Analysis
The District delivered Part 2 of the PDE Early Warnings series, offering additional context on the indicators and their potential implications for the 2026–2027 budget.
November 25, 2025
Part 1 — PDE Early Warnings & Financial Updates
The District presented Part 1 of a two-part overview of PDE’s Early Warning System. The presentation also included updates on the state and federal budget outlooks and a year-to-date review of the 2025–2026 District budget.
October 28, 2025
Finance Presentation — Budget Updates and Outlook
The District presented an overview of key financial updates, including the latest developments in the Pennsylvania and federal budget processes, a year-end update on the 2024–2025 District budget, and a status review of the 2025–2026 budget to support ongoing financial planning and decision-making.