Tyrone Area School District says it won’t exceed Act 1 Index if taxes increase
District says it won’t go above state limit if taxes increase
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The Tyrone Area School Board on Tuesday approved an annual resolution stating that, if officials raise taxes next year, they won't exceed the state Act 1 Index of 5%.
The state requires all school districts to pass similar resolutions no later than 110 days prior to the primary election to indicate that the next fiscal year can be funded based on maintaining current tax rates or increasing taxes by an amount less than or equal to the inflation index.
For the upcoming budget cycle, that deadline falls on Jan. 28, 2027, according to the board's resolution.
Districts that don't pass similar resolutions are required by the state Department of Education to follow an accelerated budget adoption timeline and procedure.
By passing the resolution, Tyrone Area is not eligible to seek referendum exceptions under Act 1 for the 2027-28 fiscal year.