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Board adopts Act 1 resolution capping budget planning at a not-to-exceed 4.2% index
Summary
The Gettysburg Area School District adopted an Act 1 resolution to plan a 2026–27 budget not to exceed the 4.2% index; the business manager explained the resolution allows administrators to prepare budgets and the board will review updates in spring after the governor's budget.
The Gettysburg Area School District Board adopted a standard Act 1 "not to exceed" resolution that constrains budget planning to a tax increase not greater than 4.2% for the 2026–27 fiscal year.
Belinda (business manager/staff) explained that under Act 1 the district must either adopt a resolution not to exceed the index or put a preliminary budget on file. "That way, it would allow administrators to help prepare their budgets... This resolution... is not saying you're committing to a tax increase of 4.2%. It's basically saying that the board feels as if they can pass a budget that will not exceed the 4.2% during its planning phases," she said. Board members asked clarifying questions about timing provisions and whether a specific proposed tax rate is known now; staff replied that they do not yet know the final proposed tax-rate figure and will bring continual updates to the board.
The motion passed by roll-call vote. The board directed the Business Office to prepare ongoing budget updates for review, typically in February or March when the governor issues the state budget.
