The North East School District Board of School Directors has adopted a proposed final budget in the amount of $31,121,303 for the 2025-2026 school year at its regular meeting held on April 24, 2025. The budget is available for public inspection on the District’s website, www.NESD1.org (and at the links below). Final action will be […]
NE School District Proposes Final Budget with Tax Increase of 2.98 Percent
The proposed final budget of the North East School District has a proposed tax increase of 2.98 percent. This follows an almost 4 percent increase in each of the previous three years. The election to choose new school board members really does count. If you think the school district should live within its means and […]
NE School District Proposes 3.98 Percent Tax Increase Following Similar Increases for the Previous 3 Years
The North East School District, is proposing another tax increase of 3.98 percent. This follows increases the previous three years of 3.83, 3.82 and 3.94 percent. With a commitment to woke policies, DEI and safe spaces along with declining student enrollment and constant tax increases, perhaps the taxpayers of North East should just say no. […]
The NE School District’s Battle with Cyber Charter Schools Heats Up
Cyber charter schools from the NESD perspective Over the last two NE School District board meetings, Assistant Superintendent Brian Emick presented a great deal of information about cyber charter schools. The presentations emphasized how expensive cyber charter schools across Pennsylvania are and how any student in our district choosing to attend one of those schools […]
NE Borough Council to Address Several Items from Previous Meetings
North East Borough Council will hold a public hearing before Monday’s council meeting for the proposed 2025 budget and the proposed tax ordinance. Afterwards, both will be considered for passage during the regular meeting. Also on the agenda, is the appointment of a replacement member for the North East Community Marina board to fill the […]
NE School Board Approves Two Projects at a Cost of $3.85 Million
To no one’s surprise, the North East School Board voted to approve two spending projects totaling $3.85 million. Both projects passed with votes of 7 to 1. Glenn Craig was the sole no vote in both cases. Board member Charles Ferruggia was not present. Before the vote, board member Katie Phillips, asked Business Manager Jeff […]
North East Borough Proposed Budget and Real Estate Tax Ordinance
The Borough of North East does hereby give notice that the Borough Council thereof will consider at its regular meeting on the 16th day of December 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. prevailing time, for adoption, the 2025 Budget which will be available for public inspection during normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., […]
NE School District Lays Groundwork for Another Big Tax Increase
Are you ready for another big school tax increase? Well, start preparing now because all indications are, they’re planning one. During the most recent school board meeting, 11-21-24, Jeff Fox, school district business manager presented the year end summary and then described a major upcoming project, entitled GESA (Guaranteed Energy Savings Act) Phase III (High […]
Let’s Commit to a No School Tax Increase Budget This Year
The $4 million grass replacement project is water under the bridge, it’s done, the money is spent, so let’s move on. It’s time, right now, to think about the school budget, so we don’t run into the usual end of the school year surprise with a budget that can’t be balanced without a big tax […]
Mellon Heritage Foundation Suing Multiple Parties Over Issues Involving Purchase of Former Mercyhurst/Granite Ridge
The Mellon Heritage Foundation is suing the Erie County Assessment Board for its refusal to grant tax exempt status to most of the former Mercyhurst, then Granite Ridge, property. In a story appearing on GoErie.com, the county stated a large portion of the property is not yet being used for charitable programs and therefore is […]