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District proposes 0.9% tax-levy increase, details budget and ballot items ahead of May vote
Summary
District finance staff presented the proposed 2025–26 general fund budget to the Board of Education on May 8, seeking a 0.9% tax-levy increase and $12.5 million from reserves while preserving core programs.
District finance staff presented the proposed 2025–26 general fund budget to the Board of Education on May 8 and outlined the ballot and voting logistics ahead of the May 20 budget vote.
The proposed budget asks for a 0.9% tax-levy increase, the speaker said — the fifth straight year with a levy increase under 1%. The presentation noted an increase in foundation aid shown in the state aid run and that the district plans to draw approximately $12.5–12.6 million from fund balance and reserves to meet budget needs while maintaining current programming.
Staff described core…
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