McKeesport Area’s budget proposal keeps taxes steady

A projected $2.6 million deficit will be made up with unassigned funds.

McKeesport Area School District’s proposed 2025-26 budget does not include a tax increase for property owners.

The tentative budget, which retains the current 20.96 millage rate, was part of the school board’s agenda for Thursday’s five-minute meeting.

The budget includes $86.5 million in expenditures — a 5% increase from 2024-25 — and $83.8 million in revenue. The district will use $2.6 million in unassigned funds to...