10/26/2026 HBGSD Board Meeting

The Harrisburg City School District Board of School Directors held a general business meeting on May 26, 2026. The meeting included recognitions of retirees, student achievements, and community partnerships. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of the 2026-2027 budget, with detailed deliberations on tax increase projections from the district CFO and PFM, a financial advisory firm. The board approved moving forward with a proposed budget to meet statutory deadlines, with plans to review updated financial data from PFM in early June before final adoption by June 30. Additionally, the board approved the submission of a new three-year Career and Technical Education (CTE) entrepreneurship program application for John Harris High School, part of a broader multi-year plan to expand CTE offerings including cybersecurity, EMT, and trades programs. Other personnel and position approvals were also passed as immediate action items. The meeting concluded with community comments and a tribute to a notable band program contributor.