The Elizabethtown Area School District Board of School Directors approved the proposed preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at its April 28, 2026 meeting.

The preliminary budget reflects total revenues of $84,782,568 and total expenditures of $86,918,789. The initial projected deficit of $2,136,221 is reduced to $261,108 after accounting for personnel not filled, contractual savings, and early retirement adjustments.

The proposed budget includes a 4.3% tax increase, with 2.5% dedicated to the secondary school project and 1.8% supporting the general operating budget. The full 4.3% increase is reflected in total projected revenues. The budget incorporates funding from local, state, and federal sources, with major expenditures including salaries and benefits, special education, debt service, and operational support services.

As part of the approval, the Board also authorized the required public display and advertising of the proposed final budget. The budget will be available for public inspection for at least 30 days prior to final adoption, in accordance with state requirements. Final adoption of the 2026-2027 budget is scheduled for June 9, 2026.

For more information on the development of the preliminary budget or to view the full budget, please visit the 2026–2027 Budget Planning and Development page.