Upper St. Clair School Board on Monday approved the districtâs 2021-22 proposed final budget, totaling $91.748 million.
The pending plan calls for a real estate tax rate of 27.6772 mills, representing a 2.9% increase. The extra .78 mills means that property owners will pay $78 more per $100,000 of assessed value.
âThe proposed final budget takes into consideration both the short and long-term financial health of the district, while maintaining excellence in education,â Superintendent John Rozzo said. âThe budget continues to support all existing programs and activities, while providing funding for essential capital projects and purchases that were deferred due to the pandemic.â
School districts throughout the nation have received money through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, along with Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funding, to assist with pandemic-related expenses. In Pennsylvania, ESSER funding is distribu
Upper St. Clair School District recently earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for each of its six schools, marking the first district to reach this achievement worldwide.
The WELL Health-Safety Rating, through the International WELL Building Institute, is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all new and existing building and space types focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment now and into the future.
âThe health and safety of our students and staff members as well as others who use our school facilities remain our top priority,â Superintendent John Rozzo said. âThe WELL Health-Safety seal is further testament that we are sincere in our efforts to go above and beyond to provide the safest environment possible for teaching and learning.â