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Delmar District’s Tax Drop Masks Budget Crunch | Dover News
Delmar School District just lowered its tax rate — saving homeowners about $20 — but behind the scenes, budget trouble looms. With $200K from last year’s surplus already used to balance books, the district faces tough choices ahead, especially with an operating referendum rescheduled for January. Inflation and teacher pay demands are straining finances, while officials tout their fiscal discipline — no local referendum since 2015 and minimal property value increases. Meanwhile, VP of the Board Shane T. Bowden has resigned, and the board will meet in early August to fill the vacancy. Listen in…
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