Bethlehem Area School Board Approves 4.3% Tax Increase as Budget Gaps Remain Unresolved – Knowhere News

Bethlehem Area School Board Approves 4.3% Tax Increase as Budget Gaps Remain Unresolved – Knowhere News

The Bethlehem Area School Board has approved a 4.3% property tax increase for the 2024-25 school year. The decision was made during a meeting on Monday night as the district struggles with financial uncertainty from both the state and federal governments. The new tax hike means that the millage rate will increase from 49.74 to 51.89. For a typical homeowner with property assessed at $61,514, the average annual tax bill will rise by about $133. A…

School board passes final reading of district budget

The Kershaw County Board of School Trustees unanimously approved the Kershaw County School District’s (KCSD) proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget on second reading during its June 3 meeting.