HASD Addresses 'Inappropriate Books' Being Available to Students

Hollidaysburg Area School District School Board Vice President Manny Nichols made a unique proposal to the board at the end of the March monthly school board Committee of the Whole/Voting meeting. Nichols proposed a focus group to look at residents in the district, 65 and over, be exempt from paying school taxes. He stated he has looked at alternative ways to bring in revenue in lieu of exempting senior citizens from paying their tax. According to Nichols, the countywide property reassessment along with growing inflation has made it difficult for seniors. Nichols wants to talk to board members...