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Proviso Township HSD 209 board adopts 2.9% tax levy to shore up programs and reserves
Summary
The Proviso Township High School District 209 Board of Education approved a 2.9% increase to the 2025 property tax levy, estimated to raise the district s requested $78,587,000 and cost a typical $300,000 homeowner roughly $4.33 per month. The vote passed despite two nays.
The Proviso Township High School District 209 Board of Education voted Nov. 12 to adopt the district s 2025 tax levy with a 2.9% increase, approving a levy request the district presented as $78,587,000.
Treasurer (presenter) said the levy request captures the maximum growth allowed under Illinois tax-cap rules, represents roughly 63% of the district s revenue and is intended to maintain staff, programming, transportation, safety and technology. The treasurer said filings with the county clerk must be completed by the last Tuesday in December.
The district offered one homeowner example to show local impact: for a $300,000 property, the Proviso 209 portion of the tax bill would rise by an estimated $4.33 per month (about $52 per year), with proportional increases for other property values.
Board members voted on the resolution by roll call; two members recorded nays (Missus Hixson and Miss Smith) while a majority voted aye and the motion carried. The board did not amend the levy amount during the meeting.
The treasurer also warned of cash-flow timing issues because of county tax delays: the Cook County Treasurer s second-installment mailings were expected Nov. 14 with a Dec. 15 due date, and the district reported it had received roughly 10% of revenue to date while expenses were at 27%.
What happens next: the district will file required levy documents with the county clerk by the statutory deadline in December. No additional board votes on the levy were scheduled at the meeting.
