EASTON, Pa. — Easton Area School Board on Tuesday took a preliminary look at the district’s 2027 school year budget, and is facing a $7 million funding gap and a 3.5% tax increase.
District Chief Financial Officer Jack Trent cautioned board members that it’s not quite a top concern, at least not yet, but there are issues with capital projects and growing operational costs.
Trent offered an early peek at the district’s 2027 budget, particularly in the area of rebuilding capital reserves and protecting and growing the fund balance…