C-K School Board Approves Tax Hike

The Claysburg-Kimmel School District Board of Directors approved a property tax hike of 7.7% for the 2024-25 school year.

This increase represents the maximum allowed under the Act 1 Index. The increase represents approximately $80/year to the average homeowner and will generate about $321,740 in revenue.

Greenfield Township will have a 9.76 millage rate while Kimmel Township will be at a 11.71 millage rate.

The board also approved the General Fund Budget of $14.7 million. The budget still represents a deficit of $362,196 with approximate revenue of $14,289,667 and expenditures of $14,651,667....