WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – Whitehall-Coplay School District officials on Monday warned of growing financial pressure as they reviewed the district’s proposed 2026-27 budget.
At their finance committee meeting, the board of directors and district administrators discussed a proposed $110.7 million spending plan that would leave a gap of about $9.2 million before any use of fund balance or adjustments. Officials project a roughly $6 million shortfall after adjustments.
The plan includes a proposed 4.7% property tax increase, the maximum allowed under the state’s Act 1 index…