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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Centennial SD and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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District Receives State-Mandated 3.6% Tax Increase Cap
The district received notice from the Pennsylvania Department of Education that its Act 1 Index for the 2027-2028 budget year is 3.6%. This index sets the maximum rate by which the district can raise property taxes without seeking a voter referendum or special exceptions.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 7.2 documents the state-mandated 3.6% tax increase cap for the FY27-28 budget. Monitor future finance and board meetings for discussions about exceeding this cap or using it to justify budget shortfalls.
Policy Lever: State Tax Cap
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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| Model Policy (LEVEL 7) |
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District Reports Significant Reduction in Out-of-District Placements
Meeting minutes from September 10, 2026, show the district has reduced out-of-district student placements from 119 to 73 over the past year. This operational shift to provide more services in-house represents a significant cost-saving measure in special education spending.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: The reduction in out-of-district placements detailed in the September 10 minutes (approved under item 4.1) is a strong example of fiscal management. Document this strategy and the reported figures for use in policy briefs on local government efficiency.
✅ Why It Matters: Special Education Costs
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| Aligned (LEVEL 6) |
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Committee Member Proposes Centralized Financial Review Policy
According to the September 10 meeting minutes, a finance committee member proposed a new policy requiring all external funding requests and new spending proposals to be reviewed by the Finance Committee before board consideration. This action would centralize financial oversight and increase scrutiny over new spending.
How to Capture It
CAPTURE THE MODEL: The proposal in the September 10 minutes (approved under item 4.1) for a centralized financial review policy is a model for fiscal discipline. Track this proposal to see if it is formally introduced and adopted. If so, obtain the policy text for AFPI’s model policy library.
✅ Why It Matters: Fiscal Oversight
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