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School board approves resolution to add tax-bill transparency line on vouchers and charter funding
Summary
The Board of Education voted to approve resolution 25-05 requiring a line on local tax bills showing taxpayer dollars that flow to voucher and charter programs, following public comment and discussion about transparency and potential implementation questions.
At its Aug. 11, 2025, meeting, the Board of Education approved resolution 25-05 to add a line on the local property tax bill that indicates the share of taxpayer dollars that go to voucher and charter-school programs. The board approved moving the discussion item to an action item and then approved the resolution by voice vote.
The resolution, described in the public comment period as a one-line disclosure, is intended to make clear to taxpayers what portion of their taxes fund private school vouchers and charter schools rather than district public schools. "All this resolution is is simply saying that we want transparency," said Christina Quinta, a community member and longtime school…
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