Rising costs addressed in budget presentation
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April 21, 2025
WEST MIFFLIN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Rising costs addressed in budget presentation

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 

The expense of charter school students and questions about federal funding create uncertainty looking ahead to 2025-26.

West Mifflin Area School District released a statement last week addressing the rising costs and financial uncertainty the district is facing.

The district outlined multiple issues, stating that charter school costs, uncertainty in federal funding and inflation are putting pressure on its schools.

“The West Mifflin Area School District (WMASD) is facing significant financial cha...

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