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Finance committee advances 2026–27 budget posture, approves grants and staffing items to full board
Summary
The finance committee recommended a budget resolution to stay within the adjusted Act 1 index (4.5%), advanced acceptance of the Ready to Learn block grant for planning uses, approved appraisal services for tax appeals and recommended creation of up to two personal finance teacher positions to meet a new statewide graduation requirement.
The Coatesville Area School District finance committee on Jan. 13 recommended several budget‑related actions for the full board. The committee advanced a 2026–27 budget resolution (option B) to remain within the district’s adjusted Act 1 index (4.5%) and noted that the Act 1 base index is 3.5%; the committee emphasized the resolution does not itself increase taxes but signals the district will not seek Act 1 exemptions that would permit tax…
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