Budget
In 2009, the district reported employing over 70 teachers with a salary range of $34,000 to $83,000 for 183 day school year. Additionally, the teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance, professional development reimbursement, personal days – 2, sick days – 10, and other benefits. Teachers are paid for extra instructional services at an hourly rate.
In 2007, the district employed 71 teachers. The average teacher salary in the district was $42,831 for 183 days worked. As of 2007, Pennsylvania ranked in the top 10 states in average teacher salaries. When adjusted for cost of living Pennsylvania ranked fourth in the nation for teacher compensation.
Berlin Brothersvalley School District administrative costs per pupil in 2008 was $747.67 per pupil. This ranked 260th for per pupil administrative spending in the state. The lowest administrative cost per pupil in Pennsylvania was $398 per pupil.
In 2008, the district administration reported spending $11,229 per pupil which ranked 374th among Pennsylvania's 501 school districts.
In January 2009, the Pennsylvania Auditor General conducted a performance audit of the district. Multiple issues were cited. The findings were reported to the administration and the school board.
Reserves In 2008, the district reported a $1,108,288 in a unreserved-undesignated fund balance. The designated fund balance was repoted as zero.
The district is funded by a combination of: a local income tax, a property tax, a real estate transfer tax, coupled with substantial funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the annual Title 1 grants from the federal government. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, pension income and Social Security income are exempted from state personal income tax and local earned income tax, regardless of the person's wealth.
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