2018 Budget Town Hall
On April 30, 2018, the Governor Mifflin School District held a town hall meeting regarding district finances. Residents were invited to submit questions about the district budget. Governor Mifflin superintendent, Dr. Steve Gerhard, and the district’s chief financial officer, Diane Richards, provided information in response to the questions submitted.
Click here to watch the full video presentation.
Click here to view the slides from the presentation.
The presentation is also divided in segments below. Click the title to view a summary of the segment and the video clip.
A summary of the district demographics and comparative data that shows how Governor Mifflin compares to other school districts in Berks County.
A detailed look at the proposed 2018-2019 district budget, with specific information on revenue, expenditures, and the fund balance.
A specific question about the district’s cost to provide placemats to local restaurants promoting Youth Art Month.
Answers to several questions regarding the state pension plan for district employees.
Projection models show the potential deficit if the district had no property tax increase over a five-year period.
An explanation of how building/department budgets are managed.
A comparison of the district’s current school security model versus the use of municipal police/school resource officers.
Answers to specific questions about staffing to accommodate the number of special education students in the district.
Resources to help find voting records regarding property taxes. The state’s funding formula for schools is also addressed.
Clarification on the 2017 referendum on property taxes and the district stance on alternative funding sources.
