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Board discusses $10 per‑capita levy language and collection practices ahead of vote
Summary
Trustees reviewed the annual per‑capita tax resolution — the district’s per‑capita levy is $10 made up of two statutory components — and discussed collection accuracy, exemptions and possible policy follow‑up for tax collectors.
Exeter Township School Board members reviewed the district’s annual per‑capita tax resolution on June 3 and discussed how the district and tax collectors track and bill residents age 18 and over.
What was presented: Administrators explained the district’s per‑capita levy is effectively $10: $5 referenced under a section the meeting cited as “6 79” and an additional $5 referenced under a different tax authority the meeting identified as “5 11.” The administration said only the $5 under section 6 79 requires a yearly resolution; the second component remains in effect under other tax provisions.
Why it matters: the resolution determines whether the district formally continues the $5 component each year and informs how tax collectors bill residents. Board members debated whether the resolution’s wording captures current practice — notably that the resolution states the tax applies to residents 18 and older — while board practice historically has often not pursued full‑time students or recent graduates; the board asked the policy committee and solicitor to review any necessary clarifications.
Discussion points: Board members raised options to improve collection accuracy, including working with tax collectors and county databases; administrators said tax collectors are already reimbursed for postage and supplies and that any additional compensation would return to the board for approval. One board member said the district’s tax policy and state law allow the board to adopt exemptions for low‑income residents if it chooses.
Next steps: The administration will ask the solicitor and the policy committee to confirm statutory language and bring any recommended policy changes to the board before the voting meeting.
