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District 211 approves $275.8 million 2024 tax levy after heated public hearing
Summary
Despite public concern about a large unassigned fund balance, Township High School District 211 approved a $275,822,000 2024 tax levy after board debate and roll-call vote; one board member voted no and speakers urged clearer explanations of reserve use.
Township High School District 211 on Dec. 11 approved its proposed 2024 tax levy of $275,822,000 after a public hearing and extended board debate.
During the hearing, community member Jessica Hinkle told the board the districtis holding roughly $58,000,000 in unassigned fund balance and asked why taxpayers should face a levy increase while large reserves remain. "Unless administration can explain where the $58,000,000 that is unassigned in the current fund balance is actually going to be…
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