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School board opens enrollment; district places 6-mill renewal on May ballot, officials warn of county-enforced 20-mill floor
Summary
School board changes discussed at the Brooklyn City Council meeting: the school board voted to allow open enrollment and approved placing a 6-mill renewal levy on the May ballot; council liaison explained the county's 20-mill floor and the district's potential $740,000 annual loss if the renewal fails.
At the Jan. 13 Brooklyn City Council meeting, the council’s school board liaison reported actions taken by the Brooklyn City Schools board and explained tax implications for residents.
The school board voted unanimously on Dec. 17 to modify its residency policy to allow open enrollment at Brooklyn City Schools. The board also passed a resolution to renew a 6-mill tax levy; the renewal will appear on the May ballot.
Councilman Matt Mosley, serving as the council’s school board liaison, explained that state law and county…
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