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Lower Moreland board adopts $66.8 million budget, approves 5.25% tax increase in 6-3 vote
Summary
After extended debate, the Lower Moreland Township School District Board of School Directors approved a $66,796,228 budget for 2025–26 and a 5.25% overall tax increase, citing falling fund balance, a Standard & Poor's downgrade and long‑term capital needs. The vote was 6–3.
The Lower Moreland Township School District Board of School Directors on June 17 approved the district's 2025–26 budget of $66,796,228 and a 5.25% overall tax increase after about an hour of discussion and a roll‑call vote that ended 6–3.
Board members and administrators said the increase was driven by a structural deficit, rising mandated costs and deferred facilities needs that have reduced the district's fund balance and led to a bond‑rating downgrade.
Supporters said the increase is intended to stabilize finances and fund necessary capital work. "The only responsible decision that we as a board can make is to go into the green," said Dr. Butler (board member), arguing that continuing to draw down reserves would…
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