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Board approves resolution limiting 2026–27 budget increase to 4.7%; member cites tax impact

Bristol Borough School District Board · January 16, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a resolution not to exceed 4.7% for the 2026–27 budget. One member said 4.7% "equates to about 7.23 mills, which equates to about $588,000." Details of how the figure was calculated were not provided in the meeting transcript.

A board member moved to approve a resolution stating the district will not exceed an index of 4.7% in setting the 2026–27 budget; the motion passed after a second. The resolution was introduced during the new-business portion of the meeting as the board began budget planning for the next school year.

During discussion a board member calculated local tax implications, saying, "4.7% equates to about 7.23 mills, which equates to about $588,000." The transcript records the comment but does not include the staff backup or calculation worksheet that produced the millage and dollar estimate.