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Franklin Regional board adopts Act 1 resolution, keeping tax increase within 3.5% index

Franklin Regional School Board of Directors · January 14, 2026
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Summary

The Franklin Regional School Board voted 9–0 to adopt a resolution to stay within Pennsylvania's Act 1 index (3.5%), authorizing up to a 4.05-mill increase and roughly $1.465 million in potential 2026–27 revenue and formally starting the district's budget season.

The Franklin Regional School Board on Jan. 12 adopted a resolution to remain within Pennsylvania's Act 1 index for the 2026–27 budget, a move the district's finance presenter said limits possible tax increases to 3.5%.

Mister Perry, presenting the finance committee recommendation, said, "This year, the district's Act 1 limit is 3.5%." He explained staying within the index…

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