# 9/21/26 Board Meeting

The Penn Manor School District Board held a meeting on September 21, 2026, primarily focused on budget planning and educational program updates. The board discussed the district's financial status, including the impact of state and federal funding formulas, local tax millage controls, and the challenges posed by prevailing wage requirements on construction projects. A significant highlight was the potential award of a nearly $954,000 state grant aimed at implementing a core literacy curriculum aligned with the state's science of reading standards, which would support multi-year educational improvements. The board also reviewed the district's tax base composition and historical tax increase trends under Act 1 regulations. Additionally, the board addressed the need for earlier input on budget priorities to allow for effective planning and approved several motions related to board governance and budget items. There was also discussion about the FCC comment period concerning funding that could affect the district's finances. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed in the meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [9/21/26 Board Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1SDHGw3YWI) - Penn Manor School District