In a recent workshop meeting involving the Juniata County School District School Board, the specter of a tax increase loomed large. The district business manager painted a dire picture of the proposed budget, with a 6.6 percent tax hike on the horizon. Board members… recognizing the necessity of maintaining services… reluctantly acknowledged the need for such measures. With fixed expenses dominating the budget, options for cuts are limited, leading to tough decisions ahead as the board works toward balancing fiscal responsibility with the needs of the district.