<div>BLOSSBURG — It was a brief board meeting for the Southern Tioga School District on Monday evening when members voted to adopt the 2027-28 accelerated budget opt out resolution.The resolution certifies that real estate tax rate increases will remain within the Act 1 index of 4.7%. The resolution not only puts a cap on the amount that taxes can be raised, but also gives the administration more time to develop the budget.The board also approved hiring Andy Tice as the director of building and grounds, replacing Tim Murray.During board recognition, director Jim Kreger thanked all the veterans present and congratulated North Penn-Liberty High School on being designated a Blue Ribbon School.The Blue Ribbon designation recognizes schools for high academic achievement or for making significant progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups.Junior board member Joseph Stitz reported that the Southern Tioga Marching Band took seventh place at the Atlantic Coast Championships at Hershey over the weekend.“We got seven out of nine and scored 85.6 which is the highest in the open class since 2012 for the program. A lot of our seniors came out and spoke about how the program gave them a place, an environment, to be themselves,” said Stitz.During public comment, Dorothy Norman of Liberty Township spoke about concerns with the decision to build an addition to Liberty High School and demolish Liberty Elementary School.“For half a century plus, I’ve been tracking Southern Tiger School District policies and decisions concerning how we can provide a wholesome learning-grown experience for 13 years of a child’s life. Some actions by administrations and board members have been progressive in reasonable thought and development. Other actions have lacked thoroughness and downright common sense, and lack of public citizen consideration when expecting the taxpayers to foot the bill,” said Norman.Norman charged that the board is currently dealing with neglect, shortfalls in providing basic conditions to enhance a learning experience, and a lack of thoroughness and planning for building the addition at NPLHS.“We’ve been backed into a corner, but with a little more input, the outcome could be less challenging. The building needs a roof now. The students need stability. The public needs more information that’s not biased,” said Norman.</div>

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BLOSSBURG — It was a brief board meeting for the Southern Tioga School District on Monday evening when members voted to adopt the 2027-28 accelerated budget opt out resolution. The resolution certifies that real estate tax rate increases will remain within the Act 1 index of 4.7%. The resolution...

STSD board agrees to stay within Act 1 index

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BLOSSBURG — It was a brief board meeting for the Southern Tioga School District on Monday evening when members voted to adopt the 2027-28 accelerated budge

STSD board agrees to stay within Act 1 index

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