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Oct 1, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship Budget
The board reviewed the revised budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, which included revenue projections from district per pupil allocations, local sources such as interest and student activities, state subsidies, and federal grants including IDEA pass-through and Title programs. Expenditure highlights encompassed salaries for regular instruction, special education, and administration, alongside benefits, professional services, property services, and other purchased services. The budget also detailed allocations for supplies, property, furniture, equipment, and other expenditures like dues, fees, and interest, with a focus on maintaining a surplus and meeting required financial ratios.
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The FY26 Proposed Budget was created by reviewing financial data from FY25 to account for changes in revenues and expenditures related to COVID-19, ESSER funding, debt service obligations, capital projects and the school's staffing needs. Total Revenues (Local + State + Federal) = $12,924,598. Total Expenses = $12,747,880. Net Income = $176,718. The budget's key assumptions are as follows: Revenues: Enrollment of 565 students with a 19% Special Education ratio. Various Local/Foundation receipts totaling $777k (Breakfast, MicroSociety, Dominus Shared Services, Preschool, Interest Revenue). State and Federal Grants: PCCD Safety Grants = $163k Environmental Repairs Grant = $178k Entitlement Grants & NSLP = $774k Expenditures: Personnel Added Positions: (6) Music Teacher, 3rd Grade IST, 4th Grade IST, 7th/8th Grade IST (2), Executive Assistant. 2.5% salary increase for all staff members, with the exception of those receiving a "market adjustment" or an increase based on change in role.
Jan 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship School Plan 2025-2026
The Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship's Schoolwide Title 1 School Plan for 2025-2026 focuses on enhancing math proficiency and career readiness. Key strategies include implementing tiered interventions, providing staff coaching, and ensuring consistent logging of career readiness activities. The plan aims to increase math proficiency on PSSAs from 29.7% to 75% and achieve 100% career readiness benchmark by the end of the third year through targeted support and data-driven decision-making.
Jan 1, 2025·StrategicPlan
Board
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship Strategic Plan 2025-2030
The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship (PHCSE) aims to establish the institution as a model K-8 school for entrepreneurship education and academic excellence. The plan focuses on academic renewal, particularly in literacy and math, alongside financial recovery to rebuild the fund balance and achieve a balanced budget. Key priorities include successfully completing charter renewal, expanding entrepreneurship pathways and community partnerships, fostering leadership development, and optimizing facilities. The overarching vision is to empower students as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and changemakers, ensuring their preparedness for high school and beyond through sustained enrollment and continuous improvement.
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