posted by Joe Polk at 10:05 PM /
School board members in Mt. Lebanon have begun the process of seeking a tax increase for 2009-2010 beyond that which is permitted by Act 1, the state Taxpayer Relief Act.
While the move doesn't preclude the school board will follow through with such a hike, it leaves the option open which is what the board wants, said President Alan Silhol. Act 1 outlines a multi-step process school boards must follow if they wish to raise taxes beyond pre-set limits.
Governor Ed Rendell (D) signed the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1) into law on June 27, 2006. Mt. Lebanon agreed to abide by the law, which aims to ease the financial burden of home ownership by providing school districts the means to lower property taxes to homeowners, especially senior citizens, via the funding provided by gaming revenue.
Link: www.thealmanac.net/ALM/Story/01-28-ML-referendum-exmpt-B
While the move doesn't preclude the school board will follow through with such a hike, it leaves the option open which is what the board wants, said President Alan Silhol. Act 1 outlines a multi-step process school boards must follow if they wish to raise taxes beyond pre-set limits.
Governor Ed Rendell (D) signed the Taxpayer Relief Act (Act 1) into law on June 27, 2006. Mt. Lebanon agreed to abide by the law, which aims to ease the financial burden of home ownership by providing school districts the means to lower property taxes to homeowners, especially senior citizens, via the funding provided by gaming revenue.
Link: www.thealmanac.net/ALM/Story/01-28-ML-referendum-exmpt-B
Labels: Act 1, school board, taxes
2 Comments:
Rendell mentioned the need to start combining school districts here in PA. If we are going to build a new $100 million high school it might make sense for us to take up the Governor's advice.
President Silhol should not forget about the debt limit established by Act 50.
Schultz is thinking of consolidating districts. Those who threaten to move away may not have to pay a real estate commission to live in a learning environment with consolidated class sizes. OPPS!
John Ewing
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