Budget Information

How the District Budget Works

Each year, York Suburban School District develops a budget to plan for the next school year, just like every public school district in Pennsylvania. This process follows Act 1 of 2006, a state law that outlines how school budgets are created and approved.

The Budget Timeline

September: The process begins when the Pennsylvania Department of Education releases the Act 1 Index, which sets the maximum percentage that school property taxes can increase without voter approval.
Winter: The School Board either approves a preliminary budget or passes a resolution stating that taxes will not rise above the Act 1 Index.
Spring: A proposed final budget is approved at least 30 days before the final vote.
By June 30: The final budget is adopted for the new school year, which runs from July 1 through June 30.

During this process, the budget is open for public review for at least 30 days before final approval, and once adopted, it’s filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Managing District Finances

The district’s General Fund covers everyday operations from classroom supplies to transportation and staffing.

Spending is carefully tracked to stay within the approved budget.
Monthly financial reports are shared with the School Board to show how actual spending compares to projections.
Beginning October 1, budget transfers can be made to adjust for changing needs throughout the year.