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Northern Lehigh board leans against $100M common campus, directs use of reserves for one‑time needs
Summary
After a budget presentation and extensive public comment, Northern Lehigh administrators were directed to prioritize one‑time purchases from fund balance and staffing additions; several board members signaled opposition to a proposed 3.5% tax increase and the large common‑campus bond proposal.
Northern Lehigh School District administrators presented a tentative plan for the 2025–26 budget and a feasibility proposal for a possible common campus, while dozens of residents urged the board to pause large capital spending and avoid raising property taxes.
Administration outlined a proposed $50 million principal bond for a common campus that would add roughly $500,000 a year to debt service over five years beginning in 2025–26, and described a tentative 3.5% tax increase that would raise about $669,000 in local revenue. The presentation also listed recommended one‑time purchases — furniture,…
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