"... In budget matters, Business Manager Laura Perry said the district has been approved for about $1.7 million in exceptions by the state Department of Education, which will allow the district to tax above the Act 1 index this year. It was noted that Gov. Tom Corbett has proposed eliminating exceptions in his budget.

She also said the district cannot tax gas royalties unless it switches from an earned income tax to a personal income tax. The district will be eligible to consider the switch again in 2012.

The district also cannot implement a non-resident worker income tax, but municipalities can, she said. ..."

"Building project likely will be delayed"
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