Budget
In 2007, the average teacher salary in the district was $43,555 for 180 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. Additionally, the teachers receive a defined benefit pension, health insurance, professional development reimbursement, personal days, sick days, and other benefits. According to Rep. Glen Grell, a trustee of the state teacher retirement fund, a 40-year Pennsylvania public school educator can retire with a pension equal to 100 percent of their final salary.
Uniontown Area School District administrative costs per pupil in 2008 were $658.24 per pupil. The lowest administrative cost per pupil in Pennsylvania was $398 per pupil.
In 2008, Uniontown Area School District reported spending $11,758 per pupil. This ranked 300th among the 500 public school districts the Commonwealth. In 2010, the per pupil spending had increased to $$13,266.68 which ranked 237th in the Commonwealth.
Reserves – In 2008, the district reported an unreserved designated fund balance of zero and an unreserved-undesignated fund balance of $1,602,842.00.
In December 2009, the Pennsylvania Auditor General conducted a performance audit of the district. Findings were reported to the administration and school board. The district was cited for multiple teacehr certification irregularities.
The district is funded by the following taxes: property tax, a local earned income tax and a real estate transfer tax coupled with state and federal funding. In Pennsylvania, pension income and social security income are exempt from state income tax and local earned income tax, regardless of the individual's wealth.
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