The Northwestern Lehigh School Board will meet on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:30 pm in the district administrative office. The scheduled agenda is posted below for your review.

Agenda highlights:

Item D – District Finances
1. Approval of PlanCon Part J Extension for Northwestern Elementary

Explanation: When a school district undertakes a major school construction project and seeks reimbursement from the Commonwealth, a process known as PlanCon is initiated. PlanCon, an acronym for Planning and Construction Workbook, is a set of forms and procedures used to apply for Commonwealth reimbursement. The forms are designed to:

  1. document a local school district’s planning process;
  2. provide justification for a project to the public;
  3. ascertain compliance with state laws, regulations and standards; and
  4. establish the level of state participation in the cost of the project.

PlanCon Part J (Project Accounting Based on Final Costs) is the final accounting for the construction project. The permanent reimbursable percent by the Commonwealth is calculated at this stage.

Item E – District Finances
1. Approval of proposed final 2010-2011 General Fund budget and supporting tax levies for Northwestern Lehigh School District as follows:

a. Budget Expenditures – $36,964,316.00

b. Local Tax Levies:

  • Real Estate Tax – 50.66 mills (1.25 mill increase)
  • Earned Income Tax – 1% (net .5%)
  • Real Estate Transfer Tax, Act 511 – 1/2% for each of 4 townships
  • Local Services Tax – $10
  • Amusement Tax – 10%/not to exceed 40%
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