Preliminary Budget Notice Act 1 Referendum Exceptions Notice NOTICE is given that the Proposed Preliminary Budget for the General Fund of The Upper St. Clair School District for the 2014-2015 fiscal year has been available for public inspection on the School District's website, at the School District offices, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241, and will be presented for adoption as a Preliminary Budget Proposal at a school board meeting to be held in the Board Room of the Central Administration Office, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241 at 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2014. The Preliminary Budget Proposal may be revised prior to adoption of the 2014-15 Final Budget no later than June 30, 2014. Pursuant to Act 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Education publishes an index % applicable to the School District. The school district real estate tax increase for the next fiscal year is limited to the index % unless the proposed tax rate is approved by voters pursuant to a referendum or the School District qualifies for Act 1 exceptions. As a result of special circumstances covered by Act 1 referendum exceptions, a tax rate % increase above the index might be required to balance the School District budget for the next fiscal year. The tax to be levied is required to provide a quality education program as reflected in the School District Preliminary Budget. The School District intends to seek approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education as required by Act 1 for exceptions allowing increase of the real estate tax as reflected in the School District Preliminary Budget. On written request by any School District resident or taxpayer, the School District will provide a copy of the referendum exceptions application. Frosina C. Cordisco, Secretary BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
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