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Montoursville Area School Board voted to not exceed the Act 1 index in preparing next year’s budget during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night.
By not exceeding the index, real estate taxes cannot be increased beyond a certain millage percentage before exceptions or a voter referendum.
Business manager Brandy Smith reported to the board that she expects to consider the spending plan when the board meets in work sessions.
The plan, she said, calls for voting on a proposed budget in May and a final plan June 8.
Smith did not reveal numbers to the board or whether a tax hike is being considered.