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Lower Moreland board votes down option to seek exemption above Act 1 tax index after extended debate
Summary
The Lower Moreland Board of School Directors voted 4–5 on Dec. 17, 2024, not to adopt a resolution that would have limited next year’s tax increase to the Act 1 index; the result leaves open the option to pursue a referendum exemption for special-education costs.
The Lower Moreland Board of School Directors voted 4–5 on Dec. 17, 2024, against adopting Resolution 2024-25-1, which would have committed the district to keep next year’s tax increase at or below the Act 1 index (4%). The roll-call vote recorded four yes votes and five no votes, so the resolution failed; a “no” vote would have allowed the district to pursue a referendum exception for special-education costs.
Why it matters: The outcome preserves the board’s option to apply to the state for a referendum exception tied to special-education expenditures, giving the district potential flexibility when preparing next year’s budget. Board discussion emphasized competing priorities: some members argued for budget restraint…
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