School District Sets Budget Dates; Municipal Timeline Not Public | The Locally Times
School district records detail a March-to-May budget process with two votes and one public forum, while no public documents outline a timeline for the separate Mt. Lebanon municipal budget.
The Mt. Lebanon School District has outlined a multi-step public process for the review and approval of its 2026-2027 budget, culminating in a final vote scheduled for May. However, a review of available public records reveals no corresponding timeline or opportunities for public input on the separate 2026 budget for the Mt. Lebanon municipality. Lebanon School District, the budget approval process began on March 16, 2026, with a board review of the 2026-2027 Proposed Final Budget. The district has scheduled two key votes following the review: a vote on the Proposed Final Budget on April 13, 2026, and a final adoption vote on May 18, 2026, to formally enact the budget. This forum is the only formally designated opportunity for public input noted in the district’s published timeline. The provided records do not specify the format of the forum, what financial details were presented, or how resident feedback would be incorporated into the budget ahead of the April 13 vote. The documents also do not indicate if other channels for public comment, such as written submissions, are available. ## Municipal Budget Timeline Absent From Public Record The municipality and the school district are separate government entities, each with its own budget and tax levy. The municipal budget funds essential services such as public works, police, and fire departments. However, a review of public notices and meeting records from Mt. Lebanon yielded no documents outlining a 2026 budget timeline, scheduled public forums, or hearing dates for the municipality. This absence of documentation leaves residents without a stated process for providing input on the funding of non-school-related public services.