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Kutztown Area SD budget committee outlines referendum timeline, tax scenarios and staffing plan
Summary
At an April 28 budget finance meeting, district presenters outlined a May 20 referendum, a 4% scenario showing a $410,000 shortfall, and a referendum scenario that would add revenue allowing the district to preserve staffing and cover planned debt restructuring and a new transportation contract.
Christian, the meeting presenter, told the Budget Finance Committee on April 28 that the district will adopt a preliminary budget in about a month and a final budget roughly 60 days later, and that the May 20 referendum will determine the district's path forward. "Approximately 1 month from now, you will be adopting the preliminary budget," he said, and noted the committee aims to send a taxpayer communication on May 6 explaining referendum and non‑referendum outcomes.
Why it matters: The committee is deciding whether to hold a referendum that would change the district's revenue baseline. Christian…
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