Finance
We are committed to fiscal responsibility.
We believe that Carlynton, like other public school districts across the state, is going to have to do more with less money in the coming years.
Under Governor Tom Corbett’s proposed budget, Carlynton will lose $657,789 in state funding next year. At the same time, our district expects to see continued increases in spending for employee healthcare and pensions.
When money is tight, it makes sense to curb spending. That is one reason why Carlynton should not be moving to build a consolidated elementary school. Borrowing $20 million or more in the middle of a federal recession will burden the district with unnecessary debt and force it to consider even more cuts to basic education.
By closing two successful neighborhood schools that have drawn people to our district, Carlynton’s consolidation efforts will lower property values and drive students into private and charter schools. That means even less income and more expense for the district.
Our main financial goal is to maintain revenue streams in the district, and work diligently with input from not only the administration but from teachers and the community on ways to budget for the best education we can give our students without going into debt.
VOTE NOVEMBER 8th FOR CARLYNTON SCHOOL BOARD
Joe Appel
Jim Schriver
David Roussos
Betsy Tassaro
Ray Walkowiak
