CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. -- The Chambersburg Area School Board approved a $105 million balanced budget Wednesday night by adjusting revenues and spending to eliminate a projected $2.3 million deficit.
The spending plan for 2009-10 includes a 4.9 percent property tax increase, which translates into a $41.27 increase on the tax bill for a property appraised at $100,000.
School district spokeswoman Sylvia Rockwood said the administration took a hard look at the budget to eliminate the deficit while still maintaining the quality of instruction and job security.
Reducing personnel allowed for much of the savings in the final budget.
Business Manager Steve Dart said no employees will be laid off at present, however, positions will be eliminated through attrition and the elimination of the high school French program.