 The School District Adjusted Index for the Ephrata Area School District 2006–2007 through 2011–2012.For the 2011–12 school year, the Ephrata Area School Board did not apply for exceptions to exceed the Act 1 Index.Each year the Ephrata Area School Board has the option of adopting either 1) a resolution in January certifying they will not increase taxes above their index or 2) a preliminary budget in February.