Ozark R-VI board keeps 4.14 levy as one member objects to fund-shifting

Dec 19, 2024

The Ozark R-VI Board of Education voted to set the property-tax levy at the voter-approved 4.14 rate. One board member cast a recorded 'No,' saying the district’s practice of moving money between funds circumvents the Hancock Amendment’s intent to return windfall revenue to taxpayers.

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The Ozark R-VI Board of Education voted to set the district’s tax levy at the voter-approved 4.14 rate after a motion by Board member Sarah, seconded by Guy. The motion was recorded as passed with one 'No' vote; the meeting minutes show the dissenting board member asked that their reason be included in the record.

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