Barbara Schimizzi News Today

The Leader An increase in state and federal aid in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic enabled school districts to keep the tax rate fairly stable, despite a proposed increase in spending in many instances.  Around the state, school districts are averaging a 2.9% spending increase and are seeking to raise the tax levy — the total amount of property taxes collected — by 1.4%, according to state Department of Education records.  Property owners within the Corning-Painted Post City School ...