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Residents press board on proposed tax increase, low proficiency figures and equity spending during public comment
Summary
During public comment at the May 15 meeting, speakers raised concerns about a proposed 4% tax increase compounded under the Act 1 index, low student proficiency rates quoted from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the district's investments in equity initiatives; other speakers defended equity and special‑education supports.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period at the May 15 board meeting to raise concerns about a proposed tax increase, student proficiency rates and district spending on equity initiatives; other commenters thanked the board for special‑education supports and defended equity work.
Jason Lanier of Lansdale asked about a proposed 4% tax increase and said his calculations showed a 14.6% increase over four years…
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