Delaware school district faces tax hike

Residents in the Delaware Valley School District will likely face the first tax hike in six years to make up budget gaps resulting from cuts in federal funding.

Speaking to a crowd of about fifty people, Superintendent Dr. Candis Finan said that local taxes could be increased between 1 and 1.95 percent to make up a $793,143 shortfall.

The School districts business administrator, William Hessling, presented two other options that would help with state and federal budget cuts. The first proposal would channel money from “committee funds” or savings combined with a small tax increase. The other option also entails a small tax increase along with siphoning savings.

Most of the Board members signaled support for a 1 percent tax increase and taking from excess funds. Critics are worried that a tax increase would have a negative impact on those who live on fixed incomes such as seniors. Homeowners would face a 2012-2013 property tax increase of approximately $55.

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