CSD - Finance Committee Meeting - April 16, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Bond refinancing update
March 31st financial report and revenue review
Special education funding challenges
Pilot tax agreements with Christ's Home and Ann's Choice
Expense management and placement costs
Budget initiatives: staffing, zerobased budgeting, and access reporting
Retirement incentive program update
Development of a public financial transparency dashboard
Votes (2)
Approval of the agenda for the April meeting
ApprovedNot specified
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of the March 12, 2026 Finance Committee meeting minutes
ApprovedNot specified
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
If we're going to have to raise taxes that's the explanation... we have a huge chunk of students that fall under this and we're spending an additional $22,000 per special ed for their additional needs.
Special Education FundingDiscussing the need for transparent financial reporting on specific cost drivers.
The savings for the district are significant around that idea [transfer of entity].
Budget EfficiencyReferring to moving special education classes from the IU to district management.
People (4)
Mr. HartlineBoard Member/Finance Committee
Participated in the Finance Committee meeting.
Mrs. CrossenBoard Member/Finance Committee
Participated in the Finance Committee meeting.
Mrs. KrigerBoard Member/Finance Committee
Discussed school finance dynamics and special education costs.
Dr. LucaAdministrator
Involved in planning retirement incentives and budgetary strategies.
Places Mentioned
Centennial School DistrictChrist's HomeAnn's ChoiceBucks County
Events & Meetings (2)
- March 12, 2026: Finance Committee Meeting
- April 166: Finance Committee Meeting (Date as transcribed)