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Residents press board on tax impacts, ACTI reserves and transparency during budget talks

Conewago Valley School District Personnel & Finance Committee · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Members of the public urged caution on proposed personnel increases, asked whether new development offsets taxes, and sought clarity on reserves set aside for the ACTI capital project; the board said revenue and tax proposals will be discussed next week.

Public comment centered on tax burdens, reserves and transparency in the district’s budget process. Multiple residents, including Robina Blank of Abbottstown, expressed worry that proposed personnel expansions could worsen property‑tax strain on seniors and longtime homeowners.

Blank said she appreciated district efforts to be efficient but worried…

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