District Budget

The District’s budget for the 2003-2004 school year was $24,218,866. In keeping with the Board of School Director’s pledge not to raise taxes, the millage rate remained 20.29 for the year.

This budget was an increase of 8.6% over the past year to accommodate the additional costs associated with the growth of the District. The additional funds were necessary largely due to growing student enrollment, health care costs, as well as a 12.2% increase in retirement costs.

The South Fayette School District is an important resource for our community. Our District continues to attract families to our community and housing prices meet or far exceed their assessed value. Together we can provide the best academic environment, athletic challenges and opportunities for artistic expressions for the youth in our area.

Transportation
South Fayette’s Transportation Department, under the direction of Mr. Bill Scott, is responsible for the transportation of all the students that live in the District – in 2003-2004 approximately 1,870 public school students and 200 private and parochial students. District busses transported students to 28 different schools within a ten mile limit of the township border, as required under Pennsylvania State School Codes.

The District employed 28 bus drivers to do all of our day-to-day bus runs. We had six substitute bus drivers and four custodians that maintain a license so they are available when the District is in need. Also on staff are two mechanics who work staggered shifts so the garage can be covered during all times when our busses are on the road. In addition, three aides assist with special education needs while students are on the bus. The Transportation Department’s office assistant, Mrs. Pam Lambert, works with Mr. Scott on scheduling and keeps track of all the students’ varied day-to-day schedules.