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Board certifies it will not exceed the Act 1 index for 2025–26
Summary
The Keystone Central School District board adopted Resolution 160 confirming the district will not increase taxes above the state Act 1 index (3.5%) for the 2025–26 year, an annual certification required by state rules for districts receiving adequacy dollars.
The Keystone Central School District board adopted Resolution 160, which certifies the district will not raise property taxes above the Pennsylvania Act 1 index for the 2025–26 school year. Superintendent Dr. Redmond told the board that because the district receives adequacy dollars it is not permitted to exceed the Act 1 index; the index cited for the year is 3.5%.
A board member moved to adopt the resolution, a second was made, and the board approved the motion by voice vote after brief procedural discussion. The president noted this is an annual agenda item.
Why it matters: The Act 1 index sets a state-prescribed benchmark for allowable tax increases; boards that accept financial protections or receive specified state funding sometimes must make a formal certification as part of budgeting and reporting requirements.
Next step: The certification will be included in the district’s state filings for the 2025–26 budget cycle.
