The Altoona Area School Board passed a 2026-27 general fund budget with a 3% tax increase in a 5-4 vote, setting the millage rate at 7.3003. Reportedly, the tax increase will generate nearly 667-thousand dollars in revenue for the school district. Despite opposition citing the burden on taxpayers, the budget covers a $5.78 million deficit utilizing the district’s fund balance, amid concerns over state funding uncertainty.
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