District administration cited increased costs in cyber charter school funding and insurance costs, along with the planned Lebanon County CTC renovation as reasons for the potential tax increase.
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CLSD board votes to advertise budget, honors Students of the Year
Cornwall-Lebanon school board approved advertising its proposed 2026-27 budget and celebrated student achievements, honoring Cedar Crest High School Students of the Year Abena Obuobisa and Tanner Zimmerman.
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Starting this fall, Lebanon 5th-graders will attend renovated intermediate school
Beginning this fall, 5th graders in the Lebanon School District will be attending the district’s newly-refurbished intermediate school instead of the city’s elementary schools.
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CLSD board hears proposed budget
The Cornwall-Lebanon School District heard the proposed 2026-2027 budget at its workshop May 11, including a potential 3.9 percent tax increase.
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Palmyra school board approves 0% tax increase, declines to renew wrestling coaches amid community backlash
Palmyra’s school board drew criticism for not rehiring its wrestling coaches after a district investigation found policy violations, while also passing a budget that holds the tax rate steady despite some members pushing for an increase.
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Northern Lebanon school board moves forward with 4.2% tax increase
If approved in June, the millage rate would increase to 18.5736 mills for homeowners.
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Annville-Cleona approves preliminary final budget with 4.2% tax increase
The final budget will be up for a vote at the June 8 school board meeting.
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Lebanon Valley College graduates 393 students May 9 at 157th commencement
Lebanon Valley College marked its 157th commencement on Saturday, May 9.
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A-C Football’s Hudson Sellers pursuing his ‘bigger purpose’ post graduation
Sellers, a senior and All-State football selection for the Dutchmen, will enter the workforce as a carpenter after graduation despite a wide range of interest at the NCAA level.
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Palmyra high school’s Cougar Cafe serves coffee and teaches life skills
Students and staff at the high school can stop by for drinks and baked goods, served by the classes special education students learning customer service and problem-solving skills.
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Palmyra school board is still undecided on scope of high school renovations
The board is working to decide on what work they want to be included in the renovation and how much it can cost without a tax increase.
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Estimated costs come down for CTC’s new building or renovation proposals
Construction costs have eased and Beers + Hoffman Architecture has cut some costs on new and renovated building proposals for the Lebanon County Career & Technology Center, Joint Operating Committee is told.
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Cornwall-Lebanon school board to take out $50,000,000 in bonds for renovations
The Cornwall-Lebanon school board unanimously agreed to adopt a Parameters Resolution to work with PFM Financial Advisors, with plans to enter a 2026 bond series not to exceed $50,000,000, during its monthly meeting April 20.
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ELCO school board splits vote on textbook approvals, citing bias
All motions passed despite board members and one local speaking during the meeting about publishers having left-wing biases in the textbooks.
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Lebanon Valley College receives $3.2M in gifts to enhance facilities on campus
Lebanon Valley College has received two donations totaling more than $3 million that will be used to enhance the Annville campus.
