‘Our students deserve more than hot dogs; we need to give them lobster’: ASD discusses budget, aging buildings

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Allentown School District Board of Directors heard an update Thursday on district spending, budget priorities and long-term facility needs.

PFM Financial Advisors presented information on the district’s $511.6 million preliminary 2026-27 budget, along with projections for capital improvements and potential tax scenarios.

Interim Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Cuff said the district is financially stable in the short term but faces facility challenges…

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