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East Penn board adopts resolution to limit 2024–25 tax increase to Act 1 index (4%)
Summary
The board voted to adopt a resolution to limit any real-estate tax increase for 2024–25 to the adjusted Act 1 index (4%). Administration noted the district may qualify for a special-education exception that could allow an additional 2.9%, but advised against exceeding the index.
At the meeting the administration recommended that the East Penn School District adopt a resolution authorizing a 2024–25 real-estate tax increase “not to exceed” the adjusted Act 1 index, which administration said is 4% for the coming budget year.
An administration representative explained the district’s analysis suggests it could qualify for an Act 1 exception tied to special-education costs that might permit an additional 2.9% increase, but the administration advised the board to limit the district to the 4% index. After brief questions from trustees, the board approved the resolution by roll call: the clerk recorded nine ayes and the motion carried.
The action begins a public process for the budget year and preserves the board’s option to return to the question if circumstances change.
