The Allegheny Valley School District’s Final General Fund Operating Budget for the 2025-2026 school year was approved by the Board of School Directors in the amount of $28,576,830. The millage rate changed to 21.7049 mills, one half of 1% earned income tax, one-half of 1% real estate transfer tax and one-half of $10 occupation privilege tax. The budget is student focused, providing for a balance of student experiences in academics, athletics, and the arts. It is the culmination of many meetings, both administratively and publicly, to maintain current instructional programs and activities. There is also a $2 million transfer allocated for numerous capital projects in the District. Local revenues continue to be impacted by appeals and Allegheny County's Common Level Ratio. It comprises sixty-two percent of budgeted revenues for the School District.
State and Federal Revenues are anticipated lower than prior years, and the state budget will not be passed before the deadline of June 30 and could be at least three months late. However, there is momentum in the legislature for a lesser burden with mandates and cyber charter tuition reform that will provide relief to school districts. The 2.7% increase in operating expenditures compared to the 2024-25 budget relates to higher healthcare costs, contractual obligations related to personnel, transportation and student programs, and mandated costs.
2025-26 Final Budget Expenditures comprises of:
Salaries 34%
Employee Benefits 26%
Other Purchased Services 12%
Debt/Fund Transfers 18%
Purchased Professional &
Technical Services 5%
Supplies, Textbooks, Utilities 4%
Purchased Property Services 1%
The District has also separately allocated monies from the Capital Reserve Funds for technology needs and facilities improvements and projects. Some of the upcoming school year projects include renovations to the Marshall Auditorium lobby, masonry, and athletic fields at SHS, along with various technology device purchases.