Upper Perkiomen taxpayers could be facing a smaller tax increase than initially anticipated for the upcoming school year. On Monday, the school board's Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a 2025-26 school budget with a 3.5 percent millage increase.
At that rate, the average property owner will pay an additional $144.85 in taxes, according to information provided by Drew Bishop, the district's business administrator. Last month, the board voted to ratify a proposed final budget with a 4.9 percent millage increase that called for an additional $206.90 in taxes.
During the May 8 meeting, President Melanie Cunningham – who also chairs the committee – told the audience that the board's goal is to reduce the final millage rate by four percent. The committee went further in its final gathering before the board is expected to vote to grant final approval on June 19 on the $85.088 million budget.
"I don't like any of this," Cunningham said during the meeting. "The 4.9 percent increase gives everyone heart palpitations."
A 3.5 percent millage increase would require ...