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Superintendent and finance director outline enrollment trends, tax rate, debt reduction and pending state legislation
Summary
Superintendent and finance staff reported on enrollment declines, a tax rate decline to one of the county’s lowest, substantial debt reduction, operating revenue sources, investment earnings, and pending state bills affecting open enrollment and substitute teacher retirement authorization.
During the HILLSBORO R-III Board of Education meeting, the superintendent and the district finance presenter reviewed enrollment trends, the district’s fiscal position, and several state bills relevant to K–12 operations.
The superintendent reported that enrollment has declined year over year and is expected to continue declining in the near term, though new housing developments may affect future numbers. He noted advocacy work in Jefferson City and said House Bill 711 (open-enrollment bill) had…
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