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Cedar Rapids district seeks feedback on proposed facilities bond that would raise taxes $2.22 per $1,000
Summary
Cedar Rapids Community School District presented four proposed bond projects affecting nine buildings and more than 5,000 students, saying the measure would raise property taxes by $2.22 per $1,000 of taxable value while saving the district about $11.85 million a year in operational costs; total bond amount was not specified.
Chad Schumacher, director of operations for Cedar Rapids Community School District, asked community members for feedback on a proposed facilities bond that the district says would affect nine buildings and more than 5,000 students.
“We're asking for your feedback on our proposed bond projects developed by a community task force,” Schumacher said, describing four projects that he said would touch all attendance areas and all three grade levels.
Schumacher said the bond would raise taxes by $2.22 per $1,000 of taxable property value annually. He said Cedar Rapids currently has the lowest tax rate in Linn County and that, even with the proposed increase, the district’s rate would remain lower than those in Lynn Mar, Marion and College Community school districts. Schumacher said the increase would cost owners of a $200,000 home about $15 a month.
The director also said the district expects to save $11,850,000 a year in operational costs by “optimizing our buildings,” and that savings would be redirected to support students and educators. Schumacher urged residents to take a survey the district mailed or emailed and to contact the district at futurereadyfacilities@crschools.us if they have not received it. “Your input matters because strong schools build strong community,” he said. Schumacher directed listeners to build.crschools.us for more information.
The presentation did not specify the total dollar amount of the proposed bond, a detailed project list, a timeline for a vote, or a formal board action during the recorded remarks. Schumacher framed the session as an information and outreach presentation rather than a decision point.
