When Mike O’Barto learned of Greater Latrobe school board’s multimillion-dollar revitalization plan that will raise taxes through 2039, he said he thought it was “ludicrous.” The district will proceed with the plan after 19 months of study, review and public comment, with an expected cost between $182 million and $198
After 19 months of study, review and public comment, the Greater Latrobe School board is forging ahead with a plan to raise taxes and embark on a $182 million to $198 million plan to rebuild and revitalize district buildings. The plan has three phases, with the figures projected for the
Property owners in the Greater Latrobe School District will be paying more real estate taxes in the upcoming year after the school board adopted a 2023-24 budget with a 3 mill tax hike. The budget includes about $64.2 million in expenditures. The tax increase, approved in a 5-4 vote, will
Greater Latrobe School Board on Tuesday voted 6-3 to revert to a mask-optional policy for students, staff and visitors at district schools. The decision comes in the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling last week that overturned the Department of Health mandate for wearing face coverings in schools. Opponents
Greater Latrobe School District expects to increase its annual revenue by more than $6,000 by resolving tax squabbles over four properties. At its regular Dec. 14 meeting, the school board will consider settling the four tax appeals, each resulting in a revenue gain for the district. “While they’re not windfalls,