First Parkland budget projections show $20M deficit, possible tax hike

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Early projections show Parkland School District with a $20 million gap between rising expenses and nearly flat revenue, leaving the district likely to raise taxes next year.

While Parkland finance officials project its expenses will grow more than $15.1 million for the 2026-27 school year, early projections show revenue increasing only $670,000.

The imbalance leaves a roughly $20 million deficit. The district’s current budget includes a $5.5 million deficit, drawn from its fund balance…

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