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Upper Darby superintendent outlines budget timeline, tax posture amid funding uncertainty

5842886 · September 23, 2025
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Summary

Superintendent Daniel McGarry told the board the district opted out to allow a tax increase up to the 5.8% adjusted index but plans to set a lower rate; he outlined the budget timeline with key dates leading to a final adoption in mid‑June.

Superintendent Daniel McGarry told the Jan. 14 board meeting that the district voted an accelerated opt‑out that permits an increase up to the adjusted index of 5.8 percent but that the board plans to adopt a tax increase below that limit.

Why it matters: The district faces uncertain state and federal education funding; the tax decision and budget timeline will…

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