Corbett Budget Proposal Raises Funding for North Allegheny Schools

Gov. Tom Corbett’s proposed 2013-14 budget is expected to provide Pennsylvania school districts with more than $9.83 billion in taxpayer assistance.

For the North Allegheny School District, this translates to a nearly $1.5-million increase for the 2013-14 school year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Net pension savings for North Allegheny are proposed at $785,278.

In comparison, the North Hills School District is projected to receive a $760,503 increase while Seneca Valley would receive a $992,000 increase.

The proposed increase in funding is likely good news to North Allegheny Superintendent School Dr. Raymond Gualtieri, who is trying to find ways to close an estimated a $5.7 million gap in the 2013-14 budget.

Gualtieri told board members Jan. 23 that administrators were looking at several options, including a higher pupil-teacher ratio in elementary music, and lowering the cost of delivering student assistance program. 

Gualtieri said the administration looked at the idea of eliminating kindergarten in the district, but thinks that would only happen as a last resort.

To see a breakdown in state funding for North Allegheny and other districts, click here.

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