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Tri Creek board "sounds the alarm" over SEA 1, warns $1.8 million hit and outlines options
Summary
Superintendent told the Tri Creek School Board that Indiana—s Senate Enrolled Act 1 will cost the district about $1.8 million starting June 2026 and urged a public outreach campaign; the board discussed cuts, transfers and the option of a referendum to replenish lost revenue.
The Tri Creek School Board heard a presentation from the superintendent warning that state legislation known as Senate Enrolled Act 1 will sharply reduce the district's property‑tax revenues and could force program and staff cuts.
"When Senate Enrolled Act 1 passed in April 2025 it will cost Tri Creek Schools $1,800,000 starting in June 2026," the superintendent told the board, and said a new residential TIF in Lowell is diverting property tax dollars that further worsen the district's revenues.
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