Whitehall-Coplay School Board, during an Oct. 26 committee meeting, discussed the district’s proposed 2027-28 budget. Whitehall-Coplay School District is projecting a nearly $9.9 million deficit, raising questions about how to manage rising costs and plan for the years ahead.
The projected deficit comes after the district faced a roughly $6 million shortfall in its 2026-27 budget. Earlier this year, the school board approved a 4.7% property tax increase and a personnel reorganization plan that reduced 29 positions across the district in an effort to address the financial gap.
During the finance portion of the meeting, district officials said expenses are expected to increase by about $8.8 million, while revenue is expected to grow by about $2 million…