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Residents raise taxes, legal settlements and health center concerns during public comment

North Penn School District Board of School Directors · January 6, 2026
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Summary

Speakers during public comment asked about rising property taxes, a movie-lot sale decision and high legal settlement payouts; the superintendent responded with sale-selection rationale and noted primary-care costs fell with the district health center despite overall increases in self-insured costs.

Several members of the public addressed the board during public comment at the Jan. 6 meeting. William Batchell identified himself and commented on property taxes and utility cost pressures, noting the impact of Act 1 tax limits on local taxation and offering anecdotal observations about rising electric bills.

Jason Lanier asked the…

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