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Board hears county decision not to adopt 'piggyback' tax exemption under House Bill 96, avoiding large revenue loss to districts

Kenston Local Schools Board of Education · December 16, 2025
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District officials told the board that a county task force declined to adopt a piggyback (county‑level) tax exemption under House Bill 96; speakers estimated that adopting the exemption would have cost area school districts roughly $900,000–$1,000,000 annually in revenue and said the county consulted districts before deciding.

Board members and district officials updated the Kenston Local Schools Board of Education on county discussions about tax changes proposed under House Bill 96 at the Dec. 15 meeting. Members said they have participated in a county task force with the auditor, commissioners and representatives from neighboring districts to evaluate whether the county should…

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